It is with heavy heart that we inform you of the passing of Betty Fanelli, dear wife of our longtime member Tony Fanelli. Below is the link for services for those wishing to attend or express condolences.
https://danglerfuneralhomes.com/tribute/details/3851/Betty-Fanelli/obituary.html#tribute-start
Manny Coelho on behalf of the Morris Area Freewheelers
To all MAFW riders,
Below are 2 cycling events that I want to highlight.
BON TON ROULET 2023 JULY 22-29 The Bon Ton Roulet is a seven-day bicycle tour through the beautiful Finger Lakes region of New York State. Fully supported tour takes cyclists from wide-open farm fields, past stunning overlooks of our lakes to cavernous water-carved gorges, National Historic Sites, and award-winning wineries. Registration starts Jan 9 and is open to only 350 cyclists. Website below:
https://www.auburnymca.org/BonTonRoulet
SPELLBOUND 2023 JULY 29 This a one day ride from Mount Holly and is limited to 1500 cyclists. This is the biggest cycling event in South Jersey and registration is open. Last year this event sold out in March. Website below:
https://www.spellboundcentury.org/
Manny
First of all, Happy New Year and looking forward to a great and safe cycling year. We are only 2 days into 2023 and already we have had 7 rides thanks to the warm weather.
MILEAGE LOG-On our website select Rides and then More Ride Info and you will find Mileage Log that you can use to keep track of your rides for 2023. Also, under Rides is Rides I Rode that lists rides you rode or led over last few years.
ROAD CLOSURES-There have been 2 road closures that affect many of our rides. I am happy to report that you can now ride around Round Valley since they finally completed the dam project. Also, the bridge on Mill Rd near the Readington Dairy is passable for bikes, not cars.
CANCELING FROM A RIDE-Just a reminder that if you sign up for a ride but then change your mind, please cancel yourself from the ride as soon as you can. This is a courtesy to your fellow riders and ride leader.
BECOMING A RIDE LEADER-If you are interested in becoming a ride leader it is a simple process and an opportunity to give back to MAFW. Recommend first that you shadow a ride leader for a couple of rides and ask that ride leader what being a ride leader involves. Then you can contact me, and I will make you a ride leader. There is a very informative ride leader handbook to review and help you.
RIDE QUESTIONS-If new to MAFW and have any questions about MAFW feel free to contact me. This also applies to all members.
Happy New Year,
Manny, MAFW Ride Coordinator
