I have just been alerted that chip sealing could be starting on or around Thursday Aug 1 on the following roads in Tewksbury: King Street Potterstown Road from King Street crossing over Rockaway Road to Uptom Pine Rockaway Road from Potterstown Road to Mountainville Hill And Dale entire length Philhower Road entire length May have to give it a week to settle.  If you do find yourself on fresh chip seal just take it easy.  Recommend ride leaders not post rides in this area during this period.

When you decide to lead a ride from Raritan Valley Community College you need to send an email to John Trojan several days in advance of the ride.  John who represents RVCC needs to know for security purposes and his email is  john.trojan@raritanval.edu. This is not a lot to ask for the privilege of using RVCC as a starting point.  Mr. Trojan also asks us to use parking Lot#5 and this is the lot where you can park under the solar panels.  The solar panels are a great place to park since they provide shade and protection for your cars.  This information has been added to the RVCC startpoint.  Finally, RVCC has indicated that the Revolutionary Ramble can be held again at RVCC.

Manny

The Riverton Belvidere pedestrian bridge will be closed from July 22 until August 25.  Thanks to Bill Kolano for bringing this to our attention.

Five-week long walkway closure scheduled to begin July 22 at Riverton-Belvidere Bridge

Sidewalk Shutdown Needed on PA Side for Exigent Repairs to Underlying Wing Wall

BELVIDERE, NJ (Warren County) – The Riverton-Belvidere Bridge’s pedestrian walkway is scheduled to be shut down July 22 so needed repairs can be made to bulging masonry wing walls on the structure’s Pennsylvania side, according to the Delaware River Joint Toll Bridge Commission.

Once started, the walkway closure is estimated to remain in place without interruption for up to 35 days. Weather permitting, that means pedestrian access could be restored by August 25.

We have 3 special rides listed on our ride schedule.  For each event sign up and pay by accessing the event via the MAFW calendar.  After booking and paying for the event I recommend you sign up on the ride schedule so we know who is attending the event.

BON TON ROULET -July 20 to 27.  If you already booked and paid to attend this event please sign up on the ride schedule.  This is a week of cycling and camping in the Finger Lakes of New York.  Any questions feel free to contact Manny at 732-259-8990.

BOB’S VERMONT 3 DAY TOUR – Aug 22 to 25.  After booking this event please sign up on the ride schedule.  This event is limited to 16 cyclists and information on this event is on the MAFW calendar.

ROY’S PENN DUTCH RIDE – Oct 4 to 6.  After booking this event please sign up on the ride schedule.

Manny

Due to the excessive heat projected for this Sunday we decided to cancel the Trek Inspection rides and reschedule for September. Thanks for your understanding.

Manny

We are pleased to announce the return of a special event for all MAFW members in conjunction with our friends at Trek Stirling, 395 Main Street, Stirling, N.J. Safety is our number one priority for our members, and you should take advantage of this program. On Sunday morning, Trek Service Professionals will be on duty to provide a free, no obligation inspection of our members’ bikes prior to the start of the rides.

 Each member will receive a written evaluation of their bike’s condition and recommendations.  Trek will be offering a $50.00 discount on their level 2 service and $100 discount for Level 3 service, if needed. There will be refreshments, bagels, coffee and juices before and after the rides.  Trek will also have Trek Fest specials inside their store for members to shop after the ride. We are staggering the start times of the rides, so that Trek can properly inspect and discuss their findings with our riders. This has been a highly successful service so be sure to take advantage of this free inspection.  Parking will be in the Trek lot, next door at the Day Care Center, and along Main Street in Stirling.  Bathrooms are available in the store. Trek Service will be on duty at 8:00 am, so please arrive about 45 minutes to an hour before your ride starts.

Thanks, Trek for keeping us safe.

To all ride leaders,
A new feature has been added by Jon Eiseman to get notifications when someone signs up or drops from the ride. You can select this option when adding or updating a ride:

Manny

NEW MEMBER RIDE-A new member ride has been posted for Saturday June 29 at 8:30am from Duke Island Park.  This is a special ride for new members who joined 2023 to now.  Focus of this ride is on new members.  At start of ride we will have a short instructional session on group riding and safety and also instruction on changing a flat.  We will be riding together with a stop at Wawa.  I hope you take advantage of this ride.

WAIT LIST – Ride leaders will occasionally restrict the number of riders on their ride.  If the ride fills up, you will be placed on the wait list.  If someone drops out and you are the first rider on the wait list, you will get a notice that you are on the ride.  If you are on the ride and decide not to do the ride, please if at all possible don’t wait until the last minute to cancel.  I understand emergencies pop up but do your best so the rider who moves from the wait list has time to prepare and get to the ride.

SUMMERTIME – With the heat of summer upon us I encourage ride leaders to start rides early to beat the heat.  All riders should have 2 water bottles and be sure to hydrate.  If you feel the heat getting to you pull over under a shady spot, rest awhile and hydrate.   All the more reason not to ride alone.  Don’t forget that sunscreen.

MAFW CALENDAR – Be sure to check the MAFW Calendar for those special rides.  Not only are there special day rides but there are also weekend and weeklong rides.  Suburban Cyclists Unlimited has a great regional calendar that we have permission to access.

Calendar of Regional Bicycling Events DE NJ PA – Suburban Cyclists Unlimited

So far we have a good group going to the Somerset Patriots game on Friday June 21.  Cost is only $25 and includes ticket to the game and all you can eat barbecue.  MAFW is subsidizing this event down from $36. Deadline to signup is tomorrow June 13 8pm.  Come out and join us.  Family members invited.