1-ROAD WORK IN FREANKIN SOMERSET AREA

Listed below is a list of road work in the Franklin Somerset Area:

Blackwells Mills Rd Reclamation -Reclamation will begin on or about August 12, 24. Road will be closed for 24 hours a day for approximately 2 weeks.

Arden Area Resurfacing  -Concrete work in progress.

• Shannon Ct
• Arden St
• Park St
• Gary Ct
• Laird Terr
• Girard Ave (Easton Ave to Fairmount)

Mosher Rd Area Resurfacing -Mettlers Rd work to begin on or about 8/19/24. Weather permitting.

• Mosher Rd
• Acken Ln
• Tournquist Ct
• Washington Ave
• Barbieri Ct
• Eden St
• Mettlers Rd

2-Please do your best to schedule your rides a couple of days in advance so riders can plan their schedule.

Thanks, Manny

I just want to bring to your attention that Rockaway Rd., Philhower Rd. and Potterstown Rd. west of Rockaway are all going to be chip sealed on or about August 1.  Many of our popular roads use these roads.

Manny

 

BON TON ROULET – This past week 10 MAFW members cycled and camped thru the Finger Lakes of New York with ~250 other cyclists from across the country. You did have the option of staying in college dorms or hotels.  5 of us did the century ride offered on Day 3 where we cycled to Lake Ontario. Great rides and great weather.  This ride is done every July and I recommend it.  I have done it twice and plan on doing it next year.

OTHER UPCOMING SPECIAL EVENTS – In addition to the rides on our ride schedule we have listed special rides on our calendar and some on our ride schedule.  For a special ride to be listed on the normal ride calendar I need a ride leader to take responsibility.  Below is a list of some of these special events from the calendar where you can register;

8/18 – Ramapo Rally. Half the hills are down and they do offer a 125 mile ride.

8/22-25 – Bob’s Vermont Tour. We will be staying at Ramapo Ski Club Lodge that is across the street from Mad River Glen Ski Resort (“BIKE IT IF YOU CAN”)

9/7 – Sourlands Spectacular. Remember that the “HILLS ARE NOT IN THE WAY, THEY ARE THE WAY”.

10/6 – Tour de Bronx

10/4-6 – Roy’s Penn Dutch Weekend. Be careful when riding in the Dutch country since the horse and buggies do leave presents along the road.

10/6-12 – Mountains to Coast Ride in North Carolina

RIDE LEADER AWARDS – To earn the MAFW Ride Leader Award you need to have led 12 rides during the period from 10/1/2023 to 9/30/2024.  You still have 8 weeks.

COLONIAL PARK – Regardless of the cue sheet all rides during the summer are from Howe Athletic Field that is located on the eastern end of Colonial Park between Elizabeth Ave and Colonial Drive. After summer we will switch to Lot C.

Manny

 

I just want to bring to your attention a great cycling event.  It is the Ramapo Rally held on August 18 from Campgaw and run by BTCNJ.  This event will be posted on the MAFW calendar, but I attached link below.  Please check out our calendar for other cycling events.

Ramapo Rally – Half the Hills are Down (btcnj.com)

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.