BIKE SAFETY AND HAND/VERBAL SIGNALS
When riding in a group we should use hand and verbal communication to promote safety. Below is a set of standard hand signals I received from a fellow cyclist. Verbal cues should also include stopping, slowing, car back, car up, car left, car right, hole, ice, rough road but never CLEAR.
ELK MOUNTAIN SKI TRIP
Several members of MAFW also belong to the Watchung Amateur Ski Club. On Jan 26 we are running a bus trip to Elk Mountain and I listed info below. Bus leaves 6am from the Hyatt Golf Course in Clark. We still have a few spots on the bus so if you are interested please call …
MY 2025 NEW YEARS RESOLUTIONS FOR MORRIS AREA FREEWHEELERS
As MAFW Ride Coordinator I came up with my 2025 New Years Resolutions for Morris Area Freewheelers that I hope you share with me: These resolutions are not only for when I am a ride leader but also when I am a rider. Manny
MAFW MOTTO NOBODY RIDES ALONE
I just want to share a key learning from an extensive study that Drew conducted from 50 recent MAFW crashes. This is extremely important under very cold or hot conditions. If a rider feels that he or she can’t continue with the ride please have someone accompany the rider back to the start. On a …
Club News
Greetings, all. A few updates to share: Stay safe and have fun. Best regards, Michael
Bill Zalan’s Passing
I am sad to say that I have just learned that longtime MAFW member Bill Zalan lost his battle with lymphoma on Thursday, January 9. Bill took up cycling to complement his running and prepare him for triathlons. He had great success as a runner and a cyclist, and enjoyed many days of riding with …
Free Bike Inspections, Part 2
Greetings, all. I must have been so excited about the bike inspections that I forgot to tell you to go to “Calendar” on the club website to sign up. And I’m leaving now to wash the egg off of my face. Best regards to all.
Free Bike Inspections!
We are pleased to announce the return of our highly successful free Trek Bike Inspections at the Stirling location. Safety is the number one priority for our members. We urge you to take advantage of this vital free service exclusively for MAFW members. For most of you, your bikes have probably not been inspected by …
