From the Ride Coordinator

The MAFW Spring Kickoff will be held on April 19 at Harry Dunham Park. Proposed rides are listed for that event and ride leaders are needed to take those rides.  If you have an alternate ride you want to lead, please let me know.

Thanks,
Manny

All:

Thanks to all the ride leaders stepping up, we will have 5 rides out of Trek Stirling after the inspections, C+, C (2), D+ and D. All rides were shortened  and/or updated routes and cue sheets  . Please download them as of now. Inspections will start after 9:00 am and our rides will commence after 10 am. See you tomorrow. 

Jeff

All:

Our website has posted a C, D+ and D rides for signups after the Trek inspection on Saturday. We listened to your suggestions , created a new ride  and shortened an existing ride. We may be able offer a C+ ride and a second C ride if more ride leaders volunteer to lead. Please sign up as soon as you can so we have an accurate head count for Trek as I requested bagels and coffee from Trek.

We have scheduled the rides to start at 10:00, 10:30, 11:00 and 11:15 depending on the level you sign up at. We are suggesting you arrive for your inspection about 30-45 minutes before your ride start time. If you cannot make the ride, you can still come in on Saturday for your free inspection. Any other questions, please let me know. 

Jeff

Good morning :

As I mentioned, we listened to the feedback  received regarding the length of the post inspection rides from Trek Stirling. To that end, we created two new rides  and shortened an existing one.  Since it is early in the season, these rides will be appropriate after the bike inspection. We posted a C+, 2 C rides, a D+ and later today a D ride .

C+ Ride 1525–new route, 29 miles , familiar roads, different sequence —We need a ride leader for this one 

C Ride 1525   I’ve volunteered to lead this pace 

C Ride 1338  This ride was in the database, but we shortened it to 26 miles —We need a ride leader for this one  

D+Ride 1338  Again, ride was shortened and already claimed  

D Ride 1526 A new  flatter ride of 15 miles out of Trek Stirling already claimed 

The aforementioned 2 rides remaining looking for a ride leader (C+ and C) are listed on the schedule as proposed rides. Please sign up for them today so our members can sign up as well . Weather will be sunny with temperatures in the 50s.  Thank you in advance, stay safe and see you on Saturday. Any questions, please let me know  .

 Jeff

Hi All,  Reminder:

Inspections 9am-11 am on March 14, 2026

The Bike Inspection is Free, so take advantage of this. 

You get Fifty Dollars off Trek Level 2 service if desired

That is $139 vs the regular price of $189

Level 2 Service includes:

  Align and adjust brakes

  Tune and Adjust shifting

  Torque all fasteners

  Deep clean drivetrain

  Lateral and vertical wheel true

  Inspect bottom bracket

  Clean and polish bike

Post Inspection:

We will have shorter bike rides under 30 miles for C+, C, D+ and D riders

Rides will be posted tomorrow for Ride Leaders to sign up to lead.

Stay tuned for updates,

 

Thank you,
Jeff

 

 

 

 

 

 

Hi All:

After a cold, snowy winter, we are finally beginning to see some warmer weather. Today, 31 MAFWers came out and rode out of Pluckemin. Hopefully, the weather will continue to improve for us. To get you and your bike ready to ride this spring , we are pleased to  partner again with Trek Stirling and offer their free no obligation bike inspection program on Saturday March 14, 2026 starting at 9:00 am. Safety is our number one priority and we urge to have your bike inspected.  If any service is suggested, Trek has established special pricing for MAFW members and they have reduced their Level 2 Service pricing from $189 to $139 for any member bringing their bike in for inspection next Saturday. Trek will be providing coffee and bagels during the pre ride inspection.

Our previous post inspection rides from Trek Stirling were considered too long by many of our members .  We are in the process of creating shorter rides about 30 miles long from the Trek Stirling location.   Those rides will be posted within the next few days . Please sign up for those rides so we can provide an accurate head count to Trek. We suggest you arrive 30 minutes before your ride starts for your bike inspection.  Parking will be in the Trek parking lot, the daycare next door, as well as Main Street in Stirling.  The rain date will be the following Saturday 3/21/26 at the same time starting at 9 am.  If you have any questions, please let me know .

Stay safe,
Jeff

I was told that there is a bridge out on Gaston Rd in Morris Twn and construction may last 3 months.  This road closure affects at least 4 rides from Central Park of Morris County.   I will be scoping out this closure and let you know of an appropriate detour.

Just want to bring to your attention some multiday rides on our calendar.

1. Hersey Spring Cycling Weekend 5/15-5/17.  This ride is posted on the MAFW ride schedule and on the MAFW calendar. This ride is being run by biketoursbylinda who also ran the Gettysburg weekend last fall.  A group of us from MAFW had a great time at the Gettysburg weekend and I expect we will also have a great time at Hersey.  I was assured that they will have the “blender bike”.  After registering on the Hersey website please sign up on the MAFW ride schedule.  I am the MAFW ride coordinator for this event so if you have any questions please contact me.
2. BON TON ROULET 7/21-7-25. This ride is posted on the MAFW ride schedule and on the MAFW calendar.  We had a big group from MAFW attend last year’s BON TON.  After registering on the BON TON website please sign up on the MAFW ride schedule.  I am the MAFW ride coordinator for this event so if you have any questions please contact me.
3. MOUNTAINS TO COAST NC 10/3-10/10. Several of us did this ride in 2024 and we had a great and rewarding experience. This is a ~450-mile ride across North Carolina from Mount Airy to Hatteras Island with ~1000 riders from across the country. It is well supported but you will be doing ~60 miles a day with no rest days.  I hope to do this ride this year so if you want to join me, please call me at 732-259-8990.  Check out the website and video.

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Note there are other rides posted on the calendar and if you want to be the ride coordinator for that event please contact me.  If there is an event you want posted, please contact me.

Thanks
Manny

This is a video sent to me by Robert Goodheart.  Thanks Bob.

If you’re interested, this is a video of Chip Quayle and Erin Stewardspeaking with CBS News about the event last year a day before TurkeyBike 2024. The turkey is tax deductible (if you itemize).

The 17th Turkey Bike Ride will be held Nov 22 and the only cost is the cost of a turkey.  Event will also be posted on the MAFW Calendar.  For more information and to register go to the link below.

Thanks, Manny

Turkey Bike 2025 At Cycle Craft Online Registration