Manuel Coelho I have been alerted that fresh gravel has been placed on the gravel section of Whitebridge Rd from the bridge to the Environmental Center. One rider fell on this section today when he encountered the deep fresh gravel, but he is OK. Recommend you walk thru this section or take the detour via Skyline.
Manny
This month we have 2 special events and both are on the MAFW calendar and on the ride schedule:
RAMAPO RALLY – This is a day event on Sunday 8/18 and run by BTCNJ Bike Club. If you decide to attend this event you need first to register using the link below and then you can sign up on the ride schedule. This will allow you to connect with other MAFW riders.
Ramapo Rally – Half the Hills are Down (btcnj.com)
BOB’S VERMONT TOUR – This is a weekend cycling tour in Vermont from Aug 22-25. We will be staying in the Ramapo Ski Club Lodge that is across from Mad River Club Ski Resort. Need to sign up via the MAFW calendar and then you can sign up on the ride schedule.
1-ROAD WORK IN FREANKIN SOMERSET AREA
Listed below is a list of road work in the Franklin Somerset Area:
2-Please do your best to schedule your rides a couple of days in advance so riders can plan their schedule.
Thanks, Manny
I just want to bring to your attention that Rockaway Rd., Philhower Rd. and Potterstown Rd. west of Rockaway are all going to be chip sealed on or about August 1. Many of our popular roads use these roads.
Manny
BON TON ROULET – This past week 10 MAFW members cycled and camped thru the Finger Lakes of New York with ~250 other cyclists from across the country. You did have the option of staying in college dorms or hotels. 5 of us did the century ride offered on Day 3 where we cycled to Lake Ontario. Great rides and great weather. This ride is done every July and I recommend it. I have done it twice and plan on doing it next year.
OTHER UPCOMING SPECIAL EVENTS – In addition to the rides on our ride schedule we have listed special rides on our calendar and some on our ride schedule. For a special ride to be listed on the normal ride calendar I need a ride leader to take responsibility. Below is a list of some of these special events from the calendar where you can register;
8/18 – Ramapo Rally. Half the hills are down and they do offer a 125 mile ride.
8/22-25 – Bob’s Vermont Tour. We will be staying at Ramapo Ski Club Lodge that is across the street from Mad River Glen Ski Resort (“BIKE IT IF YOU CAN”)
9/7 – Sourlands Spectacular. Remember that the “HILLS ARE NOT IN THE WAY, THEY ARE THE WAY”.
10/6 – Tour de Bronx
10/4-6 – Roy’s Penn Dutch Weekend. Be careful when riding in the Dutch country since the horse and buggies do leave presents along the road.
10/6-12 – Mountains to Coast Ride in North Carolina
RIDE LEADER AWARDS – To earn the MAFW Ride Leader Award you need to have led 12 rides during the period from 10/1/2023 to 9/30/2024. You still have 8 weeks.
COLONIAL PARK – Regardless of the cue sheet all rides during the summer are from Howe Athletic Field that is located on the eastern end of Colonial Park between Elizabeth Ave and Colonial Drive. After summer we will switch to Lot C.
Manny
I just want to bring to your attention a great cycling event. It is the Ramapo Rally held on August 18 from Campgaw and run by BTCNJ. This event will be posted on the MAFW calendar, but I attached link below. Please check out our calendar for other cycling events.
I have just been alerted that chip sealing could be starting on or around Thursday Aug 1 on the following roads in Tewksbury:
May have to give it a week to settle. If you do find yourself on fresh chip seal just take it easy. Recommend ride leaders not post rides in this area during this period.
When you decide to lead a ride from Raritan Valley Community College you need to send an email to John Trojan several days in advance of the ride. John who represents RVCC needs to know for security purposes and his email is john.trojan@raritanval.edu. This is not a lot to ask for the privilege of using RVCC as a starting point. Mr. Trojan also asks us to use parking Lot#5 and this is the lot where you can park under the solar panels. The solar panels are a great place to park since they provide shade and protection for your cars. This information has been added to the RVCC startpoint. Finally, RVCC has indicated that the Revolutionary Ramble can be held again at RVCC.
Manny
The Riverton Belvidere pedestrian bridge will be closed from July 22 until August 25. Thanks to Bill Kolano for bringing this to our attention.
BELVIDERE, NJ (Warren County) – The Riverton-Belvidere Bridge’s pedestrian walkway is scheduled to be shut down July 22 so needed repairs can be made to bulging masonry wing walls on the structure’s Pennsylvania side, according to the Delaware River Joint Toll Bridge Commission.
Once started, the walkway closure is estimated to remain in place without interruption for up to 35 days. Weather permitting, that means pedestrian access could be restored by August 25.
We have 3 special rides listed on our ride schedule. For each event sign up and pay by accessing the event via the MAFW calendar. After booking and paying for the event I recommend you sign up on the ride schedule so we know who is attending the event.
BON TON ROULET -July 20 to 27. If you already booked and paid to attend this event please sign up on the ride schedule. This is a week of cycling and camping in the Finger Lakes of New York. Any questions feel free to contact Manny at 732-259-8990.
BOB’S VERMONT 3 DAY TOUR – Aug 22 to 25. After booking this event please sign up on the ride schedule. This event is limited to 16 cyclists and information on this event is on the MAFW calendar.
ROY’S PENN DUTCH RIDE – Oct 4 to 6. After booking this event please sign up on the ride schedule.
Manny
