Month: March 2026

MAFW April 2026 Newsletter Available

Hi Freewheelers,

Watch the website to see information on upcoming events, communication from our club president and ride coordinator, and ride guidelines.

Our Social Coordinator, John Storey, is always in need of your help for a number of our activities. Please email if you are interested: social_coordinator@mafw.org

MAFW has 2 main guidelines or mottos that riders and ride leaders should follow:

  1. Nobody rides alone including the ride leader
  2. Ride leader sweeps for all rides except B and faster

Just a reminder that the April 2026 edition of our NL is online. To read: click https://mafw.org/newsletter/

What’s in this issue:

  1. Freewheelers night out dining and dancing at Rod’s on Saturday March 21, 2026
  2. Connect with the MAF Bike Club on Social Media! – Tracy Brown
  3. 2026 MAFW Calendar
  4. 4 Ways to Decrease Chain Wear and Prolong the Life of the Drive Train – Tony Marchand
  5. Photo Gallery
  6. Nostalgia
  7. Inspiration
  8. Bicycle Adventures 2026
  9. Cycling Guides – Mark Jay
  10. People Cycling
  11. Lake George Getaway 2026 – Glen Hukins
  12. Safety – Paul Malinowski
  13. Club Sponsors
  14. Club Officers

Enjoying your E-bike, trike, gravel bike? Let’s hear about your experience.

Folks, many of you have taken some interesting trips this year or in the past. So why not share your stories & photos with fellow club members?

We welcome any articles that you feel would be of interest. WHEN YOU HAVE A SPARE MOMENT, PLEASE SEND ME A STORY AND PICTURES OF YOUR BICYCLING ADVENTURES. Submit any information by the 24th of the preceding month at the following email address: newsletter@mafw.org

If you have any issues with your login credentials, please contact Membership Coordinator Lisa Gentile at the following email address: membership@mafw.org

Good Reading.

Thanks,
Patricia Kipp
Editor

LED RIDES BY RIDE LEADER PER LOCATION

Ride Leader by Location in 2025.xlsx

All:

In preparation for our discussion on Monday, I wanted to share with you your efforts in leading rides in the year that just passed 10/1/24-9/30/25.This document sorts led rides by location. as well as identifies who led the most rides from that location as well.  We can use this data as a guide in deciding your preference where we want to schedule party rides this year and when.  

 

Jeff

Ride Leader Zoom Call

All:

Happy Spring ( at least that’s what the calendar says)

We are scheduling a  Ride Leader Zoom Call for Next Monday March 30, 2026, from 7:00 pm to 8:30. Topics to be discussed include:

  • Planning and Scheduling 2026 Party Rides 
  • Early Morning Rides
  • Other Social Events
  • Kickoff Meeting and Rides April 19, 2026 at 9:00 am, Harry Dunham. Rides to follow 
  • Ramble updates 
  • Questions and Discussions  

I will be sending out to all of you some advance information about the party ride possibilities and participation opportunities in setting up this years’ rides and locations .  You will also receive the Zoom call meeting link for next Monday’s meeting .  See you next Monday.

 

Jeff 

 

 

RIDE COORDINATOR UPDATE

RIDE COORDINATOR UPDATE:

  • Just a reminder that April 19 is the Spring Kickoff at Harry Dunham.  We still have a few rides that need ride leaders.  Tour #809 lists a bridge out on Pottersville Rd at Peapack. I checked and cyclists and pedestrians are allowed to cross the bridge while construction is being completed.
  • If you are planning to attend the Kickoff meeting be sure to go to the MAFW calendar to sign up since we are limited to 60 participants.
  • SAFETY MOMENT During your safety talk at start of your ride one item you should emphasize is that if you are leading a group, you should never yell “CLEAR”.  What is clear for you may not be clear to the riders following you.

Lili Brohal

Greetings, friends.

I’m sad to say that I just learned of the passing of long-time club member, Lili Brohal, at age 87.  Lili was an avid cyclist and traveled extensively with her husband, Jack.  Lili was a ride leader and created a number of very popular tours from Kittatiny, Ghost Lake, and Allamuchy.  She will be missed.

Warm regards,
Michael

SIGNING UP FOR A PROPOSED RIDE

I had a few inquiries on how to sign up for a proposed ride:

  • Go to the ride schedule
  • For the ride you want to lead select TOUR/SIGNUP.
  • You will see the following message at top.  Contact me if you have any issues.

Proposed Ride Signup – Click on the Save Changes button to become the ride leader

Kick Off Meeting Save the Date

Greetings, friends.

I hope all is well with you and yours.

The club’s Kick Off Meeting will be on Sunday, April 19 at 9 AM at the indoor building at Harry Dunham Park.  Rides will follow after the meeting.  As always, refreshments will be served.  Please note that the maximum  capacity of this facility is 60 so don’t wait to sign up when we go live.  Needless to say, if you can’t make the meeting you are welcome to join us for rides.

Also, keep an eye out for an email blast containing revisions to the club’s bylaws which should be going out around April 3.  There will be an opportunity to ask questions, make suggestions, and share concerns about them at the Kick Off Meeting.

Looking forward to a fun Kick Off and a great upcoming ride season.

Be safe; have fun.

Warm regards,
Michael

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