Slight error on my last email. Sawmill Rd is not being chip sealed. Just Guinea Hollow and Sutton Roads are being chip sealed in Tewksbury. That opens up many of our rides thru Mountainville. I was also notified that Rockaway from Taylors Mill to Pottersville was just chip sealed. Manny
Month: August 2025
CHIP SEAL UPDATE AND RIDE LEADER AWARD REMINDER
RIDE LEADER AWARDS-For this year there are two levels of Awards:
$25 for 8 Led Rides (cancels do not count)
$50 or RL Jersey for 12 or more rides.
Ride leaders have until September 30, 2025 to record rides.
CHIP SEALING-Next week approximately starting Monday, Guinea Hollow, Sawmill and Sutton Roads will all be chip sealed. They may not be safely rideable for 2 weeks after they are done. All of our tours making a right at Mountainville use these roads. The only option is Philhower and that is not much of an option.
Manny
You didn’t miss out……yet! Velodrome this Friday 8/8 Races start at 7PM doors open at 6PM.
Sign-up link – https://mafw.org/events/professional-track-cycling-lehigh-valley-pa-velodrome/
Come join us for an evening to watch Velodrome professional bicycle track racing this Friday evening August 8th. The weather looks beautiful for the outdoor track.
We have 17 sign-ups as of Tuesday 8/5 therefore admission is free, but your name needs to be on the VIP list so signup and let me know any names that need to be added.
Doors open at 6PM for food and pre-race activities, races start at 7PM. Track is near Allentown PA. (1 hour 25 minutes from Loantaka)
Food and beverages are for sale and music is also part of the experience: )
Sign up now so we have a head count and names or Call John Storey at 973-703-3473 if you have any questions.
Musikfest is going on now in Bethlehem, so you can get a room and hit Musikfest on Saturday! (We are:)
Valley Preferred Cycling Center1151 Mosser Rd, Breinigsville, PA, 18031
DENVILLE D RIDE SUNDAY 8/3
We had a late addition to the BTCNJ/MAFW Beer, Brew and Pizza ride tomorrow Sunday 8/3. Thanks to Jan Gorban there will be a D ride from Denville.
While riding in this hot weather be sure to hydrate, hydrate and hydrate. Have at least 2 water bottles with you and I recommend electrolyte additives. Also be sure to use sunscreen. If you feel lightheaded or faint pull over in the shade and rest. Very important to not ride alone and that includes the ride leader.
If you are interested in becoming a ride leader to help out the club, feel free to contact me anytime. I have decided to continue my role as ride coordinator.
Manny
RIDE COORDINATOR UPDATE
Jon Eiseman has made some additional improvements to the ride leader position. Ride Leaders can now change the ride leader for their ride in case they can’t lead their ride.
This is in addition to the earlier change that allows ride leaders to change the time of their ride.
Revisions to the ride leader handbook is in progress and the revised handbook will be issued soon.
A ride leader zoom meeting will be scheduled. Feel free to send me items or issues you want discussed at the meeting.
Thanks, Manny
