To all, I just got this notice from Craig Levin that Meadow Rd will be closed until next year.  We use Meadow on many of our rides but there is an easy detour.  Just follow detour signs. Manny BRIDGEWATER, NJ — Meadow Road from Bridgewater to Bedminster will be closed to through traffic for the next six months, announced Bridgewater Police on Thursday. The roadway will be closed from Goldfinch Drive north to Country Club Road in Bedminster starting Aug. 1 through Jan. 26, 2024. This road closure is required for Somerset County’s bridge replacement project on Meadow Road over the Chambers Brook. The affected section of Meadow Road will be detoured via Goldfinch Lane to Ardsley Lane to Country Club Road.

To MAFW riders:  BTCNJ has a joint tour with People Cycling from Seattle-Vancouver-Victoria-Seattle from September 2-14. The tour was full, but there have been a few late cancellations, so we are reaching out and opening the tour to local cycling clubs. It’s being led by experienced multi-day, point to point leaders. Details about the tour can be found on our website here: https://btcnj.com/pages/storyShow.php?story=370&tour. For insurance reasons, participants would need to become members of BTCNJ ($25 annual fee). If you have questions, you can reach me at dbgoldstein37f@gmail.com or 917-929-6587. The BTCNJ tour leader is Rich Brookler. rbrookler@yahoo.com. Thanks so much for your attention to this matter.

David Goldstein, BTCNJ President

It has come to my attention that you can use Limecrest at Kittatinny on weekdays.  On weekends you have to use Goodall.

Manny

CHIP SEALING:

Just want to share with you roads that will undergo chip sealing this summer.  No exact dates set.

• CR641 Burnt Mills Road in Bedminster/Branchburg from CR640 Burnt Mills Road to Easton Turnpike
• CR567 Old York Road in Branchburg from Route 202 to North Branch Bridge
• CR567 South Branch Road in Branchburg from Old York Road to Chubb Way
• CR621 Elizabeth Ave in Franklin from Amwell Road to 300’ North of New Brunswick Road
• CR613 North Finley Ave in Bernardsville/Bernards from Route 202 to West Oak Street
• CR613 South Finley Ave in Bernards from West Oak Street to Cross Road

LAKE ROAD

Far Hills Train Station is a popular start point and ~22 of 29 rides use Lake Rd along Ravine Lake.  I rode Lake Rd yesterday and it is a rough road but very scenic.  If you want to use Lake Rd be sure to tell your riders that it is a rough road.  Recommend taking it slow and single file.  You can detour around Lake using Peapak Rd but I leave it up to you.  Comments???

PARKING

For Far Hills Train Station during the week you can use the far parking lot after 9am.  I don’t think there are any restrictions on the weekends. From Memorial Day to Labor Day you need to use Goodale startpoint instead of  Limecrest.

Thanks, Manny

The smoke is clearing and weather is shaping up for a great weekend of riding. This Saturday is the Revolutionary Ramble from Drew University and all is set for a great ride even if you are riding or volunteering.  We are still looking for volunteers.

This Sunday June 11 is the Farmlands Ride from the Jewish Community Center in Flemington with picturesque rides thru the farmlands and rolling hills of Hunterdon County.  On-line registration is closed but you can register at the event. Website is attached below.

Home (farmlandride.org)

Both events are listed on the MAFW calendar.

Manny

There is a room available for Roy’s Penn Dutch Ride.  Contact Roy Fischman if you want to register for this fun event.  Besides cycling there is a lot of other activities in the Lancaster area including the Bird-In-Hand Inn where we are staying.  Except for this one room, the hotel is fully booked.

Manny

Test rides for the Revolutionary Ramble have been scheduled for Mon and Tues next week.  We could not do the test rides this weekend because Drew was not available and road markings will not be done until this weekend.  The 25, 35 and 45 mile test rides will be done Monday from Drew University.  The segments of the 70 and 100 mile rides that start and end at Harry Dunham will be tested Tuesday.  We need your help to complete this important task.

Thanks, Manny

The special Trek Inspection rides have been posted and # of riders is limited. Before the rides commence, all those members that sign up for the ride will receive a free, no obligation, multi-point inspection of their bike. Trek mechanics will be on duty and will give each member a detailed scorecard assessment of their bike.  The areas that will be inspected include tires, frame, fork, suspension, drivetrain, rider contact points, wheel systems, and braking systems. As a gesture of goodwill, for all those members that sign up for the ride and their bike inspection, Trek will issue a $20.00 gift card that can be used for anything in the store, sales or service. It is important to reiterate that members are not obligated to have their bikes serviced at Trek. You are free to take your bike to any bike service if you deem it appropriate. Trek will have refreshments, bananas, coffee, donuts, water, bagels (from O’Bagel) and cream cheese before the ride as well as after the ride.  Bathroom facilities will be available inside the store before the ride starts. Please arrive at the Trek Store at 8 am so there will be adequate time to complete the inspections prior to the start of the rides.

Parking is limited but you can park on the street or you may be able to park at the school next door.

4 new rides have been prepared and tested from the Trek Store.

Manny

It is early in the spring riding season, and we are pleased to announce a special event for all our MAFW members! For the first time in our club history, in conjunction with our friends at Trek Stirling and Trek Summit, we will have Freewheeler rides initiating from and ending at the Trek Stirling location, 395 Main Street in Stirling.

We also want to provide an important safety inspection on your bike through the auspices of Trek. Before the rides commence, all those members that sign up for the ride will receive a free, no obligation, multi-point inspection of their bike. Trek mechanics will be on duty and will give each member a detailed scorecard assessment of their bike.  The areas that will be inspected include tires, frame, fork, suspension, drivetrain, rider contact points, wheel systems, and braking systems. As a gesture of goodwill, for all those members that sign up for the ride and their bike inspection, Trek will issue a $20.00 gift card that can be used for anything in the store, sales or service. It is important to reiterate that members are not obligated to have their bikes serviced at Trek. You are free to take your bike to any bike service if you deem it appropriate.

Trek will have refreshments, bananas, coffee, donuts, water, bagels (from O’Bagel) and cream cheese before the ride as well as after the ride.  Bathroom facilities will be available inside the store before the ride starts. Please arrive at the Trek Store at 8 am so there will be adequate time to complete the inspections prior to the start of the rides. There will be adequate parking in the Trek parking area.