From the Ride Coordinator

Bike, Brew, Pizza Ride is scheduled for Denville July 26. We still have a few proposed rides that need you.  If you have any difficulty signing up let me know.

Thanks, Manny

 

Last night a severe storm with heavy winds passed thru our area.  It was reported to me that in the Great Swamp area Pleasantville, Millbrook and Village Roads were blocked.  Hopefully these roads will be opened up soon but something we should all be aware of.  Be careful of the debris on the road even if road is not blocked.  Temperatures should be cooler tomorrow, but we should still make sure our riders are hydrated and have at least 2 water bottles.  In this heat it is extremely important that nobody rides alone.

Happy Fourth, Manny

MAFW members have done tours with People Cycling and we have not been disappointed.  I have done Horsey 100, Civil War Tour and Cape Cod Tour with People Cycling.  You can join People Cycling for free.  Recommend you join and see what PC has to offer.

People Cycling is a bicycle touring club, which you can join for free. We offer Domestic and International Cycling Tours which are led by volunteer Ride Leaders. Our tours are made up of a small group of participants (typically 15-20 or so) who want to ride an average of 30 to 55 miles a day over a one or two week period in interesting regions of the world. Our tours range in price from frugal getaways to luxurious adventures. We travel road, gravel, or mountain bike styles, and all bicycle types – including e-bikes, recumbents, and tandems are typically allowed.

Our ride leaders are volunteers and do not financially profit on tours they lead. They are also given broad discretion on how to lead their tours, and we consider them our greatest asset.

People Cycling tours are operated at cost or at lower cost (as negotiated by our ride leaders) than individuals can obtain on commercial tours. Within the cost of a tour, there is a nominal fee to support club operations and provide tools to ride leaders to manage their rides.

On the MAFW Calendar are a series of cycling adventures you should consider.  One event I want to promote is the Gettysburg Cycling Weekend Oct 23 to Oct 25.  I attached a link to Gettysburg below.  Any questions about Gettysburg feel free to contact me.  Once you register for this event you can go to the MAFW Ride Schedule to sign up for this event so we know who is going to Gettysburg.

Home | Gettysburg Cycling Weekend

Join us for a cider mill party ride out of Bed 1 this Saturday, June 27 with a rain date of Sunday June 28!

Rides start out of Bedminster 1 parking lot behind Bank of America 2100 Burnt Mills Road Pluckemin NJ at 9AM – 9:15 depending on pace.

After party immediately after ride at Burnt Mills Cider Brewery 3540 Rt.206 Bedminster, NJ 07921

Sandwiches from Fresh Market will be provided by the club and arrive around 12:30, hard ciders and soft drinks are cash at the bar.

Come join the fun for beautiful rides and a great farm style hard cider brewery with picnic tables and lots of space for the après-ride party: )

Saturday June 27 is our next party ride from Bed 1. After the rides join us at Burnt Mills Cider Brewery.  Sunday July 26 is the next Bike, Brew and Pizza Ride from Denville and is a joint ride with BTCNJ.  After the rides join us at the Diamond Spring Brewery.  We do need ride leaders to sign on as ride leaders for these rides.  Thanks, Manny

Bike Tours by Linda just held the Hersey Spring Cycling Weekend and 9 MAFW cyclists attended this event and had a great time.  Linda will once again follow up this event with her Gettysburg Fall Cycling Weekend Oct 23-24-25.  I plan on attending this event and it will be my fourth Gettysburg weekend.  I encourage you to attend. There is plenty to do in the area for those who choose not to cycle.  I posted this event on our MAFW ride schedule and will be posting it on our calendar.  Any questions please contact me at 732-259-8990.  I have been assured that the “Blender Bike” will be there. There is an extended Gettysburg Loop Tour if you are interested.

Gettysburg Fall Cycling Weekend, October 23-25, 2026, and/or Gettysburg Loop Tour, Oct. 22-27

Ride Coordinator Update

-With the warm weather, be sure to carry enough water and to use sunscreen. Club motto is “Nobody Rides Alone” and this is especially important during hot weather    This motto also applies to ride leaders who are obligated to sweep for most rides.

-Just a reminder that the posted time for a ride is the time that the ride leaves.  Be sure to arrive 15-30 minutes before the start time to give yourself time to prepare for the ride. Recommend adjusting your tire pressures at home in case you encounter issues. 

-Having navigation on a ride is essential.  All rides have cue sheets and Ride with GPS files.  At least print out a cue sheet for your ride.

-Be sure to pick a ride that you can maintain the minimum pace but not to worry since ride leaders will not drop you unless you choose to try a B or A ride.

-If you sign up for a ride and decide later that you can’t attend the ride, be sure to remove your name from the ride.  This is especially important if there is a waiting list for that ride.

I created some Women on Wheels rides for June 6 and they are listed as proposed rides.  They are all Tour 802 but for the D ride you can shorten the ride and eliminate most of the climb by using my suggestions in the comments section.  Construction on Sawmill should not interfere.

Bob Warren has once again put together a great multiday ride in Vermont. See details below and his Vermont Adventure is also posted on the MAFW ride schedule. The Ramapo Ski Lodge has a large kitchen and gathering area. This trip may also include a visit to South Hero Island from Burlington via bike trail and bike ferry.

Sign-Up for Vermont Biking 3-Day Weekend – August 21-24
This is a 3-day biking weekend in the flat section of North-Central Vermont. We will stay at the Ramapo Ski Lodge (ramaposkiclub.org) next to the Mad River Ski Area which is on the eastern side of the Appalachian gap off Route 17 in Vermont. The plan is to ride Saturday, Sunday and Monday morning, returning home Monday afternoon (to avoid the New York Thruway Sunday night traffic). Though the lodge can accommodate 40 people, the weekend is limited to 20 people maximum to avoid lodge congestion. So, please sign up early so I can monitor this limit. Car pooling is encouraged. The rides are rated as D+/C and include stopping at waterfalls, Vergennes day festival, Lake Champlain museum, Morgan Horse farm, Breweries/Wineries, Ice Creameries, etc. along the routes. On hot days, local swim areas will be visited after the rides. Also, the stay is quite inexpensive as the lodge is just $35 per night per person ($105 for 3 days or $70 for 2 day option). Meals can be prepared at the ski lodge and the nearby Mad River Base Lodge offers dinners. Participants must send a check to me made out to me at my address below and I will send a combined group check to the ski club treasurer for the group reservation. Note that I must receive all checks by August 17 as the ski club requires payment in advance from a member.

Bob Warren
15 Kenquit Road
Warren, NJ 07059
626-0130 (Land Line)
357-7183 (Cell)