Newsletter 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_coordinator@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 2026 edition of our NL is online. To read: click
https://mafw.org/newsletter/

What’s in this issue:

1. June 2026 party at the Cider Mill – John Storey and Dawn Ross
2. Connect with the MAF Bike Club on Social Media! – Tracy Brown
3. ‘Nobody Wants to Buy Bikes’ – Pete Aldrich
4. Riding in New York – Jay Marowitz
5. Special Event – New York Black Yankees Tribute Night! – John Storey
6. THE EIGHTEENTH ANNUAL MILESTONE PARTY – Patricia Kipp
7. Third Annual Morris Area Freewheelers Foundation Benefit Day! – Rob Greenberg
8. Home Bike Mechanics Guide to Bolt Size and Threads And Why You Should Know! – Tony Marchand
9. Bike for sale – Fred Bennett
10. BOB’S VERMONT ADVENTURE – Bob Warren
11. Lake George Getaway 2026 – Glen Hukins
12. Photo Gallery
13. Nostalgia
14. Inspiration
15. Bike Humor
16. 2026 Calendar
17. Bicycle Adventures 2026
18. Cycling Guides – Mark Jay
19. People Cycling
20. Safety – 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 Lisa Gentile at the following email address: membership@mafw.org

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_coordinator@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 2026 edition of our NL is online. To read: click
https://mafw.org/newsletter/

What’s in this issue:

1. Happy 250th Anniversary Happy July 4th
2. Connect with the MAF Bike Club on Social Media! – Tracy Brown
3. Bicycle Helmet Safety – Anne Huang
4. Important: Board of Directors Election – Michael Chenkin
5. NJMVC E-Bike Update – Michael Chenkin
6. Somerset Patriots baseball game Saturday August 1st – John Storey
7. HERSHEY SPRING CYCLING WEEKEND – Manny Coelho
8. When the wrong bolt lubricant can break your bike – Tony Marchand
9. Bike for sale – Fred Bennett
10. BOB’S VERMONT ADVENTURE – Bob Warren
11. Lake George Getaway 2026 – Glen Hukins
12. Photo Gallery
13. Bike Humor
14. LifeCycle – Pete Aldrich
15. The Insane Logistics of the Tour de France – Pete Aldrich
16. Nostalgia
17. Inspiration
18. Bike Humor
19. 2026 Calendar
20. Bicycle Adventures 2026
21. Cycling Guides – Mark Jay
22. People Cycling
23. Safety – 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 Lisa Gentile at the following email address: membership@mafw.org

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_coordinator@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 2026 edition of our NL is online. To read: click https://mafw.org/newsletter/

What’s in this issue:

1. Tracy Brown leads a ride from Summer Road Park on a sunny May day
2. Connect with the MAF Bike Club on Social Media! – Tracy Brown
3. How to Fix Squeaky Disc Brakes – Tony Marchand
4. Bob’s Vermont Adventure at Ramapo Ski Lodge – Bob Warren
5. Lake George Getaway 2026 – Glen Hukins
6. Photo Gallery
7. Nostalgia
8. Inspiration
9. Bike Humor
10. 2026 Calendar
11. Bicycle Adventures 2026
12. Cycling Guides – Mark Jay
13. People Cycling
14. Safety – Paul Malinowski
15. Club Sponsors
16. 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 Lisa Gentile at the following email address: membership@mafw.org

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_coordinator@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 2026 edition of our NL is online. To read: click Newsletter

What’s in this issue:

1. Lynn Khesghi leads a ride a from Bed 1 on a mild April spring day
2. In Memory of Lili Brohal
3. Board of Directors Meeting Minutes
4. Proposed By-Law Changes April 9, 2026
5. Connect with the MAF Bike Club on Social Media! – Tracy Brown
6. 2026 MAFW Calendar
7. Welcome new members
8. Click Torque Wrench Tips: Dos and Don’ts – Tony Marchand
9. Lake George Getaway 2026 – Glen Hukins
10. Photo Gallery
11. Nostalgia
12. Inspiration
13. Bicycle Adventures 2026
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 Lisa Gentile at the following email address: membership@mafw.org

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_coordinator@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 2026 edition of our NL is online. To read: click https://mafw.org/newsletter/

What’s in this issue:

1. Freewheelers night out dining and dancing at Rod’s on Saturday March 21, 2026
2. Connect with the MAF Bike Club on Social Media! – Tracy Brown
3. 2026 MAFW Calendar
4. 4 Ways to Decrease Chain Wear and Prolong the Life of the Drive Train – Tony Marchand
5. Photo Gallery
6. Nostalgia
7. Inspiration
8. Bicycle Adventures 2026
9. Cycling Guides – Mark Jay
10. People Cycling
11. Lake George Getaway 2026 – Glen Hukins
12. Safety – Paul Malinowski
13. Club Sponsors
14. 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 Lisa Gentile at the following email address: membership@mafw.org

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_coordinator@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 2026 March 2026 edition of our NL is online. To read: click https://mafw.org/newsletter/

What’s in this issue:

1. Dirt / gravel ride from Bedminster, NJ – Dennis Budnick
2. In Memory of Ed Carpenito
3. Connect with the MAF Bike Club on Social Media! – Tracy Brown
4. 2026 MAFW Calendar
5. MAFW Crash Report Review: 2021 through 2025 – Drew Thraen
6. 5 Ways to smooth out your pedal stroke – Tony Marchand
7. Let’s get with it..girls! – Jay Marowitz
8. Photo Gallery
9. Nostalgia
10. Bicycle Adventures 2026
11. Cycling Guides – Mark Jay
12. People Cycling
13. Safety – Paul Malinowsk
14. Club Sponsors
15. 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 Lisa Gentile at the following email address: membership@mafw.org

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_coordinator@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 2025 January 2026 edition of our NL is online. To read: click https://mafw.org/newsletter/

What’s in this issue:

1. Ride Leaders and Revolutionary Ramble
2. Volunteer Pizza Party
3. Season’s Greetings
4. Revolutionary Ramble 2026 Update – Michael Chenkin
5. Connect with the MAF Bike Club on Social Media! – Tracy Brown
6. Allergic to Penicillin? You Might Not Be – Tom Flatley
7. Holiday Gift Membership Program – Lisa Gentile
8. Morris Area Freewheelers Team Store is officially open – Lisa Gentile
9. How do you know which bicycle saddle is the best fit for you? – Heather McFadden and Anthony Marchand 9. Gettysburg Fall Cycling Weekend – Manny Coelho
10. Photo Gallery
11. Nostalgia
12. Inspiration
13. Bicycle Adventures 2025
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 Lisa Gentile at the following email address: membership@mafw.org

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_coordinator@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 2025 edition of our NL is online. To read: click https://mafw.org/newsletter/

What’s in this issue:

1. Skeletons from Kittatinny Social Ride October 19th
2. Connect with the MAF Bike Club on Social Media! – Tracy Brown
3. Winter Outlook 2025 – 2026
4. Update on Class 3 Ebike Laws / Registration
5. Matt Pierone presents check to Rob Greenberg for MAFF
6. Ride Leaders October 1, 2024 to September 30, 2025
7. We welcome the following new members
8. SOCIAL RIDES 2025 – Manny Coelho
9. Happy Thanksgiving
10. New York Rides Update – Jay Marowitz
11. Encounters of the Dog Kind – Tony Marchand, M.D.
12. Colorado Biking – John Chapman
13. Photo Gallery
14. Nostalgia
15. Bicycle Adventures 2025
16. Cycling Guides – Mark Jay
17. People Cycling
18. Safety – 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 Lisa Gentile at the following email address: membership@mafw.org

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_coordinator@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 2025 edition of our NL is online. To read: click https://mafw.org/newsletter/

What’s in this issue:

1. Fall Picnic at White Oak Park on Sunday, September 14th
2. Connect with the MAF Bike Club on Social Media! – Tracy Brown
3. 2025 Calendar
4. RIDE LEADER AWARDS – Manny Coelho
5. Bottle Hill Day – Jeff Sperling
6. Happy Halloween
7. THE SEVENTEENTH ANNUAL MILESTONE PARTY – Tuesday October 7
8. Bike Fit Changes as You Age – Tony Marchand, M.D.
9. Photo Gallery
10. Inspiration
11. Comics
12. Bicycle Adventures 2025
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 Lisa Gentile at the following email address: membership@mafw.org

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_coordinator@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 2025 edition of our NL is online. To read: click https://mafw.org/newsletter/

What’s in this issue:

1. Freewheelers enjoyed the Velodrome Friday night August 8
2. Connect with the MAF Bike Club on Social Media! – Tracy Brown
3. 2025 Calendar
4. THE SEVENTEENTH ANNUAL MILESTONE PARTY – Tuesday October 7
5. Call for volunteers – Lisa Gentile
6. Benefit Luncheon for the Morris Area Freewheelers Foundation Monday September 29
7. Classic Answer Man – Len Sanders
8. 7 Things You Need to Do After You Have a Bike Crash – Tony Marchand, M.D.
9. BON TON ROULET 2025 – Manny Coelho
10. Bike, Brew & Pizza Ride – Paul Malinowski
11. Photo Gallery
12. Inspiration
13. Roy’s Penn Dutch Weekend September 19, 20 and 21, 2025
14. Bicycle Adventures 2025
15. Cycling Guides – Mark Jay
16. People Cycling
17. Safety – 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 Lisa Gentile at the following email address: membership@mafw.org

Good Reading.

Thanks,
Patricia Kipp Editor