News - Morris Area Freewheelers

Event Cancellations & Postponments

March 20, 2020

Imperative to check with event organizer. In addition to MAF club events there are a number of “Other Organizational Events” posted on our new Calendar. At this point some have already been cancelled with others slated as “Postponed”. For your planning and answers go to the specific website for that event.Other Organization Events

Immediate suspension of all MAF rides until further notice.

From the President

March 16, 2020

The Morris Area Freewheelers Board of Directors has immediately suspended all MAF rides until further notice. This means the rides on the schedule for Wednesday March 18th will be cancelled. We will reevaluate the situation at the end of March depending on the guidance from local and national health officials at that time. We also believe …

MAF 2021 Bike Adventure Information

Bike Adventures

March 11, 2020

MAF Bike Adventures The Club designates “as official” a number of cycling trips or one-day events each year. These are fun- neled through MAF “event coordinators“. However, all registrations and travel arrangements are up to each member. These events and trips are open to all members of the Club. If you are interested in becoming …

??? Multiple Signups ???

From the Ride Coordinator

March 6, 2020

??? MULTIPLES ??? There is no issue with signing up signing up for multiple rides when you are not sure which ride you want to do. MAF does offer many great rides with great ride leaders and I understand how hard it is to decide which ride to do. However, as a courtesy to ride …

March Fourth 5K run and Family Fitness Day: draws 500 walkers/runners; $70K raised!!!

From the Ride Coordinator

March 2, 2020

This event was well run and fun and I recommend you do it next year. In addition, ~$70,000 was raised for colorectal cancer prevention.

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DAYTIME PACES (Updated: April 2015)
Pace	Minimum Average Speed	Description
A	18+ mph	Hard fast riding, few stops, slower riders will be dropped, frequent pace lines.
B+	17 mph	For very fit cyclists, slower riders will be dropped, leader rides at listed pace, occasional pace lines.
B	16 mph	For fit cyclists, terrain varies, up to 30 miles between rest stops. Leader sweeps no slower than 16 mph. BUT if there is a concurrent identical (same tour #, same start time) C+ ride, or the ride leader has posted “no sweep” in the ride comments, the leader rides a B pace and does not sweep.
C+	14.5 mph	For accomplished cyclists, terrain varies, up to 30 miles between rest stops, leader sweeps no slower than 14.5 mph. If there is a concurrent identical (same tour #, same start time) C ride, the Ride Leader may choose not to sweep and depend on the C ride to look after slower C+ riders.
C	13 mph	For accomplished cyclists, terrain varies, up to 30 miles between rest stops, leader sweeps no slower than 13 mph.
D+	11 mph	For experienced cyclists who want an easier pace, up to 20 miles between rest stops, leader sweeps no slower than 11 mph.
D	9 mph	Relaxed riding for experienced cyclists, easier terrain, up to 15 miles between rest stops, leader sweeps no slower than 9 mph (typically no longer than 35 miles and on terrain not more difficult than C+).
CA(Casual)	Casual	Relaxed riding, no steep hills, frequent stops, group stays together.
S (Special)	varies	Special ride. Click on ‘More’ (after login) to read special comments.

EVENING TRAINING RIDE PACES Paces for evening rides have a T prefix to indicate that they are “training” rides. Training means that the rides are typically shorter, do not have rest stops and riders generally ride at a faster average compared to day rides.
Pace	Average Speed	Description
TA	18+ mph	Hard fast riding, few stops, slower riders will be dropped, frequent pace lines.
TB	16.5+ mph	For very fit cyclists, slower riders will be dropped, leader rides at listed pace, occasional pace lines
TC	15+ mph	For accomplished cyclists, terrain varies, leader sweeps no slower than 15 mph.
TD	13+ mph	For experienced cyclists, leader sweeps no slower than 13 mph
TE	11+ mph	For any cyclists who can average 11 mph and ride the posted distance without a rest stop, leader sweeps no slower than 11 mph