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Recurring Rides...... 3 Letters to the Editor...... 7 New Members...... 3 Dr. Mirkin - Cyclists Aging...... 8 April Rides...... 4 Dr. Mirkin - Skin Washing...... 9 AMC Bicycle Repair Workshop.... 5 ABCs Before Each Ride...... 10 AMC Spring Bike Ralley ...... 5 February Mileage...... 10 Newsletter of the harles ier heelers Spring Century info...... 5 Club Officers & Coordinators..... 11 Safety Corner...... 6 Bike Shops...... 12

On the roads of New England since 1966 Volume XLII, Number 4 • April 2018

Welcome to the 2018 Ride Program 2018 CRW Century Croatia Bike Tours Update Slide Show n March, CRW kicked off its 2018 rid- riders. There are those who have never By Larry Kernan, ing season with a gala event gathering ridden in a group or were coerced by CRW Century Coordinator Iof ride leaders and volunteers distin- office mates into signing up for a charity guished guests at the spectacular per- ride and have no idea where to begin. e have some good news and we fectly fine Boston Harbor Hotel Depot in CRW should be a resource where they have some bad news. Bad news, Lexington, featuring Dom Perignon beer can turn to and become the bicycling first. After many years of running and wine, with entertainment provided aficionados that we all are. This season W On Sunday, April 8, CRW members the Climb to the Clouds event, Ken by the Rockettes. and a presentation by we’re going to help them, beginning Hablow has retired. Lacking sufficient re- Steve Hoffenberg and Dana Chandler VP of Rides, Mary Kernan, outlining the with a series of Basic Bicycle Skills will present a slide show from two sources and wanting to make sure that plans for the 2018 Ride Program. Workshops. guided bike tours in Croatia: a 2016 all CRW events are first-rate, CRW has This year’s program has three Partnering with Landry’s Bicycles, bike-and-boat tour in and around the decided not to run Climb to the Clouds components: these workshops will be a place for nov- beautiful islands of the Dalmatia region, as an official club century event this 1. Make it easier for new riders to partic- ice cyclists to learn how to ride safely so including the sights of Korcula, Split, year. We do hope to run Climb to the ipate in club rides as not to endanger themselves or others and Trogir; and a 2017 tour from historic Clouds as a Sunday unsupported ride 2. Provide club members an opportunity and get past the intimidation of joining a Dubrovnik overland to the coast of and we will provide additional informa- to become involved with the Ride Pro- group ride. The workshops will start with Montenegro and through the valleys of tion and a date a little later. gram without becoming a ride leader a brief classroom presentation, followed Bosnia & Herzegovina. The Spring Century planning is well 3. Create a more social atmosphere at by drills in a parking lot and culminating The evening kicks off at 6:00pm with underway. Dave Patti (a new Board in a short ride on local, low traffic roads. pizza and soft drinks, and the slide show club rides member) and Larry Kernan will co-lead Riders will learn to: starts at 7:00pm. Location: Sudbury Most importantly, we need to provide the event. We are supported by very • Check their bike for safety before Senior Center (at the Fairbank Commu- more support for our ride leaders. Read able Century Committee members Steve each trip nity Center), 40 Fairbank Road, Sudbury, on for more information. Carlson, Eli Post and André Wolf. The • Properly fit a helmet MA. Preregistration is required as space Bicycle, Bicycle, I Want to Ride date for the Spring Century is Sun- • Briefly check their bike fit is limited. To register, email stevehof@ My Bicycle day, May 20th and you can sign up • Start riding efficiently yahoo.com using the subject line “CRW CRW seems to have lost its way just Century Update - Continued on page 9 Croatia Slide Show”. a bit in being a place that welcomes new 2018 Ride Program - Cont. on pg. 2

crw.org April 2018 1 2018 Rides Program - Continued from page 1 the season for Intro to CRW rides. Better tribution to CRW. you become proficient with using your • Stop elegantly yet, offer to help lead or sweep one. 5. Adoption helps more than one per- smartphone to navigate with RwGPS • Ride in a straight line “We all had to start somewhere and son. You’ll get the sense of satisfaction, you might change your mind, but that • Turn gracefully doing something is better than doing knowing you’ve made a difference, and is fodder for another article. There is • Identify traffic and hazards nothing at all.” Khloe Kardashian you’ll have an immediate impact on the no debate - it is a lot of work for a ride To start the season, three workshops Adopt a Route and Save a Ride many that enjoy the ride. leader to arrow a ride. You might think have been scheduled at Landry’s Bicycle An orphan route is a sad thing. It’s 6. You’ll help to change the world. Ok, you can simply repaint last years’ arrows store locations: a ride that hasn’t been done in a long maybe an overstatement, but biking re- for any route, but the beautiful new May 5 - Boston time and has been mostly forgotten. It ally does make the world a better place. pavement that is regularly and widely June 3 - Newton doesn’t get the love it deserves from So, what do you have to do to applied throughout all of Massachusetts June 24 - Natick CRW riders; no one painstakingly travels adopt a route? generally means that every route needs All sessions will be held from 9:00 its streets and paints arrows; no one Just volunteer. We’ll suggest a route to be checked and rechecked. a.m. - 12:00 p.m. The cost to attend agonizes over just the right waypoints for you or maybe you have one of your It’s time for you to release your inner is $25. To learn more or sign up your in RwGPS; ride leaders forget it exists; own. We’ll help you understand the Picasso and grab a can of paint - we friends, go to https://www.crw.org/ there’s no reason to do a taste test at responsibilities including: need your help. We’ll team you up with content/basic-skills-workshop. If all the bakeries, coffee shops and ice - Riding the route and making sure an experienced painter, give you a can there’s enough interest, we’ll schedule cream stands along the way; and really, that no changes need to be made, of paint and train you in the finer points additional sessions or introduce more who knows if there’s a sweet-smelling documenting points of interest along of arrow placement and even share with advanced topics. bathroom stop at all? the way including food stops and noting you the tricks on how to keep the paint off your bike. Better yet, you should use Rides Gone Wild So, why adopt a route? those all important bathroom breaks - Updating the RwGPS files - we’ll this as an excuse to get a new bike so Who among us showed up for our 1. You’ll save an orphaned ride. Without teach you if you don’t know how that your old bike can become your ar- first CRW ride way back when and had you, the route will stay at the bottom of to do this rowing bike and the paint won’t matter. absolutely no idea where to go or what the rides database, perhaps never to be - Making notes on any special This is a great volunteer opportunity to do? Ok, maybe nobody-this wasn’t ridden again. circumstances such as towns that for someone who would like to be in- you, but many of us remember that first 2. You’ll have bragging rights. There’s require arrowing notification or ride start volved in the rides program but doesn’t ride being daunting. That’s about to nothing better than doing a ride and locations that need permission before want to lead. Once trained, we’ll ask you change. This season, we’re introducing hearing people comment on what a being used. to help with routes that are convenient a series of Intro to CRW rides that are great time they’re having. You can look And then? Magic will happen. We’ll to you and arrowing can be done on designed for people who need a little down with pride at the arrows you have hook you up with a ride leader who your own schedule. help to get started, don’t want to get painted and gloss over the ones done in will run the ride and you’ll bathe in the dropped or maybe want to ride a bit error that have been covered in black. Where’s the Party? warmth of adoring riders. Seriously, what slower and enjoy the camaraderie of 3. It’s a way of fighting route boredom. When was the last time you hung could be better than that? others. These rides will be attached to Really, do we need another ride in around at the end of a ride? Maybe it rides already on the calendar so that cy- Concord? Ok, many of us like Concord. Release Your Inner Picasso and Join was at the Cranberry Harvest Centu- clists will get the entire CRW experience But, we like Dover and Rockport and the Arrowing Team ry or one of the Jack’s Abbey rides. It Factoid #1 - Arrowing rides is a of trying to park at a start location when Westwood too and we just don’t seem was fun, wasn’t it? Why don’t we do lot of work there’s a zillion bikes in the way, working to have as many rides in those places that more? Because someone needs to Factoid #2 - Riders like arrows hard to remember where the bathroom any more. organize the party and give you a reason Ergo - We should ask riders to help breaks are from a route description and 4. Riders will thank you. Once people to stay. Hey, isn’t this the job of the ride with arrowing trying to make a left hand turn out of the know that you’re the one responsible leader? OK, really? Ride leaders already CRW riders have made their thoughts parking lot. for bringing a route back to life, they’ll devote enough time doing everything it known and arrows are beloved. Once Check the ride calendar throughout acknowledge and appreciate your con- 2018 Ride Program - Cont. on pg. 9

crw.org April 2018 22 Description: This ride combines Route 3 to Exit 14 (Rt. 228) in shady, quiet roads, scenic har- Rockland. Turn left at the end of RecurringRides bors, historic lighthouses, wind- the ramp, then left again at the These rides are held every week unless indicated otherwise mills, beaches and beautiful first set of lights, and park in the vistas and occurs on some the Park’n’Ride lot. Space unlimit- most spectacular coastline on ed. Please check the website Hanson Sunday Street (Route 53). Right onto urban exploration. We always the South Shore. You’ll find that Saturday after 9:30 PM for last Silver St. Right onto Main St. include a lunch stop, either the effort to get up early enough minute cancellations. Winter Ride Right onto Rt 139. Next left onto during or at the end of the ride. to leave promptly at 7:30 will be Ride Information: 57 miles, 45 Times and Routes: 10am for 25 Center Street Left onto Old In the winter we may substitute paid back by having a great ride miles & 32 miles Cross Street Right onto Brook other activities, such as with little traffic. Because we Be sure to check the web Ride Type: Arrowed, Cue sheet, St. Left onto Cross Street. Right cross-country skiing. We stay start early, you’ll be home in site (http://crw.org/ridesca- GPS, Map onto Rt 58. Go past Town Hall. together, following the leader for time to cook omelets for Sunday lendar) for other Recurring Description: The Hanson Sun- Take the left after the next set of the day, while being careful not brunch! The SSCL will take Rides that start in April but day Ride is your chance to ride lights by the Dunkin Donuts. to drop anyone. On a rural ride place every week, weather were not listed at press time on roads that are not common From South: Take 3 North. Take of average hilliness, the pace is permitting. The 43-mile loop and for possible updates or for CRW and take in terrain so either Rt 14 or Rt 27 to Route 15 to 17 mph on the flats, but includes Rockland, Hingham, cancellations. gorgeous that you might wonder 58. Follow Route 58 to the park- slows considerably on the hills, Norwell, Scituate, and Cohasset how you have missed it. The ing lot. Take the first left after the so we wind up with a rolling with a coffee stop in Scituate HSR are full of cranberry bogs, traffic lights and the Dunkin average of about 13 mph. In Harbor. The 57-mile ride adds a lakes, farms, woods, and the Donuts. The ride start is about 2 fairness to the group, we require loop to Pemberton Point in Hull, NewMembers flattest terrain in Massachusetts. miles from the Hanson commut- that prospective riders be capa- with its magnificent views of Take it easy and “smell the cran- er rail station: go east on Rte 27 ble of maintaining this pace. Boston Harbor from under the Lisa Adams Watertown berries” or record your fastest a short distance, then north on Distances are typically between windmill!Set your alarm. You’ll Philip Alvarez Boxborough ride this season. Coffee after will Phillips st, east on Holmes St, 30 and 40 miles.Non-members be happy you did.Please check Rick Atkins Lexington be at DD at intersection of and north on High St. Train of CRW are welcome to ride the website at 6 AM Sunday for Ajit Baid Boston RT14/58 near start location. schedule is at https://mbta. with us and experience what the any last minute updates. Notes: Paul Brandon Amherst, NH Snow, ice, rain, or temps under com/schedules/CR-Kingston/ Wednesday Wheelers offer. If The ride will start promptly at Don Burstyn Arlington Donna Curboy Sturbridge 32° may cancel rides. If in timetable you like our rides however, and 8:30 AM in April; 7:30 May Guy Dixon Winchester doubt, contact ride leader for Ride Information: 33 miles, 26 wish to continue to ride with us, through the end of the season. cancellation postponement Dean Holman Westford miles we expect you to become a The Start: Park’n’Ride lot, Rock- Nichole Holman message (by about 7:30 am on CRW member.If interested, land (opposite Home Depot) Rochelle Holman Westford Sundays). Also, check the South Wednesday contact the Wednesday Wheel- Directions: Take 128 or 93 to Ken Krutt Winchester Shore Mellow Riders on Face- er coordinator. Route 3 to Exit 14 (Rt. 228) in John Levine Worcester Book for updates and cancel- Wheelers Coordinator: Helen Greitzer Rockland. Turn left at the end of Joel Loitherstein Ashland ations. Times and Routes: Varies, usu- the ramp then left again at the Herminio Miranda Leaders: Mike Togo ally 10:00 AM. South Shore first set of lights, and park in the Mark Murnin Belmont Start: Shaws Plaza Shopping Ride Type: Follow the leader Park’n’Ride lot. Space Unlimit- Randall Nelson- Peterman Framingham Center-Hanson Description: A group that enjoys Coastal Loop ed. Jeffrey Pastor Nashua, NH Directions: From North/ exploring a variety of scenic Times and Routes: 8:30 AM in Leaders: Andrew Brand Mark Schlack Cambridge West:Take Route 93 South to routes, mostly in the western April; 7:30 AM starting May 6 Start: Park and Ride-Rockland Chris Schuch Stow Route 3 South. Take exit 13. suburbs but also to the north or Ride Type: Arrowed, Cue sheet, (opposite Home Depot) Kate Taylor Framingham Turn Right onto Washington south. Occasionally we do an GPS Directions: Take 128 or 93 to

crw.org April 2018 33 Some Newer Views Ride Information: 21 miles, 33 AprilRides Saturday - April 28 miles, 40 miles Times and Routes: 10 AM for 21, 33 and 40 miles Newton-Dover Ride Type: Cue sheet, GPS Sunday - April 29 We are in full swing for April with rides each weekend Description: We’ll ride through Times and Routes: 12:30 pm and recurring rides during the week. areas we don’t usually go for 26.6 miles through and discover new views Ride Type: Cue sheet, GPS We encourage you to get out and ride. in Groton, Shirley, Lunenburg, Description: A delightful ride Share our hopes for pleasant spring weather. Townsend and West Groton. All that includes Newton, Wellesley, rides will pass by the Storybook Needham and Dover. The hills Cottage in Shirley. The short ride are not challenging and the has a moderate climb from W. length is a nice way to get you Nashoba Bakery commuter rail station on the that distance. The routes are on Groton to the end. The medium back into biking after the winter. Fitchburg line. From the station, familiar roads extending as far and long rides have one big hill The starting point has free park- Ride go east on Thoreau Street and west as Westford and Chelms- climb with views with a stop for ing. After the ride we can grab a Saturday - April 7 turn left onto Laurel Street. ford with some hills to keep you food/water/rest in West bite at Manow Thai Kitchen Times and Routes: 9:30 am for Schedule is here: https://mbta. busy. Townsend. The long riders will (1138 Beacon St.) near the ride 32 & 23 miles com/schedules/CR-Fitchburg/ Leaders: Judith McMichael, have a couple more hills to start/endpoint. Note: please Ride Type: Arrowed, Cue sheet, timetable Julie Dodd contend with and briefly cross print and bring the cue sheet if GPS Ride Information: 32 miles, 23 Start: Bedford VA Hospital over the border into NH for want to have one for the ride. Description: A tour of the rolling miles Directions: From 128 Take: Rt 4 another view. We’ll rendezvous Leaders: Lisa Najavits, John hills of Lincoln, Weston, Sud- north to Bedford Center. Turn after the ride for lunch at either O’Dowd bury, Acton and Concord, where Apple Dumpling right on Springs Rd. Follow the Salt & Light Cafe or Filho’s Start: Parking Lot, Beacon St, we stop at the Nashoba Bakery signs for VA Hospital / Middle- Cucina on Main Street in Gro- Newton for a coffee warm-up. Ride, a.k.a. Not sex Community College. Meet at ton. This will be a joint ride with Directions: Exit 21 from rt. 128 Leaders: John O’Dowd Apple Pi first parking lot on right. By the Nashoba Valley Pedalers. to rt 16 East, bear right onto Start: Alcott Elementary School Sunday - April 15 bicycle from the Minuteman Leaders: Lindy King Beacon St. Park behind the Directions: From Rt. 2 take the Start: Nashua River Rail Trail building. Times and Routes: 10:00 for 27 Bikeway: take the Narrow Walden Street exit, heading Directions: From I-495, take exit Ride Information: 27 miles and 42 miles Gauge Rail Trail to where it north to Concord. Bear left at 31 to Rt 119 West and continue Ride Type: Arrowed, Cue sheet, crosses Springs Road diagonal- Be sure to check the web fork onto Thoreau Street, and for about 7.0 miles to Groton GPS ly, then bear right onto Springs site (http://crw.org/ridescal- make first right onto Laurel center. Turn left onto Station Description: We start in Bed- Road. endar) for possible updates or Street. The school is on your Avenue, after the Bank of Ameri- ford, travel inside Rt. 128 and Ride Information: 26 miles, 42 cancellations. right. The ride start is only a few ca and before Groton Town Hall, then outside I 495. And no, we miles blocks east of the Concord to the end and park alongside don’t take the Mass Pike to go the Rail Trail. Or take the Fitch- burg commuter rail line to the On all CRW rides, please arrive at least 15 minutes before the published ride starting time. It is recommended that Ayer station, then the trail: you bring pump, patch kit, spare tube, Allen wrenches, screwdriver, lock, water bottle, some money, helmet, gloves, and a map. You should also carry an ID card, health insurance card, and emergency contact information. — Helmets schedule is here: https://mbta. required on all CRW rides. com/schedules/CR-Fitchburg/ Please be sure to check the website for last-minute changes including weather-related cancellations. timetable

crw.org April 2018 44 OtherEvents Time to start thinking about The Charles River Wheelers AMC Bicycle Repair and Information Spring Century Workshop North to New Hampshire Saturday, April 14, 2018 9:45AM - 3:30PM Sunday, May 20, 2018 ome to the Appalachian Mountain extensive handout to take home. During Event held Rain or Shine Club Bicycle Repair and Informa- lunch discuss with the instructors topics Advance Registrations will be accepted on-line only. No day of event walk-ins. Ction Workshop to improve your bike such as touring, safety, bike accesso- knowledge and ride preparedness! It ries, bike clothing, what to carry with is worthwhile for both new and experi- you on a ride, finding bike routes, and Join The Charles River Valley of northeastern enced riders wanting more information where to shop. Wheelers on rural roads Massachusetts and and more confidence on the road and The workshop will be held at the through the Merrimack southern New Hampshire. trail. Matters addressed include: Trinitarian Congregational Church, 54 • Types of bikes Walden Street, Concord, MA 01742 • Maintenance Advance registration is recommend- • Fully arrowed routes with CRW precision, with a map and cue sheet • Clothing and equipment for each ride. • Riding technique ed. Prices are: AMC Member Non-Member • Water & food stops on all routes. Concepts and repairs will be dis- Adult $30 $40 • Technical and mechanical support will be provided. Please arrive early if you want your bike checked before a ride. cussed and demonstrated at four Youth (12-18) $20 $30 stations: basic bike, general mainte- and $45 at the door for all. • After-ride refreshments for returning riders. nance, flat tires, and brakes & derail- Register at https://amcboston.org/bicy- ROUTES Join us for one of three beautiful routes of 100, 62 and 50 miles on slightly leurs. Attend all four stations. Receive an cle/workshop.php rolling rural roads. Our 100 mile ride will take you through Exeter and Hampton Falls, NH. The other routes travel through such towns as Box- ford, Groveland and Topsfield. All routes pass through the Harold Parker State Forest. 40th Annual AMC Spring Bike Rally REGISTRATION THE RIDE WILL BE LIMITED TO 700 RIDERS, AND YOU MUST REGISTER TO Saturday, June 2, 2018 PARTICIPATE. YOU WILL NOT BE ABLE TO PAY AT THE START. he 40th annual Appalachian Moun- hour with appetizers, beer, wine, and CRW members - $20 (members must login to the site to register at tain Club Boston Chapter Bicycle soft drinks. Dinner will be served under this price) Nonmembers - $35 (CRW membership costs just $15, so consider joining Rally will be held at Verrill Farm in a tent on the grounds. We will have a T for future discounts and other member benefits) Concord on Saturday, June 2, 2018. It delicious meal with vegetarian option. Click here to view details on membership is a wonderful opportunity for cyclists Cost: Register early, and be certain you have a place in the ride. of all levels to get together to begin the AMC Members $35 Registration fee is non-refundable. Non-members $50 summer bike season. Come help us cel- Registration will be CLOSED Friday May 18, or when we reach our limit of To register go here: http://amcboston. 700 riders. ebrate. This year there will be rides from org/bicycle/rally/rallyreg.php Click HERE for full information and to register. 15 to 63 miles on beautiful rolling terrain. More information here: http://amcbos- Helmets are required. After the rides, Helmets required on all CRW rides ton.org/bicycle/bikerally.php riders can enjoy an outdoor happy hour followed by dinner. We will have a happy

crw.org April 2018 55 SAFETY the tendency toward speed wobble you should be riding another bicycle. SafetyCorner CORNER by holding the seat tube steadier. The Remember that the handling of the bicy- additional flexibility and mass of a sus- cle changes when it is carrying baggage. pension front fork may make a bicycle Speed wobble, surprisingly, usually Speed wobble more prone to speed wobble. Shake the doesn’t directly cause a crash. If you are handlebars with a rapid steering motion riding straight ahead, you can usually by CRW Safety Coordinator John Allen while riding at a moderate speed. If bring the wobble under control. Speed the bicycle feels as though it is try- wobble is most dangerous if it starts f you have ever experienced speed going (like the bow on the violin string). ing to shake on its own, it is prone to when you are about to have to brake wobble, you won’t forget it. The Try holding the bicycle over your shoul- speed wobble. hard, or to lean the bicycle to corner. It Ihandlebars suddenly start shaking der and tilting it one way, then the other. A cheap loaner bike with a steel is less dangerous if your feet are clipped violently. The bicycle feels uncontrolla- The front wheel steers away from the tilt, frame with skinny tubes was the one in. If you are riding flat pedals, keep ble. When you are descending at speed, because the center of mass is ahead of most prone to wobble at moderate weight on your feet because if one slips it’s scary. the steering axis. When the frame twists speeds that I have ever ridden. Fortu- off a pedal, you will probably crash. How does it happen? Let’s think so the front wheel is pushed out to the nately, I rode it only in flatlands. The What worked for me when speed about a violin. Yes, a violin. Stay with me left, the wheel steers to the right, and worst speed wobble I’ve had was on wobble caught me by surprise was to here. The horsehair of the violin bow has vice versa. another loaner, a commuter bike with an keep calm, and ride with relaxed arms a coating of sticky rosin (hardened pine In speed wobble, the steering lags inexpensive suspension front fork. Tall so the vibration didn’t shake my teeth sap). The bow pulls the string to one the twist, and the front wheel slaloms frames are more prone to speed wobble out, while keeping a good grip on the side, and then when the pull becomes along the road. The wheel faces di- than short ones, generally speaking, handlebars. You want to have your hands too great, the string snaps back and rectly ahead only at the extremes of its because the front triangle is less stiff. A over the brake levers before the wobble overshoots. The string has its natural excursions to the right and left. When it steel frame with butted tubing is gen- starts – and your hands should be there rate of vibration, which depends on its is crossing over the midline, it is turned, erally more prone to wobble than one anyway when descending at speed. I length, its mass and how highly it is and so it overshoots, twisting the frame. with plain-gauge tubing, which is more have stopped speed wobble by slowing tensioned. That determines how quickly This keeps the wobble going. Speed rigid. Aluminum and carbon-fiber frames with light braking, favoring the rear wheel. this process repeats and produces a wobble also tends to occur when the with large-diameter tubes are relatively Don’t use the front brake hard, as the musical note. wheel’s gyroscopic wobbling (like that of immune to speed wobble, because the traction of the front wheel is compro- The front end of a bicycle also has a a child’s top) matches the natural rate of front triangle is very stiff against being mised by its slaloming. Bicycling guru natural rate of vibration. You can feel this vibration of the frame. twisted. I’ve ridden two racing bicycles, Jobst Brandt recommends another tactic, if you shake the handlebars intentionally Another useful comparison: a fish’s one with a steel frame and another with unweighting the saddle so your mass while riding at a low speed. At one rate tail slaloms through the water, con- a Cannondale aluminum frame, down doesn’t steady the seat tube. I tried that of shaking, it becomes easier. verting sideways motion into forwards the same twisty descent at speed. The (once) and it didn’t work on my bicycle. Why? Simplifying somewhat, the seat propulsion. Speed wobble is the same steel bike had incipient speed wobble It might on yours but it is also scary. You tube is steadied by the mass of your thing but backwards. The bicycle’s front and I had to hold my speed down a bit need at least to hold the nose of the body and the traction of the rear wheel. wheel slaloms along the road, convert- when cornering. I descended faster on saddle between your thighs. Brandt’s dis- When twisted so the head tube is tilted ing forward motion of the bicycle into the Cannondale, though it was lighter. It cussion of speed wobble is here; https:// relative to the seat tube, the front trian- sideways motion. was rock-solid. www.sheldonbrown.com/brandt/shim- gle of the bicycle works as a spring. The How can you tell whether a bicycle is How to avoid speed wobble? Mostly, my.html. He also says that speed wobble mass of the front fork, handlebars and prone to speed wobble? In my experi- that is about keeping your speed down usually happens when riding no-hands. wheel determine how quickly the front ence, speed wobble is more likely the on any bicycle which you can feel is Well, maybe but I avoid riding no-hands triangle can spring back. less rigid against twisting the frame is, susceptible. Check a bicycle with the when descending at speed! But the front wheel also can steer, and the heavier the front wheel. Bag- handlebar-shake test I described earlier. Be safe out there. and this is what keeps the oscillation gage on a rear rack also can increase If you like to descend at speed, maybe

crw.org April 2018 66 to the bike lane, that she was in it all the way a bicycle friendly America as defined by LettersEditor across the Mass. Ave. Bridge, that the the League of American Bicyclists. The driver passed her, that she caught up to 5 E’s are: the truck while it was stopped in traffic, Engineering Joel A Feingold consider the evidence and conclusions and that it is her right of way. This is Education 1038 Beacon St., #203 Brookline, MA 02446 pertaining to the death of Dr. Anita also evident in the video. So if conclud- Enforcement v: 617-277-1149, c: 508-308-5408, Kurmann, and recommend charges ing that Dr. Kurmann was off-track and Encouragement email: [email protected] against and prosecution for involuntary should not have been there isn’t blaming Evaluation and Planning manslaughter of Mr. Matthew Levari, the the victim I don’t know what is. I (and my team) focused upon En- driver of the truck that killed Dr. Anita The second part of Mr. Allen’s conclu- forcement. It is clear that police and March 20, 2018 Kurmann.” sion critiques us for reasons unrelated prosecutors, as well as juries, have great Somehow Mr. Allen has not under- to the specific crash. He writes that we difficulty moving past their norms of car To the Editor, stood the purpose of our report. Thus, didn’t discuss “advocacy which pro- centric thought to understand that driv- John S Allen’s SafetyCorner col- why certain matters are excluded eludes motes piecemeal infrastructure solutions ers of motor vehicles bear the heaviest umn in the March 2018 Issue of Wheel him. It would make no sense, irrespec- and avoids teaching defensive driving.” responsibility to avoid hitting bike riders People, entitled Lessons of the Kurmann tive of any validity, for us to include ratio- Obviously, anything which improves a and pedestrians. Crash, aroused very strong feelings nales (such as advanced bike handling driver’s ability and reduces distractions Paraphrasing Peter Parker’s (Spider- among the authors of our letter to skills for crash avoidance,) which might is good, but that is not relevant to pros- man’s) Uncle Ben, operating a deadly Superintendent of Detectives, Gregory be used to explain away the driver’s cul- ecution of the driver in this case. As to weapon comes with great responsibility. Long and District Attorney Dan Conley, pability. We are presenting our case that infrastructure improvements, in the long As cars and trucks pretty much always requesting that the investigation be re- he is guilty of involuntary manslaughter. term they are vital to achieve substantial win the battle with bike riders and pe- opened and that charges be brought. Additionally, making Dr. Kurmann’s, reductions in crashes between motor destrians, motor vehicle operators have Our team was comprised of Executive or any victim’s skill level and athleticism vehicles and bicycles. But the history a moral burden to maintain the highest Director of MassBike Richard Fries, part of the legal equation determining of Amsterdam is instructive: A sub- standard of care. This is not well reflect- Bike Attorney Andrew Fischer, Rozzie culpability flies in the face of centuries stantial commitment to infrastructure ed in how our society functions. New Bike’s Alan Wright, and me, Organizer of tort law, the axiom for which is, “You followed only after public outcry and laws to codify this responsibility, training of the Boston iteration of the Ride of take your victim as you find him/her.” enforcement. Again, this discussion and so that police respond accordingly, and Silence Joel A Feingold. That said, this The least capable, least observant, most effort are discrete from our work to gain aggressive prosecution of drivers who response is mine alone, and the posi- careless bike rider deserves all of the justice for Anita Kurmann. kill or injure would save lives. tions and opinions stated here should protections that the finest bike han- My belief is that if our society de- Engineering is infrastructure. As not be ascribed to the other members dler does. manded that drivers who kill bike riders alluded to by Mr Allen, by building of my team. One of the most important lessons or pedestrians pay a heavy price then infrastructure which separates bike Mr. Allen finds fault with our report: which we as cycling advocates have more drivers would pay attention and riders from motor vehicles and pedestri- “I find the Feingold team’s not saying learned is that we must avoid blaming fewer deaths and other injuries would ans, all three classes of road users are how Kurmann could have prevented the the victim of crashes. As much as Allen occur. That belief is shared by my made safer. It’s obvious that if bicyclists crash, and more generally, advocacy says he is not blaming Dr. Kurmann, he colleagues and is why we put hundreds are not sharing roadway with cars and which promotes piecemeal infrastructure then focussed upon her behaviors and of hours into our research and writing, trucks they are safer by far. Space sep- solutions and avoids teaching defensive skill, which he found lacking. Most no- video editing and publicity, in our effort arate from pedestrians is safer for both driving, to be highly unfortunate.” tably, he writes that. “For some reason to move the needle at the police and bike riders and walkers. And motorists Our request to Superintendent Long which we cannot know, Kurmann rode district attorney’s office, and in the court are safer too. All (or nearly all) drivers do and DA Conley began, “We are submit- into the off-tracking zone to the right of of public opinion. not want to hit a pedestrian or bicy- ting this letter and the accompanying the truck.” This is incredible because in More generally, the above discussion clist. The distress which the driver feels video to request that your office re- our report we clearly state that this is a involves 3 of the 5 Essential Elements of Letters to the Editor - Cont. on pg. 12

crw.org April 2018 77 expected signs of aging: Exercise Helps You to Live Longer, Even • drop in muscle size, If You Already Have Heart Disease • drop in mitochondrial protein Another new study reviewed 30 content, and years of records of 3,307 adults who • decrease in ability to take in and had had heart attacks or angina (pain Cyclists Age Better use oxygen. from blocked arteries leading to the heart). Those who exercised at least a wo exciting new studies show that cyclists were compared to 75 healthy Their muscles did show a decrease little bit were 36 percent less likely to older men and women who have non-exercisers aged 57-80, and 55 in capillary blood vessel density. The die during the study period (J of the Am cycled for many years do not have younger non-exercisers aged 20-36. The cyclists’ maximal ability to take in and T use oxygen, move air in their lungs, and Coll of Card, March 2018;71(1)). Weight the markers of aging found in non-ex- authors excluded all people who were loss without exercising did not reduce ercising people (Aging Cell, March 8, smokers or heavy drinkers or had high develop muscle power (wattage) were their death rate. This study agrees with 2018). Their muscle size and strength, blood pressure or medical problems. like those of the much younger people. another study of more than 15,000 amount of body fat, levels of hormones Amazing Benefits in Immunity Loss of Muscle Size and Strength with Aging heart disease patients that also showed such as testosterone, and blood choles- With aging, the thymus gland in the All people, even regular exercisers, that exercise helps to prevent death in terol levels were close to those of much front of your upper chest shrinks and can expect to lose muscle size and people who have already had heart at- younger people. Their maximal ability progressively loses some of its ability strength as they age. Researchers at tacks (J of the Am Coll of Card, October to take in and use oxygen was more to make T-cells that help to protect you the University of Guelph in Canada have 2017;70(14)). Moderate activities can like that of people in their twenties than from developing cancers and infections. offered a new explanation (Cell Reports, include walking, gardening, ballroom that of non-exercisers of their own age. The most surprising news from this March 13, 2018). All muscle fibers con- dancing, water aerobics or casual cy- Incredibly, the cyclists’ immunity did not study is that the thymus glands of the tain many mitochondria, small furnaces cling. Vigorous exercise includes cycling show the deterioration that is expect- older cyclists produced as many T-cells that turn food into energy. However, this faster than 10 miles an hour, jogging or ed with aging. These studies focused as those of the young people. process of providing energy for mus- lap swimming, according to the Ameri- on cyclists, but similar results would T-cells recognize foreign proteins cle cells produces end products called can Heart Association. probably be found with other types of on the surface of invading germs and Reactive Oxygen Species (ROS), also My Recommendations sustained exercise. cancers to tell your immunity to attack known as free radicals, that damage These studies show that many of the The Studies and kill these cells. They then stimulate parts of muscle cells and are directly accepted signs of aging come from lack Researchers from London and your immune system to make antibod- responsible for the loss of muscle fibers of exercise, not just from getting older. Birmingham, England, studied the ies to attach to and kill invading germs with aging. Muscles normally use anoth- Regular vigorous exercise as you age same groups of people with one study and cancer cells, and produce chemi- er chemical called ADP to rid themselves helps you to maintain healthful qualities concentrating on muscles and the other cals called cytokines that activate other of ROS. This study shows that everyone of your younger days so that you will on the immune system. The participants T-cells to remove germs and cancer loses muscle fibers with aging because have a healthier and more active later were 125 amateur cyclists (84 men, 41 cells from your body. Other regulatory older muscles lose some of their ability life. Exercise helps to prevent disease women) aged 55-79 years. These were T-cells dampen down your immunity so to respond to ADP and as a result, and death, even if you have not been not elite athletes; to qualify for the study, that your immunity does not attack and they accumulate higher levels of ROS a life-long exerciser. Everyone should the men had to be able to cycle at least destroy your own healthy cells. which cause the permanent destruction maintain a daily exercise program. It 60 miles in 6.5 hours, and the women, Larger and Stronger Muscles and Bet- of muscle fibers with the resultant loss does not have to be intense to prolong 36 miles in 5.5 hours (a moderate pace ter Use of Oxygen of muscle size and strength. However, your life. If you have existing health of less than 10 miles per hour for the The authors took muscle biopsies the muscles of older regular exercisers problems or questions, consult with your men and 6 1/2 miles per hour for the from the vastus lateralis muscle in the are able to clear excess ROS far more doctors about any limitations that may women). All of the participants had been front of the cyclists’ upper legs, the efficiently than the muscles of non-exer- apply to you. cycling regularly for most of their adult muscles strengthened most by cycling. cisers, so they have less loss of size and lives, with an average of 26 years. These The cyclists’ muscles did not show the DrMirkin.com - Continued on page 9 strength.

crw.org April 2018 88 DrMirkin.com - Continued from page 8 normal cells make an enzyme that inacti- My Recommendations This study does send a message vates 6-HAP. These researchers concluded that that perhaps a person can wash too Too Much Skin In this study, the researchers injected Staph epidermidis may help to prevent often and lose the protection of bene- Washing? 6-HAP into mice with skin cancers every skin cancers (melanoma and squamous ficial bacteria. As of today, there is no 48 hours for two weeks and found no cell carcinoma) and ultraviolet-induced evidence that washing your hands often ore than one million North evidence that it was harming the mice. pre-cancers in humans. This is very is harmful because the thicker skin there Americans are diagnosed each Then one group of the mice had their preliminary data that may or may not appears to help protect you from infec- Myear with skin cancers. Twenty skin colonized with bacteria that did be supported by future studies. We do tions. On the rest of your body, I suggest percent of people have the bacterium not produce 6-HAP and their cancers know that there are many types of ben- using water or gentle soaps such as called Staphylococcus epidermidis continued to spread. Another group had eficial bacteria that live on human skin Ivory and perhaps avoiding anti-bacterial living on their skin. It produces mole- their skin colonized with Staphylococcus and help to keep harmful skin bacteria soaps except where they may be de- cules that have been shown to slow or epidermis bacteria that produce 6-HAP, from growing there. In the future, we sired for odor control. See my previous stop the development of skin cancers and the growth of cancer cells slowed may learn how to apply healthful bacteria report on anti-bacterial products in mice (Science Advances, Feb 28, down dramatically. The researchers to the skin. 2018:4(2):eaao4502). found that injecting 6-HAP directly into Skin cancers can be caused by the bloodstream inhibited the growth of excessive exposure to ultraviolet rays About the Author: Gabe Mirkin, MD melanoma cancer cells by more than 50 Sports medicine doctor, fitness guru and long-time radio host Gabe from the sun. The bacterium Staph percent. They also showed that applying Mirkin, M.D., brings you news and tips for your healthful lifestyle. A epidermidis makes a chemical called Staph epidermidis to the skin of mice practicing physician for more than 50 years and a radio talk show 6-N-hydroxyaminopurine (6-HAP) that helped to prevent group A strep, a bac- host for 25 years, Dr. Mirkin is a graduate of Harvard University and Baylor University College of Medicine. He is board-certified in four can block DNA synthesis of cells. It terium that causes infections from strep specialties: Sports Medicine, Allergy and Immunology, Pediatrics can block the growth of rapidly-dividing throat to cellulitis and rheumatic fever and Pediatric Immunology. The Dr. Mirkin Show, his call-in show on cells that are cancers, while it does not and kidney damage. fitness and health, was syndicated in more than 120 cities. Read appear to block normal cells because More: http://www.drmirkin.com/about-dr-mirkin

Century Update - Continued from page 1 Last year’s new fall century, Cranber- ride in time to set things up. with your CRW friends and this would now at: https://www.crw.org/content/ ry Harvest Century, was incredibly well We’re looking for a party animal. give them a chance to get involved. spring-century-1. The price for members received. This year, new Board member Maybe a softer name is simply social Why volunteer for any of these jobs? remains the same as last year at $20. Steve Carlson will co-lead the event. butterfly. Would you be willing to step You’ll have the gratitude of an entire Non-member pricing is $35. (Member- There is a change of date from what was up, maybe even once this season, and cycling community and get to come to ship costs $15, so do the math.) We will previously announced on the website put something together? It doesn’t partake in all of the benefits (parties, free be looking for volunteers to work with us -- the new date is Sunday, October 7th. need to be complicated, perhaps just entry to century rides and more) allot- to make this a great event. A Pre-Ride Hopefully, the cranberry bogs will be a some soft drinks and snacks that will ted to those who participate in the Ride Volunteer Party will be held on Thursday, bright red on this later date. incent (incentivize is not a word) people Program. And, of course, we’re always April 19th in Bedford, MA – so come, We look forward to seeing you at the to mingle. Sure, beer would be nice but looking for people who would like to socialize, and sign up for your favorite CRW Century events! a lot of ride start locations don’t allow become ride leaders. role. Invitations will go out in early April. it and ice cream would be even nicer To volunteer or get more information Volunteers can ride the event for free, if you could figure out how to keep it about any of these programs, check out get a t-shirt, attend a post-ride party 2018 Rides Program - Continued from page 2 frozen. You don’t even need to be a cy- our website at crw.org or contact VP of and other perks! If you’re interested in takes to get a ride on the calendar and clist. Someone you know could be curi- Rides, Mary Kernan, at mary.kernan@ volunteering, drop me an email at centu- they can’t always plan the party and ous about what the fun is all about and gmail.com. [email protected]. make sure they’re back from their own why you spend hours every weekend

crw.org April 2018 99 Before Each Ride Check Your ABCs FebruarFebruaryyMileage 0 2 3 6 6 2 Article Thanks to: Landry’s Bicycles

Name Miles M C K Name Miles M C K “A” is for air: • Use a lubricant that’s specifically de- Chris Roberts 1453 2 1 - Jean Orser 210 - - - • Inflate tires to the signed for bicycles. rated pressure as • If your chain skips while riding, you Jack Donohue 1317 - - - Douglas Bajgot 201 - - - indicated on the might need a new chain, a new cas- Marc Baskin 1073 1 - - John Springfield 192 1 - - sidewall of the tire. sette, and/or an adjustment. Ken Hablow 1038 1 - - Arne Buck 186 - - - A bicycle pump is • Make sure that your crank bolts Jeffrey Zaveloff 982 1 - - Gary Smiley 175 - - - recommended. are tight. Cynthia Zabin 922 - - - John Allen 143 - - - • Use a pressure Bruce Ingle 865 2 - - Bill Hanson 142 - - - gauge to ensure proper tire pressure. “Quick” is for quick Doug Cohen 824 - - - Jeff Luxenberg 127 - - - (Bicycle tires need to be re-inflated releases: • Wheels need to be Henry Marcy 785 - - - Cynthia Snow 123 - - - more often than car tires, and prop- tight in the frame, Steve Robins 739 - - - Peter DiMarzio 111 - - - erly inflated tires reduce the chance with the hub’s of flats.) Andy Brand 728 - - - Ed Hoffer 99 - - - quick-release lever • Check for damage to tire tread and David Cooper 681 1 - - Gabor Demjen 92 - - - fully engaged at sidewall; replace tire if worn. Jack Gregory 670 2 - - Douglas Chin 83 - - - 90° angle. Learn how to adjust quick Joe Repole 669 2 2 - Clyde Kessel 72 - - - “B” is for brakes: releases for wheels. Larry Delaney 646 1 - - John O’Dowd 61 - - - • Rotate wheels to • Your hub quick release should Richard Taylor 619 2 2 - Mike Needle 51 - - - check that nothing point back to insure that nothing Lisa Weissmann 603 - - - Mark Centracchio 41 - - - is rubbing. catches on it. • Inspect brake pads • Inspect brake quick releases to insure Joel Bauman 594 - - - Cynthia Chin 36 - - - for wear; replace is that they are engaged. Bruce Larson 593 - - - Mike Hanauer 35 - - - there is less than Mark Druy 571 - - - Darrell Katz 34 - - - “Check” is for check it over: 1/4” of pad left. Ed Olhava 565 - - - • Inspect the bike for loose or broken • Check adjustment on brake pads; David Wean 520 - - - parts; tighten, replace or fix them. make sure they do not rub tire or dive Greg Stathis 512 1 - - Mileage Table Explained • Check to make sure that your helmet into spokes. Miles are year-to-date totals. The is snug and level on you head, with Erik Husby 464 - - - • Check adjustment of brake levers. M column indicates the number of straps snugly adjusted. Eric Davis 427 - - - When applied, there should be least 1” months the rider reported complet- • Take a quick ride to check if derailleurs Philip Garrett-Engele 424 - - - between each lever and the handlebar. ing a metric century. The C column and brakes are working properly. Dom Jorge 384 - - - shows the number of months with “C” is for cranks, • Pay extra attention to your bike during Harriet Fell 371 - - - a hundred-mile century, and the K column is the number of months chain, and cassette: the first few miles of the ride. Irving Kurki 357 - - - • Chain should be with 1000 or more miles. Bob Wolf 322 - - - Report mileage by the 3rd of clean, lubricated, Walter Frank 261 - - - each month by logging into your and quiet — not member account on the website at Carlo Innocenti 245 - - - chattering, squeak- http://crw.org ing, or squealing! Bob Cohen 224 - - -

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John Allen...... 2019...... 781-891-9307 Copy Editor...... Jack Donohue...... 781-728-9621 Steve Carlson...... 2020...... 781-453-4050 Graphic Designer...... David Cooper...... 781-483-6960 Gardner Gray Jr...... 2018...... 978-663-7460 RIDE PROGRAM COORDINATORS Larry Kernan...... 2020...... 339-234-0404 Vice President of Rides...... 781-860-0500 Mary Kernan...... 2019...... 781-860-0500 Mary Kernan Century Committee...... 339-234-0404 Linda Nelson...... 2019...... 617-448-5149 Larry Kernan Wednesday Wheelers...... 508-878-6988 Dave Patti...... 2020...... 781-505-0055 Helen Greitzer Wednesday Ice Cream Ride...... Erik Sobel...... 2018...... 857-636-0900 Gabor Demjen Wednesday Ice Cream Ride...... 617-686-4073 Bob Wolf...... 2018...... 781-929-7789 Roger Bonomi Wednesday Ice Cream Ride...... Rudge McKenney...... 617-332-6242 OFFICERS Thursday 10-15 Rides...... Susan Grieb...... 781-879-9523 President...... Gardner Gray Jr...... 978-663-7460 Thursday Fitness Rides...... Kathy Horvath...... 781-405-5480 Vice President of Finance...... Bernie Flynn...... 617-968-3506 Thursday Night Fun Ride...... Wayne Douglas...... 508-245-5228 Vice President of Legal Affairs...... Bernard Pemstein...... 617-969-6574 Friday Rides...... Edward Glick...... 978-319-8722 Secretary...... John Allen...... 781-891-9307 Friday Rides...... Alan Cooney...... 617-293-2244 Treasurer...... Larry Kernan...... 339-234-0404 Sunday Fitness Rides...... Andrew Brand...... 617-247-9770 Hanson Sunday Winter Ride...... Mike Togo...... 781-878-5445 COORDINATORS INTERNET STAFF Insurance Coordinator...... Ken Hablow...... 781-257-5268 Mileage Coordinator...... Jack Donohue...... 781-728-9621 Webmaster...... Jack Donohue...... 781-728-9621 Safety Coordinator...... John Allen...... 781-891-9307 Webmaster...... Nancy Cole...... 781-899-7187 Membership Staff...... Barry Nelson...... 617-448-5150 Google Group...... Erik Sobel...... 857-636-0900 Medical Information...... Bob Wolf...... 781-929-7789 Facebook...... Gardner Gray Jr...... 978-663-7460

crw.org April 2018 1111 BikeShops http://www.crw.org/bicycle-shops These fine bike shops offer discounts to CRW members

Ace Wheelworks 790 Worcester St (Route 9), Natick...... 508-655-1990 Southampton Bicycle Center 145 Elm St, Somerville...... 617-776-2100 66 Needham St, Newton...... 617-527-0967 247 College Hwy, Southampton...... 800-527-9784 Adi’s Bike World 276 Turnpike Rd, Westboro...... 508-836-3878 Superb Bicycle 1754 Centre St, West Roxbury...... 617-325-2453 Marblehead Cycle 842 Beacon St, Boston...... 617-236-0752 Back Bay Bicycles 25 Bessom St, Marblehead...... 781-631-1570 Travis Cycles 362 Commonwealth Ave, Boston...... 617-247-2336 Papa Wheelies Bicycle Shop 1 Oak St, Taunton...... 508-822-0396 Belmont Wheelworks 653 Islington St, Portsmouth...... 603-427-2060 722 N. Main St, Brockton...... 508-586-6394 480 Trapelo Rd, Belmont...... 617-489-3577 Quad Cycles Urban AdvenTours Bicycle Exchange at Porter Square 1043 Massachusetts Ave, Arlington...... 781-648-5222 103 Atlantic Ave, Boston...... 617-670-0637 2067 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge...... 617-864-1300 Sirois Bicycle Shop Bikeway Source 893 Landry Ave, North Attleborough...... 508-695-6303 111 South Rd, Bedford...... 781-275-7799 Broadway Bicycle School 351 Broadway, Cambridge...... 617-868-3392 Letters to the Editor - Continued from page 7 Among other things, many cyclists who commute are C K Bikes is substantial, and there are financial consequences riding bikes which weigh 40 lbs and are carrying back- 1 Still River Rd, Harvard...... 978-844-7539 as well. packs to work and panniers of groceries home. While Cambridge Bicycle But infrastructure is not something which appears awareness of one’s surroundings is important, there 259 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge...... 617-876-6555 should be no expectation that any bicyclist can get out Centre Ski and Bike overnight. No magic wand is available. There will 1239 Washington St, West Newton...... 617-332-0300 always be competition for funding, and it’s a given that of the way of a motor vehicle. Chelmsford Cyclery constant effort must be maintained to obtain separate Moving forward, club members can help improve 30 Chelmsford St, Chelmsford...... 978-256-1528 bike lanes, bike and pedestrian bridges, dedicated bike conditions for our membership and cycling in general Community Bicycle Supply signals, and so on. While one might view each year’s by doing the following things: 496 Tremont St, Boston...... 617-542-8623 1) Join MassBike. CRW will be rolling out a discount Cycle Loft additions as too few or not sufficiently interconnected, 675 Lowell St, Lexington...... 781-272-0870 the incremental nature of road repair and construction program soon. Every club member should join. Dedham Bike is a reality, so increased infrastructure for bicyclist spe- http://www.massbike.org/membershiphub 403 Washington St, Dedham...... 781-326-1531 cific needs, or multi-use bike and pedestrian needs, will 2) Contact your elected officials both at the city/town Farina Cycle necessarily also be incremental. and state level and tell them that you support infra- 61 Galen St, Watertown...... 617-926-1717 structure for separated bike lanes and dedicated Ferris Wheels Bicycle Shop Finally Education. CRW is a club whose members 66 South St, Jamaica Plain...... 617-524-2453 are active and regular cyclists and Safety Corner is bike traffic signals. Frank’s Bicycle Barn often written for this audience. However, in the context 3) Tell your local police that you want drivers who hit 123 Worcester Tpke, Westboro...... 508-366-1770 of all cyclists, education has a different meaning. From pedestrians and bike riders prosecuted for driving Frank’s Spoke ‘N Wheel the League of American Bicyclists: Education is “Giving to endanger or involuntary manslaughter, etc., in 119 Boston Post Rd, Sudbury...... 978-443-6696 887 Main St, Waltham...... 781-894-2768 people of all ages and abilities the skills and confidence all cases where it is appropriate (which believe it or Grace Bicycles to ride.” not is mostly!) 1574 Washington St, Holliston...... 508-429-9177 It is necessary in our world to provide a begin- 4) Contact DA Marian Ryan (Middlesex - (781) 897- Harris Cyclery ning rider a minimum amount of training so that s/ 8300) or DA Dan Conley (Suffolk - (617) 619-4000) 1353 Washington St, West Newton...... 617-244-1040 he can maintain balance, ride pretty straight, turn to to bring charges against the perpetrators in the JRA Cycles 229 Salem St, Medford...... 781-391-3636 look around or check mirrors, ride while watching out killings of Joe Lavin (Porter Square Cambridge), Landry’s Bicycles for a neighborhood dog or traffic signal, and so forth. Amanda Philips (Inman Square Cambridge), Marcia 890 Commonwealth Ave, Boston...... 617-232-0446 However, it is unreasonable to expect all, or even most Diehl (Cambridgeport), Antawani Wright Davis 1210 Boston Providence Trnpk (Rte 1), Norwood.781-440-0310 (Dorchester), and Rick Archer (Boston.) 44 Granite St, Braintree...... 781-519-6306 cyclists to be able to bunny hop a curb or pothole.

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