Greetings, Friends.

By now you’ve received several calls to volunteer at the 2025 Revolutionary Ramble which will take place on June 7, 2025 at Raritan Valley Community College (www.rambleride.org). What you probably don’t know is that our Club receives $3000 from the Morris Area Freewheeler Foundation for the services that the club provides to the Ramble. This is the second largest source of revenue for the Club and is increasingly important to the financial solvency of the Club given the significant decline in Club membership.

Last year, the number of volunteer positions filled 4 weeks prior to the event was so low that the Freewheeler Foundation was concerned that the event would need to be cancelled. Fortunately, with an aggressive push by some key Club members, all of the necessary positions were filled. We do not want to be in that position this year so I urge you to look at the volunteer positions and sign up for 1 or more. And while you’re at it, have family members and friends join you in volunteering! Having held a number of Ramble volunteer positions over the years, I can assure you that it will be a gratifying and enjoyable experience that will only require a few hours of your time. If you are not available on the day of the Ramble, there are volunteer positions during the week prior to the Ramble. Volunteer positions can be found at www.ramblestuff.org or by clicking on the Volunteer link at www.rambleride.org.

This year, the Ramble will offer road rides of 25, 35, 50, 70, and 100 miles and gravel rides of 25 and 40 miles. Total elevation of the routes has been decreased from that of last year. And we are particularly excited that this year’s lunch caterer is Local Smoke BBQ. Lunch options will be pulled pork, pulled chicken, and pasta primavera for vegetarians and carb cravers. There will also be green salad, corn bread, and gluten free slider rolls. Jeff Sperling, myself, and our wives have sampled the food and we found it quite tasty!

Lastly, we are asking all Club members who work for a business or corporation to assist with identifying potential sponsors. If you work for a business or corporation that provides charitable donations, please obtain the name and contact information for the person responsible and provide it to me. I or one of the Freewheeler Foundation Board members will contact that person to discuss sponsorship opportunities. Obviously, the more sponsors the more proceeds will be available to be given to the causes supported by the Ramble.

Thank you, in advance, for volunteering a few hours of your time to the Revolutionary Ramble. I guarantee a money back refund if you don’t find it to be an enjoyable experience.

Best regards,

Michael Chenkin