SUNDAY SOCIAL RIDEThis Sunday is our nextRead more

KITTATINNY LIMECREST SOCIAL RIDEThis Sunday fromRead more

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RIDE COORDINATOR UPDATESUpdates: BREW & PIZZA RIDE-Next Saturday Sept 27 is the Brew & Pizza ride from Denville.  This is a joint ride with BTCNJ and check out the rides for more information.  Be sure to sign up early so we know how many pizzas to order.  Also please park across from the ball fields in the Park and Ride.  Rides will start from there. COLONIAL PARK-It is this time of year when I am asked where the Colonial Park rides start from.  To keep it simple rides will continue to start from the Howe Athletic Parking Lot until the porta johns disappear.  When they disappear, the rides will start from Lot C. CHIP SEAL-There is a lot of chip seal going on.  Just take extraRead more

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RIDE LEADER AWARDS CORRECTIONIn my last email I meant  “You need at least one ride to qualify for the end of year pizza party and to maintain your ride leader status.”  I did not mean one year. Manny

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END OF SUMMER BIKE, BREW & PIZZA RIDE SEPT 27MAFW + BTCNJ will be hosting the Bike, Brew & Pizza ride, from Denville, on Saturday SEP 27.There are (5) rides posted on the MAFW website – – please sign up ASAP so that we have a headcount for the pizza (provided by the clubs).We need Ride Leaders for the B and C+ pace routes.  Each route will have two Ride Leaders: one froRead more

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FALL PICNIC SUNDAY SEPT 14This Sunday Sept 14 is the MAFW Fall Picnic from White Oak Park and weather looks good.  If you plan on attending the picnic, be sure to sign up on the MAFW calendar (not ride schedule) by 2pm today so we plan on food.  If you plan on riding, please sign up on the ride schedule and please ride the pace you signed up for.  If you are not sure of paces you can find them under RIDES>MORE RIDE INFO>PACE AND TERRAIN. As always arrive 30 mins before the start of the ride so you can prepare. So far we have 61 signed up for the picnic and 38 for rides. In addition, the Sourland’s Spectacular is this SaRead more

RIDE LEADER COORDINATOR UPDATERIDE LEADER COORDINATOR UPDATE -We are heading to the end of our cycling year.  If by Sept 30 you have led 12 or more rides you are eligible for a $50 gift certificate or a ride leader jersey. If you have led 8 to 11 rides you are eligible for a $25 gift certificate.  Thanks to every ride leader for leading!!! -Sept 14 is the Fall Picnic at White Oak Park and the Club is supplying some great food, except for dessert. We still need a few ride leaders so please sign up. -Sept 27 is the next Bike, Brew, Pizza Ride from Denville.  Club will supply pizza.  This is a joint ride with BTCNJ but we still need a few ride leaders so please sign up. -I want to remind you that by accepting the responsibility of being a ride leader you agree to sweep. In other words, you lead from behind.  A, B+, TA and TB rides don’t require a sweep and B rides don’t require a sweep if the ride leader stipulates no sweep in his comments.    -Ride leaders should try and maintain the ride pace and this may require regrouping.  Ride leader can put in their ride comments that the ride will be regrouping.  One issue with regrouping is that there are too many riders to regroup.  Ride leaders can limit the number of riders so that they can better manage their ride. BTCNJ tries to keep their rides to ~10 riders. -C is our most popular pace. I would like to see more ride leaders backing up C rides from the front as a C+ ride and from the back as D+ ride. Any concerns or comments feel free to contact meRead more

RIDE COORDINATOR UPDATE 09/01/2025SAFETY THOUGHT This message was shared to me by a fellow rider. Stopping at red lights is one of the simplest yet most important responsibilities for cyclists.It isn’t just about following the law – it’s about safety and respect on the road.A cyclist who rolls through a red light puts themselves at risk of colliding with vehicles, pedestrians, or other riders, often at intersections where crashes are most likely to occur.Obeying lights also helps build trust with other road users. Drivers are more likely to respect cyclists’ space and rights when they see consistent, responsible behavior.By stopping, you’re showing motorists that cyclists belong on the road and play by the same rules.There’s also the powerful effect of setting an example. When one rider stops, others behind are more likely to do the same, normalizing safe habits within the cycling community.In short: stopping at red lights protects you, earns respect, and makes cycling safer for everyone. The message above also applies to stop signs and other rules followed by vehicles. In a related safety topic, if you are riding in a group and half the group makes it through a traffic light, the part of the group that makes it thru the light should wait for the part of the group that did not make it thru the light.  Don’t try and go thru a red light to stay with the group. SCENIC SCHUYLKILL CENTURY SUNDAY SEPT 7 This Sunday Sept 7 is the Scenic Schuylkill Century and this event has been added to the MAFW Calendar and the MAFW Schedule with Marty Pratt as ride leader.  If you want to go you need to register via the link below and then sign up on the schedule so we know who is going and we might ride together. This well-supported event gives you the opportunity to ride in new territory. 2025 Scenic Schuylkill Century — Sunday Sept 7, 2025 SOURLANDS SPECTACULAR SATURDAY SEPT 13 Saturday Sept 13 is the Sourlands Spectacular with Dennis Budnick as rider leader. If you want to go you need to register via the link below and then sign up on the schedule so we know who is going and we might ride together. Sourland Spectacular – Pennington, NJ MAFW PICNIC SUNDAY SEPT 14 Sunday Sept 14 is the MAFW Fall Picnic to be held at White Oak Park with rides at all paces. Be sure to sign up. OTHER RIDES  On the MAFW Calendar are other special rides and events you should check out. RIDE PREPARATION Standard preparation for MAFW riders after signing up for a ride:        Ride time posted on the schedule is the time the group leaves.        Arrive with enough time to prepare for the ride. Recommend at least 15 to 30     minutes.        If you are going to be late for a ride or decide to cancel you need to call the ride leader.        Recommend red light for back of your bike and a front light. Bell or horn is the law.        Bring 2 filled water bottles and some snacks.        Check your tires before arriving at the start point.        Ride leaders can help you with a flat, but you need to bring spare tube and repair kit. Any questions or if you want to become a ride leader to help the Club, feel free to cRead more

RIDE LEADER MEETING CANCELLEDMy apologies but I will have to cancel the ride leader meeting scheduled for next week.

ROY'S PENN DUTCH WEEKEND SEPT 19-21This will be the 10th weekend of fun in the Penn Dutch area in Lancaster County. Pa. This is the second year that this event will be in the fall because we have found it to usually be great weather for bicycle riding,  To get moreRead more