Calling all Ride Leaders

MAFW ride leaders are the foundation of our club and we do have a great group of experienced ride leaders. 

If you lost your status as a ride leader due to inactivity and want to be reinstated just email me and I will immediately reinstate you.  I apologize for any misunderstanding.

If you never were a ride leader and want to become one please contact me about steps to become a ride leader.  Don’t worry if you don’t know how to change a flat.  We can teach you.  Many of us find being a ride leader very rewarding.

Stay safe,

Manny

Dance party is Saturday night, not Friday as one misprint stated

It was brought to our attention that one page on our web site had the dance party listed as Friday rather than Saturday 3/16. (Thank you, Jane!)

If you go Friday it may be fun, but there will be no Freewheelers there!

The correct info is:

Flash Mob Dance Party Freewheelers Flash Mob Dance Party Saturday 3/16 7PM ! The Laundromat Speakeasy 4 Dehart St. Morristown. Be there! Bring a friend or potential new member: ) No cover, live dance band, cash bar, Pizza or something interesting by MAFW. Link below to sign up so we can estimate food. Please come so we can continue to plan events like this: ) https://mafw.org/events/freewheelers-flash-mob-dance-party/

BROOKSIDE COMMUNITY CENTER

We are looking to reserve the Brookside Community Center in Mendham for our Spring kickoff meeting.  Are any of you members of Brookside or know someone who is a member?

Thanks, Manny

Freewheelers Flash Mob Dance Party Saturday 3/16 7PM ! The Laundromat Speakeasy 4 Dehart St. Morristown

Flash Mob Dance Party

Freewheelers Flash Mob Dance Party Saturday 3/16 7PM ! The Laundromat Speakeasy 4 Dehart St. Morristown.

Be there! Bring a friend or potential new member: )

No cover, live dance band, cash bar, Pizza or something interesting by MAFW.

Road Closures

North Branch River Rd – This section of road between RT202 and Old York Rd has been closed while a new bridge is being built.  Looks like bridge work is complete and I hope road will be open soon.

Woodfern Bridge – The tree that fell on the bridge was removed and the upper works of the bridge did sustain some damage but the road bed seems OK.  The bridge is still closed.

Layton Rd – Layton Rd from Liberty Corner Rd to Douglas Rd is closed due to road repairs but Douglas Rd is now fully open. To get around closure of Layton just use Douglas.

Manny

Spring is coming – Details on a couple of upcoming ride events (including ours)

All

The weather is finally warming up and be on the lookout for some additional details in what we have in store for 2024.  The Board and the various members helping in this 2024 campaign are excited and you will be as well.  I promise.

In the meantime, I wanted to bring a couple of upcoming events (including ours) to your attention.

  1. The 15th annual Revolutionary Ramble is scheduled for June 8th and will be run from Raritan Valley Community College this year instead of Drew University due to scheduling conflicts.  The Revolutionary Ramble includes scenic rides through rolling terrain in the seat of the American Revolution, you can challenge yourself to one of five routes from 25 to 100 miles with the peace of mind provided by fully supported bike event — well stocked rest stops, and a fabulous post ride lunch.   We will be utilizing food trucks this year and you will all love it.  Several members of the club have stepped up and are playing key roles in the ride this year and its highly appreciated.   If you are not going to ride – please volunteer as we can use your help.   In addition, we are looking for sponsors.  If you are interested in volunteering or have some sponsorship ideas or contacts, please let us know and I will get you to the proper individual to take the next step.
  2. From one of our club partners in NY comes the annual TD The 5 Boro Bike Tour on May 7th.  The organization reached out and asked the bike club to promote the tour as the NY Bike Club participates in our ride as well.  The tour provides a unique experience by allowing you to ride 40 miles car-free in one of the greatest cities in the world.  The tour, which is one of the most popular rides in America gets about 3oK participants annually and takes you on a unique journey through the 5 Boro’s as you take in some of the Citi’s most famous sites and breathtaking views. In addition, any rider who registers for Bike NY will get a chance to win a free ride in Twin Lights. Here is a link to the 5 Boro Bike Tour if you are interested in signing up: https://api.community.getplaiced.com/c/6afff77f45  I have participated in the past and had a great time.
  3. Lewisburg Spring Bike Weekend in Lewisburg, PA, May 17-19, 2024.  Although I have not done this ride myself – several members from the club have participated in the past and have only had great things to say about the event.   This is an all-inclusive, 3-day/2-night (Friday-Sunday) weekend package of hotel stay, group rides with Leaders, ridewithgps.com links and cue sheets, meals, snacks, parties, etc.  They will have group rides for a wide variety of speeds and distances.  In addition, the bike routes are tandem-friendly, and they will have tandem teams joining as well. See link below for more details.  A little different then a one-day event but an excellent experience. Link to the Lewisburg Spring Bike Weekend: https://landingpages5.wixsite.com/lewisburg-bike-wknd

Regards

Joseph Reo
President

PLATTEKILL SKI TRIP

Watchung Amateur Ski Club is running a bus trip to Plattekill this Sunday and has a few openings.  Cost of trip for nonmembers is $135 and includes bus transportation, breakfast, apres-ski snacks and lift ticket.  Rentals can be arranged and trip open to families. Bus leaves from Hyatt Golf Course in Clark at 6am. Alternate pickup in Mahwah on RT17. At least 6 members of WASC are also members of MAFW and during the year we run joint cycling trips.  If interested, you can contact me at mannyt66@gmail.com or call me at 732-259-8990.  See below for more info.

Thanks, Manny

Experience an “old school” skiing experience at Plattekill!

February 25, 2024

HOP ON THE BUS; LEAVE THE DRIVING TO US!

Located in the Northwestern Catskills of New York, Plattekill Mountain is the last family-owned and operated mountain in the region, a variety that is becoming few and far between in today’s changed skiing industry. Their motto – FIERCELY INDEPENDENT – describes them best, not owned by a corporation or group of mountains, but by a family. That’s what makes a visit to Plattekill unique: a good old-fashioned family atmosphere with a laid-back, authentic, “independent” vibe feeling. BIG mountain terrain and SMALL mountain charm. Choose from 40 trails, cruise down Plattekill’s 2-mile long beginner run, and charge down the steep double black diamonds with 1100′ of vertical drop. There truly is something for everyone.

BUS INFORMATION

Click here to download bus pick-up times, locations & other information

INCLUDED IN THE TRIP

• Round-trip bus transportation
• Breakfast on the bus***
• Après ski snacks on the return trip
• All-day lift ticket

NJ Bike & Walk Coalition – Protect Access to E-bikes in NJ

 
 

ACTION ALERT:

Protect Access to E-bikes in NJ

Dear Jim,

Right now, the New Jersey Legislature is considering a bill (S2292) that will require everyone who owns an electric bicycle (e-bike) to obtain registration and insurance. This bill would limit access to e-bikes across the state by creating barriers to ride. Your voice matters! Help protect access to e-bikes.

To view the pre-written letter addressed to your elected official visit the action alert page here. You can review before it is sent and feel free to add any personal comments in the letter that explain why this legislation would negatively affect your access to riding an e-bike.

Use the link below to send a letter to your representative!

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