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Just a reminder that come summer all rides from Colonial Park should be from Howe Athletic Parking Lot.  The rides tomorrow should be OK since it is not summer yet and it is Monday and it is Dave’s birthday.  However, be prepared if the Ranger approaches you to move.  The reason we have to switch to Howe is that the Colonial Park parking areas fill up during the summer for people using the park.  The Rangers don’t want cyclists taking up parking spaces and then leaving the park.  Thanks for your cooperation, Manny

MAFW June 2024 Newsletter Available

Hi 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 June 2024 edition of our NL is online. To read: click
https://mafw.org/newsletter/

What’s in this issue:

  1. Revolutionary Ramble June 8, 2024 registration and volunteer sign-up
  2. CPR Course Status Update – Rob Greenberg
  3. Connect with the MAF Bike Club on Social Media – Tracy Brown
  4. In Memory of Laurie Hagerich
  5. Candidates Needed – Mark Jay
  6. Ride Coordinator Update
  7. Poet’s Corner (Our Normandy Legacy) – John J. Burns
  8. Coal rolling: Opportunity for AOCC (All on Cycling Club of New Jersey) – Rebecca Feldman
  9. BTCNJ Ramapo Rally
  10. Carbon Fiber Wheels vs Aluminum Wheels – Tony Marchand
  11. Snake Season In NJ: Venomous Species, How to Spot Them – The Patch
  12. Photo Gallery
  13. 2024 Calendar
  14. Roy’s Penn Dutch Weekend October 4 -6, 2024
  15. MAF Bike Adventures 2024 See website for more detail
  16. Cycling Guides by Mark Jay
  17. People Cycling
  18. Safety by Paul Malinowski
  19. Club Sponsors
  20. 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

2024 REVOLUTIONARY RAMBLE

This Saturday June 8 is the 2024 Revolutionary Ramble.  Come out and support this great charity event by signing up as a volunteer or registered rider.   We still need a few volunteers, and you can sign up here.  We can always use extra help at the various rest stops.  You can sign up as a registered rider online until tomorrow or you can sign up at the event.  You have your choice of 20, 35, 50, 70 or 100 rides with well supported rest stops.  Any questions you can contact me at 732-259-8990.

Manny

Revolutionary Ramble (rambleride.org)

REVOLUTIONARY RAMBLE TEST RIDES

June 1 this Saturday we have 5 RR test rides.  Please consider helping out by signing up for one of the rides.  Note that the 70 and 100 mile test rides only cover part of those rides and start from Oldwick and Gladstone.  The 25, 38 and 50 mile rides start from RVCC.

Thanks, Manny

REVOLUTIONARY RAMBLE TEST RIDES

This Saturday June 1 we will have the test rides for the Revolutionary Ramble and all rides are posted on the MAFW Schedule.  Note that all rides are limited to 10 riders and all rides are D+ pace.  The 25, 38 and 50 mile test rides start from Raritan Valley Community College and note that there may not be any facilities there.  The 70 mile test ride only checks part of the ride or 25.4 miles and starts from the parking lot opposite Cocolux in Peapak. The 100 mile test ride only checks part of the ride or 43.3 miles and starts from Cold Brook Preserve Parking Lot in Oldwick.  See the rides for more details. Please sign up for one of the rides.  We need your help to make the 2024 Ramble a success.

Here is what needs to be done:

  1. Please validate all directions, including cue sheets, Garmin files and directional arrows on the road
  2. Make note of any discrepancies
  3. Identify any hazards

Thanks, Manny

Revolutionary Ramble Volunteers Wanted – 2 weeks away and we need to close out the remaining volunteer roles

Revolutionary Ramble Volunteers Wanted – This Means You

The Rev Ramble is only (2) weeks away – – We have 20 spots remaining as of this morning

This is a key marketing event for the MAFW club – YOU can help make this a great success!

We all represent the MAFW club – – and your help is critical to the Ramble’s success.  If you are not traveling or riding in the event it is strongly encouraged that you participate by assisting in this event.

We can definitely use some cargo truck drivers to help ensure the stop points are properly stocked with water and supplies throughout the day.  The remaining spots are in the following areas:

  • RVCC Site (the Rev’s new home base)
  • Safety (includes SAG support)
  • Food Svcs (includes food distribution and delivery)

IF you’ve already signed up as a volunteer – THANK YOU.

IF not, please take one minute to sign up ASAP

YOUR ACTION: simply click here to volunteer: https://ramblestuff.org/

Family, friends, non-club members are all also welcome to volunteer – – please help recruit volunteers!

Regards

Joseph Reo

Spring Picnic – Saturday May 11

Spring Picnic on May 11 – Duke Island Park.  Looks like the weather is going to cooperate with no rain.   Weather app is currently forecasting that we will be in the 50’s at the start and 60’s when we have lunch.    As always, the picnic is free (and you can bring a guest and non-club members as well), but please sign up using the form at the top of our web page so we know how many people to expect.  Consider using this event as a springboard to attract new members and grow the club.  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 in addition to signing up for the picnic.

One of the club members suggested that we set up a SWAP TABLE – The swappers just need to bring their unwanted gear to sell or exchange.  The individual just needs to supply a note and $ wanted.   Its spring – clean out your garage and give away, swap or sell your unwanted gear.

People whose last name starts with:

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

Revolutionary Ramble Volunteers Wanted – This Means You

The Rev Ramble is only (4) weeks away – – We have made significant progress over the last week but there is still work to do.   In addition, I can use someone to work with me at the start point – welcoming riders and kicking off the event – just saying.

This is a key marketing event for the MAFW club – YOU can help make this a great success!

We all represent the MAFW club – – and your help is critical to the Ramble’s success.  If you are not traveling or riding in the event it is strongly encouraged that you participate by assisting in this event.

There are openings before, during and after the event and do not require a specific skill.

We can definitely use some truck drivers to pick up food on Friday as well as delivery and pick up services during and after the event.

As of today, we still have a lot of positions that need to be filled.  The most urgent are in the following areas:

  • Rest Stops
  • RVCC Site (the Rev’s new home base)
  • Safety (includes SAG support)
  • Food Svcs (includes food distribution and delivery)

IF you’ve already signed up as a volunteer – THANK YOU.

IF not, please take one minute to sign up ASAP

YOUR ACTION: simply click here to volunteer: https://ramblestuff.org/

Family, friends, non-club members are all also welcome to volunteer – – please help recruit volunteers!

Regards

Joseph Reo

Laurie Hagerich – Viewing and Funeral Service Information

Laurie Hagerich a club OG (Original Gangster) for over 35 years recently passed away after a very short illness.  The viewing will be on May 10th at Dangler Funeral Home in Madison from 5-8PM.  The funeral service will be at the Methodist Church in Madison on Saturday, May 11th at 11AM.  If you want to send a card to the family her address is 19 Seven Oaks Drive, Madison, NJ 07040.

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