From the President

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

 

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

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

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

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

 

 

Greetings, Friends.

We’ll be having a Zoom meeting with Linda McGrane, organizer of the Gettysburg Fall Cycling Weekend, on Wednesday, June 25 at 7:30 PM.  This year’s event will be held October 24, 25, and 26.

The link for this meeting is:

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

She’ll provide info about the event and answer any questions.

Best,

Michael

Greetings, friends.

I’m excited to announce the first 2 scheduled party rides with treats courtesy of the club:

Saturday, June 21 rides from Pluckemin with watermelon and cookies at the end of the ride.

Sunday, July 13 from Pickell Park with a stop at Polar Cub shortly before the rides end.

Keep an eye on the club ride schedule for details to follow shortly.

Note: No other rides will be allowed to be scheduled from those start points less than 2 hours before or less than 3 hours after the party rides.  Based on feedback from club members, the Board has decided that all other rides on those dates will be allowed.

Stay safe and hydrated in the heat, monitor air quality, and hope that rain occurs at night only and doesn’t affect rides.

Best,

Michael

 

Greeting, friends.

The Board is hosting a virtual membership meeting this Thursday, 5/29, from 7PM-9PM.  This is your chance to dialog with your Board members about your ideas and concerns for the club.  The Zoom link for the meeting is:

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

I believe it will be helpful to hold these meetings on a regular basis so that the Board can better meet the needs and preferences of its membership.

It would be helpful to send comments and questions to president@mafw.org in advance of the meeting.  Hopefully, we can record the meeting and make it available to those unable to attend.

I hope to see as many there as possible.

Have fun; stay safe.

Best regards,

Michael

Greetings, friends.

The 80th Tour of Somerville will be held on Memorial Day.  Check out the website: https://tourofsomerville.com/

It’s America’s longest running bike race.  Lots of fun stuff for kids and grown up kids.  Lots of good places to eat in Somerville and a local brewery as well.

Lots of fun to watch and also some volunteer slots that still need to be filled.

Info about volunteer slots is at https://buff.ly/udBy9jI,

I have signed up to volunteer and encourage others to do likewise.

MAFW will have a tent in front of Pop’s Bike Shop, 34 E. Main St., Somerville where we will be promoting the club and the Ramble.  Stop by and say hi.

Have fun; stay safe.

Michael