Did you miss a morning ride because you slept in? Are you work-independent or working independently from home with time on your hands? Then saddle up for a mid-day spin! We'll explore various routes in Zwift's virtual worlds, targeting 50min of riding on routes with variable elevation gain.

Feb 9: https://www.zwift.com/events/view/3521023

We’ll be using Discord for voice chat on rides. The club server is linked below.
https://discord.gg/j4pGcMkDHC

You can find a quick primer for using Discord on Zwift Insider.
https://zwiftinsider.com/using-discord

Join CRW for a twisted route up all of the major climbs in Watopia.

Ride Leader will ride at 2.0 - 2.2w/kg, a little higher on the hills and lower on the descents. Ride at your own pace and pass the time chatting on Discord while you grab one of the premiere route badges in Zwift.

Register at the link below.

https://www.zwift.com/events/view/3361315

We’ll be using Discord for voice chat on Zwift rides. The club server is linked below.
https://discord.gg/j4pGcMkDHC

You can find a quick primer for using Discord on Zwift Insider.
https://zwiftinsider.com/using-discord

Raining outside? Did you miss a morning ride because you slept in? Are you work-independent or working independently from home with time on your hands? Then saddle up for a mid-day spin! We'll explore various routes in Zwift's virtual worlds, targeting 50min of riding on routes with variable elevation gain.

https://www.zwift.com/events/view/3361303

We’ll be using Discord for voice chat on rides. The club server is linked below.
https://discord.gg/j4pGcMkDHC

You can find a quick primer for using Discord on Zwift Insider.
https://zwiftinsider.com/using-discord

Raining outside? Did you miss a morning ride because you slept in? Are you work-independent or working independently from home with time on your hands? Then saddle up for a mid-day spin! We'll explore various routes in Zwift's virtual worlds, targeting 50min of riding on routes with variable elevation gain.

https://www.zwift.com/events/view/3361303

We’ll be using Discord for voice chat on rides. The club server is linked below.
https://discord.gg/j4pGcMkDHC

You can find a quick primer for using Discord on Zwift Insider.
https://zwiftinsider.com/using-discord

Raining outside? Did you miss a morning ride because you slept in? Are you work-independent or working independently from home with time on your hands? Then saddle up for a mid-day spin! We'll explore various routes in Zwift's virtual worlds, targeting 50min of riding on routes with variable elevation gain.

https://www.zwift.com/events/view/3322086

We’ll be using Discord for voice chat on rides. The club server is linked below.
https://discord.gg/j4pGcMkDHC

You can find a quick primer for using Discord on Zwift Insider.
https://zwiftinsider.com/using-discord

Raining outside? Did you miss a morning ride because you slept in? Are you work-independent or working independently from home with time on your hands? Then saddle up for a mid-day spin! We'll explore various routes in Zwift's virtual worlds, targeting 50min of riding on routes with variable elevation gain.

https://www.zwift.com/events/view/3322079

We’ll be using Discord for voice chat on rides. The club server is linked below.
https://discord.gg/j4pGcMkDHC

You can find a quick primer for using Discord on Zwift Insider.
https://zwiftinsider.com/using-discord

📝 Overview

Wanna work on your hills game?  Training for an upcoming hill climb?  Do you enjoy pain?  Then, you are in luck!

A ride is considered to have a substantial amount of climbing if there is 100ft elevation gain per mile.  This route has 120ft per mile, so saddle up!

Come join us for an enjoyable workout starting from Porter Square in Cambridge or Monument Park in Arlington, where we will do hill repeats in Arlington Heights. 

🕝 Timing and Options

There is no obligation to join for all the hills.  A convenient spot to drop from the ride to get home for work or other obligations may be the final ascent to the water tower in Arlington Heights prior to heading over to the other side of Mass Ave.  Most likely we will hit the water tower between 7am and 730am, depending on pace.  Plan for the the bonus section east of Mass Ave to take approximately 30 minutes longer to complete.

🚲 Ride Format

⛰️🛑 Regrouping

This is a NO DROP ride, we will wait at the top of most hills to regroup when safe to do so.  Everyone can climb and descend at whatever pace they feel comfortable with.

🚴🏼‍♂️🚴🏿🚴🏽‍♀️ Pace Groups

If the group is large enough, we will split it into 2 different paces, such that people aren't waiting too long at regrouping points.

🗺️ Route Notes

🧭 Navigation

Since this route has a few overlapping sections, the GPS may be thrown off a bit and get confused in some sections.  Be sure to review the cues prior to the ride to familiarize yourself with the route.

⛔ Hazards & Road Conditions

Rough Roads: Traversing Hawthorne Ave (regrouping point and slow speed so okay), going up on Brattle Street (going slow so okay)

Speed Bump: Between Wheeler Lane & Ridge Street connection

⚠️ Disclaimer

↗ ↘ Steep Ascents and Descents

There are some steep ascents on this route (up to 20%).  Make sure to bring a bike with proper gearing. 

What goes up, must also come down; meaning there are also steep descents.  Make sure your brakes in good working order.

📍 Meeting Point(s)

1️⃣ We will meet at the bike racks closest to the main intersection at Porter Square on the island between Dunkin and CVS.  There is also a convenient bike repair stand there if needed. 

2️⃣ If you would like to join us in Arlington, we will probably be rolling by Monument Park in Arlington center about 10 minutes after the ride starts.

🚗 Parking

If you are driving to the start, you can park in Porter Square shopping center parking lot for free.

A great way to meet other women CRW members!

This is a low-traffic, scenic ride through Lexington, Burlington, Woburn, Winchester, and Arlington! The ride leaves from the Minuteman Bikeway terminus near Alewife (at the intersection of three bike paths: Fitchburg Cutoff, Alewife Linear, and Minuteman). We head down the Minuteman bikeway to Lexington Center, then to Burlington and up Blanchard Rd to the water tower at Mary Cummings Park. We descend to beautiful Horn Pond, spin past Mystic Lakes, and take our "secret" route back to Alewife (that cuts out the traffic in Arlington Center). Expect a pace of about 13-15 mph, with stops to regroup as needed (faster riders can form groups to make their own time).
Rain cancels. Will make call by 10 pm the night before. Will check again at 6 am in case of unexpected weather.

Raining outside? Did you miss a morning ride because you slept in? Are you work-independent or working independently from home with time on your hands? Then saddle up for a mid-day spin! We'll explore various routes in Zwift's virtual worlds, targeting 50min of riding on routes with variable elevation gain.

https://www.zwift.com/events/view/3005299

We’ll be using Discord for voice chat on rides. The club server is linked below.
https://discord.gg/j4pGcMkDHC

You can find a quick primer for using Discord on Zwift Insider.
https://zwiftinsider.com/using-discord

Did you miss a morning ride because you slept in? Are you work-independent or working independently from home with time on your hands? Then saddle up for a mid-day spin! We'll explore various routes in Zwift's virtual worlds, targeting 50min of riding on routes with variable elevation gain.

Registration link to be provided ahead of the ride...

We’ll be using Discord for voice chat on rides. The club server is linked below.
https://discord.gg/j4pGcMkDHC

You can find a quick primer for using Discord on Zwift Insider.
https://zwiftinsider.com/using-discord