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Joseph Reo is attending MAFW Winter Party.

Thu, 15 Jan 2026 22:29:00 -0500

Joseph Reo is attending Ride Leader and Volunteer Pizza Party.

Wed, 15 Oct 2025 01:14:56 -0400

Joseph Reo is attending Professional Track Cycling Lehigh Valley, PA – Velodrome.

Thu, 24 Jul 2025 14:09:51 -0400

Joseph Reo is attending Strength Training for Cyclists.

Thu, 23 Jan 2025 17:11:42 -0500

Joseph Reo is attending MAFW Winter Party.

Sat, 11 Jan 2025 14:21:16 -0500

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Mon, 02 Dec 2024 02:33:31 -0500

2 Upcoming EventsDear Fellow Freewheelers: Here are 2 upcoming events of possible interest: The next NJ Bike and Walk Coalition Safe Network zoom webinar is on 12/5 at 1 PM. Steve Vaccaro of Vaccaro Law will summarize crash victims’ rights under NJ Law. Information at https://njbwc.org Pop’s Bike Shop in Somerville is having a flat repair clinic on 12/8 at noon. They are offering special deals on repair items and a free gift for all who attend. Register at reRead more

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Tue, 26 Nov 2024 02:22:39 -0500

Woodfern Road BridgeJust wanted to let you know that this bridge is now open. Have a happy and safe Thanksgiving, all!

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Sat, 16 Nov 2024 17:47:56 -0500

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Sat, 09 Nov 2024 00:16:36 -0500

Club ElectionsAs President-Elect of theRead more

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Wed, 06 Nov 2024 03:46:04 -0500

Board Elections and the Annual meeting on November 7th @6:30PM Board Elections As of this morning, approximately 20 % of the active members have submitted their votes and you do not even have to go to a polling station. Your vote counts as we have multiple members running for several positions for the first time in club history. It’s not Trump vs Harris but its close. Voting will close on midnight on Wednesday, November 6th and the results will be announced at the Annual Meeting on November 7th. You can click the link below or when you are signing up for a ride tomorrow click the link on the top of our web page. Voting is now open for the 2024 election of the 2025-2026 BoD! MAFW Annual Meeting Our annual meeting is being held on Thursday November 7th at 6:30 PM at the Morristown library. Besides the sharing of the election results we will have a couple of great speakers with a Health and Wellness Theme and the re-introduction of the ride planning committee. Paul Coviello PT, DPT, OCS of Summit Physical Therapy will be discussing “How to reduce your injury risk on and off the bike”. Paul is a key sponsor of the Ramble and multiple members use his teams’ services for PT and other pain management services. He is an active bicyclist and understands the injuries we incur enjoying the sport of cycling. If you have a chance prior to the meeting check out his website and services. https://www.summitpt-nj.com/ Tim Sharpe one of our members with a specialty is sports nutrition. He will be discussing how to use nutrition to maximize your ride. Maybe he can provide me some pointers in how to lose weight. Tim Sharpe is an adjunct faculty member in the post-graduate Human Nutrition and Functional Medicine program at the University of Western States and has a doctorate in acupuncture and Chinese medicine and an MS in human nutrition and functional medicine. He currently serves as the head nutritionist at the Institute for Human Kinetics. Jay Marowitz will follow up these sessions with a discussion on the planned restart of the Ride Planning Committee Please join us for this session. Please click the link below to let us know you are attending.Read more

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Sun, 20 Oct 2024 19:19:09 -0400

October 21st – MAFW Foundation Lunch and Dinner Benefit REMINDER! Remember the lunch and dinner MAFW Foundation benefit on Monday, October 21, 2024. It will be held at the Gourmet Cafe, 136 Baldwin Road, Parsippany. Ten percent of the day’s receipts will go to the Morris Area Freewheelers Foundation. This includes gift certificates, takeout, etc., as well as meals. For 12:30 PM lunch reservations, contact Rob Greenberg, 973.557.3118/robdg01@aol.com. For dinner, you’re on your own, and reservations are advised. BYOB If you can’t make the date, treat yourself at another time. You won’t be disappointed the food is great, as is the staff There are more details in the September and October issues of the Freewheeler News and check out the gourmet Cafe’sRead more

Joseph Reo is attending MAFW Board Meeting and Election Results.

Sat, 19 Oct 2024 09:17:31 -0400

Joseph Reo is attending Ride Leader and Volunteer Pizza Party.

Tue, 08 Oct 2024 00:14:58 -0400

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Fri, 20 Sep 2024 18:29:09 -0400

MAFW Foundation Fundraiser Lunch – 10/21Just wanted you all to know that Rob Greenberg, our EMS squad coordinator for the Ramble, has arranged with the Parsippany Gourmet Cafe’s owner to donate 10% of his one-day receipts (for Oct 21) to the Foundation. It’s a highly rated restaurant and reasonably priced so join us for some good food and conversation. Several people are going from the club, including me. It’s open to anyone. If you’re interested, just let Rob know you are coming. Rob’s email and a link to the restaurant are attached below. FYI the restaurant is near the Denville starting point if you want to get a ride in bRead more

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Sat, 14 Sep 2024 23:50:44 -0400

Denville Pizza and Beer Ride update, Bylaw proposal and upcoming eventsHope 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: A-FPlease bring an Appetizer/Salad.G-OPlease bring a Main DishP-ZPlease bring a Dessert. 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 isRead more

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Tue, 27 Aug 2024 02:55:12 -0400

Upcoming Events and a couple of Safety AnnouncementsHopefully everyone is enjoying the summer and looking forward to cooler weather and the fall foliage. We have a series of events coming up that I wanted to share with you. We hope you will join us for one, two or all the events we have planned over the next couple of months. August 31st – Freewheelers post-ride paddleboat races, swimming, and picnic! Join us on Saturday August 31, 2024, at Sunrise Lake in Lewis Morris Park for a day of riding, getting wet (or not), and fun: ). Rides will start leaving the park at 9AM and upon returning we will have picnic tables by the beach with empanadas, cold flavored seltzers and dishes by members. In addition to bike rides, paddleboat races, swimming and food, Len Friedman will be leading a 4-mile hike in Lewis Morris Park starting from Sunrise Lake. Be sure to sign up on the Ride Schedule if you want to hike. There is no charge for a member and a guest. If you are not joining a ride, you should be there by 11:30AM. People whose last name starts with: A-FPlease bring a Dessert.G-O Please bring a Salad.P – ZPlease bring a Main Dish End of Summer Celebration Ride – 9/14/24. The Denville/Parsippany MAFW members have completed two successful Denville – Bike, Pizza and Beer rides earlier this year and we thought we may try this on a grander scale. The rides will start and end at the Diamond Spring Brewery in downtown Denville (opens at 12 noon on Saturdays). We will have the rides posted shortly but, in the end, we would like the ride leaders to utilize their $50 Celebration ride event to fund the Pizza. We will start off with 3-4 rides and we will expand if necessary. The Celebration ride funding was available for the first time in 2024, and we did not see the benefit utilized enough for our liking. The costs of drinks (beer, water etc.) will be each participants responsibility. If this goes well, we may also consider an Angry Erics Brewery ride from Kittatinny state park or a Burnt Mills Cider ride from Bedminster in the Fall. Rides should be up on the website shortly. 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. Fall Picnic – 9/22/24 – Schooley Mountain Park. 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). Please keep an eye out for the sign up so we know how many people to expect. Rides are now available on our website. Now for a couple of safety announcements. Morris County Dangerous Road Condition Reporting – At our spring kick-off there was a discussion about whether or not there is a website to report dangerous road conditions in Morris County. The good news is there is now a website to report such issues. Rebecca Feldman recently filed a dangerous condition report, and I encourage you all to do the same when an issue is identified. Rebecca’s email read as follows: “There is a dangerous condition on CR 646, Tempe Wick Road, both directions, in the vicinity of Primrose Brook. Repaving, or smooth edge-to-edge repair is needed – from the driveway of the Great Swamp Watershed Association to SR 202. Years of potholes and bumpy patching have made this section of winding road so rough that people on bicycles cannot stay out of the way of motorists. Drivers are speeding and blindly passing into oncoming traffic, while riders struggle to navigate a safe path between the patches. This busy rough section of Tempe Wick is now unsafe for everybody. When will Morris County make this section of Tempe Wick, a crucial east-west connector, safe? Rebecca P. Feldman Morristown”. Let’s keep our roads safe for all riders out there and feel free to use Rebecca’s email as inspiration. The link is as follows: https://www.morriscountynj.gov/Departments/Engineering-Transportation/Report-a-Pothole-or-Road-Maintenance-Issue. Warning Aggressive Drivers – We have become aware of several reports from MAFW and BTCNJ club members having a few close-calls with cars driven by aggressive drivers. In fact, one MAFW member encountered two aggressive drivers in one week. While we can’t prevent people from driving stupidly, we can take several actions to help make ourselves safer when riding on the road. Although not required, here are some things to consider: Always wear a proper fitting bicycle helmet, to help protect your noggin if you go down (this is required by club rules) Wear a bright colored jersey and bright socks Use bright LED lights to make you visible to distracted motorists Be predictable when riding Never overlap wheels with the cyclist in front of you Use a radar detector (such as the Garmin Varia). Personally, I think this has been the greatest new tool available to bike riders over the last several years. Consider using a video camera (such as Cycliq) – – although this won’t keep you safe, it will provide visual documentation in the event of a crash or incident (and it’s great at capturing license plate numbers). However, if you are using a video camera – please inform everyone on the ride during the safety talk that you are doing so. Some individuals are not happy being potentially recorded witRead more

Joseph Reo is attending Sunrise Lake paddleboat races.

Mon, 26 Aug 2024 20:44:15 -0400

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Thu, 20 Jun 2024 01:23:13 -0400

Juneteenth and upcoming eventsGood evening – Hopefully everyone is enjoying the heat. Juneteenth – Hopefully everyone had an opportunity to celebrate Juneteenth, officially Juneteenth National Independence Day. This recent holiday commemorates the ending of slavery in the United States. On June 19, 1865, when Major General Gordon Granger ordered the final enforcement of the Emancipation Proclamation in Texas at the end of the American Civil War. Although this date commemorates enslaved people learning of their freedom under the Emancipation Proclamation, this only applied to former Confederate states. There remained legally enslaved people in states that never seceded from the Union. These people did not gain their freedom until the ratification of the 13th Amendment to the United States Constitution on December 6, 1865. If you have an opportunity to visit some of the local burial sites in the area it is worth it to learn about the history of the area as well as respect this new Federal holiday even more. The two main sites that I am aware of are as follows: Lamington Black Cemetery – 19th century burial ground on the National Register of Historic Places. There are 97 identified graves here: 36 with names and 61 unknowns, including former slaves and free blacks who were members of the Lamington Presbyterian Church. Remains of 5 Civil War veterans who fought heroically for the Union are here. As you walk through the grounds, note the Bible passages on some of the markers and enjoy the feeling of peace. Several of our gravel rides pass this sacred location and on occasion we do stop by to pay respect. African Burying Ground 1801: On June 22, 1801, three African Men – one free negro and two slaves – purchased on tenth of an acre of land from Aaron Melick for the sum of three dollars to establish a burying ground for the “Black people in this Neighborhood.” This is the earliest known purchase of land by slaves for burials in New Jersey. The free Negro’s name was Robert Aaron, a local beekeeper, and the two slaves were Aaron Melick’s Robert and Aaron Van Doren’s Yaff. The burying ground is one square chain (66′ x 66′) bounded on the west by the Hillside Avenue. In his 1889 book, “The Story of an Old Farm,” Andrew D. Melick, Jr. refers to the site as “God’s Acre.” For more information, please refer to https://www.mrlocalhistory.org/honoring-black-history-month-in-the-somerset-hills/ Now some upcoming events to bring to your attention: Somerset Patriots Baseball game on 6/21 30+ people have signed up for this great event. A quick reminder that all individuals Ballpark BBQ Area with picnic tables and all-you-can-eat BBQ buffet with soft drinks (cash bar). The Somerset Patriots who are a NY Yankees AA minor league team will be playing the Erie SeaWolves @7:05 PM. The club subsidized the tickets, and we look forward to seeing you all in non-biking clothing. Hopefully we all recognize each other. LOL Address: TD Bank Ballpark 1 Patriots Park, Bridgewater, NJ 08807 Semi-Annual Trek Inspection Ride – 7/14/24 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. Jeff Sperling and team have been working the phones and Trek has partnered once again with MAFW to offer our members another free inspection in conjunction with our rides emanating from the Trek Stirling parking lot on Sunday, July 14th, 2023. We will have rides posted shortly. Members will receive a no obligation written inspection scorecard assessment of their bike. Keep an eye out for additional details and the sign-ups on our website. We are also in conversations about a gravel inspection date as well. Stay tuned for additional details. Fall Picnic – 9/22/24 – Schooley Mountain Park. 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). Please keep an eye out for the sign up so we know how many people to expect. Revolutionary Ramble – Last but not least, the Board wanted to thank all those that provided sponsorship money, donated personal time or participated in this great event and climbed until they cried uncle- LOL. The weather was perfect, and the rides went off without a hitch. All the profits are donated to the local EMS Squads, NICA and other bike related organizations. In addition, ride participants donated a significant number of bikes to the Boys and Girls Club for refurbishment. This event demonstrates what a great club we have and is a key component of our “brand.” To pull this off takes a lot of planning – more than I ever imagined and it would not be possible without our members. Please get involved and help us continue to grow this event to being one of the best and “biggest” events in NJ. See you out on the road Joseph ReRead more

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Sat, 25 May 2024 11:49:32 -0400

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

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Fri, 10 May 2024 17:44:14 -0400

Spring Picnic – Saturday May 11Spring 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 brRead more

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Fri, 10 May 2024 10:49:04 -0400

Revolutionary Ramble Volunteers Wanted – This Means YouThe 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://Read more

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Fri, 10 May 2024 10:14:13 -0400

Laurie Hagerich – Viewing and Funeral Service InformationLaurie 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 1Read more

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Sat, 04 May 2024 00:55:24 -0400

Updated Link and other minor corrections: May the 4 be with you and other newsHoping everyone has been enjoying the weather now that the wind has been calming down. The club has been very active, and I am impressed with the number of rides we have been able to complete so early in the year. As we head towards summer and peak riding season I wanted to bring a couple of items to your attention. Spring Picnic on May 11 – Duke Island Park. We are looking to finalize the headcount for the Spring picnic. 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. Use 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 you plan to do 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 DishP-ZPlease bring a Dessert. Revolutionary Ramble – Volunteers Needed – The Ramble is scheduled on June 8th out of the Raritan Valley Community College. Run by the foundation arm of the club, The Ramble includes 25, 35, 50, 70, and 100-mile rides and showcases some of the beautiful rides and scenery we all enjoy on a daily basis. This is a great opportunity to demonstrate that bicycles belong, and to raise money for our local emergency squads, NICA and other educational and safe cycling programs. We provide great food, ample rest stops, etc. but that also requires members of the club to participate. We strongly encourage all club members, if they are available and not riding the event to volunteer and participate in the great event. Your family members can help as well, and volunteering looks great on our kids resumes. There are many opportunities to volunteer on days leading up to and during the event. Please spend the time to review the volunteer opportunities via the link on our website or click the following link: ramblestuff.org Nomination Committee – Are you interested in being a Board Member or participating in a sub-committee from time to time. There is at least one Board Opening and there may be others as each member wraps up their two-year term. If you are interested in hearing more. Please reach out to Mark Jay @ recorder.dulcian@gmail.com Club Century Ride – On May 18th out of Colonial Park, Manny Coelho and I will be leading a flat 100 miler out of Colonial Park. We had a large turnout a couple of years ago for this ride and you will not be disappointed. It’s a perfect way to complete your first century or to build up some endurance miles on our legs. In addition, it’s a little easier than the Revolutionary Ramble 100 miler but you can do both and use this as a practice run for the event on June 8th. Now for some sad news – 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 onRead more

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Fri, 03 May 2024 18:25:55 -0400

May the Fourth be with you and other newsHoping everyone has been enjoying the weather now that the wind has been calming down. The club has been very active, and I am impressed with the number of rides we have been able to complete so early in the year. As we head towards summer and peak riding season I wanted to bring a couple of items to your attention. Spring Picnic on May 11 – Duke Island Park. We are looking to finalize the headcount for the Spring picnic. 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. Use 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 you plan to do 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 an Salad.G-OPlease bring a Main DishP-ZPlease bring a Salad. Revolutionary Ramble – Volunteers Needed – The Ramble is scheduled on June 8th out of the Raritan Valley Community College. Run by the foundation arm of the club, The Ramble includes 25, 35, 50, 70, and 100-mile rides and showcases some of the beautiful rides and scenery we all enjoy on a daily basis. This is a great opportunity to demonstrate that bicycles belong, and to raise money for our local emergency squads, NICA and other educational and safe cycling programs. We provide great food, ample rest stops, etc. but that also requires members of the club to participate. We strongly encourage all club members, if they are available and not riding the event to volunteer and participate in the great event. Your family members can help as well, and volunteering looks great on our kids resumes. There are many opportunities to volunteer on days leading up to and during the event. Please spend the time to review the volunteer opportunities via the link on our website or click the following link. ramblestuff.org Nomination Committee – Are you interested in being a Board Member or participating in a sub-committee from time to time. There is at least one Board Opening and there may be others as each member wraps up their two-year term. If you are interested in hearing more. Please reach out to Mark Jay @ recorder.dulcian@gmail.com Club Century Ride – On May 18th out of Colonial Park, Manny Coelho and I will be leading a flat 100 miler out of Colonial Park. We had a large turnout a couple of years ago for this ride and you will not be disappointed. It’s a perfect way to complete your first century or to build up some endurance miles on our legs. In addition, it’s a little easier than the Revolutionary Ramble 100 miler but you can do both and use this as a practice run for the event on June 8th. Now for some sad news – 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,Read more

Joseph Reo is attending Roy’s Penn Dutch Weekend October 4-6 2024.

Fri, 03 May 2024 16:51:46 -0400

Joseph Reo is attending Spring Picnic 2024.

Wed, 24 Apr 2024 18:30:53 -0400

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Tue, 16 Apr 2024 01:51:36 -0400

MAFW Spring Kick Off Meeting – April 20thThe MAFW Spring Kickoff meeting is right around the corner and the weather is getting better by the day. Please take the time to register for the Spring Kick Off, as it allows us to ensure we are properly set up for the meeting. In addition, please sign up for one of the great rides we have planned for you all. During the meeting, we will look back at some of the changes we implemented in 2023 and the exciting enhancements we have planned for 2024. I am happy to report that you do not have to listen to me talk for the entire session. We are excited to share a couple of great videos and we will have a guest speaker. Brendan Poh the owner of Cycle Craft in Parsippany NJ and the acting Board President for the Revolutionary Ramble will be stopping by to discuss the importance of a proper bike fit. The presentation is titled “Demystifying the dark art of bike fitting – a common sense guide to getting it right.” If you do not know Brendan, he is a great businessman, loves bicycling and has been a strong supporter of the Club and Revolutionary Ramble for many years. The Board and I look forward to seeing yoRead more

Joseph Reo is attending MAFW Spring Kickoff Meeting.

Fri, 05 Apr 2024 19:24:54 -0400

Joseph Reo is attending Freewheelers Flash Mob Dance Party.

Thu, 14 Mar 2024 14:09:42 -0400

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Thu, 29 Feb 2024 02:33:38 -0500

Spring is coming – Details on a couple of upcoming ride events (including ours)All The weather is finally warming up and be on the lookout for some additional details in what we have in store for 2024. The Board and the various members helping in this 2024 campaign are excited and you will be as well. I promise. In the meantime, I wanted to bring a couple of upcoming events (including ours) to your attention. The 15th annual Revolutionary Ramble is scheduled for June 8th and will be run from Raritan Valley Community College this year instead of Drew University due to scheduling conflicts. The Revolutionary Ramble includes scenic rides through rolling terrain in the seat of the American Revolution, you can challenge yourself to one of five routes from 25 to 100 miles with the peace of mind provided by fully supported bike event — well stocked rest stops, and a fabulous post ride lunch. We will be utilizing food trucks this year and you will all love it. Several members of the club have stepped up and are playing key roles in the ride this year and its highly appreciated. If you are not going to ride – please volunteer as we can use your help. In addition, we are looking for sponsors. If you are interested in volunteering or have some sponsorship ideas or contacts, please let us know and I will get you to the proper individual to take the next step. From one of our club partners in NY comes the annual TD The 5 Boro Bike Tour on May 7th. The organization reached out and asked the bike club to promote the tour as the NY Bike Club participates in our ride as well. The tour provides a unique experience by allowing you to ride 40 miles car-free in one of the greatest cities in the world. The tour, which is one of the most popular rides in America gets about 3oK participants annually and takes you on a unique journey through the 5 Boro’s as you take in some of the Citi’s most famous sites and breathtaking views. In addition, any rider who registers for Bike NY will get a chance to win a free ride in Twin Lights. Here is a link to the 5 Boro Bike Tour if you are interested in signing up: https://api.community.getplaiced.com/c/6afff77f45 I have participated in the past and had a great time. Lewisburg Spring Bike Weekend in Lewisburg, PA, May 17-19, 2024. Although I have not done this ride myself – several members from the club have participated in the past and have only had great things to say about the event. This is an all-inclusive, 3-day/2-night (Friday-Sunday) weekend package of hotel stay, group rides with Leaders, ridewithgps.com links and cue sheets, meals, snacks, parties, etc. They will have group rides for a wide variety of speeds and distances. In addition, the bike routes are tandem-friendly, and they will have tandem teams joining as well. See link below for more details. A little different then aRead more

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Fri, 16 Feb 2024 17:29:33 -0500

NJ Bike & Walk Coalition – Protect Access to E-bikes in NJ ACTION ALERT: Protect Access to E-bikes in NJ Dear Jim, Right now, the New Jersey Legislature is considering a bill (S2292) that will require everyone who owns an electric bicycle (e-bike) to obtain registration and insurance. This bill would limit access to e-bikes across the state by creating barriers to ride. Your voice matters! Help protect access to e-bikes. To view the pre-written letter addressed to your elected official visit the action alert page here. You can review before it is sent and feel free to add any personal comments in the letter that explain why this legislation would negatively affect your access to riding an e-bike. Use the link below to send a letter to your representative! SEND YOUR LETTER Help us spread the word! Encourage your friends, family, and colleagues to join the movement by sharing this email and the link to the digital letter on your social media channels. The more voices we gather, the stronger our message becomes. Stay informed! To stay updated on the progress of Senate Bill S2292 and similar initiatives, follow us on Instagram, Facebook, or Twitter and visit our website NJBWC.org regularly. Knowledge is power, and by staying infoRead more

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Sun, 11 Feb 2024 22:50:41 -0500

Charlie KinsleyAll We lost anotherRead more

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Mon, 04 Dec 2023 00:27:29 -0500

December 9th – MAFW/Trek Inspection Ride – Fall AdditionMany of you remember that in early June, we launched our first ever Trek Inspection Rides starting from Trek Stirling’s location. This event was very well received with over 50 participants receiving Trek’s free safety inspection on their bikes. As six months have passed since that event, Trek has partnered once again with MAFW to offer our members another free inspection in conjunction with our rides emanating from the Trek Stirling parking lot on Saturday, December 9th, 2023. We will have 4 rides posted shortly, D, D plus, C and C plus. Members will receive a no obligation written inspection scorecard assessment of their bike. As we are finalizing the details of next Saturday’s bike inspection event, we wanted to share with you some substantial savings that Trek is offering exclusively only to MAFW members that participate in next week’s event. While members are free to pursue service from one of their choosing, Trek has made an amazing offer that we wanted to share with you. Per their Service Manager, Steve Maluk: For any club member present on December 9th receiving a bike inspection, we are happy to offer a $100 coupon redeemable towards our Level 2 Service Package. To redeem the coupon, the bike must be checked in for service at Trek Stirling within 14 days of the event day. The Level 2 service package includes cleaning the bike and wheels, deep cleaning the drivetrain in our parts washer, truing and tensioning the wheels, adjusting all bearing systems on the bike, adjusting brakes and shifting, and torquing all fasteners on the bike to spec. To put this in perspective and to reiterate Trek’s and MAFW commitment to safety, the normal price on Level 2 Service is $174.99 plus parts. The $100.00 coupon is an exclusive opportunity for MAFW inspection ride participants. In addition, Trek will discount parts by 10% and will offer us even larger discounts on select bar tape, tires, saddles, stems and the liRead more

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Tue, 24 Oct 2023 01:46:05 -0400

Jack BrohalSad news – the passing on October 21,Read more

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Tue, 26 Sep 2023 01:09:12 -0400

Fall Picnic Sunday October 1stAll 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 DishP-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.Read more

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Thu, 14 Sep 2023 22:25:37 -0400

Fall Picnic Ride update.SundayRead more

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Sun, 10 Sep 2023 18:28:52 -0400

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Tue, 22 Aug 2023 02:42:49 -0400

Al Mende's Celebration of LifeSorry about that the only reference to the name was in the email subject line. Name added. Al Mende’s Celebration of Life My dad was a MAFWer for many years, riding in NJ and all over the world until his cardiologist said no more road cycling! He then took up spinning at the Y and was often the oldest spinner in the class. This got him lots of perks like a birthday party for his 88th birthday. He continued his spinning until covid hit in 2020–he was 90 by then. His best racing bike hung inside the front door of his condo waiting for a rider. In November 2022 Jack Brohal rebuilt it and Dad gave it to my son. Another generation rides. My dad passed away on April 21, 2023. We are holding a Celebration of Life on September 9th 1-4 pm at Pickett’s Village Bar in Maplewood. We welcome riders who knew my dad to join us–please call me at 862-368-5233 for more details and to RSVP. Thank you for sharing this with your members. Kathleen Good — Kathleen Good “If you truly love nature, you will find beauty everywhere.” – Vincent Van GRead more

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Mon, 21 Aug 2023 00:14:16 -0400

Celebration of life for a former memberFYI, I received this email earlier this week. Hopefully some members can go to celebrate the life of this member. My dad was a MAFWer for many years, riding in NJ and all over the world until his cardiologist said no more road cycling! He then took up spinning at the Y and was often the oldest spinner in the class. This got him lots of perks like a birthday party for his 88th birthday. He continued his spinning until covid hit in 2020–he was 90 by then. His best racing bike hung inside the front door of his condo waiting for a rider. In November 2022 Jack Brohal rebuilt it and Dad gave it to my son. Another generation rides. My dad passed away on April 21, 2023. We are holding a Celebration of Life on September 9th 1-4 pm at Pickett’s Village Bar in Maplewood. We welcome riders who knew my dad to join us–please call me at 862-368-5233 for more details and to RSVP. Thank you for sharing this with your members. Kathleen Good — Kathleen Good “If you truly love nature, you will find beauty everywhere.” Read more

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Mon, 21 Aug 2023 00:00:27 -0400

Summer is almost over, and the Fall is right around the corner.All, I hope you had an excellent summer on and off the bike. The end of summer is near and the best season for bike riding is right around the corner. Hopefully everyone had an opportunity to get away with and without your bike and are recharged for the fall season. In case you are wondering where I have been – I took a fall on a gravel ride and took the handlebars to my face and split my upper lip. Like a good boxer, I got up finished the ride then got sent to the locker room for stitches. I looked like the “Joker” for a couple of weeks but now all is well, and I am back on the bike and yes, the bike is fine. Now a couple of serious items. I have received a couple of complaints from solo bike riders and drivers. The solo bike riders state that we are not providing clear warnings when we are coming up behind them. Let’s make sure to announce that we are coming up on the left when we are passing of club members or solo riders to avoid startling them. It’s the proper and courteous thing to do. As for drivers, a couple of individuals felt obliged to complain about the club riding two three deep in the swamp. I always assume it must be some other club, but let’s make sure we are riding single file when there is traffic. Last thing we want is an overzealous driver trying to teach us a lesson which results in a terrible accident like we saw in Arizona last year. Some of you may have heard that the club had a ride leader/ride participant issue in the second quarter. Although we are a bike club, we are family and family have quarrels from time to time. The Board takes safety seriously and we appointed a separate independent panel to evaluate the situation and provide a recommendation to the Board. In the end, we provided a formal warning to all individuals involved with the threat of a future suspension or being kicked out of the club if we continue to see such egregious behavior. Let’s make sure that any quarrel is not in the public domain as we have to protect the club brand. In these situations, the parties should have a one-on-one conversation a day or two after the event that caused the issue. I generally find a cooling off period is best for both parties otherwise emotions get in the way. If the one-on-one conversation does not resolve the matter than bring it to my attention and I or my designee will work with the parties to resolve. As in all bad things good things come from them. We are working on a Ride Leader/Ride Participant Code of Conduct that we will share with you all later this year. We have not determined how we role this out at this time but stay tuned. Fun Stuff Labor Day is around the corner. Weather permitting, I am planning a Washington Crossing Ride for this glorious holiday. I will put in a place holder a C ride, but we can break it up into different classifications if we get enough people. If you are around and not traveling, please join us for this wonderful ride. If we get enough people, we can have a pizza party or make Linda bake desserts for us all. Only kidding on Linda but Pizza or something else is possible. Fall Picnic. We are currently looking for a location for the Fall picnic. Once the location is locked down, I will send a note. Good or Bad Idea – you decide. I was down at the shore this weekend and while I was riding, I was thinking we should have a beach day in September once all the Bennies are gone (oh wait we are the Bennies). For those who do not know what a “Bennie” means – it’s an affectionate term by the locals for individuals that come down and overwhelm their towns to benefit off their beaches. September is the best time of year at the shore – don’t tell anyone. You can get into restaurants and there is no traffic. The beach is empty, and the water is at its warmest for the season. My bike loop is about 20 miles and is relatively flat except for wind that can make it feel like you are riding uphill if it is strong enough. Let me know your thoughts – individuals can do one, two or three loops to get in a metric century if they feel inclined to do so. I had some head wind today and average 15.7 without much effort. We can park outside the park and enter for free on our bikes or park in the park where there are bathrooms, showers etc. If there is enough interest, we will look into it and set somethingRead more

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Tue, 15 Aug 2023 01:27:21 -0400

A message from the MAFF Recruiting CommitteeDear Morris Area Freewheelers Club Members, The Revolutionary Ramble is run by the Morris Area Freewheelers Foundation, a 501c3 charity, which was split off from the bike club, a nonprofit (501c7), in 2010. In addition, the club is the main source of Ramble volunteers. We just ran a successful Revolutionary Ramble XIV which generated proceeds that benefit local First Aid Squads, NICA, the Boys & Girls Club Bike Exchange, Girls in Gear, The New Jersey Bike and Walk Coalition, and other bike-related charities. In short, the Foundation is a vehicle for the club, via its volunteers, to give back to the communities and the state through which we ride. Our current board is composed of bike club members, non-members, and a bike store owner. Looking ahead to 2024, we have vacant board positions which we need to fill. The various board jobs involve providing infrastructure support for the Ramble, sponsor soliciting, proposing innovative changes to the Ramble and identifying recipients for donations. If you are interested in working with this highly motivated group, know someone who may be interested, or just want to know more about what isinvolved without commitment, reach out to our recruitment committee to learn more: Jay Marowitz (freewheeljay@gmail.com)Manny Coelho (mannyt66@gmail.com)Fran Caggiano-SwensonRead more

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Thu, 27 Jul 2023 02:04:27 -0400

July 29 – Trek/MAFW Gravel RideSummer has got the best of us all. Please note that the next Trek/MAFW Gravel ride is on July 29th. We will try to get it up on the website over the next day or two. In the meantime, attached is the link to the Eventbrite link. Regardless of signing up on our website you will need to also sign the waiver on the Eventbrite site. If you would like to try gravel – give the shop a call and bikes may be available. Garden State Gravel Series Tickets, Sat, Jul 29, 2023 at 9:00 AM | Eventbrite About this event Experience all the gravel NJ has to offer with different locations and routes each month including The Columbia Trail, Delaware & Raritan Canal Trail, Christie Hoffman Farm Park, and Bedminster. We’ve had great success with local gravel rides and want to expand to other areas of NJ. We appreciate our local riders and want to provide them with a blazing good time on NJ gravel! Will you #travelforgravel? What to expect: This ride is an opportunity for gravel-curious riders to experience the hype around this growing cycling movement. Routes will start at the beginner/intermediate level, with more challenging routes added in the following months to accommodate advanced riders and riders honing and improving skills. Rides will range from 20-40 miles and keep a comfortable/conversational pace, 13-16mph average (1000ft. Avg. Elevation gain). If paces differ, then we will split into two groups. This is a “no drop” ride, meaning we will have leaders and sweepers to ensure faster riders wait at the top of tough climbs for other riders in the group. No rider will be left behind. Checkpoint Demo Details: Don’t have a gravel bike? We got you covered with a handful of Trek Checkpoints to reserve for a demo! Contact Trek Stirling (908)-647-2010 for demo details and to reserve your Checkpoint! Ride Details: Rides will be from 9:00am-12:00pm | Meet at 8:45am for check in Route on July 8th will be in Bedminster, NJ, starting at the Bank of America parking lot located at 2100 Burnt Mills Rd. Pluckemin, NJ 07978 BEGINNER ROUTE 16 miles – 900ft. elevation INTERMEDIATE ROUTE 24 miles – 1325ft. elevation Recurring dates will be March 25th, April 29th, May 27th, June 24th, and July 29th w/routes and locations TBD. Stay tuned! What you need: Helmet (required) Gravel Bike with 32c-47c tires (recommended) Taillight Flat Repair Kit & spare tube 1 water bottle (minimum) Appropriate clothing Positive Attitude We can’t wait to ride with you! Come for the ride and stay after to enjoy refreshments, prizes and other surprises! Inclement weather will NOT cancel this ride…we GRIND ON! For more information contact stirling@trekbikes.cRead more

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Sat, 17 Jun 2023 20:06:48 -0400

June Update and a June 24th Special EventWe are halfway through month of June and the amount of rides the leaders have been offering have something for everyone. The rides have been diverse in milage, speeds and hills. One trend that I keep seeing is that a B/C ride combo. The B riders leave 15 mins earlier and execute a drop ride. Strong C riders can participate and drop off and get picked up by the C group leaving shortly thereafter if they decide to drop. It provides a great opportunity to test your skills without getting dropped and riding alone. Let’s keep up the great work and continue to keep rolling. Due to the success of our first venture with Trek Stirling I am excited to announce another event. As you all may be aware, Gravel is one of the fastest growing segments in the biking industry and our club is centered right in the middle of some of the best gravel roads in the state. However, before I bore you with the details a couple of items: Father’s Day: Happy Father’s Day to all the fathers out there. Hopefully your first wish was let me go for a ride:) There are several rides on the calendar if you are available. Your family will understand. Revolutionary Ramble: I wanted to take the time to thank all the volunteers that helped or participated in the Revolutionary Ramble last week. The weather was awesome, and we had a great turn out. Approximately 800 riders participated in the event with about 50% of them riding the 70/100 miler. Doug McMahon the Super Project Manager, George Ebel the creator of the routes, and Bendon Poh (Cycle Craft owner) added tons of insight and social media savvy and many others were critical to the success of the event, and we all thank you for your efforts. Let’s not forget to thank our Sponsors such as Cycle Craft, Trek Stirling, REI and others that provided support throughout the day. New Members: Over the last several weeks we have picked up several new members, I rode with an individual that was participating on his third ride and continues to get better week to week. If you have a new member on your ride introduce, them to the ride members, encourage them, provide guidance and help them grow to love the wonderful sport of biking. Remember they are the future of the club. Upcoming Events: Roy’s Annual Penn Dutch Ride June 23rd through June 26th. Roy may still have a couple of open spots if you are available for this great trip. Lake George Getaway: Friday September 8th through Monday September 11th BTCNJ Ramapo Rally on August 20th. Lots of BTCNJ members participated in the Ramble and did a great job advertising for our event in thier monthly letter. If you are available where your Jersey proudly and provide support for one of the other great bike clubs. Last but not least the SPECIAL Event SPECIAL EVENT – Trek Stirling MAFW Gravel Ride 6/24/23 If you were ever curious about what gravel riding is all about, have we got an opportunity for you!! In conjunction with our friends at Trek Stirling, we are listing two gravel rides on June 24, 2023, starting from Bedminster One. Ride 1342 will be a 16-mile introductory ride for new gravel riders (limit 20 riders) Ride 1343 will be a 24-mile gravel ride for intermediate riders (limit 20 riders) Gravel riding requires a different skill set than road riding, the pace is slower, rides are shorter, but you get an excellent workout, and you get to travel on beautiful unpaved country roads. What makes this Saturday’s gravel rides special is that Trek Stirling will be bringing up to eleven gravel bikes for members to ride. Checkpoint gravel bikes will be slotted for new gravel riders and Domane bikes will be assigned to intermediate level riders. This will give you the chance to try out a legitimate gravel bike and enjoy roads that you have gone by many times but never had the chance to ride them, until now. Trek Stirling will provide guidance on the two rides, serve as leads and sweeps on each ride, as well as offer SAG support as necessary. Trek Stirling will also be providing refreshments pre and post ride. Reservations for the loaner gravel bikes must be made prior to the ride. Please call Trek Stirling 908-647-2010 for availability and sizes. They will also ascertain your preference regarding pedals for the ride. Mountain bikes, Fat Bikes and comfort bike owners are welcome to ride with their bikes as long as your tire size is 32mm or larger. Because this is a joint Trek Stirling/MAFW, the following signups are required and mandatory for participants to ride on June 24, 2023 Sign up on the MAFW ride sheet for ride 1342 or 1343. (Rides should be posted shortly). FYI Links to Ride with GPS files are also available on the Event Brite site below as well. Sign up on the attached Event Brite reservation on form for Trek Stirling gravel ride. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/garden-state-gravel-series-tickets-529693967917 Sign the Trek Stirling waiver. If there are any questions, please call or text Jeff Sperling 908-451-6122 and we will endeavor to answer your inquiries. Miscellaneous great deal that I found yesterday: Winter is coming and if you want to participate in the weekly club Zwift rides or are looking to benefit from some winter training. REI (a Ramble Sponsor) has launched an incredible deal – the Wahoo KICKR CORE for a mere $449. That’s basically half the price of the normal $899 for the KICKR CORE, so I figured I’d look at how it compares to the $499 Zwift Hub. But make no mistake about it – the KICKR CORE at $449 is a better deal/buy than the Zwift Hub at $499, no matter how you slice it. And – just to be clear before we get distracted, the KICKR CORE at $449 is simply an incredible deal all around – arguably one of the best smart trainer deals we’ve seen in years. If you want to jump on that deal, hit the REI link here, and then add it to your cart (you have to add it to your cart to see the deal). Read more about the deal here: Wahoo KICKR CORE Smart Trainer Price In Half: Incredible Deal at $449 | DC Rainmaker As always – Ride safely and make the clRead more

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Sun, 04 Jun 2023 01:22:49 -0400

Trek Ride – June 4th Parking UpdateLooks like a great turnout, we had 57 riders when I looked earlier this evening. Trek said we can park in the following locations: Trek Stirling Parking Lot Day Care Center Lot next door Bank Lot across the street Main street Stirling Stirling Train station (further up street) Regards Joseph Reo See you tomorrow Joseph Reo Looks like a great turn out tomorrow (57 folks as of this afternoon). Trek said we can park in the following areas: Bike shop lot, day care center next door, bank lot across the street, Main street in Stirling as well as the Stirling trRead more

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Fri, 02 Jun 2023 14:44:40 -0400

Sunday June 4th – Morris County Freewheelers/Trek Stirling RideWeather looks perfect and spots are filling up quickly. I will be leading the D ride, but I look forward to seeing you all. Trek Stirling address is as follows: 395 Main Street in Stirling. Although some of us are better at maintaining their bikes than others – the club does feel that a periodic bike inspection is a valuable tool to ensure safety for yourself and your riding family. As a gesture of goodwill, for all those members that sign up for the ride and their bike inspection, Trek will issue a $20.00 gift card that can be used for anything in the store, sales or service. It is important to reiterate that members are not obligated to have their bikes serviced at Trek. Please arrive at the Trek Store at 8 am so thRead more

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Tue, 23 May 2023 02:02:17 -0400

June 4th Special Event – Save the dateIt is early in the spring riding season, and we are pleased to announce a special event for all our MAFW members! For the first time in our club history on June 4th, 2023, in conjunction with our friends at Trek Stirling and Trek Summit, we will have 5 Freewheeler rides initiating from the Trek Stirling location, 395 Main Street in Stirling. On the MAFW roster, there are three Far Hills rides, # 214, 511, and 516 that literally go right by the Trek Stirling location. We will finalize the ride selection shortly. Instead of starting the rides in Far Hills, we will start the ride from Trek Stirling and cover the route, ending it back at Trek Stirling. We will need to tweak the rides as the upper portion of Somerville Road is still closed. We will have B, C+, C, D+ and D rides starting at 9 am. Based on turnout we can consolidate a ride or two, if need be. We also want to provide an important safety inspection on your bike through the auspices of Trek. Before the rides commence, all those members that sign up for the ride will receive a free, no obligation, multi-point inspection of their bike. Trek mechanics will be on duty and will give each member a detailed scorecard assessment of their bike. The areas that will be inspected include tires, frame, fork, suspension, drivetrain, rider contact points, wheel systems, and braking systems. As a gesture of goodwill, for all those members that sign up for the ride and their bike inspection, Trek will issue a $20.00 gift card that can be used for anything in the store, sales or service. It is important to reiterate that members are not obligated to have their bikes serviced at Trek. You are free to take your bike to any bike service if you deem it appropriate. Trek will have refreshments, bananas, coffee, donuts, water, bagels (from O’Bagel) and cream cheese before the ride as well as after the ride. Bathroom facilities will be available inside the store before the ride starts. Please arrive at the Trek Store at 8 am so there will be adequate time to complete the inspections prior to the start of the rides. There will be adequate parking in the Trek parking area. I want to take the time to thank Jeff Sperling and others that have been working diligently behind the scenes to get this set up. Hope to see you all there on June 4th. Safety is most impoRead more

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Tue, 09 May 2023 01:22:30 -0400

Email correction and a couple more itemsLesson 1 – never right an email after dinner on a Sunday evening – LOL Somehow, I renamed Glora as Mary in the third sentence. I have no answer as to how that happened – I blame the wine. Casual Rides I wanted to give a shout out to Gloria Friedman. Gloria reached out and wanted to reinstitute a casual ride for new riders and others that may not be ready to entertain a higher-level ride at this point in time. Gloria had 10 riders participate last week. If you are around on a Wednesday morning – please take some time to join Gloria and her team for a short ride out of Loantaka. Remember new riders are the life blood of a healthy bike club. Ramble – We still need some help (especially SAG riders). If you can help out it will be appreciated. Not sure how I forgot the Ramble. 2023 WhatAvailable SpotsSafety Team Leader#1: Joseph Reo Lost Rider Assistance/Co-Captain#1: ____________________Start Control#1: ____________________#2: ____________________MAFW Club Ambassador#1: Noreen Drucker #2: Tom Beringer Ride Marshal/Sweep – 100 Mile#1: alex sidd #2: Joseph Mundi #3: ____________________Ride Marshal/Sweep – 70 Mile#1: Mike Rowley #2: George Decker #3: Jay Raju #4: Gaye Swanson Ride Marshal/Sweep – 45 Mile#1: John Delaney #2: Tara Ding Ride Marshal/Sweep – 35 Mile#1: Joseph De Cagna #2: Drew Thraen Ride Marshal/Sweep – 25 Mile#1: Arnie Cohen #2: Tony Fanelli #3: Roy Fischman Course Marshal – Lees Hill Rd.#1: Betty Ann Kaltneckar Course Marshal – TBD#1: ____________________Course Marshal – Glenwild Rd & Loantaka Way#1: Fred Bennett Drew SAG Driver#1: Michael Swearingen Jockey Hollow SAG Driver#1: CONRAD STEENECK Southard SAG Driver#1: LOUIS BLANCO Harry Dunham SAG Driver#1: ____________________Transport SAG Driver#1: ____________________Transport SAG Assistant#1: ____________________25 Mile SAG Driver#1: ____________________70 Mile SAG Driver#1: Michael Cloidt Lynda Deluca Lynda DeLuca does not have to bring a main dish as hRead more

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Sun, 07 May 2023 23:07:17 -0400

Spring Picnic on May 13th at Colonial Park and a Couple of Additional ItemsWhat a beautiful weekend and I was glad to see that we had multiple rides on the docket for members of all abilities. Picnic The picnic will be on Saturday May 13th, at Colonial Park. 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), but please sign up so we know how many people to expect. The tradition continues, the club will provide fried chicken, but everyone is expected to bring a dish based on their last name to supplement the chicken. People whose last name starts with: A-FPlease bring a Main DishG-OPlease bring an SaladP-ZPlease bring a Appetizer Manny and his fellow ride leaders put together a full ride schedule for the day of the picnic, with rides at all paces between Casual and B+. FYI the B+ ride still needs a leader. 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. Girls in Gear Gabrielle Rossi has invited us to observe one or both of their Girls on Gear clinics on May 14th (10AM) for their 8-week program or June 4th (12PM) for the learn to ride clinic. This is a great opportunity to demonstrate the social impact of our club and if we can potentially get a couple of the biker chicks in their gear to attend one of the two sessions as well would be awesome. Both sessions are at Lewis Morris Park in the Sunrise Lake Parking Lot. If you do not make one or both sessions, they will most likely have a table at the Ramble starting point so please stop by and introduce yourselves. Casual Rides I wanted to give a shout out to Gloria Friedman. Gloria reached out and wanted to reinstitute a casual ride for new riders and others that may not be ready to entertain a higher-level ride at this point in time. Mary had 10 riders participate last week. If you are around on a Wednesday morning – please take some time to join Mary and her team for a short ride out of Loantaka. Remember new riders are the life blood of a healthy bike club. Wed10:00amCA/C/28/704Loantaka-South St., Morris Twp.Gloria Friedman778 – Great Swamp Classic(18)CUE MAP GPX TCX Average Climb (ft/mile) 25 Leader Comments This is a regular weekly ride. This week we will be riding 15 miles. Last week we had 10 riders which is very exciting. Hope some new people come too. Please call me if you have any signing problems. You can come to 1 ride without joining the club. Tour DescriptionA minimum hills ride in the Great Swamp area with two loops off of White Bridge Road. *No food stop since Meyersville Cafe closed*. Ride Leader and Volunteer Pizza Party – May 18th Calling all Ride Leaders and Volunteers – I noticed that sign up page on our website looked a little light. Please take the time to sign up and we look forward to celebrating your efforts. Last but not least to all the mothers out thRead more

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Wed, 05 Apr 2023 22:36:56 -0400

Spring Kickoff Meeting on April 16th: Sign up now!The Spring Kickoff meeting and after meeting rides are now up and running on our webpage. Please click the link at the top of the page and let us know you will be joining us. In addition, we use this as a gauge to determine how much food and drink is required for the meeting. I am planning on lRead more

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Thu, 16 Feb 2023 14:51:08 -0500

Flights and Flats with Marty’s Social Event – February 24th 6PMOur first social event of the year is upon us. Please join us all and enjoy some time with our members as well as some food on us. Please note that members and guests will have to purchase their own flights or other beverages. Details and the link to sign up for the event are detailed below: Friday February 24, 6PM Glenbrook Brewery – 95 Morris Street Morristown Flights and Flats with Marty’s doing a bike cleaning clinic. Signup page for this event on the website: https:Read more