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REVOLUTIONARY RAMBLE TEST RIDESTest rides for the Revolutionary Ramble have been scheduled for Mon and Tues next week.  We could not do the test rides this weekend because Drew was not available and road markings will not be done until this weekend.  The 25, 35 and 45 mile test rides will be done Monday from Drew University.  The segments of the 70 and 100 mile rides that start and end at Harry Dunham will be tested Tuesday.  We need your help to complete this important tasRead more

JUNE 4TH SPECIAL EVENT AT TREK STIRLINGThe special Trek Inspection rides have been posted and # of riders is limited. 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. Parking is limited but you can park on the street or you may be able to park at the school next door. 4 new rides have been prepared andRead more

TREK INSPECTION RIDES STARTING JUNE 4It 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, in conjunction with our friends at Trek Stirling and Trek Summit, we will have Freewheeler rides initiating from and ending at the Trek Stirling location, 395 Main Street in Stirling. 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 adeRead more

ROY'S PENN DUTCH RIDE JUNE 23 TO JUNE 25There is only one room available for Roy’s Penn Dutch Ride.  If interested please contact Roy at (718) 887-1854.

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MAFW PICNICPicnic is set for this Saturday May 13.  IfRead more

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ROY'S PENN DUTCH RIDE JUNE 23 TO 25Just a reminder that there is still time to sign up for Roy’s Penn Dutch Ride.  We will be riding in the Lancaster area with support from the Lancaster Bike Club.  Can’t beat the accommodations at the Bird in Hand Inn with indoor and outdoor pools and a hot tub for your sore muscles.  Roy has secured rooms in the hotel until May 23. For more details check ouRead more

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SPRING KICKOFFTomorrow Sunday is our Spring Kickoff.  If you are coming be sure to sign up on the website and go to the schedule to sign up for one of our rides. Thanks, Manny

APRIL 16 KICKOFF AND 5/18 RIDE LEADER PARTYJust a reminder to go to the MAFW website and sign up for the Sunday April 16 Spring Kickoff.   After signing up be sure to go the ride schedule and sign up for a ride.  The kickoff is this Sunday, and we need a headcount so please sign up. The Ride Leader and Volunteer Party is set for 5/18. Go to the website to sign up and to get details. 5/13 is the Spring Picnic at Colonial Park.  TheRead more

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RIDING SAFELY FROM PAUL MALINOWSKISpring Kickoff – Riding Safely Warm greetings to the entire MAFW family.  As we kick-off another year of cycling fun, adventure and friendship, it’s important that we put safety first.  Unfortunately, fatalities in traffic crashes involving bicyclists and other cyclists continue to rise. From 2011 to 2020, bicyclist and other cyclist fatalities increased by 38% from 682 in 2011 to 938 in 2020 (source: NHTSA report March 2022).  Many crashes occur because the motorist “didn’t see the cyclist”. In the spirit of safety first, the MAFW Club will now highlight a specific safety topic each month.  These safety topics will be reinforced by the Ride Leaders during their “safety moment” at start of each ride.  Additionally, these topics will be addressed via the monthly newsletter. Here are a few actions that YOU can take, that will help make YOU more visible and safer when cycling: Remember our club motto: No One Rides Alone – including the Ride Leader.  IF you are an A or B rider, and attend a C, or C+ pace ride (which happens often), YOU are responsible to ensure that YOU ride with the Ride Leader, so that the Ride Leader is not left alone. Safety in Numbers: riding with a group of cyclists helps YOU be more visible to motorists. Club rules require YOU to wear a bicycle helmet – – Your helmet should meet the safety standards of the Consumer Product Safety Committee or the Snell Memorial Foundation (N.J.S.A. 39:4-10.1), never been dropped, never been worn in a fall or crash, or damaged in any way.  Click these weblinks for additional information: MIPS vs. WaveCel: Which Is Better and Do You Even Need Them? Clothing: it is highly recommended that YOU wear brightly colored clothing in order to make YOU more visible to motorists.  Dark colors are not appropriate. Lights: it is highly recommended that YOU use both headlights and taillights on your bike to make YOU more visible – in daylight and at night.  Modern LED rechargeable lights are very visible from up to ¼-mile.  Many cyclists also use the Garmin Varia radar system, which alerts both cyclist and motorists. Audible Signal: NJ law (39:4-11) requires that a bicycle must be equipped with a bell or other audible device that can be heard at least 100 feet away, but not a siren or whistle. Mirrors: it is highly recommended that YOU use a mirror (handlebar type, or other) Be predictable: YOU have a responsibility to both yourself, fellow cyclists, and motorists to be predictable in your actions.  Use hand signals, call out “on your left” when passing another cyclist.  Wave to motorists, especially at intersections and drivelanes, to get their attention – – and say “HELLO”! Here are linksRead more

SPRING KICKOFF, SPRING PICNIC AND CELEBRATION RIDESI posted rides for the Spring Kickoff and need ride leaders for those rides.  Contact me if you want to lead.   I already have two rides covered.  If you have a suggestion for a ride let me know. Also don’t forget about Celebration Rides.  Info is on the website. I will start preparing rides for the Spring Picnic from Colonial Park.  If you wRead more

FUTURE EVENTS AND RIDE LEADER SIGNUPIn addition to the rides on our schedule we have some special events coming up: APRIL 16 SPRING KICKOFF MEETING FOLLOWED BY RIDES FROM BED 1.  Location is Hills Highlands Clubhouse at 75 Hansom Rd, Basking Ridge. Start gathering at 8:30am with some refreshments followed by a meeting and we will do our best to keep it short.  Following the meeting there will be rides at different levels from Bed 1.  Rides start at 11am but could start earlier.   You can start signing up for rides now.  This kickoff meeting is a great opportunity to have any questions or concerns addressed.  IMPORTANT THAT YOU GO TO THE WEBSITE AND SIGN UP SO WE CAN PLAN REFRESHMENTS. MAY 13 SPRING PICNIC This year the Spring Picnic will be from Knob Hill Lot C at Colonial Park.  More information to follow soon. RIDE LEADERS Finally, if you want to be a ride leader just contact me and I will step you thru the simple process.  Being a ride leader is a very rewarding position and you get to choose your rides and time/date.  We especially need ride leaders for the D and D+ rides.  One of the first steps is just shadow a ride leader for a few rides.  I will be at the Spring Kickoff if you have questions oRead more

BIKE VIRGINIA 6/23 TO 6/28IRead more