Fall Picnic-URGENT

Hello, friends.

The fall picnic is next Sunday at White Oak Park.  The club will be providing salads, a variety of hot and cold food, and beverages.  Since we need to order the food in advance, please sign up ASAP if you plan to attend so we can order enough food.

Dessert will be provided by club members.  Please bring enough dessert items for 3 to 5 people.

See you then!

Best regards,

Michael

Fall Picnic Update and Other Upcoming Events

Greetings, friends.

I am pleased to inform you that the Club will be providing all food and beverages for the Fall Picnic on Sunday, September 14, 2025 with the exception of desserts.  We are asking all who attend the picnic to bring a dessert item for 3-5 people.  We’re very excited about having the opportunity to have the picnic catered rather than to have a pot luck.  The picnic will be at White Oak Park.

Other upcoming events:

  1. Joint ride with BTCNJ on September 27 with optional pizza and drinks after the ride at Diamond Springs Brewery.
  2. Final Club party ride for 2025 on Sunday, October 12.  More details to follow.
  3. In-person membership meeting will be scheduled for November.  More details to follow.

As always, have fun and be safe.

Best regards,

Michael

 

Save the Dates, Part 2

Grteetings, friends.

It was pointed out to me by a fellow club member that I had a senior moment and forgot to mention another fun food date in September.

There will be another joint bike ride with BTCNJ out of Denville on September 27.  Those who wish to do so can go to Diamond Springs Brewery after the ride for pizza provided by the club.  Drinks are at your discretion and not paid for by the Club.

Have fun; stay ssafe.

Best regards,

Michael

Save the Dates!

Greetings, friends.

2 awesome events in September for all of you food lovers:

MAFW fall club picnic on Sunday, September 14 at White Oak Park.  More details to follow soon,

Second annual Morris Area Freeewheeler Foundtion Benefit Lunch on Monday, September 29 at the Gourmet Cafe, 136 Baldwin Rd., Parsippany.  A portion of the total bill will be generously donated to the MAFF by owner and chef Matthew Pierone.  Let’s top last year’s attendance of 14!  More details on the Club calendar.

I hope you all enjoy the beautiful Labor Day weekend weather and remember to have fun and stay safe!

Best,

Michael

August Party Ride

Dear Friends,

Saturday August 23 is the date of the next party ride and it’s sure to be another great day.

The club will provide sloppy joes and beverages. Those of you who attended the winter party know how delicious they are.  You don’t want to miss out on the fun, friendship, and food.

Have fun and stay  safe!

Best Regards,

Michael

Member Input Urgently Needed

Dear Friends,

At the next Board meeting, the issue of the club’s policy regarding alcohol will be discussed arising to concerns regarding possible litigation and liability.  The impetus for this discussion is the planned joint ride with BTCNJ scheduled for August 3.  It should be noted that insurance coverage by MAFW’s plan ends when a club ride ends.

I’m seeking input, and guidance if this is in your area of legal expertise, regarding recommendations for an alcohol policy.  This would include rides such as that planned for August 3, club members going for a drink after a ride, and alcohol at other social events including the Holiday Party and the Volunteer Party.  I recognize that some events are BYOB and that there are no current events where the club provides alcohol.

The Board meeting is tentatively scheduled for this Wednesday, July 30 so please respond by then.

Thank you, in advance, for your thoughtful input.

Have fun; stay safe.

Best regards,

Michael

 

Sunday Party Ride July 13

Greetings, friends.

The party rides for Sunday are now on the website!  Sign up and have a great ride with club paid ice cream at Polar Cub roughly 2 miles prior to ride’s end.

See you there!

Best regards,

Michael

July Party Ride

Greetings, friends.

I’m excited to let you know that the next club monthly party ride will be on Sunday, July 13.  Rides will start from Pickell Park and all rides will stop at Polar Cub which is roughly 2 miles from the end point.  The club will pay for ice cream.

Additional details will follow soon,

The August party ride is tentatively scheduled for Saturday, August 16.

Have a safe and happy holiday weekend.

Warm regards,

Michael

Fall Gettysburg Weekend Ride

Greetings, friends.

Information regarding this event can be found at:

https://www.biketoursbylinda.com

Club member Roy Fishman will be one of the ride leaders for this event.

Those who might be interested in a 6 day trip can accomplish this by including the National 9/11 Trail that includes the Gettysburg trip.  Information about the National 9/11 Trail 6 day tour can be found at:

https://www.911trail.org/gettysburg-loop-tour.html

Hopefully we’ll be free of brutally hot weather for the rest of the summer.

Have fun; stay safe.

Michael

Gettysburg Trip

Hi, Friends.

Rain.  Heat.  Ugh.  But fortunately the weather last Saturday was good for the first Party Ride of the year.

Just a reminder that Linda McGrane will be providing information about the Gettysburg Trip in October this Wednesday at 7:30 PM.  Also expected to be present is Bruce White (National 9/11 Memorial Trail).

Use the following Zoom link:

https://bit.ly/3HF4hr8

And don’t forget to put Sunday, July 13 on the calendar for the next Party Ride which will include a stop at Polar Cub on Rt. 22 shortly before the end point with ice cream paid for by your club.

Stay cool, have fun, be safe.

Best,

Michael