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.

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 February 2024 March 2024 edition of our NL is online. To read: click https://mafw.org/newsletter/

What’s in this issue:

1. 15th Annual Revolutionary Ramble June 8, 2024
2. CPR Course Status Update – Rob Greenberg
3. Connect with the MAF Bike Club on Social Media – Tracy Brown
4. Ride Coordinator Update
5. What causes road rage between cyclists and drivers – Rob Greenberg
6. Never Blame Others for the Road You’re On – Jay Marowitz
7. Riding in NYC – Jay Marowitz
8. Bike Fit: Fine Tune Your Position to Increase Comfort! – Tony Marchand
9. Photo Gallery
10. Poet’s Corner by John J. Burns
11. One Of The Best Campgrounds In New Jersey Is Open For Adventure Year-Round – Round Valley
12. 2024 Calendar
13. MAF Bike Adventures 2024 See website for more detail
14. Cycling Guides by Mark Jay
15. People Cycling
16. Safety by 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,

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 2023 January 2024 edition of our NL is online. To read click: https://mafw.org/newsletter/

What’s in this issue:

1. Seasons Greetings
2. CPR Course Status Update – Rob Greenberg
3. Connect with the MAF Bike Club on Social Media – Tracy Brown
4. Welcome New Members
5. Ride Coordinator Update
6. President Update
7. Revolutionary Ramble Saturday June 8, 2024
8. The First A.I. Application For Our Club – Jay Marowitz
9. How To Choose The Right Crank Length For Your Bike – Tony Marchand
10. Photo Gallery
11. Nostalgia
12. Inspiration
13. Poet’s Corner by John J. Burns
14. Scenic Trails to Explore in New Jersey, One for Each Month of the Year
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 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 November 2023 edition of our NL is online. To read: click
https://mafw.org/newsletter/

What’s in this issue:

1. 33 mile ride from Summer Road Park, Pickle
2. Ball lessons and a cold beer at the Readington Brewery!
3. In Memory of Jack Brohal
4. CPR Course Status Update – Rob Greenberg
5. Connect with the MAF Bike Club on Social Media – Tracy Brown
6. Rides led from 10/01/2022 to 09/30/2023
7. Inattentional Blindness – Jay Marowitz
8. Which Disc Brake Pads Should You Get? – Tony Marchand
9. Nostalgia
10. Photo Gallery
11. Stanton Mountain – One More Time – Barry Seip
12. Inspiration
13. Poet’s Corner by John J. Burns
14. MAF Bike Adventures 2023 See website for more detail
15. Cycling Guides by Mark Jay
16. People Cycling
17. Safety by Paul Malinowski
18. Club Sponsors
19. 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

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 2023 edition of our NL is online. To read: click
https://mafw.org/newsletter/

What’s in this issue:

1. Schooley’s Fall Picnic Sunday, October 1
2. Shimano’s Massive Crank Recall
3. CPR Course Status Update – Rob Greenberg
4. Connect with the MAF Bike Club on Social Media – Tracy Brown
5. The Fifteenth Annual Milestone Party Wednesday, October 4 – WAIT LIST
6. Last MAFW Kayak Excursion of 2023 Saturday, October 7
7. How To Care for Carbon Bikes And Parts (Part 2)- Tony Marchand
8. Freewheeler Club Records – Jay Marowitz
9. Photo Gallery
10. There Is A Tiny European Village – Long Valley
11. Inspiration
12. Poet’s Corner by John J. Burns
13. Calendar – see website for details
14. MAF Bike Adventures 2023 See website for more detail
15. Cycling Guides by Mark Jay
16. People Cycling
17. Safety by Paul Malinowski
18. Club Sponsors
19. 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 2023 edition of our NL is online. To read: click
https://mafw.org/newsletter/

What’s in this issue:

1. President’s Column – Joe Reo
2. CPR Course Status Update – Rob Greenberg
3. Connect with the MAF Bike Club on Social Media – Tracy Brown
4. Ride Coordinator Update – Manny Coelho
5. A message from the MAFF Recruiting Committee
6. Volunteers Needed for Girls in Gear
7. The Answer Man – Len Sanders
8. The Fifteenth Annual Milestone Party Wednesday October 4, 2023 – Patricia Kipp
9. How To Care for Carbon Bikes And Parts – Tony Marchand
10. Hillclimbing in Norway – John Chapman
11. Photo Gallery
12. Leonard J. Buck Garden is an Incredible Natural Wonder
13. Poet’s Corner by John J. Burns
14. Inspiration
15. Calendar – see website for details
16. Lake George Getaway – September 8 – 11, 2023 by Glen Hukins
17. MAF Bike Adventures 2023 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,

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 2023 edition of our NL is online. To read: click https://mafw.org/newsletter/

What’s in this issue:

1. Kayaking on the Neshanic River
2. CPR Course Status Update – Rob Greenberg
3. Connect with the MAF Bike Club on Social Media! – Tracy Brown
4. Items for sale – Len Sanders
5. MAFW Crash Report Review: 07/2020 to 07/2023 – Drew Thraen
6. BTCNJ Ramapo Rally Sunday August 20, 2023
7. The Fifteenth Annual Milestone Party Wednesday October 4, 2023 – Patricia Kipp
8. The Truth About Taking Multivitamins – Tony Marchand
9. The Almost Cancelled, but Successful Penn Dutch Weekend – Roy Fischman
10. Photo Gallery
11. Most People Don’t Know About This Underrated Raptor Center Hiding In New Jersey
12. Poet’s Corner by John J. Burns
13. Inspiration
14. Calendar – see website for details
15. Lake George Getaway – September 8 – 11, 2023 by Glen Hukins
16. MAF Bike Adventures 2023 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 July 2023 edition of our NL is online. To read: click
https://mafw.org/newsletter/

What’s in this issue:

1. The Biker Chicks at the Ramble
2. CPR Course Status Update – Rob Greenberg
3. Connect with the MAF Bike Club on Social Media! – Tracy Brown
4. Dear Revolutionary Ramble Volunteers – Susan FitzGibbon
5. SPECIAL EVENT POST RIDE CELEBRATION – Manny Coelho
6. BTCNJ Ramapo Rally Sunday August 20, 2023
7. Bicycle Maintenance: 7 Essential Tips, For Every Rider- Tony Marchand
8. Poet’s Corner by John J. Burns
9. Inspiration
10. A Bike Trail Runs Through These New Jersey Towns And It’s The Ultimate Outdoor
11. Playground – Delaware and Raritan Canal State Park Trail
12. Photo Gallery
13. Calendar – see website for details
14. Lake George Getaway – September 8 – 11, 2023 by Glen Hukins
15. MAF Bike Adventures 2023 See website for more detail
16. A Car Hits You While You Are On A Club Ride – What You Need to Know About Medical Bills by Mark Jay
17. People Cycling
18. Insurance Coverage for Damage to Your Bicycle by Mark Jay
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 June 2023 edition of our NL is online. To read: click
https://mafw.org/newsletter/

What’s in this issue:

1. MAFW Safety Committee – Paul Malinowski
2. CPR Course Status Update – Rob Greenberg
3. Idaho Stop Law for Bicyclists Rolls Across U.S – Rob Greenberg
4. Connect with the MAF Bike Club on Social Media! – Tracy Brown
5. Heat Exhaustion or Heat Stroke – Tom Flatley
6. June 4th Special Event – Save the date – Joe Reo
7. 14th Annual Revolutionary Ramble – June 10, 2023 – Register and Volunteer Sign-Up
8. BTCNJ Ramapo Rally Sunday August 20, 2023
9. Safety – Paul Malinowski
10. Welcome our new members
11. On-line Surveys: How to be safe! – Tony Marchand
12. Poet’s Corner by John J. Burns
13. Inspiration
14. Washington Rock State Park
15. Photo Gallery
16. Calendar – see website for details
17. The 8th Roy’s Penn Dutch Weekend – June 23 – 25, 2023
18. Lake George Getaway – September 8 – 11, 2023 by Glen Hukins
19. MAF Bike Adventures 2023 See website for more detail
20. A Car Hits You While You Are On A Club Ride – What You Need to Know About Medical Bills by Mark Jay
21. People Cycling
22. Insurance Coverage for Damage to Your Bicycle by Mark Jay
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