The wrong zoom link was sent out for the Ride Leader meeting this Thursday April 24 at 7:30pm.   Here is the correct link:   https://zoom.us/j/98292310258?pwd=dEZhRHdmWFZKMVpwYTQyakFTVGFIdz09

This message on Special Post Ride Celebrations is on the main page of the website. As a ride leader if you would like to celebrate a special event like a birthday ride, Memorial Day Ride, Tour de France, etc.  you can buy refreshments for post ride celebration.  Check with Tracy Brown before the event and then send your expenses up to $50 to Merritt Petersen. Thanks again for leading, Manny

THE WHEEL-When you are scrolling thru the MAFW website and want to get back to the first page of the website, all you have to do is select the Wheel at the top left of the page.

RIDE NOTIFICATIONS-I recently received several questions on how to get notifications for certain ride paces.  After logging in to the MAFW website you need to select your name at top right of the page, select Edit Profile and then pick the paces you want to receive notifications.  You should also be checking the ride schedule for any last-minute changes or additions.

Manny

There will be an important Ride Leader zoom meeting on Thursday 4/24/2025 from 7:30 PM to 9 PM.  All Ride Leaders are expected to attend.  Meeting agenda items are as follows:
1. Explanation and update on Proposed Rides
2. New Ride Leader award schedule
3. Information regarding extreme weather conditions provided by the Club’s liability insurance carrier
4. Bike Shop Ambassador Program

Here is the link to the zoom meeting:
https://zoom.us/j/98292310258?pwd=dEZhRHdmWFZKMVpwYTQyakFTVGFIdz09

Looking forward to seeing you all there!

Thanks, Michael Chenkin

CAROUSEL-The Carousel Deli in Ringos has closed.  An alternative is the Ringos Country Deli that is just down Old York Rd from the Carousel. When you come up Wertsville Rd after crossing Rt 202 you make a right onto Old York and Ringos Country Deli is a couple hundred feet on your right.  Not sure if bathroom is available but after crossing Rt 202 there is a park on your right with facilities.

DETOUR-The bridge on Creek Road, crossing Martins Creek, just north of Bangor PA is under construction. This affects Tour#248 at mile 21.2. Making a left on Fox Gap Road at mile 20.4, a right on Ridge Road and rejoining the course looks like a workable detour.

Manny

Starting Apr 23rd I am happy to report that Gloria F. will be posting casual rides on the MAFW schedule.  To make sure you are alerted when Gloria posts a CA ride, recommend you edit your profile, so you get Ride Announcements and Ride Cancellation/Changes for CA rides or any other paces you are interested in.

You can find instructions for updating your profile here.

Manny

TREK INSPECTION RIDES – These rides will take place 5/3 and we need ride leaders.  Great opportunity to get your bike inspected before start of this cycling season.

GREEN POND ROAD – Several rides from Denville end up on Green Pond Rd.  I have received feedback that this road is dangerous to cyclists.  I just made one of these tours inactive so if you come across another tour using this road, please let me know.  At one time this road was OK to cycle on.

Manny

TOUR DE FRANKLIN-Tour de Franklin will be held Sunday April 27 starting from Franklin High School.  This is a well-run event and benefits Franklin Food Bank.  To register go to the link shown below.  This link is also posted on our MAFW Calendar.  Dennis Budnik listed this event on the MAFW schedule, and he plans on starting 8am and doing 62 miles.  Please see the schedule for specific instructions on Dennis’ ride.  I also posted this ride on the schedule as a 62-mile D+ ride but there are other slower paces and shorter distances.

Tour de Franklin Home Page – Franklin Food Bank

MAFW CALENDAR-Be sure to check our MAFW calendar for special event rides.

BON TON ROULET-I will be attending the Bon Ton Roulet in July.  Link to register is on our calendar and it is listed on our schedule.  This will be my 3rd time doing Bon Ton so if you have any questions please contact me.

NEW E-BIKE POLICY-Recently the MAFW Board updated the MAFW E-Bike policy.  We now allow Class 3 as well as Class 1 E-Bikes that is in line with other cycle clubs and special events.  Class 1 and 3 are pedal assist.  MAFW and other cycling clubs in the area do not allow Class 2 E-Bikes that have a throttle.

TREK INSPECTION RIDES-Due to weather the inspection rides are now scheduled for 5/3.  Be sure to sign up on the MAFW website and then on the MAFW schedule.

NEW RIDE LEADERS-To ensure the continued success of our club we always need new ride leaders, and I can assure that the process to become a new ride leader is painless.  If interested, please contact me anytime.

Manny Coelho

On Thursday 4/24 at 7:30pm we will have an important ride leader meeting.  Hopefully you can attend.  Use the following zoom link:

https://zoom.us/j/98292310258?pwd=dEZhRHdmWFZKMVpwYTQyakFTVGFIdz09

I was just informed that this Saturday Apr 5 is the Hell of Hunterdon.   This is not a MAFW ride so you need to register via the link below.

The Hell of Hunterdon is the Mid-Atlantic’s Premier Spring Classic & Mixed Surface Ride; it is the ideal way to open your cycling season.  The courses wind their way through scenic farmland and country towns in New Jersey’s Sourland Region.

• We are offering 3 Official Course Lengths- the courses have been modified due to the affects of Hurricane Ida (2 bridges on our former route are still out)

  • The Long Course is 81 miles with 13 dirt, gravel, and hardscrabble sectors (16% of the course).   Total elevation gain is 5800 feet (according to RideWithGPS).   This Course has 2 Aid Stations.
  • The Medium Course is 55 Miles long with 8 unpaved sectors (13% of the course).  Total elevation gain is ca 4000 feet (according to RideWithGPS).  This course has 1 Aid Station
  • The Short Course is 31 miles with 4 unpaved sections (10%) of the course).  Total elevation gain is 2000 feet (according to RideWithGPS).  This course does not have any Aid Stations
  • All Courses can be shortened by 5 miles, which also removes ca 500′ of elevation gain, by taking the posted short cut.

The ride is followed by a Post Ride Celebration that includes hot food, cold drinks, and door prizes in a festive indoor/outdoor environment.

Hell of Hunterdon