Hi Freewheelers,

Happy Holidays to one and all!

Watch the website to see information on upcoming events, communication from our club president and ride coordinator, and ride guidelines.

Our Social Coordinator, John Storey, is always in need of your help for a number of our activities. Please email if you are interested: social@mafw.org

MAFW has 2 main guidelines or mottos that riders and ride leaders should follow:

1. Nobody rides alone including the ride leader
2. Ride leader sweeps for all rides except B and faster

Just a reminder that the December 2024 January 2025 edition of our NL is online. To read: click https://mafw.org/newsletter/

What’s in this issue:

1. MAFW Election Results
2. Poet’s Corner – John J. Burns
3. Message from the President Elect
4. Message from the Ride Coordinator
5. Lights, Action, Cameras – Dave Kay’s 85th Birthday (reprint in honor of Dave’s 100th Birthday)
6. Morris Area Freewheelers Foundation’s CPR & First Aid Course Update – Rob Greenberg
7. Connect with the MAF Bike Club on Social Media! – Tracy Brown
8. Bike Helmets What They Do and Don’t Do – Jay Marowitz
9. How To Spot and Avoid the Latest Facebook Scams of 2024 – Tony Marchand
10. Payment Confirmation Spam Emails – Tony Marchand
11. Photo Gallery
12. Bicycle Adventures 2024
13. Cycling Guides – Mark Jay
14. People Cycling
15. Safety – Paul Malinowski
16. Club Sponsors
17. Club Officers

Enjoying your E-bike, trike, gravel bike? Let’s hear about your experience.

Folks, many of you have taken some interesting trips this year or in the past. So why not share your stories & photos with fellow club members?

We welcome any articles that you feel would be of interest. WHEN YOU HAVE A SPARE MOMENT, PLEASE SEND ME A STORY AND PICTURES OF YOUR BICYCLING ADVENTURES. Submit any information by the 24th of the preceding month at the following email address: newsletter@mafw.org

If you have any issues with your login credentials, please contact Membership Coordinator Betsy Eastwood at the following email address: membership@mafw.org

Periodically Rob Greenberg will be instructing a no-cost CPR course sponsored by the Morris Area Freewheelers Foundation. For those interested, you can contact Rob by phone at 973-334-0125 or by email at robdg01@aol.com for the next available session and more information.

Good Reading. Thanks,

Patricia Kipp Editor

Hi Freewheelers,

Watch the website to see information on upcoming events, communication from our club president and ride coordinator, and ride guidelines.

Our Social Coordinator, John Storey, is always in need of your help for a number of our activities. Please email if you are interested: social@mafw.org

MAFW has 2 main guidelines or mottos that riders and ride leaders should follow:

1. Nobody rides alone including the ride leader I’m
2. Ride leader sweeps for all rides except B and faster

Just a reminder that the November 2024 edition of our NL is online. To read: click https://mafw.org/newsletter/

What’s in this issue:

1. MAFW Election
2. Morris Area Freewheelers Foundation’s CPR & First Aid Course Update – Rob Greenberg
3. Connect with the MAF Bike Club on Social Media! – Tracy Brown
4. Ride Leader Report
5. Welcome new members
6. MAFW store is open for 2025 – Betsy Eastwood
7. Poet’s Corner – John J. Burns
8. What Every Cyclist Should Know About Carbon Fiber and the Effects of a Crash – Tony Marchand
9. A Guide to Putting Your Clocks Back
10. 25th NORTH CAROLINA MOUNTAINS TO COAST RIDE OCT 6 TO 13, 2024 – Manny Coelho, Betsy Eastwood and Luise Neilsen
11. Ride Summary – Joint Century ride with MAFW, BTCNJ and Major Taylor Cycling October 12, 2024 – Joseph Reo
12. Photo Gallery
13. Bicycle Adventures 2024
14. Cycling Guides – Mark Jay
15. People Cycling
16. Safety – Paul Malinowski
17. Club Sponsors
18. Club Officers

Enjoying your E-bike, trike, gravel bike? Let’s hear about your experience.

Folks, many of you have taken some interesting trips this year or in the past. So why not share your stories & photos with fellow club members?

We welcome any articles that you feel would be of interest. WHEN YOU HAVE A SPARE MOMENT, PLEASE SEND ME A STORY AND PICTURES OF YOUR BICYCLING ADVENTURES. Submit any information by the 24th of the preceding month at the following email address: newsletter@mafw.org

If you have any issues with your login credentials, please contact Membership Coordinator Betsy Eastwood at the following email address: membership@mafw.org

Periodically Rob Greenberg will be instructing a no-cost CPR course sponsored by the Morris Area Freewheelers Foundation. For those interested, you can contact Rob by phone at 973-334-0125 or by email at robdg01@aol.com for the next available session and more information.

Good Reading. Thanks,

Patricia Kipp Editor

Hi Freewheelers,

Our long time club member Jack Brohal wrote a series of articles called “Sea to Shining Sea”.

In Jack’s own words: “In 1997 my wife Lili and I rode across the US from Sea Bright, NJ to South Beach, WA on a fully loaded independent, camping, cooking 6,000 mile tour”.

Jack passed away October 21, 2023 and had completed 3 of 4 special edition newsletters.

Lili has edited Jack’s 4th and final chapter of this amazing story.

You can find it on the club website: https://mafw.org/jack-brohal-from-sea-to-shining-sea-volume-4/

Thanks,

Patricia KippEditor

Hi Freewheelers,

Watch the website to see information on upcoming events, communication from our club president and ride coordinator, and ride guidelines.

Our Social Coordinator, John Storey, is always in need of your help for a number of our activities. Please email if you are interested: social@mafw.org

MAFW has 2 main guidelines or mottos that riders and ride leaders should follow:

1. Nobody rides alone including the ride leader
2. Ride leader sweeps for all rides except B and faster

Just a reminder that the October 2024 edition of our NL is online. To read: click https://mafw.org/newsletter/

What’s in this issue:

1. Election Message from the President
2. Message from the Ride Coordinator
3. Morris Area Freewheelers Foundation’s CPR & First Aid Course Update – Rob Greenberg
4. Connect with the MAF Bike Club on Social Media – Tracy Brown
5. Is Bike Fit Necessary? – Tony Marchand
6. Miracles Happen: A 6 Year Journey of Survival and Becoming a Stronger and Faster Cyclist – Michael Chenkin
7. Evolution of The Morris Area Freewheelers Bike Club and the Morris Area Freewheelers Foundation – Jay Marowitz
8. Bicycle Racing in Boonton – Paul Malinowski
9. MAFW T-SHIRTS – Roy Fischman
10. 2024 MAFW End of Summer Celebration Ride with Pizza & Beer – Paul Malinowski
11. 2024 Calendar
12. Tour de Bronx – October 6 – Drew Thraen
13. THE SIXTEENTH ANNUAL MILESTONE PARTY October 8 – Patricia Kipp
14. Ride Leader and Volunteer Pizza Party October 10 – John Storey
15. A “Delicious” Experience Awaits You October 21 – Rob Greenberg
16. Gettysburg Fall Weekend October 25 – 27
17. Photo Gallery
18. Cartoons
19. Roy’s Penn Dutch Weekend October 4 – 6, 2024
20. MAF Bike Adventures 2024 See website for more detail
21. Cycling Guides by Mark Jay
22. People Cycling
23. Safety by Paul Malinowski
24. Club Sponsors
25. Club Officers

Enjoying your E-bike, trike, gravel bike? Let’s hear about your experience.

Folks, many of you have taken some interesting trips this year or in the past. So why not share your stories & photos with fellow club members?

We welcome any articles that you feel would be of interest. WHEN YOU HAVE A SPARE MOMENT, PLEASE SEND ME A STORY AND PICTURES OF YOUR BICYCLING ADVENTURES. Submit any information by the 24th of the preceding month at the following email address: newsletter@mafw.org

If you have any issues with your login credentials, please contact Membership Coordinator Betsy Eastwood at the following email address: membership@mafw.org

Periodically Rob Greenberg will be instructing a no-cost CPR course sponsored by the Morris Area Freewheelers Foundation. For those interested, you can contact Rob by phone at 973-334-0125 or by email at robdg01@aol.com for the next available session and more information.

Good Reading. Thanks,

Patricia Kipp
Editor

Hi Freewheelers,

Watch the website to see information on upcoming events, communication from our club president and ride coordinator, and ride guidelines.

Our Social Coordinator, John Storey, is always in need of your help for a number of our activities. Please email if you are interested: social@mafw.org

MAFW has 2 main guidelines or mottos that riders and ride leaders should follow:

1. Nobody rides alone including the ride leader
2. Ride leader sweeps for all rides except B and faster

Just a reminder that the September 2024 edition of our NL is online. To read: click
https://mafw.org/newsletter/

What’s in this issue:

1. Revolutionary Ramble 2025
2. Freewheelers Election at November Members Meeting
3. Morris Area Freewheelers Foundation’s CPR & First Aid Course Update – Rob Greenberg
4. Connect with the MAF Bike Club on Social Media – Tracy Brown
5. Message from the President – Joe Reo
6. Message from the Ride Coordinator – Manny Coelho
7. MAFW T-SHIRTS – Roy Fischman
8. Bon Ton Roulet – Manny Coelho
9. BOB’S VERMONT TOUR – Manny Coelho
10. A Quick but Efficient Method for Obtaining the Right Seat Height- Tony Marchand
11. 2024 Calendar
12. Fall Picnic September 22
13. Tour de Bronx – October 6 – Drew Thraen
14. THE SIXTEENTH ANNUAL MILESTONE PARTY October 8 – Patricia Kipp
15. A “Delicious” Experience Awaits You, October 21 – Rob Greenberg
16. Gettsyburg Fall Weekend October 25 – 27
17. Photo Gallery
18. Nostalgia
19. Cartoons
20. Roy’s Penn Dutch Weekend October 4 – 6, 2024
21. MAF Bike Adventures 2024 See website for more detail
22. Cycling Guides by Mark Jay
23. People Cycling
24. Safety by Paul Malinowski
25. Club Sponsors
26. Club Officers

Enjoying your E-bike, trike, gravel bike? Let’s hear about your experience.

Folks, many of you have taken some interesting trips this year or in the past. So why not share your stories & photos with fellow club members?

We welcome any articles that you feel would be of interest. WHEN YOU HAVE A SPARE MOMENT, PLEASE SEND ME A STORY AND PICTURES OF YOUR BICYCLING ADVENTURES. Submit any information by the 24th of the preceding month at the following email address: newsletter@mafw.org

If you have any issues with your login credentials, please contact Membership Coordinator Betsy Eastwood at the following email address: membership@mafw.org

Periodically Rob Greenberg will be instructing a no-cost CPR course sponsored by the Morris Area Freewheelers Foundation. For those interested, you can contact Rob by phone at 973-334-0125 or by email at robdg01@aol.com for the next available session and more information.

Good Reading. Thanks,

Patricia Kipp
Editor

Hi Freewheelers,

Watch the website to see information on upcoming events, communication from our club president and ride coordinator, and ride guidelines.

Our Social Coordinator, John Storey, is always in need of your help for a number of our activities. Please email if you are interested: social@mafw.org

MAFW has 2 main guidelines or mottos that riders and ride leaders should follow:

1. Nobody rides alone including the ride leader
2. Ride leader sweeps for all rides except B and faster

Just a reminder that the August 2024 edition of our NL is online. To read: click
https://mafw.org/newsletter/

What’s in this issue:

1. Freewheelers Election at November Members Meeting
2. Morris Area Freewheelers Foundation’s CPR & First Aid Course Update – Rob Greenberg
3. Connect with the MAF Bike Club on Social Media – Tracy Brown
4. Ride Coordinator Update
5. New Tours since October 2023
6. Bristol Meyers Squibb Coast 2 Coast 4 Cancer Cross Country Relay – Rena Odette
7. Ramapo Rally
8. BOB’S VERMONT 3-DAY TOUR AUGUST 22-25 – Bob Warren
9. Tour de Bronx – October 6
10. THE SIXTEENTH ANNUAL MILESTONE PARTY October 8 – Patricia Kipp
11. Gettsyburg Fall Weekend October 25 – 27
12. How to repair a punctured tubeless tire – What to do out on the road – Tony Marchand
13. Photo Gallery
14. Poet’s Corner – John J. Burns
15. 2024 Calendar
16. Roy’s Penn Dutch Weekend October 4 – 6, 2024
17. MAF Bike Adventures 2024 See website for more detail
18. Cycling Guides by Mark Jay
19. People Cycling
20. Safety by Paul Malinowski
21. Club Sponsors
22. Club Officers

Enjoying your E-bike, trike, gravel bike? Let’s hear about your experience.

Folks, many of you have taken some interesting trips this year or in the past. So why not share your stories & photos with fellow club members?

We welcome any articles that you feel would be of interest. WHEN YOU HAVE A SPARE MOMENT, PLEASE SEND ME A STORY AND PICTURES OF YOUR BICYCLING ADVENTURES. Submit any information by the 24th of the preceding month at the following email address: newsletter@mafw.org

If you have any issues with your login credentials, please contact Membership Coordinator Betsy Eastwood at the following email address: membership@mafw.org

Periodically Rob Greenberg will be instructing a no-cost CPR course sponsored by the Morris Area Freewheelers Foundation. For those interested, you can contact Rob by phone at 973-334-0125 or by email at robdg01@aol.com for the next available session and more information.

Good Reading. Thanks,

Patricia Kipp
Editor

Hi Freewheelers,

Wishing you and your family a very safe & Happy July 4th holiday!

Watch the website to see information on upcoming events, communication from our club president and ride coordinator, and ride guidelines.

Our Social Coordinator, John Storey, is always in need of your help for a number of our activities. Please email if you are interested: social@mafw.org

MAFW has 2 main guidelines or mottos that riders and ride leaders should follow:

1. Nobody rides alone including the ride leader
2. Ride leader sweeps for all rides except B and faster

Just a reminder that the July 2024 edition of our NL is online. To read: click
https://mafw.org/newsletter/

What’s in this issue:

1. Revolutionary Ramble 15 Moves to RVCC and Goes International! – Jay Marowitz
2. Morris Area Freewheelers Foundation’s CPR & First Aid Course Update – Rob Greenberg
3. Connect with the MAF Bike Club on Social Media – Tracy Brown
4. Candidates Needed – Mark Jay
5. Ride Coordinator Update
6. President Update
7. Welcome New Members
8. THE SIXTEENTH ANNUAL MILESTONE PARTY October 8 – Patricia Kipp
9. BTCNJ Ramapo RallyTubeless Tire Maintenance – Tony Marchand
10. The Lewisburg Spring Weekend – Roy Fischman
11. Gettysburg Fall Weekend October 25 – 27
12. An Accessible International Bucket List Ride … Le Tour de L’Ile de Montreal – Drew Thraen
13. HORSEY 100 MAY 24-26, 2024 – Manny Coelho
14. Two Clubs – One Ride – Paul Malinowski & Amy Avitabile
15. Photo Gallery
16. 2024 Calendar
17. Roy’s Penn Dutch Weekend October 4 – 6, 2024
18. Poet’s Corner (My Tour de France) – John J. Burns
19. MAF Bike Adventures 2024 See website for more detail
20. Cycling Guides by Mark Jay
21. People Cycling
22. Safety by Paul Malinowski
23. Club Sponsors
24. Club Officers

Enjoying your E-bike, trike, gravel bike? Let’s hear about your experience.

Folks, many of you have taken some interesting trips this year or in the past. So why not share your stories & photos with fellow club members?

We welcome any articles that you feel would be of interest. WHEN YOU HAVE A SPARE MOMENT, PLEASE SEND ME A STORY AND PICTURES OF YOUR BICYCLING ADVENTURES. Submit any information by the 24th of the preceding month at the following email address: newsletter@mafw.org

If you have any issues with your login credentials, please contact Membership Coordinator Betsy Eastwood at the following email address: membership@mafw.org

Periodically Rob Greenberg will be instructing a no-cost CPR course sponsored by the Morris Area Freewheelers Foundation. For those interested, you can contact Rob by phone at 973-334-0125 or by email at robdg01@aol.com for the next available session and more information.

Good Reading. Thanks,

Patricia Kipp
Editor

Hi Freewheelers,

Watch the website to see information on upcoming events, communication from our club president and ride coordinator, and ride guidelines.

Our Social Coordinator, John Storey, is always in need of your help for a number of our activities. Please email if you are interested: social@mafw.org

MAFW has 2 main guidelines or mottos that riders and ride leaders should follow:

1. Nobody rides alone including the ride leader
2. Ride leader sweeps for all rides except B and faster

Just a reminder that the June 2024 edition of our NL is online. To read: click
https://mafw.org/newsletter/

What’s in this issue:

1. Revolutionary Ramble June 8, 2024 registration and volunteer sign-up
2. CPR Course Status Update – Rob Greenberg
3. Connect with the MAF Bike Club on Social Media – Tracy Brown
4. In Memory of Laurie Hagerich
5. Candidates Needed – Mark Jay
6. Ride Coordinator Update
7. Poet’s Corner (Our Normandy Legacy) – John J. Burns
8. Coal rolling: Opportunity for AOCC (All on Cycling Club of New Jersey) – Rebecca Feldman
9. BTCNJ Ramapo Rally
10. Carbon Fiber Wheels vs Aluminum Wheels – Tony Marchand
11. Snake Season In NJ: Venomous Species, How to Spot Them – The Patch
12. Photo Gallery
13. 2024 Calendar
14. Roy’s Penn Dutch Weekend October 4 -6, 2024
15. MAF Bike Adventures 2024 See website for more detail
16. Cycling Guides by Mark Jay
17. People Cycling
18. Safety by Paul Malinowski
19. Club Sponsors
20. Club Officers

Enjoying your E-bike, trike, gravel bike? Let’s hear about your experience.

Folks, many of you have taken some interesting trips this year or in the past. So why not share your stories & photos with fellow club members?

We welcome any articles that you feel would be of interest. WHEN YOU HAVE A SPARE MOMENT, PLEASE SEND ME A STORY AND PICTURES OF YOUR BICYCLING ADVENTURES. Submit any information by the 24th of the preceding month at the following email address: newsletter@mafw.org

If you have any issues with your login credentials, please contact Membership Coordinator Betsy Eastwood at the following email address: membership@mafw.org

Periodically Rob Greenberg will be instructing a no-cost CPR course sponsored by the Morris Area Freewheelers Foundation. For those interested, you can contact Rob by phone at 973-334-0125 or by email at robdg01@aol.com for the next available session and more information.

Good Reading. Thanks,

Patricia Kipp
Editor

Hi Freewheelers,

Watch the website to see information on upcoming events, communication from our club president and ride coordinator, and ride guidelines.

Our Social Coordinator, John Storey, is always in need of your exhelp for a number of our activities. Please email if you are interested: social@mafw.org

MAFW has 2 main guidelines or mottos that riders and ride leaders should follow:

1. Nobody rides alone including the ride leader
2. Ride leader sweeps for all rides except B and faster

Just a reminder that the May 2024 edition of our NL is online. To read: click: https://mafw.org/newsletter/

What’s in this issue:

1. Revolutionary Ramble June 8, 2024 registration and volunteer sign-up
2. CPR Course Status Update – Rob Greenberg
3. Connect with the MAF Bike Club on Social Media – Tracy Brown
4. Ride Coordinator Update
5. Social Coordinator Update
6. Maifest Celebration at Readington Brewery
7. National Bike Month
8. New Jersey Bike & Walk Summit
9. BTCNJ Ramapo Rally
10. Bicycle Seat Post Creaks, Squeaks and other noise – Tony Marchand
11. Weird Jersey – Andover Forge
12. Photo Gallery
13. Roy’s Penn Dutch Weekend October 4-6, 2024
14. Poet’s Corner by John J. Burns
15. 2024 Calendar
16. MAF Bike Adventures 2024 See website for more detail
17. Cycling Guides by Mark Jay
18. People Cycling
19. Safety by Paul Malinowski
20. Club Sponsors
21. Club Officers

Enjoying your E-bike, trike, gravel bike? Let’s hear about your experience.

Folks, many of you have taken some interesting trips this year or in the past. So why not share your stories & photos with fellow club members?

We welcome any articles that you feel would be of interest. WHEN YOU HAVE A SPARE MOMENT, PLEASE SEND ME A STORY AND PICTURES OF YOUR BICYCLING ADVENTURES. Submit any information by the 24th of the preceding month at the following email address: newsletter@mafw.org

If you have any issues with your login credentials, please contact Membership Coordinator Betsy Eastwood at the following email address: membership@mafw.org

Periodically Rob Greenberg will be instructing a no-cost CPR course sponsored by the Morris Area Freewheelers Foundation. For those interested, you can contact Rob by phone at 973-334-0125 or by email at robdg01@aol.com for the next available session and more information.

Good Reading. Thanks,

Patricia Kipp
Editor

Hi Freewheelers,

Watch the website to see information on upcoming events, communication from our club president and ride coordinator, and ride guidelines.

Our Social Coordinator, John Storey, is always in need of your help for a number of our activities. Please email if you are interested: social@mafw.org

MAFW has 2 main guidelines or mottos that riders and ride leaders should follow:

1. Nobody rides alone including the ride leader.
2. Ride leader sweeps for all rides except B and faster.

Just a reminder that the April 2024 edition of our NL is online. To read: click

What’s in this issue:

1. Revolutionary Ramble June 8, 2024 registration and volunteer sign-up
2. A tribute to Charlie Kinsley
3. CPR Course Status Update – Rob Greenberg
4. Connect with the MAF Bike Club on Social Media – Tracy Brown
5. My Mother Got on a Bike. It Changed Her Life – submitted by Arnie Cohen
6. Ride Coordinator Update – Spring Kickoff – April 20, 2024
7. Bike Adventures Coordinator Update – NY 5 Boro Bike Tour – May 5, 2024
8. Poet’s Corner by John J. Burns
9. Ask Governor Murphy – Followup on 4’ Safe Passing Law signs; Bike Charities NJ – Rebecca Feldman
10. Tour de Franklin April 28, 2024
11. Bike Clicking When Pedaling – Tony Marchand
12. Photo Gallery
13. Dutch Country Farmers Market In New Jersey Will Transport You To Another Era
14. 2024 Calendar
15. MAF Bike Adventures 2024 See website for more detail
16. Cycling Guides by Mark Jay
17. People Cycling
18. Safety by Paul Malinowski
19. Club Sponsors
20. Club Officers

Enjoying your E-bike, trike, gravel bike?  Let’s hear about your experience.

Folks, many of you have taken some interesting trips this year or in the past. So why not share your stories & photos with fellow club members?

We welcome any articles that you feel would be of interest. WHEN YOU HAVE A SPARE MOMENT, PLEASE SEND ME A STORY AND PICTURES OF YOUR BICYCLING ADVENTURES. Submit any information by the 24th of the preceding month at the following email address: newsletter@mafw.org

If you have any issues with your login credentials, please contact Membership Coordinator Betsy Eastwood at the following email address: membership@mafw.org

Periodically Rob Greenberg will be instructing a no-cost CPR course sponsored by the Morris Area Freewheelers Foundation. For those interested, you can contact Rob by phone at 973-334-0125 or by email at robdg01@aol.com for the next available session and more information.

Good Reading.