February Sunday Rides
Looking for some Sunday rides this month? Well, the Charles River Wheelmen have one for every Sunday of the month, including Valentine's Day.
Holliston, MA on Sunday, February 7th
Lincoln, MA on Sunday, February 14th
Framingham, MA on Sunday, February 21st
Acton, MA on Sunday, Febrary 28th
So, if you're looking for some fun winter outings, you won't have to ride alone. Get all the details at the CRW web site.
Photo Credit: Nadya Peek
CRW Saturday Fitness Ride – Does the streak continue today?
This ride has been going on every Saturday morning since April Fools Day, 1997 - that's over 600 weeks! Just about a year ago, the ride was featured in the Boston Globe. The ride as persevered through blizzards and record cold, but I have to wonder if the streak continues today. Today's temp is 6 with a wind chill of minus 8. That's when you're standing still!
CRW Bike Shop Nights Series Starts Tomorrow
Boston's largest cycling club, the Charles River Wheelmen, is hosting a series of "Bike Shop Nights" this winter. Tomorrow night is the first event - "New Shimano Products" - where you can check out the latest gear as presented by Shimano Representative and former pro cyclist Mark McCormack. It's being held at Belmont Wheelworks. CRW is adding a little socialization to each event, and offering food, beer and wine. All that's required is to pre-register at their web site here and non-CRW members are also welcome to attend.
The series will go on each Thursday for four weeks. Next Thursday, on Jan 21, a session called "Repair on the Road" is being held at Landry's in Natick. Grace Bicycles in Holliston will host a session on "Computer Bicycle Fitting" on January 28. The series wraps up at The Cycle Loft in Burlington on February 4, with a session on "How To Buy A Bicycle."
This looks like it could be a great way to bring cyclists and local bike shops together during the off season. Hopefully it's fun and informative and maybe generates some off-season sales for the Boston area local bike shops.
Photo Credit: rangar1984
Spice Up Winter Training: Ride Outside
Getting outside on the road in the winter can be a refreshing break from basement workouts and indoor cycling classes. While there are many virtues of indoor training, cycling was meant for the open road. And, you'll burn more calories in the cold weather, improve your handling skills on sloppy roads, and gain some bragging rights.
If you're interested to try some outdoor winter riding but not ready to go it alone, find a group to ride. Many groups shut down for the winter, but there are several groups that ride all year round.
The Charles River Wheelmen (CRW) are have a busy calendar of rides planned for January. Yesterday offered the traditional New Year's Day ride in downtown Boston. Each Sunday has rides in a variety of locales across the state - Concord, Wellesley, Brookline, Quincy, and Natick.
Dress warm. Dress in layers. Get some booties, long-finger gloves, and a skull cap. Then, get out on the road.
Photo Credit: k.steudel
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