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 and already 4 MAFW cyclists have signed up.

Manny

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 are registered for the event.  You still have to register via the event website.

  1. Seagull Century Saturday Oct 14.  Here is your chance to do a flat century.  Not sure if you can still register.
  2. JFCS 3rd Annual Wheels for Meals Sunday Oct 15. You can sign up for this event day of the event.  You get to ride on roads we normally don’t ride on.
  3. Fall Foliage Ride Weekend Oct 20-22. This event is run by the Philadelphia Bike Club and registration is closed.  Two hotels were reserved for this event in Gettysburg and both hotels were filled with cyclists.  We have at least 11 MAFW cyclists attending this event.

ROAD CLOSURE-The covered bridge on Rosemont Ringoes Rd is closed but the roadway next to the covered bridge is open.  I did it yesterday.  There is a lot of chip sealing going on and it is hard to update all the chip sealing.  Just slow down and be careful until you get through it.  May want to unclip one foot.

Manny

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 you sign up and then decide you can’t attend be sure to remove your name from the list so we don’t get charged by the restaurant.

Thanks, Manny

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

Kayaking moved from Saturday to this Sunday 10/08/23.

The Forecast has moved kayaking from Saturday to this Sunday 10/08/23.

 Last kayaking for the year! This Sunday 10/8 join us to Kayak the Raritan River­­­­––a 3-hour downriver excursion from Annandale to Flemington on Sunday, October 8. We’re offering a longer trip than last time, as requested by several paddlers. Please note that this is not an official club-sponsored ride because our insurance does not cover kayaking. All attendees must have a life vest. Rentals are available from Yellow Dog Kayak Rentals for $79. Rental includes kayak drop-off, pick-up, and life vest. Kayaks are available on a first come, first served basis. Sign up for rentals at https://yellowdogpaddle.com/register or call Mike @ (908) 625-6519. You can bring your own kayak and life vest. Mike from Yellow Dog Kayak Rentals will be kayaking with us. Rentals still available as of Thursday 10/05/23. We will coordinate cars from put-in to take-out locations with all attendees. 8:00 AM Show-up for put in: River Road dead-end above YMCA Camp Carr by freshwater pumping station pedestrian bridge. Parking across from 517 River Road Annandale, NJ 08801 GPS Coordinates 40.603891, -74.901734 . Take out: Rte. 523 across from the old Lipton Tea plant between River Road and Darts Mill Road. GPS Coordinates 40.538053, -74.838977 Meetup for lunch afterwards at Bistro 55, 55 Main Street Flemington 908-237-0264 . (Optional BYOB) https://www.bistro55nj.com/menus/#lunch . If you have questions, call John Storey @ 973-703-3473 Sign up on the Ride Schedule: https://mafw.org/ride/213162/

Water shoes and upper layers recommended.

Last kayak trip for the year! This Saturday 10/7 (Rain date Sunday 10/8)

Last kayaking for the year!

This Saturday 10/7 (Rain date Sunday 10/8) join us to Kayak the Raritan River­­­­––a 3-hour downriver excursion from Annandale to Flemington on Saturday, October 7. We’re offering a longer trip than last time, as requested by several paddlers.

Please note that this is not an official club-sponsored ride because our insurance does not cover kayaking. All attendees must have a life vest.

Rentals are available from Yellow Dog Kayak Rentals: Singles for $79 and Tandem for $99. Rental includes kayak drop-off, pick-up, and life vest. Two tandems and 8 singles are available on a first come, first served basis. Sign up for rentals at https://yellowdogpaddle.com/register or call Mike @ (908) 625-6519. You can bring your own kayak and life vest. Mike from Yellow Dog Kayak Rentals will be kayaking with us. Three single rentals left as of Monday morning 10/02.

We will coordinate cars from put-in to take-out locations with all attendees.

8:00 AM Show-up for put in:

River Road dead-end above YMCA Camp Carr by freshwater pumping station pedestrian bridge.

GPS Coordinates 40.603891, -74.901734

Take out:

Rte. 523 across from the old Lipton Tea plant between River Road and Darts Mill Road.

GPS Coordinates 40.538053, -74.838977

Meetup for lunch afterwards at the Dockside Market and Grill, 148 NJ-31 Suite 107, Flemington. (Optional BYOB) 908-806-3000.

If you have questions, call John Storey @ 973-703-3473

Sign up on the Ride Schedule: https://mafw.org/ride/213162/

MAFW October 2023 Newsletter Available

Freewheelers,

Watch the website to see information on upcoming events, communication from our club president and ride coordinator, and ride guidelines.

Our Social Coordinator, John Storey, is always in need of your help for a number of our activities. Please email if you are interested: social@mafw.org

MAFW has 2 main guidelines or mottos that riders and ride leaders should follow:

  1. Nobody rides alone including the ride leader
  2. Ride leader sweeps for all rides except B and faster

Just a reminder that the October 2023 edition of our NL is online. To read: click
https://mafw.org/newsletter/

What’s in this issue:

  1. Schooley’s Fall Picnic Sunday, October 1
  2. Shimano’s Massive Crank Recall
  3. CPR Course Status Update – Rob Greenberg
  4. Connect with the MAF Bike Club on Social Media – Tracy Brown
  5. The Fifteenth Annual Milestone Party Wednesday, October 4 – WAIT LIST
  6. Last MAFW Kayak Excursion of 2023 Saturday, October 7
  7. How To Care for Carbon Bikes And Parts (Part 2)- Tony Marchand
  8. Freewheeler Club Records – Jay Marowitz
  9. Photo Gallery
  10. There Is A Tiny European Village – Long Valley
  11. Inspiration
  12. Poet’s Corner by John J. Burns
  13. Calendar – see website for details
  14. MAF Bike Adventures 2023 See website for more detail
  15. Cycling Guides by Mark Jay
  16. People Cycling
  17. Safety by Paul Malinowski
  18. Club Sponsors
  19. Club Officers

Enjoying your E-bike, trike, gravel bike? Let’s hear about your experience.

Folks, many of you have taken some interesting trips this year or in the past. So why not share your stories & photos with fellow club members?

We welcome any articles that you feel would be of interest. WHEN YOU HAVE A SPARE MOMENT, PLEASE SEND ME A STORY AND PICTURES OF YOUR BICYCLING ADVENTURES. Submit any information by the 24th of the preceding month at the following email address: newsletter@mafw.org

If you have any issues with your login credentials, please contact Membership Coordinator Betsy Eastwood at the following email address: membership@mafw.org

Periodically Rob Greenberg will be instructing a no-cost CPR course sponsored by the Morris Area Freewheelers Foundation. For those interested, you can contact Rob by phone at 973.334.0125 or by email at robdg01@aol.com for the next available session and more information.

Good Reading. Thanks,

Patricia Kipp
Editor

SCHOOLEY’S MOUNTAIN FALL PICNIC

Just a final reminder that the MAFW Fall Picnic is tomorrow at Schooley’s Mountain and you can still sign up.  Be sure to sign up on the MAFW website and the MAFW ride schedule if you are riding.  Weather looks great for a ride.  Be sure to get there 30 mins before your ride so you can prepare and drop off your food.  Hope to see you there.

Meet at Schooley’s Mtn. Park: From the traffic light in Long Valley, take Rt # 24 up the mountain towards Hackettstown, turn right on Camp Washington Road, then right on East Springtown Road to Schooley’s Mtn. Park on the right. Meet at rear parking area.  NOTE THAT BRIDGE AT LONG VALLEY MAY BE OUT.  FOLLOW DETOURS.
Restrooms: Indoor restrooms available at upper lot.

Manny

Fall Picnic Sunday October 1st

All

We are looking to finalize the headcount for the fall picnic on Sunday October 1st. Weather looks to be perfect as of this evening (low 70’s and partially cloudy).  The picnic is free (and you can bring a guest), but please sign up using the form at the top of our web page so we know how many people to expect.    People whose last name starts with:

A-FPlease bring an Appetizer.
G-OPlease bring a Main Dish
P-ZPlease bring a Salad.

There is a full ride schedule for the day of the picnic, with rides at all paces.  There is also a ride on the Columbia Trail, but you have to drive to the start. There should be a ride for anyone who is interested and remember to sign up for the ride you plan to do in addition to signing up for the picnic.

Directions to Schooley’s Mtn. Park: From the traffic light in Long Valley, take Rt # 24 up the mountain towards Hackettstown, turn right on Camp Washington Road, then right on East Springtown Road to Schooley’s Mtn. Park on the right. Meet at rear parking area.

See you all on Sunday.

Regards

Joseph Reo

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