Special Olympics Oct 21Here is a ride to support Special Olympics.  Ride starts in Skillman Park and you can choose a variety of rides.https://support.sonj.org/event/2023-bike-sonj-ride-for-inclusion/e490685/start-fundraising?c_src=eventpage

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Special Events and a Road Closure UpdateSPECIAL EVENTS- In the next week we have several special events.  If you have registered for the event, you can go to the MAFW schedule and sign up for the ride so your fellow riders can get together at the event.  Just a reminder that signing up on the MAFW schedule does not mean you are registered for the event.  You still have to register via the event website. Seagull Century Saturday Oct 14.  Here is your chance to do a flat century.  Not sure if you can still register. JFCS 3rd Annual Wheels for Meals Sunday Oct 15. You can sign up for this event day of the event.  You get to ride on roads we normally don’t ride on. Fall Foliage Ride Weekend Oct 20-22. This event is run by the Philadelphia Bike Club and registration is closed.  Two hotels were reserved for this event in Gettysburg and both hotels were filled with cyclists.  We have at least 11 MAFW cyclists attending this event. ROAD CLOSURE-The covered bridge on Rosemont Ringoes Rd is closed but the roadway next to the covered bridge is open.  I did it yesterday.  There is a lot of chip sealing going on and it is hard to update all the chip sealing.  Just slow down and be careful until you get through itRead more

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0CT 19 RIDE LEADER PIZZA PARTYIf you led a ride last year you are invited to the Ride Leader Pizza Party Oct 19 at the Vintage Tavern.  Be sure to sign up by clicking here. Manny

SCHOOLEY'S MOUNTAIN FALL PICNICJust a final reminder that the MAFW Fall Picnic is tomorrow at Schooley’s Mountain and you can still sign up.  Be sure to sign up on the MAFW website and the MAFW ride schedule if you are riding.  Weather looks great for a ride.  Be sure to get there 30 mins before your ride so you can prepare and drop off your food.  Hope to see you there. Meet at 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.  NOTE THAT BRIDGE AT LONG VALLEY MAY BE OUT.  FOLLOW DETOURS.Restrooms: Indoor restrooms availaRead more

SCHOOLEYS FALL PICNIC OCT 1The MAFW Fall Picnic will be on Sunday October 1st, 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), 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 an AppetizerG-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 areRead more

OCT 1 MAFW PICNIC AND OCT 4 MILESTONE PARTYPICNIC-The MAFW Fall Picnic will be held Oct 1 at Schooleys Mountain Park.  If attending and you plan on riding, please go to the MAFW ride schedule and sign up for a ride.  For information on the picnic and to sign up for the picnic whether riding or not, please click here. MILESTONE PARTY-The 2023 Milestone Party will be held Oct 4.  For information on the event go to the Calendar.  You need to contact Pat Kipp if you are attending and no walk-ins.  Also if you are riding be sure to sign up for a ride on the ride schedule. RIDE LEADERS-Finally if you are interested in being a ride leader, please contact me at mannRead more

OCT 19 PIZZA PARTY AND OCT 1 PICNICIf you led rides this past year you are invited to the Oct 19 Pizza Party.  For information on this event and to sign up please click here. Please sign up so we can have an accurate count for planning. For the picnic we still need a few rideRead more

Schooley's Mountain PicnicI created rides for the Sunday 10/1 Fall Picnic.  Let me know if you want to lead one of the rides. If you want to lead a ride and want to lead an alternate ride I am flexible.  I have times for the rides but in reality rides may leave sooner than scheduled.  I also posted a ride on the Columbia Trail but you have to drive to the trRead more

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CHIP SEALING ON LAMINGTON RDI have just been alerted that chip sealing could be starting Monday Aug 28 from Old Route 28 in East Whitehouse to the junction with River Rd. West., which is at the bridge at the bottom of the steep little hill near the golf course.  May have to give it a week to settle.  If you do find yourself on fresh chip seal just take it easy.  Recommend ride leaders next week not post rides in thRead more

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BTCNJ Seattle-Vancouver-Seattle Sept 2-14 TourTo MAFW riders:  BTCNJ has a joint tour with People Cycling from Seattle-Vancouver-Victoria-Seattle from September 2-14. The tour was full, but there have been a few late cancellations, so we are reaching out and opening the tour to local cycling clubs. It’s being led by experienced multi-day, point to point leaders. Details about the tour can be found on our website here: https://btcnj.com/pages/storyShow.php?story=370&tour. For insurance reasons, participants would need to become members of BTCNJ ($25 annual fee). If you have questions, you can reach me at dbgoldstein37f@gmail.com or 917-929-6587. The BTCNJ tour leader is Rich Brookler. rbrookler@yahoo.com. Thanks so much for your attRead more

LIMECRESTIt has come to my attention that you can use Limecrest at Kittatinny on weekdays.  On weekends you have to use Goodall. Manny

CHIP SEALING, LAKE ROAD AND PARKINGCHIP SEALING: Just want to share with you roads that will undergo chip sealing this summer.  No exact dates set. CR641 Burnt Mills Road in Bedminster/Branchburg from CR640 Burnt Mills Road to Easton Turnpike CR567 Old York Road in Branchburg from Route 202 to North Branch Bridge CR567 South Branch Road in Branchburg from Old York Road to Chubb Way CR621 Elizabeth Ave in Franklin from Amwell Road to 300’ North of New Brunswick Road CR613 North Finley Ave in Bernardsville/Bernards from Route 202 to West Oak Street CR613 South Finley Ave in Bernards from West Oak Street to Cross Road LAKE ROAD Far Hills Train Station is a popular start point and ~22 of 29 rides use Lake Rd along Ravine Lake.  I rode Lake Rd yesterday and it is a rough road but very scenic.  If you want to use Lake Rd be sure to tell your riders that it is a rough road.  Recommend taking it slow and single file.  You can detour around Lake using Peapak Rd but I leave it up to you.  Comments??? PARKING For Far Hills Train Station during the week you can use the far parking lot after 9am.  I don’t think there are any restrictions on the weekends. From Memorial Day to Labor Day you need to use Goodale startpoint insteadRead more

WEEKEND RIDES RR AND FARMLANDSThe smoke is clearing and weather is shaping up for a great weekend of riding. This Saturday is the Revolutionary Ramble from Drew University and all is set for a great ride even if you are riding or volunteering.  We are still looking for volunteers. This Sunday June 11 is the Farmlands Ride from the Jewish Community Center in Flemington with picturesque rides thru the farmlands and rolling hills of Hunterdon County.  On-line registration is closed but you can register at the event. Website is attached below. Home (farmlandride.org) Both events are listed on the MAFW cRead more

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