I hope to have a great Spring kickoff.  We still need a D ride leader and I hope someone will step up.  Note that the D ride is the same as the D+ ride.  I would lead the D ride but I will be backpacking this weekend with a group of Scouts on the Appalachian Trail.  Also anytime you lead a ride be sure to welcome any new riders by having all your riders introduce themselves.

Thanks, Manny

For the Spring Kickoff Apr 20 I still need a ride leader for the C and D rides.  Also for the Spring Picnic May 18 I need ride leaders for the C+ and B rides.  Let me know if you want to lead any of these rides.

Latest Road Closure-Meadow Rd from RT28 to Holten Rd at North Branch may be closed at times over the next few months. If closed, you can take Burnt Mill Rd to Burnt Mills Rd.

Manny

This Saturday Apr 20 we will be holding our Spring Kickoff at Brookside Community Club.  Following the meeting we have a series of rides that start right from Brookside.  Be sure to sign up on our website and also sign up for a ride on our schedule.  There will be refreshments.

Manny

I posted rides for the Spring Kickoff on Apr 20 and for Spring Picnic at Duke Island Park on May 18.  I need a few ride leaders for Spring Kickoff and all ride leaders for the picnic.  Please let me know if you want to be a ride leader for any of these rides.  Feel free to suggest alternative rides.

Thanks, Manny

Attached below is link to sign up for the NY 5 Boro Bike Tour. After registering, please sign up on the MAFW schedule so we know who is attending and maybe arrange to do the ride together. Since ride starts near Battery Park Manhattan and ends in Staten Island recommend you might want to park in Staten Island and take Staten Island Ferry to Manhattan.

I set up the rides for the Spring Kickoff from Brookside.  Last time we held Spring Kickoff at Brookside was 4/16/2016 and looking forward to a great meeting and rides.  If you want to lead one of the rides, please contact me.  If you have an idea for a different ride, please let me know.  Tentative start time for the rides is 11 am and could be later or sooner depending on when meeting ends and cleanup is complete.

Manny

Attached below is link to sign up for the NY 5 Boro Bike Tour that will be held May 5.  After registering, please sign up on the MAFW schedule so we know who is attending and maybe arrange to do the ride together. https://api.community.getplaiced.com/c/6afff77f45

WOODFERN BRIDGE-Bridge is “officially” closed.  During a recent storm a tree fell on the bridge causing damage to the upper supports.  Tree has been removed.  Easy detour is Woodfern to Amwell to Blackpoint.  You can probably cross the bridge if no construction workers are present but that is your decision.

NESHANIC STATION-When you cross the White Bridge from Neshanic Station you can’t make a left onto River Road to get to Opie Road due to construction.  Recommend making a right and then a quick left onto Mill Ln to get to Opie/River Rd.  I happen to like Mill Ln better than Opie.

OTTO BURGER-Bad news is Brick Farm Market in Hopewell has closed and moved a short distance down the road and has significantly downsized with less to offer.   Good news is Otto Burger has moved into the vacated spot and I have been told that they have pastries, coffee, etc to offer.  I will be checking it out soon.

RIDE LEADER-If anyone is interested in helping MAFW and becoming a ride leader please contact me.

Manny

Attached below is link to sign up for the NY 5 Boro Bike Tour.  After registering, please sign up on the MAFW schedule so we know who is attending and maybe arrange to do the ride together. https://api.community.getplaiced.com/c/6afff77f45

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