An asterisk next to an attendee indicates a new member. An attendee will be considered a new member if they joined the club in the last 6 months and they have ridden on less than 5 rides since joining the club. Please continue to give new members special attention on your rides. One thing you should always do is have your riders introduce themselves. Thanks to Jon for setting this up.
SOUTH BRANCH ROAD CLOSURE/POTTERSVILLE RD/FALL PICNIC
BRANCHBURG – The second phase of the long awaited-replacement of a bridge and S-curve straightening on South Branch Road will get underway next month.
Somerset County has announced that South Branch Road will be closed to traffic from between Hillcrest Drive and Windfield Terrace for 50 days starting Aug. 4.
GLADSTONE – The bridge on Pottersville Rd before you reach Main St in Gladstone is passable by pedestrians and cyclists.
FALL PICNIC – Our Fall picnic will be held Sept 14 at White Oak Park. I posted the picnic rides and looking for ride leaders for the rides. If you need rides to reach 8 or 12 here is your chance to reach that magical goal.
Velodrome Made Easy! Tonight – Come one, come all! Spontaneous show-ups welcome!
Free admission- Just tell them at the gate that you are with the Morris Area Freewheelers: ) (This was easier for the venue than the list of names)
We will congregate by the concession stand tables for pre-race eats and take it from there.
Sign-up link – https://mafw.org/events/professional-track-cycling-lehigh-valley-pa-velodrome/
Come join us for an evening of Velodrome professional bicycle track racing Tonight, Friday evening August 8th.
Doors open at 6PM for food and pre-race activities, races start at 7PM. Track is near Allentown PA. (1 hour 25 minutes from Loantaka)
Food and beverages are for sale and music is also part of the experience: )
Call John Storey at 973-703-3473 if you have any questions.
Valley Preferred Cycling Center1151 Mosser Rd, Breinigsville, PA, 18031
GLADSTONE DETOUR
Pottersville Rd between Main Street and Riverview Ave is closed due to bridge replacement. Can Riverview Ave be used to access Main Street? Right now it says Riverview Ave is open to pedestrians. Has anyone tried to ride in that area?
Thanks,Manny
CHIP SEAL CORRECTION
Slight error on my last email. Sawmill Rd is not being chip sealed. Just Guinea Hollow and Sutton Roads are being chip sealed in Tewksbury. That opens up many of our rides thru Mountainville. I was also notified that Rockaway from Taylors Mill to Pottersville was just chip sealed. Manny
CHIP SEAL UPDATE AND RIDE LEADER AWARD REMINDER
RIDE LEADER AWARDS-For this year there are two levels of Awards:
$25 for 8 Led Rides (cancels do not count)
$50 or RL Jersey for 12 or more rides.
Ride leaders have until September 30, 2025 to record rides.
CHIP SEALING-Next week approximately starting Monday, Guinea Hollow, Sawmill and Sutton Roads will all be chip sealed. They may not be safely rideable for 2 weeks after they are done. All of our tours making a right at Mountainville use these roads. The only option is Philhower and that is not much of an option.
Manny
You didn’t miss out……yet! Velodrome this Friday 8/8 Races start at 7PM doors open at 6PM.
Sign-up link – https://mafw.org/events/professional-track-cycling-lehigh-valley-pa-velodrome/
Come join us for an evening to watch Velodrome professional bicycle track racing this Friday evening August 8th. The weather looks beautiful for the outdoor track.
We have 17 sign-ups as of Tuesday 8/5 therefore admission is free, but your name needs to be on the VIP list so signup and let me know any names that need to be added.
Doors open at 6PM for food and pre-race activities, races start at 7PM. Track is near Allentown PA. (1 hour 25 minutes from Loantaka)
Food and beverages are for sale and music is also part of the experience: )
Sign up now so we have a head count and names or Call John Storey at 973-703-3473 if you have any questions.
Musikfest is going on now in Bethlehem, so you can get a room and hit Musikfest on Saturday! (We are:)
Valley Preferred Cycling Center1151 Mosser Rd, Breinigsville, PA, 18031
DENVILLE D RIDE SUNDAY 8/3
We had a late addition to the BTCNJ/MAFW Beer, Brew and Pizza ride tomorrow Sunday 8/3. Thanks to Jan Gorban there will be a D ride from Denville.
While riding in this hot weather be sure to hydrate, hydrate and hydrate. Have at least 2 water bottles with you and I recommend electrolyte additives. Also be sure to use sunscreen. If you feel lightheaded or faint pull over in the shade and rest. Very important to not ride alone and that includes the ride leader.
If you are interested in becoming a ride leader to help out the club, feel free to contact me anytime. I have decided to continue my role as ride coordinator.
Manny
RIDE COORDINATOR UPDATE
Jon Eiseman has made some additional improvements to the ride leader position. Ride Leaders can now change the ride leader for their ride in case they can’t lead their ride.
This is in addition to the earlier change that allows ride leaders to change the time of their ride.
Revisions to the ride leader handbook is in progress and the revised handbook will be issued soon.
A ride leader zoom meeting will be scheduled. Feel free to send me items or issues you want discussed at the meeting.
Thanks, Manny
13 Freewheelers signed up so far for Velodrome professional bike racing Friday August 8th 7PM
13 people signed up so far for Velodrome fun: )
Come join us for an evening of Velodrome professional bicycle track racing on Friday evening August 8th.
Free admission if signed up through the Freewheelers!
Food and beverages are for sale and music is also part of the experience: )
Near Allentown, PA about 1 hour 20 minutes from Morristown.
Sign up now so we have a head count or Call John Storey at 973-703-3473 if you have any questions.
