Hope everyone had an opportunity to enjoy the weather this week,

The 9/14/22 Denville Bike, Pizza and Beer ride joint ride with BTCNJ was a great success.  The weather was great, and we had approximately 65 riders roll out this morning.   We provided multiple rides with various paces so everyone could participate.   After the ride, we all met at the Diamond Spring Brewery in downtown Denville, and we utilized our ride leader celebration ride funding to purchase 18 pizzas for the hungry riders.    Everyone hung out and had a great time.   We also had some preliminary conversations, and we are looking to set up a similar event in October that will end at Burnt Mills Cider in Bedminster.   Stay tuned for further details

Next week we have two great events for you but first an important announcement.

I have received a lot of comments lately on the need for our bike club to modernize a little.  As to that matter, our existing bylaws do not specifically authorize voting using the Internet, and they also do not specifically authorize meetings using Zoom and similar computer applications. The Board believes that the bylaws should be amended to provide these authorizations, and we have prepared proposed bylaws amendments that would accomplish this.   We will be presenting these amendments at the upcoming picnic on the 22nd and will be holding a vote on adopting them.  If they are adopted, they will become effective immediately.  A small change to bring is in alignment with corporate standards in a post covid world.  To see the proposed changes please utilize the attached link.  MAFW-2022-bylaws-with-proposed-changes-V.-2.0

The two events next week are as follows:

Semi-Annual Trek Inspection Ride – 9/21/24

The previously scheduled date was cancelled due to excessive heat.  Many of you remember that last year we launched our first ever Trek Inspection Rides starting from Trek Stirling’s location. These events were very well received with all participants receiving Trek’s free safety inspection on their bikes. Trek will be offering a $50.00 discount on their level 2 service and $100 discount for Level 3 service, if needed. There will be refreshments, bagels, coffee and juices before and after the rides.  Trek will also have Trek Fest specials inside their store for members to shop after the ride. We are staggering the start times of the rides, so that Trek can properly inspect and discuss their findings with our riders. Parking will be in the Trek lot, next door at the Day Care Center, and along Main Street in Stirling.  Bathrooms are available in the store. Trek Service will be on duty at 8:00 am, so please arrive about 45 minutes to an hour before your ride starts.   Rides are now available on our website.

Annual Fall Picnic – Schooley Mountain Park – 9/22/24

The MAFW Fall Picnic will be on Sunday September 22nd, at Schooley Mountain Park in Long Valley.  For those that have not ridden out of the park it’s a beautiful location and the rides are fantastic as well. The picnic is free (and you can bring a guest).  We are looking to finalize the headcount for the fall picnic on Sunday September 22nd. 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 or potential new member), 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:

There is a full ride schedule for the day of the picnic, with rides at all paces.  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.

Keep Riding

Regards

Joseph Reo