Charles River Wheelers upcoming events

Speedy Croissant Women/NB Ride (24) (2026-06-02)

Tue, 02 Jun 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.

Wednesday Wheelers (2026-06-03)

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 14:00:00 GMT

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

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

Praline Croissant Women's/NB Ride (20) (2026-06-05)

Fri, 05 Jun 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

Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/54212742 (updated 3/2026)
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

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.

TGIF Unwinder (2026-06-05)

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 22:00:00 GMT

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

Ride Description:

The TGIF unwinder is a great way to end the work week. There are two routes that wind through the back roads of Bedford, Concord and Carlisle. Both routes are suitable for all abilities with moderate hills. There is usually at least one group that will do a brisk paced paceline but most will do a more casual ride at there own pace.

Ride Start Location:

The ride starts in the parking lot behind the Bedford Public Library.

Ride Leader(s):

Alan Cooney
Julie Stephenson

Link to RwGPS Route

18 Mile https://ridewithgps.com/routes/19623436
24 Mile https://ridewithgps.com/routes/19623451

South Shore Coastal Loop 2026 (2026-06-07)

Sun, 07 Jun 2026 11:30:00 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

Willet Pond (47, 24) (2026-06-07)

Sun, 07 Jun 2026 13:00:00 GMT

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

Ride Description:

Willet's Pond is a classic CRW route starting in Wellesley and traversing south through beautiful, rolling terrain. The short route goes through Needham, Westwood, and Dover. The longer route has been modified slightly to go through the Moose Hill Wildlife Sanctuary and returns through Medfield.

The leader will ride at a 15 mph pace for the longer route. Optional stop at Blue Moon Bagel Cafe in Medfield at mile 35.

Ride Start Location:

Wellesley High School

50 Rice Street, Wellesley, MA

No restrooms

Ride Leader(s):

Frank Scibilia

scibilia@gmail.com

Link to RwGPS Route

47 miles https://ridewithgps.com/routes/48095468
24 miles https://ridewithgps.com/routes/13343054

Speedy Croissant Women/NB Ride (24) (2026-06-09)

Tue, 09 Jun 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

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.

Wednesday Wheelers (2026-06-10)

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 14:00:00 GMT

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

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

Bike Maintenance 101 (2026-06-11)

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 23:00:00 GMT

CRW Ride Participation

This event is for CRW members only

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

Event Overview

Start: Pedal Power Bike Shop
Start Time: 7:00 pm

Event Description

Please join us at Pedal Power in Acton for a ~90 minute clinic on basic bike maintenance. We will be led through this workshop by shop owner Joyce Reischutz. Topics will include:

1. Pre-ride safety check
2. Fixing a flat tire
3. Adjusting brakes
4. Basic drivetrain adjustment
5. Q&A Session!

Bring your own bike (optional). Space is limited to 10.

Please reach out to John O'Dowd with any questions.

bikejon@verizon.net (978-760-4705)

Meeting Location

176 Great Rd Acton, MA 01720

From RT 2, at Concord rotary take RT 2A west (Great Rd) for 1.5 miles.

From RT 495 take Littleton Common exit onto RT 2A east for 5.7 miles

Ride Feedback

We welcome your feedback about your ride experience.

Praline Croissant Women's/NB Ride (20) (2026-06-12)

Fri, 12 Jun 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

Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/54212742 (updated 3/2026)
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

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.

TGIF Unwinder (2026-06-12)

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 22:00:00 GMT

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

Ride Description:

Ride Start Location:

The ride starts in the parking lot behind the Bedford Public Library.

Ride Leader(s):

Alan Cooney
Julie Stephenson

Link to RwGPS Route

18 Mile https://ridewithgps.com/routes/19623436
24 Mile https://ridewithgps.com/routes/19623451

Spoke N Wheel - End of the Road (26 41 62) (2026-06-13)

Sat, 13 Jun 2026 13:00:00 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: Spoke n Wheel Bike Shop
Start Time: 9:00
Regroup/ Rest Stop Location(s): Rest stops are at the Spoke n Wheel

Distance(s): 26, 41, 62
Average Pace(s): 15 mph on 62 mile route
How to Determine Your Average Pace

Elevation Profile: Hilly
Surface: Road

Group Intent: Steady / Mixed
Group Structure: Regrouping / Pace Groups / Drop Ride
Ride Leadership: Multiple Leaders / Informal Leadership
Sweep Coverage: No Sweep

Ride Attribute Definitions

Route(s): [RideWithGPS link]

26, 41, and 63 miles

Please arrive [15] minutes before start time.

Ride Description

For 54 years, Frank's Spoke n Wheel has been a resource for riders in the Sudbury area, providing bikes, gear, and repairs. Now Frank Spinozza is retiring, so it's the end of the road for the Spoke n Wheel!

Come join us on a fairwell tour of the greater Sudbury area including Stow, Wayland, Weston, Framingham and Lincoln.

Three loops form a "cloverleaf" route starting at the Spoke n Wheel. Ride, 1, 2 or all 3 loops, returning to the S and W for rest stops.

CRW will provide cold drinks and snacks at the rest stop.

Note the ride will be hilly in spots

Meeting Location

The Spoke n Wheel is located in Sudbury at 119 Boston Post Rd, Sudbury, MA 01776 across from the Sudbury Point Grill

Parking

119 Boston Post Rd, Sudbury, MA 01776

Restrooms

At ride start

Weather Cancellation

Watch website for updates

Ride Leader

John O'Dowd bikejon@verizon.net 978-760-4705

Ride Feedback

We welcome your feedback about your ride experience.

South Shore Coastal Loop 2026 (2026-06-14)

Sun, 14 Jun 2026 11:30:00 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

Intro to Devo -- Weston Flat 40 (2026-06-14)

Sun, 14 Jun 2026 12:00:00 GMT

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

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

Intro to Devo -- Weston Flat 40 (2026-06-14)

Sun, 14 Jun 2026 12:00:00 GMT

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

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

Ride Description:

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

Ride Attribute Definitions

Eli Post Bench Dedication & Ride (24, 40) (2026-06-14)

Sun, 14 Jun 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

Please join us for a Celebration of the life of Eli Post. We will dedicate a bench for him along the Bruce Freeman Rail Trail in Chelmsford MA, and reflect on his contributions to the Charles River Wheelers.

Eli was the living embodiment of CRW. He was a core member of the club, serving as president, VP of Rides, editor of Wheel People, and of course ride leader.

He was a great motivator and encouraged others to give back to the club. He dedicated many hours improving how the club ran, organizing new comer rides, making sure Wheel People had quality content, and even manning the hot dog grill after century rides. His contributions are too numerous to list here.

After the dedication ceremony at his bench, we will ride the back roads of Chelmsford and Westford together, as engaging in a club ride is the best way to commemorate his service to the club.

NOTE: there are two starting points depending on which distance you chose to ride

At each start, there will be time for members to share their stories of Eli with the group.

Start: Byam School, Chelmsford, MA (24 miles), Robbins House parking lot (40 miles)

Start Time: 9:30 (24 miles), TBD (40 miles)

Bench dedication at 10 am
Regroup/ Rest Stop Location(s): 24 miles: none, 40 miles: TBD

Distance(s): 24 miles, 40 miles
Average Pace(s): TBD

How to Determine Your Average Pace

Elevation Profile: [Flat / Rolling / Moderate Hills / Hilly]
Surface: Road

Group Intent: Steady
Group Structure: Regrouping / Pace Groups
Ride Leadership: Leader Only / Multiple Leaders / Informal Leadership
Sweep Coverage: [Sweep Assigned / Sweep Likely / No Sweep ]

[RideWithGPS link]

24 mile ride

40 mile route

Please arrive [15] minutes before start time.

Meeting Location

24 miles: Directions 40 miles: The Robbins House

Parking

25 Maple Rd, Chelmsford, MA 01824 (24 miles)

320 Monument St, Concord, MA 01742 (40 miles)

Restrooms

TBD

Weather Cancellation

[Ride cancellation policy and timing]

Ride Leader

John O'Dowd (bikejon@verizon.net) 978-760-4705 (24 miles)

Barbara Jacobs (barbara.jacobs@crw.org) (24 miles)

Ken Hablow (khablow@comcast.net) (40 miles)

Ride Feedback

We welcome your feedback about your ride experience.

Speedy Croissant Women/NB Ride (24) (2026-06-16)

Tue, 16 Jun 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

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.

Wednesday Wheelers (2026-06-17)

Wed, 17 Jun 2026 14:00:00 GMT

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

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) (2026-06-19)

Fri, 19 Jun 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

Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/54212742 (updated 3/2026)
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

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.

TGIF Unwinder (2026-06-19)

Fri, 19 Jun 2026 22:00:00 GMT

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

Ride Description:

Ride Start Location:

The ride starts in the parking lot behind the Bedford Public Library.

Ride Leader(s):

Alan Cooney
Julie Stephenson

Link to RwGPS Route

18 Mile https://ridewithgps.com/routes/19623436
24 Mile https://ridewithgps.com/routes/19623451

South Shore Coastal Loop 2026 (2026-06-21)

Sun, 21 Jun 2026 11:30:00 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

The Mighty Squirrel Ride - TMS - 2026 (2026-06-21)

Sun, 21 Jun 2026 12:00:00 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: 411 Waverley Oaks Rd, Waltham, MA 02452
Start Time: 8AM
Regroup Location(s):

Haskell Field & Playground - Mile 18 - Public Toilet
Harvard General Store - Mile 37 - Coffee Shop, and Toilet

Distance(s): 69
Average Pace(s):

18mph
20mph

How to Determine Your Average Pace

Elevation Profile: Hilly - 50ft/Mi elevation gain with one steeper hill (mile 25) and multiple punchy climbs.
Surface: 100% Road

Group Intent: Spirited
Group Structure: Regrouping / Pace Groups / Drop Ride / Paceline
Ride Leadership: Multiple Leaders
Sweep Coverage: No Sweep

Ride Attribute Definitions

Route(s):

Please arrive 10 minutes before start time.

Meeting Location

The Mighty Squirrel Taproom & Kitchen - As you enter from Waverley Oaks Rd you should see the building and logo to your right. Drive/Ride to it, find a parking spot and meet other riders. The Brewery has a working Coffee Shop with free water fountain and restrooms if you need to use pre and post ride.

Parking

411 Waverley Oaks Rd, Waltham, MA 02452

Restrooms

Inside the Brewery at the back of the main hall, to the right. Very well mantained.

Weather Cancellation

Ride leaders will cancel the ride by 8PM the previous night for weather and other reasons.

Ride Leader

Andre Wolff - andregwolff@gmail.com - 857 320-9274
Sean Mahoney - mahoneyhaus@gmail.com

Program or Ride Series (Optional)

This ride is part of the CRW Devo program. See more of our activities in the calendar.

Ride Feedback

We welcome your feedback about your ride experience.

Sundays at Jack's Abby - east for 39 miles (2026-06-21)

Sun, 21 Jun 2026 15:00:00 GMT

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Ride Description:

Sundays at Jack's Abby rides occur monthly on a Sunday from April thru October.

They depart and return to Jack's Abby Craft Lagers in Framingham, MA. Riders enjoy rides of 35-50 miles, and can relive the days adventure with friends old & new over a fine brew.

This ride is 39 miles, with 1,881' of climbing (48' per mile) and two average speed groups are offered: 12-14 mph and 14-16 mph.

Ride Start Location:

Jack's Abby Craft Lagers in Framingham, MA. https://jacksabby.com/

Park in the lot behind Jack's Abby at the corner of Bishop St. and Clark St.

Ride Leader(s):

15-16 mph - Jerry Skurla, jskurla@comcast.net
13-14 mph - Bob Wolf, robertwolf@gmail.com

Link to RwGPS Route

https://ridewithgps.com/routes/50242727

Speedy Croissant Women/NB Ride (24) (2026-06-23)

Tue, 23 Jun 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

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.

Wednesday Wheelers (2026-06-24)

Wed, 24 Jun 2026 14:00:00 GMT

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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) (2026-06-26)

Fri, 26 Jun 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

Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/54212742 (updated 3/2026)
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

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.

TGIF Unwinder (2026-06-26)

Fri, 26 Jun 2026 22:00:00 GMT

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Ride Description:

Ride Start Location:

The ride starts in the parking lot behind the Bedford Public Library.

Ride Leader(s):

Alan Cooney
Julie Stephenson

Link to RwGPS Route

18 Mile https://ridewithgps.com/routes/19623436
24 Mile https://ridewithgps.com/routes/19623451

Cape In a Day Too (104 mi) (2026-06-27)

Sat, 27 Jun 2026 10:00:00 GMT

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Ride Description:

Start from MBTA train station in Braintree, MA and ride south through mostly quiet roads to Cape Cod. Once over the Bourne Bridge (must walk across on western sidewalk) enjoy great scenery along the coast and down the Shining Sea Bike Path. Have lunch in Woods Hole before heading to Hyannis and maybe stopping for some beach time in between, and then on to Hyannis to catch the Cape Flyer (seasonal) back to Braintree.

Now in its third year this new and improved route avoids Route 28 on the Cape and the gravel on Brown's Road from last year!

There are no alternate / shorter options for this ride.

Riders go at their own pace. The distance to the Bourne Bridge is approx. 48 miles. A great place to stop for lunch is at Pie-In-the-Sky in Woods Hole, MA (70 mi). If you have time and are inclined, spend some time at Craigville Beach near the end in Hyannis, MA (100 mi). If you want to take a dip in the water, bring a lock for your bike and trunks for yourself.

This is a one-way ride, and you are responsible for getting to the Hyannis Transportation Center on time (by 6 pm) to make the 6:15 pm train back to Braintree. Tickets are $22 ($11 if you are a senior with a senior Charlie Card!) and bikes are free. Train arrives in Braintree at 8:15 pm. Great food and drink (including beer and wine) are available on the train for purchase.

Rain date is the following day (Sunday). If the weather is iffy, check this page after midnight Friday 26 June and after midnight Saturday 27 June, if necessary, on Social Media Sites.

Ride Start Location:

We start at Parking Level 2A (in short term parking) of the MBTA parking garage in Braintree. Ride leaders will check that riders are registered and give the safety talk. Afterwards we will depart in small groups via the parking garage elevators and once on street level guided briefly by human arrows.

Traffic Information:

Please note that lane closures will be in place this weekend (between 9 p.m. Friday and 5 a.m. Monday) on the Massachusetts Turnpike in Newton and Weston. Traffic will be reduced to one lane of traffic in each direction, between Exits 123 and 125 in Newton and Weston during this time. Plan accordingly.

Ride Leader(s):

Peter Sousounis, psousounis@comcast.net 734-657-1901

Link to RwGPS Route

Cape in a Day Too (2026 Version) note: if route is tweaked, a notice will be sent out to all registrants to download latest rwgps file

South Shore Coastal Loop 2026 (2026-06-28)

Sun, 28 Jun 2026 11:30:00 GMT

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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

Newton-Dover Donut ride (25, 34 or 47 miles) (2026-06-28)

Sun, 28 Jun 2026 13:15:00 GMT

Ride Description: please see key details in purple font; note the timing and start location

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.

This ride is show-and-go, which means everyone goes at their own pace (there is no led pace and no sweep). But when we gather in the parking area, we will form subgroups by ride length and you may choose to cluster with others as you ride. Proper navigation tools are required: GPS device or phone app. Please do not rely on others to help you with navigation as they may ride at a different speed than you.

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 (not at the Dunkin Donuts). The parking is free but please park in the back only.

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 10:00am. The ride begins at the back of 1172 Beacon St. (not at the Dunkin Donuts).

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

Ride Leader(s):

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

Link to RwGPS Route

25 miles https://ridewithgps.com/routes/36853939

34 miles https://ridewithgps.com/routes/37163296

47 miles https://ridewithgps.com/routes/39092783

Need help with RideWithGPS? See this page: Charles River Wheelers - Ride With GPS

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. Note the CRW Code of Conduct, and 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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Speedy Croissant Women/NB Ride (24) (2026-06-30)

Tue, 30 Jun 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

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.

Gravel Tuesday - Concord Legs (31 miles) (2026-06-30)

Tue, 30 Jun 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

Praline Croissant Women's/NB Ride (20) (2026-07-03)

Fri, 03 Jul 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

Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/54212742 (updated 3/2026)
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

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 Attribute Definitions

TGIF Unwinder (2026-07-03)

Fri, 03 Jul 2026 22:00:00 GMT

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Ride Description:

Ride Start Location:

The ride starts in the parking lot behind the Bedford Public Library.

Ride Leader(s):

Alan Cooney
Julie Stephenson

Link to RwGPS Route

18 Mile https://ridewithgps.com/routes/19623436
24 Mile https://ridewithgps.com/routes/19623451

Lexington Revolutions (51, 33, 19) (2026-07-04)

Sat, 04 Jul 2026 13:00:00 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

This is NOT Social Revolutions! Note ride start location.

Celebrate the 4th with this classic ride! Tour the beautiful roads of Lexington, Concord, Carlisle, Westford, Chelmsford, and Bedford. Rest stop for the long and medium rides at Great Brook Farm in Carlisle where they have water, bathrooms, and ice cream. The rest stop for the short ride is the Bedford Depot(bathrooms). Things to see include Hanscom Field, the Old North Bridge, and horse and dairy farms.

Riders are responsible for their own navigation.

Save some energy for a 1 mile long hill at 5 miles before end of long and medium routes.

Start: Clarke Middle School
Start Time: 9:00
Rest Stop Location(s): Great Brook Farm

Mile 36 on 51 route

Mile 18 on 33 route

Bedford Depot at mile 11.7 on 19 route

Distance(s): 51. 33, 19
Average Pace(s): 51 miles: 16-17 average
How to Determine Your Average Pace

Elevation Profile: Rolling
Surface: Road

Group Intent: [Spirited / Steady / Mixed]
Group Structure: Pace Groups / Drop Ride Paceline
Ride Leadership: Multiple Leaders
Sweep Coverage: [Sweep Assigned / Sweep Likely / No Sweep ]

RwGPS Route(s):

51 miles https://ridewithgps.com/routes/1373166

33 miles https://ridewithgps.com/routes/1373128

19 miles https://ridewithgps.com/routes/1372834

Please arrive at least 15 minutes before start time.

Meeting Location

Take exit 129 B off RT 2 westbound, right onto Waltham St.

Take exit 128 off RT 2 eastbound, left onto Concord St. Drive 1 mile east and take left onto Waltham St.

Parking

Lower Parking lot past the tennis courts. DO NOT PARK AT TENNIS COUTS

Restrooms

None at ride start. There is a Dunkin, a Cumbies, and a gas station 0.4 miles north on Waltham St. Bathrooms available at rest stops

Weather Cancellation

Rain cancels. Watch for cancellation email by 7 am morning of ride and notice on website

Ride Leader

John O'Dowd bikejon@verizon.net
Ride-day contact: 978-760-4705

Ride Feedback

We welcome your feedback about your ride experience.

South Shore Coastal Loop 2026 (2026-07-05)

Sun, 05 Jul 2026 11:30:00 GMT

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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

Speedy Croissant Women/NB Ride (24) (2026-07-07)

Tue, 07 Jul 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

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.

TGIF Unwinder (2026-07-10)

Fri, 10 Jul 2026 22:00:00 GMT

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Ride Description:

Ride Start Location:

The ride starts in the parking lot behind the Bedford Public Library.

Ride Leader(s):

Alan Cooney
Julie Stephenson

Link to RwGPS Route

18 Mile https://ridewithgps.com/routes/19623436
24 Mile https://ridewithgps.com/routes/19623451

Saturday is Sunday! (40, 28) (2026-07-11)

Sat, 11 Jul 2026 13:00:00 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: Hingham High School Directions
Start Time: 9:00 am Check traffic on RT 3 before leaving home
Regroup/ Rest Stop Location(s): Scituate lighthouse at mile 13.

French Memories at mile 20.8

Distance(s): 40, 28
Average Pace(s): 40 mile route: 15-16

How to Determine Your Average Pace

Elevation Profile: Rolling Hills
Surface: Road

Group Intent: Steady
Group Structure: Regrouping / Pace Groups / Drop Ride / Paceline
Ride Leadership: Leader Only
Sweep Coverage: TBD

Ride Attribute Definitions

Route(s):

40 miles

28 miles

Please arrive [15] minutes before start time.

Ride Description

Ever wanted to do the Sunday morning coastal ride but just couldn't get up in time? This is your chance to enjoy the scenic coastal route through Hull, Cohasset and Scituate. This is one of the prettiest rides the Club has to offer. Along the coast, you will see the beautiful homes of Jerusalem Road, quaint Cohasset Harbor and the active waterfront in downtown Scituate. The longer loop extends the route to the tip of the Hull peninsula, with views of the Boston skyline. The ride consists of mostly flat terrain along the coast, with rolling hills on the inland portion of the route.

Riders must provide their own navigation.

Cold drinks and snacks will be provided at end of ride

Meeting Location

Large parking lot along Union Ave adjacent to baseball field

Parking

See above

Restrooms

At ride start, also 1 mile along route at Wompatuck State Park visitor center. Also at mile 22.3

Weather Cancellation

Rain cancels. Check website the night before the ride after 10pm

Ride Leader

John O'Dowd (bikejon@verizon.net) 978-760-4705

Ride Feedback

We welcome your feedback about your ride experience.

South Shore Coastal Loop 2026 (2026-07-12)

Sun, 12 Jul 2026 11:30:00 GMT

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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

Intro to Devo -- Weston Flat 40 (2026-07-12)

Sun, 12 Jul 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 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

Intro to Devo -- Weston Flat 40 (2026-07-12)

Sun, 12 Jul 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 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

Apple Pi (2026-07-12)

Sun, 12 Jul 2026 14:00:00 GMT

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

Ride Overview

Start: Bedford VA Hospital, Bedford, MA Springs Road
Start Time: 10:00a.m.

Please arrive 10 minutes before start time.

Ride Leaders

Nina Siegel (ninasiegel7@gmail.com, 617-290-9501)
Short 10-12mph, led, no drop

Lisa Najavits Short, 13-14mph, show and go

Mike Barry, Long 13-14mph, led, not no drop

Ken Schwartz, Long, 15-17, led, not no drop

Ride Description

This ride has been around since before the Meillennium Celebration! The short ride goes through Concord, Acton, Littleton, Westford, and Carlisle - rolly with a few long climbs. The long ride adds Stow and Harvard. The long ride passes an impressive array of apple orchards, while taking in a good few hills. The ride is named "Apple Pi" since the original arrow was in the shape of the Greek Letter pi. There are still some of these arrows remaining.

Ride Start Location:

BEDFORD VA HOSPITAL
200 Springs Rd
Bedford, MA

See map: Google Maps

Directions:

From 128 Take Rt 4 north to Bedford Center. Turn right on Springs Rd. Follow signs for VA Hospital / Middlesex Community College. Meet at first parking lot on right. By bicycle from the Minuteman Bikeway: take the Narrow Gauge Rail Trail to where it crosses Springs Road diagonally, then bear right onto Springs Road.

Links to RwGPS Routes

Regroup/ Rest Stop Location(s):
Bagels Plus on both short and long
Great Brook Farm on both short and long
Carlson Orchards on long

Weather Cancellation

Look for email prior to 8:00 a.m. that morning per CRW policy.

How to Determine Your Average Pace
Elevation Profile: The short is Rolling and the long is moderate with decent climbs
Surface: Road

Group Intent: Mixed
Group Structure: Regrouping/ Drop Ride / No-Drop

Ride Leadership: Multiple Leaders

Sweep Coverage: Sweep on led, short

Meeting Location & Parking Info

In Directions

Restrooms

None at start

Ride Feedback

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Speedy Croissant Women/NB Ride (24) (2026-07-14)

Tue, 14 Jul 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.

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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(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.

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TGIF Unwinder (2026-07-17)

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 22:00:00 GMT

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Ride Description:

Ride Start Location:

The ride starts in the parking lot behind the Bedford Public Library.

Ride Leader(s):

Alan Cooney
Julie Stephenson

Link to RwGPS Route

18 Mile https://ridewithgps.com/routes/19623436
24 Mile https://ridewithgps.com/routes/19623451

North Shore Lobster Loop (44) (2026-07-18)

Sat, 18 Jul 2026 13:00:00 GMT

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Ride Description:

Everything tastes good after a big ride, but nothing tastes better than a LOBSTER ROLL on a summer day on the North Shore! Join us for a gorgeous sea side figure-eight loop through Essex, Gloucester, and Rockport.

The route starts and ends at Woodman's of Essex, the mother of all lobster shacks. Woodman's used to only take cash, but they now accept credit cards at last. Even an old barnacle like me has to admit that some change at Woodman's is good!

There is an unpaved section around mile 20.5 that takes you to a beautiful beach, but you can skip this by staying on the main road, which will soon reconnect with the planned route.

Note that there are no bathrooms open the starting point at 9AM. The Mobil gas station on Main St. is your best bet.

Ride Start Location:

119 Main St, Essex, MA 01929 (Please park in the large lot in the back.)

Ride Leader(s):

Ken Schwarz - ken.schwarz@crw.org, 781-640-8727

Link to RwGPS Route

44 miles https://ridewithgps.com/routes/51795985

South Shore Coastal Loop 2026 (2026-07-19)

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 11:30:00 GMT

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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

The Mighty Squirrel Ride - TMS - 2026 (2026-07-19)

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 12:00:00 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: 411 Waverley Oaks Rd, Waltham, MA 02452
Start Time: 8AM
Regroup Location(s):

Haskell Field & Playground - Mile 18 - Public Toilet
Harvard General Store - Mile 37 - Coffee Shop, and Toilet

Distance(s): 69
Average Pace(s):

18mph
20mph

Ride Attribute Definitions

Route(s):

Please arrive 10 minutes before start time.

Meeting Location

Parking

411 Waverley Oaks Rd, Waltham, MA 02452

Restrooms

Inside the Brewery at the back of the main hall, to the right. Very well mantained.

Weather Cancellation

Ride leaders will cancel the ride by 8PM the previous night for weather and other reasons.

Ride Leader

Andre Wolff - andregwolff@gmail.com - 857 320-9274
Sean Mahoney - mahoneyhaus@gmail.com

Program or Ride Series (Optional)

This ride is part of the CRW Devo program. See more of our activities in the calendar.

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Sundays at Jack's Abby - east for 39 miles (2026-07-19)

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 15:00:00 GMT

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Ride Description:

Sundays at Jack's Abby rides occur monthly on a Sunday from April thru October.

They depart and return to Jack's Abby Craft Lagers in Framingham, MA. Riders enjoy rides of 35-50 miles, and can relive the days adventure with friends old & new over a fine brew.

This ride is 39 miles, with 1,881' of climbing (48' per mile) and two average speed groups are offered: 12-14 mph and 14-16 mph.

Ride Start Location:

Jack's Abby Craft Lagers in Framingham, MA. https://jacksabby.com/

Park in the lot behind Jack's Abby at the corner of Bishop St. and Clark St.

Ride Leader(s):

15-16 mph - Jerry Skurla, jskurla@comcast.net
13-14 mph - Bob Wolf, robertwolf@gmail.com

Link to RwGPS Route

https://ridewithgps.com/routes/50242727

TGIF Unwinder (2026-07-24)

Fri, 24 Jul 2026 22:00:00 GMT

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Ride Description:

Ride Start Location:

The ride starts in the parking lot behind the Bedford Public Library.

Ride Leader(s):

Alan Cooney
Julie Stephenson

Link to RwGPS Route

18 Mile https://ridewithgps.com/routes/19623436
24 Mile https://ridewithgps.com/routes/19623451

Lost from the Tiki Bar (32-59 mile options) (2026-07-25)

Sat, 25 Jul 2026 16:30:00 GMT

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Ride Description:

Join us for a 32, 42, or 59 mile ride on some great backroads of northern Massachusetts (and into NH for the 3 longer routes), each including the infamous Lost Lake Drive, Groton. After the ride optional celebration (and a swim to cool down) at the Tiki Bar, Westford at 4:30PM. If you are interested in joining us at the Tiki Bar, when you register for the ride PLEASE indicate whether you want to join us at the Tiki Bar. We’ll make a reservation at www.sunset-tiki.com for anyone expressing interest in joining us. FYI they state: “Reservations are HIGHLY Recommended, (premium seating is not guaranteed and is first come first served) We can only guarantee seating if you have made a reservation. For reservations larger than 6, please make multiple reservations or call 978-692-5700.”

Alternatively, you could indicate NO and then make your own Tiki reservation.

All ride options start at 12:30pm: 32, 42, or 59 miles

Ride Start Location:

There is plenty of free parking, but please park at the very rear of the Nashoba Ski Area parking lot at 79 Powers Rd, Westford. No rest rooms at ride start.

Ride Leader(s):

Gail Ferreira gailcferreira@gmail.com
Mike McIlrath mbm@alum.mit.edu

Link to RideWithGPS Routes

Each rider should have independent ability to navigate their intended route;

32 Miles https://ridewithgps.com/routes/42902461
42 Miles https://ridewithgps.com/routes/42901842
59 Miles https://ridewithgps.com/routes/47875870

Major Taylor Century & George Street Challenge (2026-07-26)

Sun, 26 Jul 2026 10:30:00 GMT

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Ride Description:

Major Taylor Century & George Street Challenge

A spirited, history-rich 106-mile out-and-back from Winchester to Worcester.

Timing is tight—riders MUST be able to hold a steady 15–17 mph moving speed and have a GPS device with the route loaded. If you are not comfortable at that pace, please choose another CRW ride; we will not slow the group or provide cue sheets.

Time	Mileage	Activity
6:30 AM	0	Wheels-off from Shannon Beach, Winchester
8:15–8:25 AM	29	Rest stop at Seasons Corner Market / Shell, 123 Union St, Ashland — water, restrooms, snacks
9:30–9:45 AM	50	Arrive George Street, Worcester; photo at Major Taylor statue
9:45–10:30 AM	—	Watch or enter the George Street Hill-Climb, which requires separate $20 registration. If you register, tell the ride leader so the group can cheer you on.
10:30–10:45 AM	—	Roll-out for return
12:05 PM	72	Mid-return rest stop at Mobil Gas & Mart, 623 Main St, Bolton / MA-117 — water, restrooms, snacks
~2:15 PM	105	Finish back at Winchester; optional refreshments nearby

MBTA bail-out option: Worcester Line trains accept bikes on weekends—handy if fatigue or mechanical issues strike. Carry fare and check the schedule before riding.

Ride Start Location:

Shannon Beach, Mystic River Path, Winchester, MA

Free DCR upper-lot parking; gates open at 6:00 AM
Seasonal restrooms and water fountains beside the beach house
Google Maps pin: “Shannon Beach Winchester, MA”

Mandatory Equipment & Pace:

GPS computer or smartphone with the Ride with GPS route loaded; no paper cues
Ability to maintain a 15–17 mph average over 100 miles
Basic on-the-road repair kit and two full bottles

Riders unable to keep the advertised pace will be on their own for navigation and return.

Ride Leader(s):

Randolph Williams — randolph.williams@crw.org / 781-333-8356

Link to RwGPS Route

106 mi / 5,439 ft — https://ridewithgps.com/routes/39751737

South Shore Coastal Loop 2026 (2026-07-26)

Sun, 26 Jul 2026 11:30:00 GMT

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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

TGIF Unwinder (2026-07-31)

Fri, 31 Jul 2026 22:00:00 GMT

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Ride Description:

Ride Start Location:

The ride starts in the parking lot behind the Bedford Public Library.

Ride Leader(s):

Alan Cooney
Julie Stephenson

Link to RwGPS Route

18 Mile https://ridewithgps.com/routes/19623436
24 Mile https://ridewithgps.com/routes/19623451

Miles for Myles (27, 40) (2026-08-01)

Sat, 01 Aug 2026 13:00:00 GMT

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

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

Ride Overview

Start: 500 Furnace St - Google Maps

Start Time: 9:00 am
Regroup/ Rest Stop Location(s): 40 mile route: Myles Standish Monument @ mile 20.4, rest stop at French Memories bakery, mile 23.3

27 mile route: Myles Standish Monument @ mile 12.5, rest stop @ French Memories bakery, mile 15.4

Distance(s): 40, 27
Average Pace(s): 40: 16-17 mph, NOT no-drop 27: 10-12 mph no-drop

How to Determine Your Average Pace

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

Ride Attribute Definitions

Route(s): [RideWithGPS link]

27 mile route

40 mile route

Please arrive 15 minutes before start time.

Ride Description

Your mission is to find the long lost Myles Standish Monument. Rumor has it the pilgrims hid it atop a remote hilltop. We will cruise by Kingston and Duxbury bays and explore the back roads of Pembroke and Marshfield. The long ride adds Humarock beach. Both rides pass through Marshfield Hills. You can climb the monument and take in the view. There is a coffee/treat stop at French Memories bakery in Duxbury.

Ride leader will be doing the long route at a 16-17 mph average pace, NOT no-drop.

Nina Siegel will lead a 10-12 mph average group on the 27 mile route, no drop

But everyone is free to do their own thing.

Please arrive early for ride instructions so we can leave on time. Check the traffic on RT 3 before leaving home!

Riders need to provide their own navigation. Route is not arrowed.

After the ride you can take a dip at Duxbury beach https://www.duxburybeachpark.com/ Parking is $20 or if you're lucky you can find a free spot back at Humarock beach.

Cold soft drinks and snacks will be provided post ride

Meeting Location

Furnace Brook Middle School.

Parking

Park to the right of the building by the basketball court and porta potty

Restrooms

At ride start

Weather Cancellation

Inclement weather cancels. Check ride post evening before ride

Ride Leader

John O'Dowd bikejon@verizon.net (978-760-4705)

Nina Siegel ninasiegel7@gmail.com (617 290 9501)

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West Podunk, Summer Edition (47, 32) (2026-08-01)

Sat, 01 Aug 2026 13:30:00 GMT

CRW Rides are open to members and guests. Guests may attend two rides 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. Template 20230709

Ride Description:

New for 2026 is the summertime edition of the West Podunk ride. Both distances include a few roads rarely visited by CRW, with nice sections in Groton, Townsend, Lunenburg, Shirley, and a return through Devens.

The long ride includes a newer loop further north and west on more back roads in Lunenburg and Townsend. (The long ride no longer goes south into Lancaster, Bolton, and Harvard.) Both routes only pass through one traffic light. Short ride has 1,500 ft. of climbing. Long ride has 2,300 feet of climbing. And you might catch a glimpse of the Abominable Snowman out of hibernation.

Limited snacks and drinks available at convenience store in Lunenburg, but opportunities otherwise slim, so BYO.

Ride Start Location:

Nashua River Rail Trail, Ayer Commuter Parking Garage, 3 Groton St., Ayer. Please park and meet at the far end of the garage. Because the start location is a parking garage with limited height, if you have bikes on a roof rack, park in the small commuter lot (on Park St., Ayer) on the left side of the road before you get to the Dunkin Donuts, then ride the last 1/10th mile to the parking garage on Groton St. No restrooms at the start, but there are now restrooms nearby at Depot Square Park (the Ayer commuter rail train station), as well as at several gas stations and the Dunkin Donuts.

Ride Leader(s):

Steve Hoffenberg stevehof@yahoo.com

Link to RwGPS Route

South Shore Coastal Loop 2026 (2026-08-02)

Sun, 02 Aug 2026 11:30:00 GMT

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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

TGIF Unwinder (2026-08-07)

Fri, 07 Aug 2026 22:00:00 GMT

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Ride Description:

Ride Start Location:

The ride starts in the parking lot behind the Bedford Public Library.

Ride Leader(s):

Alan Cooney
Julie Stephenson

Link to RwGPS Route

18 Mile https://ridewithgps.com/routes/19623436
24 Mile https://ridewithgps.com/routes/19623451

South Shore Coastal Loop 2026 (2026-08-09)

Sun, 09 Aug 2026 11:30:00 GMT

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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

Intro to Devo -- Weston Flat 40 (2026-08-09)

Sun, 09 Aug 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 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

Intro to Devo -- Weston Flat 40 (2026-08-09)

Sun, 09 Aug 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 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

Century 100 Mile Route
Climb to the Clouds 63 mile Final

TGIF Unwinder (2026-08-14)

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 22:00:00 GMT

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Ride Description:

Ride Start Location:

The ride starts in the parking lot behind the Bedford Public Library.

Ride Leader(s):

Alan Cooney
Julie Stephenson

Link to RwGPS Route

18 Mile https://ridewithgps.com/routes/19623436
24 Mile https://ridewithgps.com/routes/19623451

CRW Climb to the Clouds - 2026 (2026-08-16)

Sun, 16 Aug 2026 11:00:00 GMT

CRW Century Rides are open to members only. Please click the Register button to join the ride or click here to join CRW.

Ride Description:

What comes down must go up!

Climb to the Clouds will test your biking abilities with lots of climbing including Mt. Wachusett for the 100-mile Imperial Century distance.

The 63-mile Metric Century route bypasses Mt. Wawa with a beautiful loop around the Wachusett reservoir but still challenges you with "Mt Woobly" in Hudson, Long Hill in Bolton, Sawyer Hill in Berlin and Harvard Rd in Bolton.

If you missed your medallion last year, then now is the time to add it to your century collection we have a limited number left.

We will have full-service stops available at Dexler Drumlin Reservation, 192 George Hill Road Lancaster MA, at Berlin Orchards 310 Sawyer Hill Road Berlin MA 01503, and Mt. Wachusett Visitor Entrance. All rest stops will have porta johns.

Come prepared! We recommend that you bring a rain shell to deal with any precipitation which may happen on your ride, and the cooler descent!

***If you would like to lead a pace group on this century, contact century@crw.org to get on the roster!

***Ride Leaders who have led a CRW ride within the past year are eligible for complimentary century registration! If that's you, contact our VP of Rides at rides-vp@crw.org for a special discount code.

Ride Start:

Century 7:30am
Metric 8:30am

Volunteer for the Event here: https://volunteersignup.org/TBD
Volunteers ride this or another Century Event for free and join us at our end of year appreciation celebration!

Led Pace Groups

100 miles - TBD

63 miles - TBD

Important: With over 6000ft elevation on the century you should anticipate your average speed to drop 3-5 mph over the course of 100 miles. When choosing a pace group, you must adjust your expectations accordingly.

***If you would like to lead a pace group on this century, contact century@crw.org to get on the roster!

Ride Start Location: Lincoln-Sudbury High School parking lot

390 Lincoln Road, Sudbury MA 01776

(Very Limited Cell Service - Wahoo and Garmin might be challenged at ride start)

CRWSAG Number: TBD

Link to RGPS Routes

South Shore Coastal Loop 2026 (2026-08-16)

Sun, 16 Aug 2026 11:30:00 GMT

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

The Mighty Squirrel Ride - TMS - 2026 (2026-08-16)

Sun, 16 Aug 2026 12:00:00 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: 411 Waverley Oaks Rd, Waltham, MA 02452
Start Time: 8AM
Regroup Location(s):

Haskell Field & Playground - Mile 18 - Public Toilet
Harvard General Store - Mile 37 - Coffee Shop, and Toilet

Distance(s): 69
Average Pace(s):

18mph
20mph

Ride Attribute Definitions

Route(s):

Please arrive 10 minutes before start time.

Meeting Location

Parking

411 Waverley Oaks Rd, Waltham, MA 02452

Restrooms

Inside the Brewery at the back of the main hall, to the right. Very well mantained.

Weather Cancellation

Ride leaders will cancel the ride by 8PM the previous night for weather and other reasons.

Ride Leader

Andre Wolff - andregwolff@gmail.com - 857 320-9274
Sean Mahoney - mahoneyhaus@gmail.com

Program or Ride Series (Optional)

This ride is part of the CRW Devo program. See more of our activities in the calendar.

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Little Compton/Tiverton Tour & Beach Day (2026-08-16)

Sun, 16 Aug 2026 14:00:00 GMT

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Ride Overview

Ride Description:

Circumnavigate the gorgeous coastline, marshes, quiet roads, and a few hills from Little Compton through Acoaxet, Adamsville, Sapowet Marsh, Fogland Beach, Sakonnet Vineyard, and Sakonnet Lighthouse. Hear the story of "Sin and Flesh" and other historic and funny notes of the area along the way. Look it up or wait for the tour!

Lunch stop is in Tiverton Four Corners and we picnic at Gray's Ice Cream. Bring your own lunch or buy local. Groundswell - lovely foods. It's a treat

https://www.groundswellguild.com/locations/cafe-bakery

Tiverton Four Corners has galleries and shopping too. You'll want to come back.

Following the ride we hit the beach: - at South Shore Beach, 140 South Shore Road 2.5 miles from the start - no lifeguard, free parking, sand beach, great water! After it's classic seafood dinner at Evelyn's Drive-In 2335 Main Road, Tiverton, RI before heading home. Call to ask about dietary options.

Mike Schuttenberg created this route back in the 90's and named it 'Sin and Flesh'. Mike rode his last ride in April 2018 and passed in October from pancreatic cancer. He was a long time CRW member and Mike loved nothing better than sharing a full day of laughter and conversation with friends, old and new. We hope you'll join us. I run this ride in honor of MIke.

Led Ride: (10-12 mph). Show and Go - though everyone seems to stick together to learn all the history.

This is a very social ride, lots of sights to see, history to chat about, dip your feet in the water kinda day. We are back at the start by 3. Then the beach and at Eveyn's maybe by 6ish depending on how wonderful the beach or how hungry we are! Some may skip the beach altogether. If you are vegan - call Evelyn's for workarounds for a good meal. It can be done.
https://www.evelynsdrivein.com/

Ride Start Location: and Time:

10:00: Please arrive 10 minutes before start time.

Find your own way to the Old Burial Ground, Commons Street, Little Compton, RI Put that in your GPS or use 48 Commons Street, Little Compon, RI. you'll be a few steps away from the actual start. On Street Parking.

No public restroom before the start. Porta Potty in Adamsville ~12.8m; Tiverton Four Corners 17.1m; and Fogland Beach 22.3m.

I get down early for breakfast and folks can meet me at 8a.m. if interested. I''ll post details closer too.

~1.5 hrs to drive from Waltham to the start.

Ride Leader(s):

Nina Siegel ninasiegel7@gmail.com; 617.290.9501 - cell/text

Phylllis Evan

Link to RwGPS Route - will post later

The main route is 37 miles.
I'll have shorter routes available as well. Be happy. Just ride.

Elevation Profile: A bit of of Flat / Rolling/ Moderate Hills - Everything for a great summer day!
Surface: Road with 1short sandy part stretch you can walk your bike a;nd there is an added bonus piece for the heartier riders!

Group Intent: A very fun and relaxed day.
Group Structure: Regrouping/ No-Drop
Ride Leadership: Leader and possibly Informal Leadership
Sweep Coverage: Sweep Likely

Weather Cancellation

INCLEMENT AND/OR COLD WEATHER WILL CANCEL. EMAIL WILL BE SENT BY 8PM FRIDAY NIGHT. I only lead this ride if I can hit the beach. I will do a rain date if possible.

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TGIF Unwinder (2026-08-21)

Fri, 21 Aug 2026 22:00:00 GMT

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Ride Description:

Ride Start Location:

The ride starts in the parking lot behind the Bedford Public Library.

Ride Leader(s):

Alan Cooney
Julie Stephenson

Link to RwGPS Route

18 Mile https://ridewithgps.com/routes/19623436
24 Mile https://ridewithgps.com/routes/19623451

Erikson's Ice Cream Ride (58, 38, 24) (2026-08-22)

Sat, 22 Aug 2026 13:00:00 GMT

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Ride Overview

This is a member only event

Start: 24 Sudbury St, Maynard MA
Start Time: 9:00 am
Regroup/ Rest Stop Location(s): [None / Address or Location Name(s) if applicable]

Distance(s): 58. 38, 24
Average Pace(s): 58 and 38 miles: 15-16 mph

How to Determine Your Average Pace

Elevation Profile: Hilly
Surface: Road
Group Intent: Steady
Group Structure: [Regrouping / Pace Groups / Drop Ride / Paceline
Ride Leadership: Multiple Leaders
Sweep Coverage: TBD

Ride Attribute Definitions

Route(s): [RideWithGPS link]

24 miles

38 miles

58 miles

Please arrive 15 minutes before start time.

Ride Description

Come take a tour around the Wachusett Reservoir and reward yourself with ice cream at Erikson's Dairy at the end. The ice cream is on us (1 small ice cream), but you will earn your treat, as the long and medium routes climb Wattaquadock Hill in Bolton. 37 mile route omits Wachusset reservoir loop. The 24 mile route omits both the reservoir and Wattaquadock Hill. But all three routes climb Long Hill Road in Bolton (like I said, you will earn that ice cream!) but it's worth it.

This is a limited rider event so sign up early!

This is a club members only event.

Please note Erikson's doesn't open until 11:00 so pace yourself accordingly.

Riders must provide their own route navigation. It will be hot; bring adequate water and food, especially for the long route. Do the long route only if you are sure you can do it! there will be two rest stops for the long route, one for the medium route and short route.

Meeting Location

24 Sudbury St, Maynard, between routes 117 and 62

Parking

Next to Maynard safety building. Park close to Sudbury St

Restrooms

Not available at ride start

Weather Cancellation

Inclement weather cancels. Check website evening before ride

Ride Leader

John O'Dowd bikejon@verizon.net
Ride-day contact: 978-760-4705

Frank Scibilia will lead a 15-16 mph average group for the 38 mile route

scibilia@gmail.com

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South Shore Coastal Loop 2026 (2026-08-23)

Sun, 23 Aug 2026 11:30:00 GMT

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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

Sundays at Jack's Abby - east for 39 miles (2026-08-23)

Sun, 23 Aug 2026 15:00:00 GMT

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Ride Description:

Sundays at Jack's Abby rides occur monthly on a Sunday from April thru October.

They depart and return to Jack's Abby Craft Lagers in Framingham, MA. Riders enjoy rides of 35-50 miles, and can relive the days adventure with friends old & new over a fine brew.

This ride is 39 miles, with 1,881' of climbing (48' per mile) and two average speed groups are offered: 12-14 mph and 14-16 mph.

Ride Start Location:

Jack's Abby Craft Lagers in Framingham, MA. https://jacksabby.com/

Park in the lot behind Jack's Abby at the corner of Bishop St. and Clark St.

Ride Leader(s):

15-16 mph - Jerry Skurla, jskurla@comcast.net
13-14 mph - Bob Wolf, robertwolf@gmail.com

Link to RwGPS Route

https://ridewithgps.com/routes/50242727

TGIF Unwinder (2026-08-28)

Fri, 28 Aug 2026 22:00:00 GMT

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Ride Description:

Ride Start Location:

The ride starts in the parking lot behind the Bedford Public Library.

Ride Leader(s):

Alan Cooney
Julie Stephenson

Link to RwGPS Route

18 Mile https://ridewithgps.com/routes/19623436
24 Mile https://ridewithgps.com/routes/19623451

South Shore Coastal Loop 2026 (2026-08-30)

Sun, 30 Aug 2026 11:30:00 GMT

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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

CRW 60th Anniversary Ride and Party! (2026-08-30)

Sun, 30 Aug 2026 12:00:00 GMT

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Ride Overview

Start: 45 East St, Hopkinton, MA 01748
Start Time: TBD
Regroup/ Rest Stop Location(s): [None / Address or Location Name(s) if applicable]
Cost: $15 max.

Distance(s): 62. 38, 21 miles
Average Pace(s): TBD

How to Determine Your Average Pace

Elevation Profile: [Flat / Rolling / Moderate Hills / Hilly]
Surface: Road

Group Intent: Mixed
Group Structure: [Regrouping / Pace Groups / Drop Ride / No-Drop / Paceline (optional) - select all that apply]
Ride Leadership: Multiple Leaders
Sweep Coverage: [Sweep Assigned / Sweep Likely / No Sweep ]

Ride Attribute Definitions

Route(s):

63 miles

38 miles

21 miles

Please arrive 15 minutes before start time.

Ride Description

Save Sunday, August 30th, to gather with fellow CRW members for our 60th Anniversary ride and party at the Metrowest YMCA Outdoor Center in Hopkinton, MA.

Sunday, August 30, 2026

- Ride: 3 routes to choose from

- Feast: catered lunch options

- Enjoy: annual Swap Meet

All for the low price of $15. Former (and current) CRW presidents attend for free!!

More details will be made known in June

This is a member only event

Meeting Location

[Brief directions / landmarks]

Parking

[Location name] – [address]

Restrooms

Available at Family Center

Weather Cancellation

TBD

Ride Leader

TBD

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TGIF Unwinder (2026-09-04)

Fri, 04 Sep 2026 22:00:00 GMT

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Ride Description:

Ride Start Location:

The ride starts in the parking lot behind the Bedford Public Library.

Ride Leader(s):

Alan Cooney
Julie Stephenson

Link to RwGPS Route

18 Mile https://ridewithgps.com/routes/19623436
24 Mile https://ridewithgps.com/routes/19623451

South Shore Coastal Loop 2026 (2026-09-06)

Sun, 06 Sep 2026 11:30:00 GMT

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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

Intro to Devo -- Weston Flat 40 (2026-09-13)

Sun, 13 Sep 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 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

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Intro to Devo -- Weston Flat 40 (2026-09-13)

Sun, 13 Sep 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 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

South Shore Coastal Loop 2026 (2026-09-13)

Sun, 13 Sep 2026 12:30:00 GMT

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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

Newton-Weston Donut ride (23, 36 or 52 miles) (2026-09-13)

Sun, 13 Sep 2026 13:15:00 GMT

Ride Description: please see key details in purple font, including timing and start location

Enjoy this delightful ride with a friendly group. The 23 mile route spans Newton and Weston, passing by beautiful historic homes. The 36 miles adds Sudbury and the 52 reaches Stow.

Adverse weather may cancel or postpone the ride. Check the website 8 am on Saturday for updates.

Ride Start Location:

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

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.

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 925a).

b. The ride: pre-ride overview is at 950am, and the ride will begin promptly at 10am. The ride begins at the back of 1172 Beacon St. (not at the Dunkin Donuts).

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

Ride Leader

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

Link to RideWithGPS Route

· 23 miles

· 36 miles

· 52 miles

Need help with RideWithGPS? See this page: Charles River Wheelers - Ride With GPS

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. Note the CRW Code of Conduct, and be familiar with CRW’s Rider Guidelines, Group Riding Guidelines, and Pedestrian Awareness Guidelines. (20250430)

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The Mighty Squirrel Ride - TMS - 2026 (2026-09-20)

Sun, 20 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT

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Ride Overview

Start: 411 Waverley Oaks Rd, Waltham, MA 02452
Start Time: 8AM
Regroup Location(s):

Haskell Field & Playground - Mile 18 - Public Toilet
Harvard General Store - Mile 37 - Coffee Shop, and Toilet

Distance(s): 69
Average Pace(s):

18mph
20mph

Ride Attribute Definitions

Route(s):

Please arrive 10 minutes before start time.

Meeting Location

Parking

411 Waverley Oaks Rd, Waltham, MA 02452

Restrooms

Inside the Brewery at the back of the main hall, to the right. Very well mantained.

Weather Cancellation

Ride leaders will cancel the ride by 8PM the previous night for weather and other reasons.

Ride Leader

Andre Wolff - andregwolff@gmail.com - 857 320-9274
Sean Mahoney - mahoneyhaus@gmail.com

Program or Ride Series (Optional)

This ride is part of the CRW Devo program. See more of our activities in the calendar.

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South Shore Coastal Loop 2026 (2026-09-20)

Sun, 20 Sep 2026 12:30:00 GMT

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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

Sundays at Jack's Abby - east for 39 miles (2026-09-20)

Sun, 20 Sep 2026 15:00:00 GMT

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Ride Description:

Sundays at Jack's Abby rides occur monthly on a Sunday from April thru October.

They depart and return to Jack's Abby Craft Lagers in Framingham, MA. Riders enjoy rides of 35-50 miles, and can relive the days adventure with friends old & new over a fine brew.

This ride is 39 miles, with 1,881' of climbing (48' per mile) and two average speed groups are offered: 12-14 mph and 14-16 mph.

Ride Start Location:

Jack's Abby Craft Lagers in Framingham, MA. https://jacksabby.com/

Park in the lot behind Jack's Abby at the corner of Bishop St. and Clark St.

Ride Leader(s):

15-16 mph - Jerry Skurla, jskurla@comcast.net
13-14 mph - Bob Wolf, robertwolf@gmail.com

Link to RwGPS Route

https://ridewithgps.com/routes/50242727

South Shore Coastal Loop 2026 (2026-09-27)

Sun, 27 Sep 2026 12:30:00 GMT

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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

West Podunk, Fall Edition (47, 32) (2026-09-27)

Sun, 27 Sep 2026 13:30:00 GMT

Ride Description:

Both distances include a few roads rarely visited by CRW, with nice sections in Groton, Townsend, Lunenburg, Shirley, and a return through Devens.

The long ride includes a loop further north and west on more back roads in Lunenburg and Townsend. (The long ride no longer goes south into Lancaster, Bolton, and Harvard.) Both routes only pass through one traffic light. Short ride has 1,500 ft. of climbing. Long ride has 2,300 feet of climbing. And you might catch a glimpse of the Abominable Snowman out of hibernation.

Limited snacks and drinks available at convenience store in Lunenburg, but opportunities otherwise slim, so BYO.

Ride Start Location:

Nashua River Rail Trail, Ayer Commuter Parking Garage, 3 Groton St., Ayer. Please park and meet at the far end of the garage. Because the start location is a parking garage with limited height, if you have bikes on a roof rack, park in the small commuter lot (on Park St., Ayer) on the left side of the road before you get to the Dunkin Donuts, then ride the last 1/10th mile to the parking garage on Groton St. No restrooms at the start, but there are now restrooms nearby at Depot Square Park (by the Ayer train station), as well as at several gas stations and the Dunkin Donuts.

Ride Leader(s):

Steve Hoffenberg stevehof@yahoo.com

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

Sun, 04 Oct 2026 12:30:00 GMT

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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

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 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

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

Sun, 11 Oct 2026 12:30:00 GMT

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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

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 3 beautiful routes: 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?

62 miles

Simon Lingard (simon.lingard@yahoo.com) 16-17 mph average 7:15 start

Andrew Black (apb1288@gmail.com) 16-17 mph average , 7:20 start

John O'Dowd (bikejon@verizon.net) 16+ average. 7:25 start

Jack Gregory (jack.g.gregory@gmail.com) 16 mph average. Regroup at rest stops, 7:30 start

Doug Cornelius / Sean Mahoney (doug.cornelius@gmail.com mahoneyhaus@gmail.com) 18-19 mpg average 7:45 start

Andre Wolff (andregwolff@gmail.com) 20+ mph average, 9:00 start

Alan Cantor (alancantor@gmail.com) 15 mph average 7:30 start

Lisa O'Connor (lisaoconnormail@gmail.com) 15-16 mph average, 8:00 start, Will regroup at rest stops

50 miles:

Bob Sayre (bob.sayre@gmail.com) 13-14 mph average, 8:30 start

35 miles:

Barbara Jacobs (barbara.jacobs@crw.org) 11-12 mph average, no-drop, 8:30

Elsa Lawrence (etlaw144@gmail.com) 13 mph average, no-drop, 8:30

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

62 Mile Route CHC 62 (2025) Final

53 Mile Route CHC 53 (2025) FINAL · Ride with GPS

35 Mile Route (fully paved route) CHC 35 (2025) FINAL · Ride with GPS

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The Mighty Squirrel Ride - TMS - 2026 (2026-10-18)

Sun, 18 Oct 2026 12:00:00 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: 411 Waverley Oaks Rd, Waltham, MA 02452
Start Time: 8AM
Regroup Location(s):

Haskell Field & Playground - Mile 18 - Public Toilet
Harvard General Store - Mile 37 - Coffee Shop, and Toilet

Distance(s): 69
Average Pace(s):

18mph
20mph

Ride Attribute Definitions

Route(s):

Please arrive 10 minutes before start time.

Meeting Location

Parking

411 Waverley Oaks Rd, Waltham, MA 02452

Restrooms

Inside the Brewery at the back of the main hall, to the right. Very well mantained.

Weather Cancellation

Ride leaders will cancel the ride by 8PM the previous night for weather and other reasons.

Ride Leader

Andre Wolff - andregwolff@gmail.com - 857 320-9274
Sean Mahoney - mahoneyhaus@gmail.com

Program or Ride Series (Optional)

This ride is part of the CRW Devo program. See more of our activities in the calendar.

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