Dear Ride Leaders,

Your rides are the heartbeat of CRW — and we want to help you showcase them in WheelPeople! Sharing your upcoming events and ride recaps helps engage our membership, boost participation, and celebrate our vibrant cycling community.

Why Submit Articles?

• Promote your upcoming rides to reach interested members
• Recognize participants and volunteers who make rides successful
• Build excitement around your riding program
• Share memorable moments from special routes and adventures
• Create a lasting record of our club's activities

It's Easier Than You Think!

Articles don't need to be lengthy or complex. A few paragraphs with key information is all we need! To make it even simpler, we've provided outlines for two types of submissions:

Upcoming Event Article

• Event basics (name, date, time, meeting location)
• Calendar link
• Distance and difficulty details
• Brief description of the route or special features
• Who the ride is ideal for
• Volunteer opportunities (e.g., event support, pace group leaders)
• What to bring and logistical information
• Contact details for questions

Event Recap Article

• Basic ride information (name, date, distance)
• Number of participants who joined
• Brief highlights and memorable moments
• A quote from a participant (optional)
• Information about the next similar ride (include link if available)
• A photo or two to capture the experience

Submission is Simple

Send your articles and photos to wheelpeople-editor@crw.org by the 20th of each month to be included in the following month's issue.

Remember, your stories help build our community and inspire others to join in the fun. We look forward to featuring your rides!