News

Jack Brohal

Sad news – the passing on October 21, 2023 of longtime bike racer and adventurer Jack Brohal, beloved husband of Lili and a member of the Freewheelers since the early 1980’s. Look in our newspaper archive for some of the tales of his bicycling life. There are no services, but Lili will be sitting shiva …

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Brick Farm Market

It has been brought to my attention that Brick Farm Market will close in Dec.  Brick Farm Market will open something at Brick Farm Tavern on Dec 14 that is just down the road.  There is always the Boro Bean. Manny

SAFETY

Bicycle Safety 101 Updated Friday April 28 (2)[507360] This weekend a group of us will be heading to Gettysburg for the Fall Foliage Ride sponsored by the Philadelphia Bike Club.  I just want to share this bicycle safety document that was sent to all the participants.  As cyclists we should follow all that is presented …

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PIZZA PARTY AND FALL FOLIAGE

PIZZA PARTY-So far we have a good turnout for the Ride Leader Pizza Party and you can still sign in to attend.  This party is to recognize ride leaders who have led at least one ride last year.  To check if you are eligible to attend click here. If you signed on to attend but …

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Special Olympics Oct 21

Here is a ride to support Special Olympics.  Ride starts in Skillman Park and you can choose a variety of rides.https://support.sonj.org/event/2023-bike-sonj-ride-for-inclusion/e490685/start-fundraising?c_src=eventpage

Tour de Bronx Oct 22

I almost forgot about another special ride and it is the Tour de Bronx.  Information on this ride is on our calendar of events and it is free but you still need to register on the event website.  After registering be sure to sign up on the MAFW schedule.  This event is expecting ~4000 cyclists …

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Special Events and a Road Closure Update

SPECIAL EVENTS- In the next week we have several special events.  If you have registered for the event, you can go to the MAFW schedule and sign up for the ride so your fellow riders can get together at the event.  Just a reminder that signing up on the MAFW schedule does not mean you …

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RIDE LEADER PIZZA PARTY

Another reminder that the Ride Leader Pizza Party will be held Oct 19 from 6-8pm at Vintage Tavern in Gillette.  This party honors ride leaders who have led at least one ride this past year from 10/1/2022 to 9/30/2023.  Cost for a guest is $20.  Be sure to sign up on the MAFW website. If …

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0CT 19 RIDE LEADER PIZZA PARTY

If you led a ride last year you are invited to the Ride Leader Pizza Party Oct 19 at the Vintage Tavern.  Be sure to sign up by clicking here. Manny