Bicycle Safety 101 Updated Friday April 28 (2)[507360]

This weekend a group of us will be heading to Gettysburg for the Fall Foliage Ride sponsored by the Philadelphia Bike Club.  I just want to share this bicycle safety document that was sent to all the participants.  As cyclists we should follow all that is presented in this document.

Manny

PIZZA PARTY-So far we have a good turnout for the Ride Leader Pizza Party and you can still sign in to attend.  This party is to recognize ride leaders who have led at least one ride last year.  To check if you are eligible to attend click here. If you signed on to attend but decide you can’t attend please remove your name from the list so we don’t get charged by the restaurant.  You can bring a guest at $20.

FALL FOLIAGE-I checked and fall foliage is at near peak at Stokes State Forest. Sign up here.

Manny

Here is a ride to support Special Olympics.  Ride starts in Skillman Park and you can choose a variety of rides.
https://support.sonj.org/event/2023-bike-sonj-ride-for-inclusion/e490685/start-fundraising?c_src=eventpage

I almost forgot about another special ride and it is the Tour de Bronx.  Information on this ride is on our calendar of events and it is free but you still need to register on the event website.  After registering be sure to sign up on the MAFW schedule.  This event is expecting ~4000 cyclists and already 4 MAFW cyclists have signed up.

Manny

SPECIAL EVENTS- In the next week we have several special events.  If you have registered for the event, you can go to the MAFW schedule and sign up for the ride so your fellow riders can get together at the event.  Just a reminder that signing up on the MAFW schedule does not mean you are registered for the event.  You still have to register via the event website.

1. Seagull Century Saturday Oct 14.  Here is your chance to do a flat century.  Not sure if you can still register.
2. JFCS 3rd Annual Wheels for Meals Sunday Oct 15. You can sign up for this event day of the event.  You get to ride on roads we normally don’t ride on.
3. Fall Foliage Ride Weekend Oct 20-22. This event is run by the Philadelphia Bike Club and registration is closed.  Two hotels were reserved for this event in Gettysburg and both hotels were filled with cyclists.  We have at least 11 MAFW cyclists attending this event.

ROAD CLOSURE-The covered bridge on Rosemont Ringoes Rd is closed but the roadway next to the covered bridge is open.  I did it yesterday.  There is a lot of chip sealing going on and it is hard to update all the chip sealing.  Just slow down and be careful until you get through it.  May want to unclip one foot.

Manny

Another reminder that the Ride Leader Pizza Party will be held Oct 19 from 6-8pm at Vintage Tavern in Gillette.  This party honors ride leaders who have led at least one ride this past year from 10/1/2022 to 9/30/2023.  Cost for a guest is $20.  Be sure to sign up on the MAFW website. If you sign up and then decide you can’t attend be sure to remove your name from the list so we don’t get charged by the restaurant.

Thanks, Manny

If you led a ride last year you are invited to the Ride Leader Pizza Party Oct 19 at the Vintage Tavern.  Be sure to sign up by clicking here.

Manny

Just a final reminder that the MAFW Fall Picnic is tomorrow at Schooley’s Mountain and you can still sign up.  Be sure to sign up on the MAFW website and the MAFW ride schedule if you are riding.  Weather looks great for a ride.  Be sure to get there 30 mins before your ride so you can prepare and drop off your food.  Hope to see you there.

Meet at Schooley’s Mtn. Park: From the traffic light in Long Valley, take Rt # 24 up the mountain towards Hackettstown, turn right on Camp Washington Road, then right on East Springtown Road to Schooley’s Mtn. Park on the right. Meet at rear parking area.  NOTE THAT BRIDGE AT LONG VALLEY MAY BE OUT.  FOLLOW DETOURS.
Restrooms: Indoor restrooms available at upper lot.

Manny

The MAFW Fall Picnic will be on Sunday October 1st, at Schooley Mountain Park in Long Valley.  For those that have not ridden out of the park it’s a beautiful location and the rides are fantastic as well. The picnic is free (and you can bring a guest), but please sign up so we know how many people to expect. The tradition continues, the club will provide fried chicken, but everyone is expected to bring a dish based on their last name to supplement the chicken. People whose last name starts with:

A-F	Please bring an Appetizer
G-O	Please bring a Main Dish
P-Z	Please bring a Salad

There is a full ride schedule for the day of the picnic, with rides at all paces.  There is also a ride on the Columbia Trail but you have to drive to the start. There should be a ride for anyone who is interested and remember to sign up for the ride you plan to do in addition to signing up for the picnic.

Directions to Schooley’s Mtn. Park: From the traffic light in Long Valley, take Rt # 24 up the mountain towards Hackettstown, turn right on Camp Washington Road, then right on East Springtown Road to Schooley’s Mtn. Park on the right. Meet at rear parking area.

Manny

PICNIC-The MAFW Fall Picnic will be held Oct 1 at Schooleys Mountain Park.  If attending and you plan on riding, please go to the MAFW ride schedule and sign up for a ride.  For information on the picnic and to sign up for the picnic whether riding or not, please click here.

MILESTONE PARTY-The 2023 Milestone Party will be held Oct 4.  For information on the event go to the Calendar.  You need to contact Pat Kipp if you are attending and no walk-ins.  Also if you are riding be sure to sign up for a ride on the ride schedule.

RIDE LEADERS-Finally if you are interested in being a ride leader, please contact me at mannyt66@gmail.com.  It is a painless process.

Thanks, Manny