Charles River Wheelers upcoming events

Wednesday Wheelers (2026-09-30)

Wed, 30 Sep 2026 14:00:00 GMT

CRW Ride Participation

CRW rides are open to members and guests. Guests may participate in up to two rides per year before joining the club.

Please click the Register button to sign up for this ride.

Helmets are required on all CRW rides. Riders are expected to follow the CRW Code of Conduct and be familiar with:

Ride Description:

A group that enjoys exploring a variety of scenic routes, mostly in the western suburbs, but also to the north or south. Occasionally we do an urban exploration. We always include a lunch stop, either during or at the end of the ride. In the winter we may substitute other activities, such as walking, hiking or cross-country skiing. We stay together, following the leader for the day, while being careful not to drop anyone. On a rural ride of average hilliness, the pace is 15 to 17 mph on the flats, but slows considerably on the hills, so we wind up with a rolling average of about 13 mph. In fairness to the group, we require that prospective riders be capable of maintaining this pace. Distances are typically between 30 and 40 miles.

Non-members of CRW are welcome to ride with us and experience what the Wednesday Wheelers offer. If you like our rides, however, and wish to continue to ride with us, we expect you to become a CRW member.

If interested, contact Wednesday Wheeler Ride Coordinator

Ride Start Location:

Ride location changes weekly.

Ride Leader(s):

Ride Leaders change weekly

Helen Greitzer - Ride Coordinator helengreitzer@gmail.com

Bike Thursday (2026-10-01)

Thu, 01 Oct 2026 14:00:00 GMT

CRW Ride Participation

CRW rides are open to members and guests. Guests may participate in up to two rides per year before joining the club. Please click the Register button to sign up for this ride.

Helmets are required on all CRW rides. Riders are expected to follow the CRW Code of Conduct and be familiar with:

Attendees: We welcome your feedback about your event experience here:
Ride Feedback Form

Overall Bike Thursday Ride Description:

Bike Thursday is a weekly ride for cyclists that enjoy riding at a slower pace of between 10-13 mph. Our routes are usually in the western suburbs, but could be in other areas. All rides are scenic. After the ride we gather for a picnic lunch at or near the start location. Sometimes there are stores available to purchase food, other times we bring lunch.

Our rides are between 20-25 miles and take over 2+ hours. At the start of each ride we break up into 3-4 groups of 12-14 riders each. The groups go out based on the following:

Group 1 - Rides at 12-13 mph overall

Group 2/3 - Rides at 11-12 mph overall

Group 4 - Rides at 10-11 mph overall

Each group has a leader and the groups stay together using human arrows and a sweep.

Non-members of CRW are welcome to ride with us and experience what Bike Thursday offers. If you like our rides however, and wish to continue to ride with us, we expect you to become a CRW member.

This Week's October 1, 2026 Bike Thursday Ride Description:

The Bike Thursday Ride this week will start in Weston. The route is about 23 miles with hills throughout (anywhere from 700-1200 elevation gain) traveling through Weston, Sudbury, Wayland, Concord, and Lincoln.

The ride starts at 10:00 AM. Registration is mandatory and will be limited to 45 participants including 4 leaders. We will be following the CRW rules of the road.

Please check your calendar before signing up for the ride. If you need to cancel you can do so through the Member App or emailing Barbara Jacobs at bj.bikethursday@gmail.com.

Ride Start Location:

You must register for the ride. Once registered you will receive the Ride Start Location through the confirmation and reminder emails.

Ride Leader(s):

Linda Nelson, Barry Nelson, Patty Grasso, Zach Woods, and Barbara Jacobs, bj.bikethursday@gmail.com

Link to RwGPS Route

You must register for the ride. Once registered you will receive the Ride with GPS link through the confirmation and reminder email.

Rain and other weather events will cancel the ride. A notice of cancellation will be posted the night before the ride or by 8 AM the day of the event.

If you want to get on the Bike Thursday Email List - send an email to bj.bikethursday@gmail.com. To get on this email list you must be a CRW member.

Lexington Truant Thursdays (33) (2026-10-01)

Thu, 01 Oct 2026 14:00:00 GMT

CRW Ride Participation

CRW rides are open to members and guests. Guests may participate in up to two rides per year before joining the club.

Please click the Register button to sign up for this ride.

Helmets are required on all CRW rides. Riders are expected to follow the CRW Code of Conduct and be familiar with:

Ride Overview

Start: Lexington Battle Green, near the Minuteman Statue
Start Time: 10 a.m.
Regroup/ Rest Stop Location(s): Tatte Bakery & Café, Lexington (after the ride).

Distance(s): 33 miles
Average Pace(s): led group: ~14 mph

How to Determine Your Average Pace

Elevation Profile: Moderate Hills
Surface: Road
Group Structure: Drop Ride / Paceline (optional)
Sweep Coverage: No Sweep

Ride Attribute Definitions

Route(s):

Mostly paved moderately hilly route through Lexington, Concord and Bedford. Dudley road in Bedford goes by a few horse farms and is not in the best paved shape, but there's a bypass if you want to skip it.

33 miles: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/50457572

Please download the route to your navigation (Garmin, Wahoo, etc.) device or to your phone (along with the Ride with GPS app) before the ride. The ride leader won't have time to help you set up the navigation on your device on the morning of the ride.

Please arrive at least 5 minutes before start time to get checked in.

Meeting Location

Lexington Battle Green - by the Minuteman statue.

Weather Cancellation

I will provide notice by Wednesday evening if I decide to push change the start time or cancel due to unfavorable weather.

Ride Leader

Keren Hamel keren@avrahami.com
Ride-day contact: 646-389-4307

Praline Croissant Women's/NB Ride (20) (2026-10-02)

Fri, 02 Oct 2026 10:30:00 GMT

CRW Ride Participation

CRW rides are open to members and guests. Guests may participate in up to two rides per year before joining the club.

Please click the Register button to sign up for this ride.

Helmets are required on all CRW rides. Riders are expected to follow the CRW Code of Conduct and be familiar with:

Ride Overview

Start: Minuteman Bikeway Trailhead – Alewife (Cambridge)
Start Time: 6:30 AM
Regroup Locations: Hancock at Minuteman (mi 6.6); Blanchard at Cummings Park (mi 10.5); Horn Pond (mi 13); Arlington St (mi 17.2)
Coffee stop: Kickstand Cafe (mi 18.7)

Distance(s): 20 miles
Average Pace(s): 13–16 mph (target range)
How to Determine Your Average Pace

Elevation Profile: Rolling with one sustained climb (Blanchard Rd)
Surface: Road & Bikeway

Group Intent: Steady
Group Structure: Regrouping; Paceline (optional)
Ride Leadership: Leader Only
Sweep Coverage: No Sweep

Ride Attribute Definitions

Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/45804334 (updated 7/2026)
Please have the route loaded on your navigation device.

Ride Description

To get us all to work on time, this regrouping ride leaves ON TIME and travels at a minimum 13+ mph. Slower riders are welcome to join at their own pace (please have navigation).

The ride heads down the Minuteman Bikeway and Mass Ave to Lexington Center, into Burlington, up Blanchard Rd to the water tower at Mary Cummings Park. We descend to beautiful Horn Pond for a photo op, spin past Mystic Lakes, and head back to Alewife via the Minuteman after and optional coffee stop.

Meeting Location

Minuteman Bikeway Trailhead – Alewife
Steel Place and Alewife Station Access Road, Cambridge

LINK to MAP

The ride leaves promptly at the scheduled time. Please arrive 10 minutes before start time.

Parking

Paid: Alewife Garage — 35 Cambridgepark Drive, Cambridge
Free (short ride to start):
Thorndike Field — 99 Margaret Rd, Arlington
Spy Pond Park — 56 Pond Ln, Arlington

Restrooms

None at the start. A port-a-john is usually available at Thorndike Field.

Weather Cancellation

Cancelled for rain or unsafe conditions.
Decision posted by 10 PM the night before and again at 5:30 AM ride day if needed.

Ride Leader

Amy Juodawlkis
AJ@crw.org
Ride-day contact (text only): 339-203-7536

Program or Ride Series

This ride is part of the CRW Women’s / Nonbinary Program, welcoming women, nonbinary, and female-identifying cyclists and helping riders connect with others in the club.

Ride Feedback

We welcome your feedback about your ride experience.

Ride Feedback Form

The Norwellian Cruiser Fall Ride (2026-10-03)

Sat, 03 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT

Come join us for a spectacular Fall Ride along beach towns and farms and country roads

The Norwell OceanSide Cruiser ride is 32.4 mi beautiful FUN ride that includes many miles of glorious views across the South Shore in Norwell, Cohasset, Hingham and Scituate.

includes spectacular ocean views of 4 beaches, mansions on Jerusalem Road, 2 lighthouses, windmills, several 'hah-bahs' plus 2 farms. The Best ice cream in Mass is on the ride (we don't stop unfortunately there).

The Norwell Ride is 8am SHARP to enjoy the Fall atmosphere Join me on this delightful ride, you'll be glad you did.

We have 3 stops with the last stop at historical Scituate Harbor at the Coffee Corner coffee shop for socializing, rest and fun chats. And we drink a small coffee (restrooms are available).

Rain may cancel the ride. If the weather is iffy, check this page Saturday after 7AM or on Facebook, South Shore Mellow Riders Club page.

Ride Start Location:

We start at the Norwell High School, Park Lot A. Exit 32 Rt3 South. 1 mile from the exit. Every Saturday 8AM

Ride Leader(s):

Keith Naymie, knaymie@hotmail.com

CRW Rides are open to members and guests. Guests may attend two rides annually before being required to join the club. Please click the Register button to the left to join the ride. Helmets are required on all CRW rides. Riders are expected to adhere to CRW code of conduct, template 20240415

Attendees: We welcome your feedback about your event experience here:
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Link to RwGPS Route

· 32 miles https://ridewithgps.com/routes/42930277

Century Training Series #7 of 8 - CTTC Metric (63 miles) (2026-10-03)

Sat, 03 Oct 2026 13:00:00 GMT

Helmets are required on all CRW rides. Riders are expected to adhere to CRW Code of Conduct, and to be familiar with CRW’s Rider Guidelines, Group Riding Guidelines, and Pedestrian Awareness Guidelines. (20250430)

Attendees: We welcome your feedback about your event experience here:
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Series Overview (please read first)

Century Training Series are open only to registered program members. The intent is to provide 8 progressively challenging rides over 8 weekends to help you prepare for the CRW Cranberry Century in October. This is ride #5.

The program schedule is here. At this point, the program is at capacity, but we may be able to bring in additional riders who can commit to the series up through the Cranberry Century if slots open up. If you are interested in joining, please contact Ken Schwarz (ken.schwarz@crw.org) to discuss.

Ride Overview

Start: Lincoln Sudbury HS 390 Lincoln Road, Sudbury MA 01776

Start Time: 9 am roll. Please arrive 8:45.

Regroup/ Rest Stop Location(s):

The following rest stops are on (or close to) the route

Mile Place Toilets
14 Bolton Beans Yes
27 Darby's Bakery ?
31 Boylston Deli ?
41 Berlin Orchards ?

Distance: 63 miles

Average Pace: 13-15 mph avg expected

How to Determine Your Average Pace

Elevation Profile: Hilly.
Surface: Road

Group Intent: Steady
Group Structure: Regrouping / No-drop Ride

Ride Leadership:

Simon Lingard, 781-266-7082, simon.lingard@yahoo.com

Sweep Coverage: No Sweep

Ride Attribute Definitions

Route: RWGPS route

Ride Description

A metric century with a beautiful loop around the Wachusett reservoir and climbs of "Mt Woobly" in Hudson, Long Hill in Bolton, Sawyer Hill in Berlin and Harvard Rd in Bolton.

Meeting Location

We will meet at Lincoln Sudbury High School, covered parking lot area. Please arrive 15 mins before rolltime.

Weather Cancellation

Please check CRW calendar.

North by True West (49, 34) (2026-10-03)

Sat, 03 Oct 2026 13:30:00 GMT

CRW Ride Participation

CRW rides are open to members and guests. Guests may participate in up to two rides per year before joining the club.

Please click the Register button to sign up for this ride.

Helmets are required on all CRW rides. Riders are expected to follow the CRW Code of Conduct and be familiar with:

Ride Overview

Start: 256 Central St, Acton, MA
Start Time: 9:30
Regroup/ Rest Stop Location(s): 49 mile: Farmhouse Cafe, @ mile 26, Dunstable.

34-mile ride: Salt and Light Cafe @ mile 15, Groton

Distance(s): 49, 34
Average Pace(s): 49 miles: 16+, regrouping, 34 miles: 12 - 14 no-drop

How to Determine Your Average Pace

Elevation Profile: [Flat / Rolling / Moderate Hills / Hilly]
Surface: Road
Group Intent: Steady
Group Structure: Regrouping / Pace Groups No-Drop
Ride Leadership: Multiple Leaders
Sweep Coverage: No Sweep

Ride Attribute Definitions

Routes

49 miles

34 miles

Please arrive 15 minutes before start time.

Ride Description (Optional)

Come enjoy the quiet, tree lined back roads of Groton, Pepperell and Dunstable near the New Hampshire border. Both routes take the roller coaster-like Whiley Rd past Lost Lake in Groton. The long route passes Massapoag Lake in Dunstable. After the ride treat yourself to a beer and fine food at True West brewery in Acton. Brewery opens at noon. If beer isn't your thing you can reward yourself next door at the West Side Creamery. Or have a great coffee and pastry next next door at the Acton Coffee House. There is a treat for everyone in West Acton!

Make sure you have navigation; Route design courtesy of Bob Wolf.

Meeting Location

Behind West Acton Fire Station

Parking

Park behind the solid line or you will be towed

Extra parking behind West Acton Library at 21 Windsor St, Acton MA

Restrooms

Not available at ride start

Weather Cancellation

Inclement weather cancels ride. Check your email morning of ride for cancelation notice

Ride Leader

49 miles: John O'Dowd (bikejon@verizon.net) 978-760-4705 will lead a 16+ mph group (2266' elevation)

34 miles: Christophe Perez (christopheperez1@gmail.com) will lead a 12-14 mph no-drop group (1542' elevation)

Ride Feedback

We welcome your feedback about your ride experience.

Ride Feedback Form

7th Wave Brewing (2026-10-04)

Sun, 04 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT

CRW Rides are open to members and guests. Guests may attend two rides annually before being required to join the club. Please click the Register button to the left to join the ride. Helmets are required on all CRW rides. Riders are expected to adhere to CRW Code of Conduct, and to be familiar with CRW’s Rider Guidelines, Group Riding Guidelines, and Pedestrian Awareness Guidelines. (20250430)

Attendees: We welcome your feedback about your event experience here:
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Ride Description:

What's better than cycling? Cycling followed by beer and PIZZA!

We will depart and return to 7th Wave Brewing in Medfield, MA. Riders can choose from a 35, 45 or 70 mile route.

We'll ride through Dover, Sherborn, Westwood with an optional stop at LyTea Cafe formerly BiBi's Cafe in Westwood for coffee/ snack/restroom (or Dunkin across the street) and Sharon (through Moose Hill - 45 and 70 mile routes) before returning to Medfield. After the ride we can enjoy pizza and beverages at 7th Wave brew pub which has indoor and outdoor seating.

Parking - please park BEHIND 7th Wave. Follow the arrows in the parking lot to the back.

No bathrooms at start. There's a Dunkin about a mile away in Medfield center (563 Main St).

Planning on a 8:00 departure for the 70-mile route and a 10 am departure for the 35-mile route. Note that the brewery opens at 12 noon. If you are riding another route and /or at a different speed, please plan accordingly.

Ride Start Location:

7th Wave Brewing, 120 N Meadows Rd, Medfield, MA 02052

https://www.7thwavebrewing.com/

If you haven't tried 7th Wave yet, it is guaranteed to be The BEST wood-fired pizza you have ever had in Medfield.

Ride Leader(s):

Lisa O'Connor will lead the 70 mile route (8 am); 15-16 mph pace; 508-505-5918

Bob Sayre will lead the 35 mile route (10 am); 13-14 mph pace; 617 763 5255

Other ride leaders TBD

Link to RwGPS Route

35 miles - https://ridewithgps.com/routes/50647976
45 miles - https://ridewithgps.com/routes/50145044
70 miles - https://ridewithgps.com/routes/50120817

Please ensure you have the route loaded on your phone or GPS device. You're welcome to ride at whatever pace you like. Sub-groups will form around paces of those who join.

** Rain will cancel - please check your email and website **

South Shore Coastal Loop 2026 (2026-10-04)

Sun, 04 Oct 2026 12:30:00 GMT

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Ride Description:

The South Shore Coastal Loop is a beautiful tide that includes many miles of glorious Scituate, Cohasset, and Hull coastlines. We'll ride though Rockland, Norwell, and Hingham on our way to and from the coast. The long ride is 54 miles; the short ride is 41 miles. Both rides are flat to rolling, with some short but steep sections to keep us honest. Both rides includes the cottages on Jerusalem Road, 2 lighthouses, 3 Windmills, 4 harbors, and countless other Photo Ops and starts with a 4-mile downhill. The long ride adds 12 miles of almost dead-flat riding along Nantasket Beach.

I haven't figured out how to avoid the uphill on the way back, yet!

Ride time is

8:30 sharp, until memorial day weekend
7:30 sharp, Memorial Day weekend - Labor day weekend
8:30 Sharp, after Labor Day

Both the long and short rides start at 7:30 SHARP to avoid traffic. Set your alarm clock for early Sunday morning. you'll be glad you did.

We typically stop at Scituate Harbor for coffee at Coffee Corner or Dunkin, and for restrooms. The long ride also stops at the Windmill in Hull gut.

Rain may cancel the ride, or it may become a show and go. if the weather is iffy, check this page Sunday after 6 AM.

Ride Start Location:

<We start at the Park and Ride across from Home Depot. There are no bathrooms in the Park and Ride, but there are two Dunkin Donuts and a Wendy's with 1 mile of the ride in Rt. 228.

Ride Leader(s):

Andrew Brand andrewmbrand+sscl@gmail.com

Link to RwGPS Route

44 miles https://ridewithgps.com/routes/46074244

56 miles https://ridewithgps.com/routes/46074266

Newton-Dover Donut ride (25, 34 or 47 miles) [9:15a social; ride 10a] (2026-10-04)

Sun, 04 Oct 2026 13:15:00 GMT

Ride Description:

The Newton-Dover Donut ride-- join us!

Note: this is a different route than our more frequent Newton-Weston donut ride, to change it up a bit.

Enjoy this delightful ride with a friendly group. We span Newton, Wellesley, Needham and Dover. There's a regular (25 miles), medium (34 miles) and long (47 miles).

Why is it called a donut ride? Because we have a pre-ride social gathering for anyone who wants to join at the Dunkin Donuts next door to the ride start, with a free coffee and donut on CRW's tab.

The ride is show-and-go, which means everyone goes at their own pace. Be sure to download the GPS or print a cue sheet ahead (no printed copies at the ride start). Please don't rely on being able to follow someone else as there's no set pace.

*If this ride is canceled for weather issues it will be listed here as canceled by the night before so check here in the a.m. before you head out.

We look forward to seeing you on the ride!

Ride Start Location:

1. The ride start and parking is behind the red brick condo building at 1172 Beacon St., Newton. The parking is free but please park in the back only (not the side).

2. The pre-ride social is right next door at the Dunkin Donuts at 1148 Beacon St., Newton (it has bathrooms). It is a 1 minute walk from the ride start. The ride does not begin at Dunkin Donuts.

Timing:

a. The pre-ride social is from 915am to 945am at Dunkin Donuts For the free coffee and donut (or anything else, up to $5 per person), ask Lisa for the credit card. Anytime up to 'last call' at 940a).

b. The ride: pre-ride overview is at 9:50am, and the ride will begin promptly at 10am. The ride begins at the back of 1172 Beacon St. (not at the Dunkin Donuts).

Ride Leader(s):

Lisa Najavits (617-299-1620, text or call)

Link to RwGPS Route

25 miles Newton Dover 25 miles · Ride with GPS

34 miles Newton Dover 34 miles · Ride with GPS

47 miles Newton Dover 47 miles · Ride with GPS

Attendees: We welcome your feedback about your event experience here:

Ride Feedback Form

Speedy Croissant Women/NB Ride (24) (2026-10-06)

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 10:00:00 GMT

CRW Ride Participation

CRW rides are open to members and guests. Guests may participate in up to two rides per year before joining the club.

Please click the Register button to sign up for this ride.

Helmets are required on all CRW rides. Riders are expected to follow the CRW Code of Conduct and be familiar with:

Ride Overview

Start: Minuteman Bikeway Trailhead – Alewife (Cambridge)
Start Time: 6:00 AM
Regroup/ Rest Stop Location(s): None

Distance(s): 24 mi
Average Pace(s): 16+ mph (target range)

How to Determine Your Average Pace

Elevation Profile: Rolling with one sustained climb (Blanchard Rd)
Surface: Road

Group Intent: Spirited
Group Structure: Drop Ride / Paceline (optional)
Ride Leadership: Leader Only
Sweep Coverage: No Sweep

Ride Attribute Definitions

Route(s): https://ridewithgps.com/routes/50183296

Please arrive 10 minutes before start time.

Ride Description

**IF RIDE LEAVES BEFORE SUNRISE, RIDERS MUST HAVE FRONT AND REAR LIGHTS.

Spirited show-and-go (16+ mph) ride for women, women-identifying, and nonbinary riders.
Arrive at least 10 minutes early. The ride leaves PROMPTLY after a mandatory safety talk.
Riders should be well-experienced in riding safely at high speeds in close quarters.
Previous paceline training (e.g., CRW paceline clinic) is required.
Ride does not regroup; dropped riders finish on their own.
For the safety of all, ebikes and aerobars are not permitted on this ride.

Meeting Location

Minuteman Bikeway Trailhead – Alewife
Steel Place and Alewife Station Access Road, Cambridge

Parking

Paid: Alewife Garage — 35 Cambridgepark Drive, Cambridge
Free (short ride to start):
Thorndike Field — 99 Margaret Rd, Arlington
Spy Pond Park — 56 Pond Ln, Arlington

Restrooms

None at the start. A port-a-john is usually available at Thorndike Field.

Weather Cancellation

Cancelled for rain or unsafe conditions.
Decision posted by 10 PM the night before and again at 5 AM ride day if needed.

Ride Leader

Amy Juodawlkis
AJ@crw.org
Ride-day contact (text only): 339-203-7536

Program or Ride Series

This ride is part of the CRW Women’s / Nonbinary Program, welcoming women, nonbinary, and female-identifying cyclists and helping riders connect with others in the club.

Ride Feedback

We welcome your feedback about your ride experience.

Ride Feedback Form

Gravel Tuesday - Concord Legs (31 miles) (2026-10-06)

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 14:00:00 GMT

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Ride Description:

Burn some mid-week calories with this gravel-focused ride. Due to logistics and the presence of pedestrians on some of the trails, this ride is limited to six participants, with the intent to stay together as a group.

The route consists of three "legs" emanating from Concord center: 1) Out and back on the Battle Road Trail in Minuteman National Park in Lincoln; 2) Out and back on the Reformatory Branch Trail and the Narrow Gauge Rail Trail in Bedford; 3) A loop through Estabrook Woods in Concord.

About three-quarters of the route is on unpaved surfaces (gravel or dirt trails). The route is suitable for beginner and intermediate gravel riders, with the only challenging section in Estabrook Woods. Due to the surfaces, expect the pace to be slower than a typical CRW road ride. Minimum recommended tire width is 32mm (ride is not suitable for skinny road bike tires).

There is no planned lunch stop, but food options are available in Concord center after the ride.

In the event of rain or wet surface, this ride will be cancelled or postponed.

Ride Start Location:

Public parking lot (free!) on Keyes Rd., Concord, just off Main Street. Please park in the west side of the lot (on the left if you're coming from Main St.) Public restrooms are in the starting lot (as well as at miles 11 and 24 in the Great Meadows Wildlife Refuge).

Ride Leader(s):

Steve Hoffenberg - stevehof@yahoo.com

Link to RwGPS Route

GPS link:

31.4 miles - https://ridewithgps.com/routes/54461944

Wednesday Wheelers (2026-10-07)

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 14:00:00 GMT

CRW Ride Participation

CRW rides are open to members and guests. Guests may participate in up to two rides per year before joining the club.

Please click the Register button to sign up for this ride.

Helmets are required on all CRW rides. Riders are expected to follow the CRW Code of Conduct and be familiar with:

Ride Description:

If interested, contact Wednesday Wheeler Ride Coordinator

Ride Start Location:

Ride location changes weekly.

Ride Leader(s):

Ride Leaders change weekly

Helen Greitzer - Ride Coordinator helengreitzer@gmail.com

Praline Croissant Women's/NB Ride (20) (2026-10-09)

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 10:30:00 GMT

CRW Ride Participation

CRW rides are open to members and guests. Guests may participate in up to two rides per year before joining the club.

Please click the Register button to sign up for this ride.

Helmets are required on all CRW rides. Riders are expected to follow the CRW Code of Conduct and be familiar with:

Ride Overview

Ride Attribute Definitions

Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/45804334 (updated 7/2026)
Please have the route loaded on your navigation device.

Ride Description

To get us all to work on time, this regrouping ride leaves ON TIME and travels at a minimum 13+ mph. Slower riders are welcome to join at their own pace (please have navigation).

Meeting Location

Minuteman Bikeway Trailhead – Alewife
Steel Place and Alewife Station Access Road, Cambridge

LINK to MAP

The ride leaves promptly at the scheduled time. Please arrive 10 minutes before start time.

Parking

Paid: Alewife Garage — 35 Cambridgepark Drive, Cambridge
Free (short ride to start):
Thorndike Field — 99 Margaret Rd, Arlington
Spy Pond Park — 56 Pond Ln, Arlington

Restrooms

None at the start. A port-a-john is usually available at Thorndike Field.

Weather Cancellation

Cancelled for rain or unsafe conditions.
Decision posted by 10 PM the night before and again at 5:30 AM ride day if needed.

Ride Leader

Amy Juodawlkis
AJ@crw.org
Ride-day contact (text only): 339-203-7536

Program or Ride Series

This ride is part of the CRW Women’s / Nonbinary Program, welcoming women, nonbinary, and female-identifying cyclists and helping riders connect with others in the club.

Ride Feedback

We welcome your feedback about your ride experience.

Ride Feedback Form

How Do You Like Them Apples?! (2026-10-10)

Sat, 10 Oct 2026 13:00:00 GMT

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Ride Description:

Let's bike to a bunch of apple orchards!

Fall is here. This pretty route rolls out to Acton and then heads south through Stow past a half dozen apple orchards. We're not planning to stop at all of them, but if you want to sample them all feel free to stop as much as your stomach will allow.

We will stop at Shelburne Farms and Honey Pot Hill. Maybe we can even convince CRW to buy us donuts at Honey Pot.

Heavy rain or hail cancels.

Ride Start Location:

Weston Town Hall
11 Town House Rd, Weston, MA 02493
(No restrooms at start. Facilities in Concord Center)

Ride Leaders:

Doug Cornelius 617-416-0000 doug.cornelius@gmail.com

Link to RwGPS Route:

44 miles: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/37389524

Intro to Devo -- Weston Flat 40 (2026-10-11)

Sun, 11 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT

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ATTENTION: THE NOVEMBER RIDE WILL ROLL OUT AT 8:30 AM FOR IMPROVED RIDER COMFORT

Ride Description:

This is a relatively flat and short course, which we hope will serve as an introduction to more ambitious rides as the season progresses and riders build endurance. This is a good ride to build distance and speed, which can open the doors to more cycling opportunities. It's a scenic route going by the Old Grist Mill and Ponyhenge on gorgeous, tree-lined New England roads.

This is a drop ride - There is no sweep. All riders should have the route and be able to navigate back to the start if need be. That being said, we'll try to stick together in groups as best we can.

Inclement Weather:

The ride leader will email registrants and post on the "demo" channel of CRW Slack if the ride needs to be cancelled for weather or other reasons.

Equipment requirements:

Bike, helmet, backlights and good humor to deal with what will be thrown at you.

Ride Start Location:

There's ample parking in front of Weston Town Hall. We'll meet in front of town hall at the beginning of the ride. There are plenty of options in town center for lunch or coffee post ride.

Ride Leader(s):

Sean Mahoney - mahoneyhaus@gmail.com

Link to RwGPS Route

https://ridewithgps.com/routes/53516356

South Shore Coastal Loop 2026 (2026-10-11)

Sun, 11 Oct 2026 12:30:00 GMT

Attendees: We welcome your feedback about your event experience here:
Ride Feedback Form

Ride Description:

Ride time is

8:30 sharp, until memorial day weekend
7:30 sharp, Memorial Day weekend - Labor day weekend
8:30 Sharp, after Labor Day

Both the long and short rides start at 7:30 SHARP to avoid traffic. Set your alarm clock for early Sunday morning. you'll be glad you did.

Ride Start Location:

<We start at the Park and Ride across from Home Depot. There are no bathrooms in the Park and Ride, but there are two Dunkin Donuts and a Wendy's with 1 mile of the ride in Rt. 228.

Ride Leader(s):

Andrew Brand andrewmbrand+sscl@gmail.com

Link to RwGPS Route

44 miles https://ridewithgps.com/routes/46074244

56 miles https://ridewithgps.com/routes/46074266

Revisit the Charles, Where Bicyclists Played in 1895 (14) (2026-10-11)

Sun, 11 Oct 2026 17:00:00 GMT

CRW Ride Participation

CRW rides are open to members and guests. Guests may participate in up to two rides per year before joining the club.

Please click the Register button to sign up for this ride.

Helmets are required on all CRW rides. Riders are expected to follow the CRW Code of Conduct and be familiar with:

Ride Overview

Start: Newton Boathouse
Start Time: 1:30 pm
Regroup/ Rest Stop Location(s): Multiple
Distance(s): 14 Miles
Average Pace(s): 10 - 12 mph

How to Determine Your Average Pace

Elevation Profile: Rolling Hills
Surface: Road
Group Intent: Steady
Group Structure: No-Drop
Ride Leadership: Multiple Leaders
Sweep Coverage: John Allen - (jsallen@bikexprt.com), 781 856-4058

Ride Attribute Definitions

Route(s): 14 miles

Please arrive 15 minutes before start time.

Ride Description (Optional)

Take an easy ride, about 14 miles among bicycle-related historical sites with Larry Finison, author of the acclaimed books Boston's Cycling Craze, 1880-1900 and Boston's Twentieth Century Bicycling Renaissance. Visit and learn where bicycles were built, where bicyclists by the hundreds hung out and picnicked by the Charles River, and about Waltham's former bicycle racetrack. We will ride in a group -- nobody will be left behind.

Meeting Location

At the traffic light on Route 30 just west of Route 95/128, turn north onto River Road. The second right on River Road (after the Route 95 turn-off) connects to Newton Boathouse Public Parking aka the Duck Feeding Area. Go under route 128 and turn right to enter the parking lot.

Commuter Rail, or if driving from Waltham: From Brandeis-Roberts station, take South St southwest and turn left onto Norumbega Rd after about 0.3 mi. (just before the climb up an overpass). Newton Boathouse Public Parking is at the end of Norumbega Rd, about another 0.4 mi. Train schedule is here; https://mbta.com/schedules/CR-Fitchburg/timetable. Returning to the station by bicycle, it is most pleasant to bear right from South Street onto Charles River Road, then left onto Angleside Rd and right through parking lots to the station.

Parking

Newton Boathouse Public Parking, Weston, MA

Restrooms

Restrooms at the Charles River Boathouse across the river from the parking area. It's a short walk via stairs to the bridge. We will be stopping at the boathouse about 1 hour into the ride.

Weather Cancellation

Inclement weather cancels

Ride Leader

Larry Finison - (lfinison@gmail.com) 617 429-2853

Ride Feedback

We welcome your feedback about your ride experience.

Ride Feedback Form

Wednesday Wheelers (2026-10-14)

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 14:00:00 GMT

CRW Ride Participation

CRW rides are open to members and guests. Guests may participate in up to two rides per year before joining the club.

Please click the Register button to sign up for this ride.

Helmets are required on all CRW rides. Riders are expected to follow the CRW Code of Conduct and be familiar with:

Ride Description:

If interested, contact Wednesday Wheeler Ride Coordinator

Ride Start Location:

Ride location changes weekly.

Ride Leader(s):

Ride Leaders change weekly

Helen Greitzer - Ride Coordinator helengreitzer@gmail.com

CRW Cranberry Harvest Century 2026 (2026-10-18)

Sun, 18 Oct 2026 11:00:00 GMT

Cranberry Harvest Century

CRW Centuries are open to members only. Please click the Register button to the left to join the ride.

Ride Description:

The Cranberry Harvest Century (CHC) is a fall classic in Plymouth MA with beautiful routes passing cranberry bogs to Mattapoisett and back. Come join us for another fully-supported event with 4 beautiful routes: 100, 62, 53, and 35 miles. The CHC captures some of the most charming roads in New England. It is also relatively flat and very manageable for riders of all abilities. All rides start at Myles Standish State Forest in Plymouth and travel through the cranberry bogs in Rochester, Wareham, Carver and Acushnet. Rides include rest stops at Eastover and on the beautiful wharf in Mattapoisett. You will enjoy food and drink at rest stops along the route and after party at College Pond at the finish.

Ride Start Location:

Myles Standish State Forest

10 Lower College Pond Rd,

Plymouth, MA

Directions

CARPOOLING IS ENCOURAGED!

Join CRW’s Slack channel and use the #century chatroom to find carpooling buddies! Sign up for Slack here, from any device.

Ride Leader(s):

Check in with a Ride Leader at registration. Which pace group should I join?

Paced group departure times TBD

100 Miles

Doug Cornelius (doug.cornelius@gmail.com) 19 mph pace

Andrew Black: (apb1288@gmail.com) 16-17 mph pace (likely with regrouping

John O'Dowd (bikejon@verizon.net, 978-760-4705) 16+ mph group, regrouping

Lisa O'Connor (lisaoconnormail@gmail.com) 15-16 mph group

Peter Sousounis (peterjsousounis@gmail.com) 13-14 mph

62 miles

Jack Gregory (jack.g.gregory@gmail.com) 15 mph pace, regrouping

50 miles:

Rich Schoenfeld (Richard@schoenfeld.com) 13-14 mph group, 9:00 departure

35 miles:

Ellen Dirgins (edirgins@comcast.net) 13-15 mph no-drop group

Sweeps:

50 Miles: Koushik Chaudhuri (kchaudhu@gmail.com)

Link to RwGPS Routes (Routes to be posted 9/15)

100 Mile Route

62 Mile Route

53 Mile Route

35 Mile Route (fully paved route)

Please click the Register button to the left to join the ride or New members register here: Bike Reg

Helmets are required on all CRW rides. Riders are expected to adhere to CRW code of conduct

Attendees:

Century Events are fundraising for CRW; registrations are not refundable.
Transferring a registration is possible by contacting century@crw.org
We welcome your feedback about your event experience here:
Ride Feedback Form

https://ridewithgps.com/routes/50242727

Wednesday Wheelers (2026-11-04)

Wed, 04 Nov 2026 15:00:00 GMT

CRW Ride Participation

CRW rides are open to members and guests. Guests may participate in up to two rides per year before joining the club.

Please click the Register button to sign up for this ride.

Helmets are required on all CRW rides. Riders are expected to follow the CRW Code of Conduct and be familiar with:

Ride Description:

If interested, contact Wednesday Wheeler Ride Coordinator

Ride Start Location:

Ride location changes weekly.

Ride Leader(s):

Ride Leaders change weekly

Helen Greitzer - Ride Coordinator helengreitzer@gmail.com