RIDE COORDINATOR COMMENTS - Morris Area Freewheelers

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

DAYTIME PACES (Updated: April 2015)
Pace	Minimum Average Speed	Description
A	18+ mph	Hard fast riding, few stops, slower riders will be dropped, frequent pace lines.
B+	17 mph	For very fit cyclists, slower riders will be dropped, leader rides at listed pace, occasional pace lines.
B	16 mph	For fit cyclists, terrain varies, up to 30 miles between rest stops. Leader sweeps no slower than 16 mph. BUT if there is a concurrent identical (same tour #, same start time) C+ ride, or the ride leader has posted “no sweep” in the ride comments, the leader rides a B pace and does not sweep.
C+	14.5 mph	For accomplished cyclists, terrain varies, up to 30 miles between rest stops, leader sweeps no slower than 14.5 mph. If there is a concurrent identical (same tour #, same start time) C ride, the Ride Leader may choose not to sweep and depend on the C ride to look after slower C+ riders.
C	13 mph	For accomplished cyclists, terrain varies, up to 30 miles between rest stops, leader sweeps no slower than 13 mph.
D+	11 mph	For experienced cyclists who want an easier pace, up to 20 miles between rest stops, leader sweeps no slower than 11 mph.
D	9 mph	Relaxed riding for experienced cyclists, easier terrain, up to 15 miles between rest stops, leader sweeps no slower than 9 mph (typically no longer than 35 miles and on terrain not more difficult than C+).
CA(Casual)	Casual	Relaxed riding, no steep hills, frequent stops, group stays together.
S (Special)	varies	Special ride. Click on ‘More’ (after login) to read special comments.

EVENING TRAINING RIDE PACES Paces for evening rides have a T prefix to indicate that they are “training” rides. Training means that the rides are typically shorter, do not have rest stops and riders generally ride at a faster average compared to day rides.
Pace	Average Speed	Description
TA	18+ mph	Hard fast riding, few stops, slower riders will be dropped, frequent pace lines.
TB	16.5+ mph	For very fit cyclists, slower riders will be dropped, leader rides at listed pace, occasional pace lines
TC	15+ mph	For accomplished cyclists, terrain varies, leader sweeps no slower than 15 mph.
TD	13+ mph	For experienced cyclists, leader sweeps no slower than 13 mph
TE	11+ mph	For any cyclists who can average 11 mph and ride the posted distance without a rest stop, leader sweeps no slower than 11 mph

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