MAFW April 2025 Newsletter AvailableHi Freewheelers, Watch the website to see information on upcoming events, communication from our club president and ride coordinator, and ride guidelines. Our Social Coordinator, John Storey, is always in need of your help for a number of our activities. Please email if you are interested: social@mafw.org MAFW has 2 main guidelines or mottos that riders and ride leaders should follow: Nobody rides alone including the ride leader Ride leader sweeps for all rides except B and faster Just a reminder that the April 2025 edition of our NL is online. To read: click https://mafw.org/staging/newsletter/ What’s in this issue: Revolutionary Ramble Update June 7, 2025 In Memory of Bernice J. Connolly (February 13, 1937 – February 8, 2025) “Thank you for your expression of sympathy on the passing of my wife” sent to me on behalf of All MAF from George Connolly Morris Area Freewheelers Foundation’s CPR & First Aid Course Update – Rob Greenberg Connect with the MAF Bike Club on Social Media! – Tracy Brown Message from the President Message from the Ride Coordinator 2025 Calendar How To Spot and Avoid the Latest Facebook Scams – Tony Marchand The MAF Winter Party -Jay Marowitz Inspiration Poet’s Corner – John J. Burns Photo Gallery Bicycle Adventures 2025 Cycling Guides – Mark Jay People Cycling Safety – Paul Malinowski Club Sponsors Club Officers Enjoying your E-bike, trike, gravel bike? Let’s hear about your experience. Folks, many of you have taken some interesting trips this year or in the past. So why not share your stories & photos with fellow club members? We welcome any articles that you feel would be of interest. WHEN YOU HAVE A SPARE MOMENT, PLEASE SEND ME A STORY AND PICTURES OF YOUR BICYCLING ADVENTURES. Submit any information by the 24th of the preceding month at the following email address: newsletter@mafw.org If you have any issues with your login credentials, please contact Membership Coordinator Lisa Gentile at the following email address: membership@mafw.org Periodically Rob Greenberg will be instructing a no-cost CPR course sponsored by the Morris Area Freewheelers Foundation. For those interested, you can contact Rob by phone at 973-334-0125 or by email at robdg01@aol.com for the next available session and more information. GoodRead more

MAFW February 2025 / March 2025 Newsletter AvailableHi Freewheelers, Watch the website to see information on upcoming events, communication from our club president and ride coordinator, and ride guidelines. Our Social Coordinator, John Storey, is always in need of your help for a number of our activities. Please email if you are interested: social@mafw.org MAFW has 2 main guidelines or mottos that riders and ride leaders should follow: Nobody rides alone including the ride leader Ride leader sweeps for all rides except B and faster Just a reminder that the February 2025 March 2025 edition of our NL is online. To read: click https://mafw.org/staging/newsletter/ What’s in this issue: Revolutionary Ramble June 7, 2025 In Memory of Bill Zalan (March 25, 1958 – January 9, 2025) Morris Area Freewheelers Foundation’s CPR & First Aid Course Update – Rob Greenberg Connect with the MAF Bike Club on Social Media! – Tracy Brown Message from the President Cycling for Longevity: Cardio Fitness Cuts Death Risk by Nearly 20 Percent – submitted by Les Garber Message from the Social Coordinator Message from the Ride Coordinator 2025 Calendar AI-supported spear phishing fools more than 50% of targets – Tony Marchand Inspiration Poet’s Corner – John J. Burns Nostalgia Photo Gallery Funnies Bicycle Adventures 2025 Cycling Guides – Mark Jay People Cycling Safety – Paul Malinowski Club Sponsors Club Officers Enjoying your E-bike, trike, gravel bike? Let’s hear about your experience. Folks, many of you have taken some interesting trips this year or in the past. So why not share your stories & photos with fellow club members? We welcome any articles that you feel would be of interest. WHEN YOU HAVE A SPARE MOMENT, PLEASE SEND ME A STORY AND PICTURES OF YOUR BICYCLING ADVENTURES. Submit any information by the 24th of the preceding month at the following email address: newsletter@mafw.org If you have any issues with your login credentials, please contact Membership Coordinator Lisa Gentile at the following email address: membership@mafw.org Periodically Rob Greenberg will be instructing a no-cost CPR course sponsored by the Morris Area Freewheelers Foundation. For those interested, you can contact Rob by phone at 973-334-0125 or by email at robdg01@aol.com for the nextRead more

MAFW December 2024 / January 2025 Newsletter AvailableHi Freewheelers, Happy Holidays to one and all! Watch the website to see information on upcoming events, communication from our club president and ride coordinator, and ride guidelines. Our Social Coordinator, John Storey, is always in need of your help for a number of our activities. Please email if you are interested: social@mafw.org MAFW has 2 main guidelines or mottos that riders and ride leaders should follow: Nobody rides alone including the ride leader Ride leader sweeps for all rides except B and faster Just a reminder that the December 2024 January 2025 edition of our NL is online. To read: click https://mafw.org/staging/newsletter/ What’s in this issue: MAFW Election Results Poet’s Corner – John J. Burns Message from the President Elect Message from the Ride Coordinator Lights, Action, Cameras – Dave Kay’s 85th Birthday (reprint in honor of Dave’s 100th Birthday) Morris Area Freewheelers Foundation’s CPR & First Aid Course Update – Rob Greenberg Connect with the MAF Bike Club on Social Media! – Tracy Brown Bike Helmets What They Do and Don’t Do – Jay Marowitz How To Spot and Avoid the Latest Facebook Scams of 2024 – Tony Marchand Payment Confirmation Spam Emails – Tony Marchand Photo Gallery Bicycle Adventures 2024 Cycling Guides – Mark Jay People Cycling Safety – Paul Malinowski Club Sponsors Club Officers Enjoying your E-bike, trike, gravel bike? Let’s hear about your experience. Folks, many of you have taken some interesting trips this year or in the past. So why not share your stories & photos with fellow club members? We welcome any articles that you feel would be of interest. WHEN YOU HAVE A SPARE MOMENT, PLEASE SEND ME A STORY AND PICTURES OF YOUR BICYCLING ADVENTURES. Submit any information by the 24th of the preceding month at the following email address: newsletter@mafw.org If you have any issues with your login credentials, please contact Membership Coordinator Betsy Eastwood at the following email address: membership@mafw.org Periodically Rob Greenberg will be instructing a no-cost CPR course sponsored by the Morris Area Freewheelers Foundation. For those interested, you can contact Rob by phone at 973-334-0125 or by email at robdg01@aol.com for the nexRead more

MAFW November 2024 Newsletter AvailableHi Freewheelers, Watch the website to see information on upcoming events, communication from our club president and ride coordinator, and ride guidelines. Our Social Coordinator, John Storey, is always in need of your help for a number of our activities. Please email if you are interested: social@mafw.org MAFW has 2 main guidelines or mottos that riders and ride leaders should follow: Nobody rides alone including the ride leader I’m Ride leader sweeps for all rides except B and faster Just a reminder that the November 2024 edition of our NL is online. To read: click https://mafw.org/staging/newsletter/ What’s in this issue: MAFW Election Morris Area Freewheelers Foundation’s CPR & First Aid Course Update – Rob Greenberg Connect with the MAF Bike Club on Social Media! – Tracy Brown Ride Leader Report Welcome new members MAFW store is open for 2025 – Betsy Eastwood Poet’s Corner – John J. Burns What Every Cyclist Should Know About Carbon Fiber and the Effects of a Crash – Tony Marchand A Guide to Putting Your Clocks Back 25th NORTH CAROLINA MOUNTAINS TO COAST RIDE OCT 6 TO 13, 2024 – Manny Coelho, Betsy Eastwood and Luise Neilsen Ride Summary – Joint Century ride with MAFW, BTCNJ and Major Taylor Cycling October 12, 2024 – Joseph Reo Photo Gallery Bicycle Adventures 2024 Cycling Guides – Mark Jay People Cycling Safety – Paul Malinowski Club Sponsors Club Officers Enjoying your E-bike, trike, gravel bike? Let’s hear about your experience. Folks, many of you have taken some interesting trips this year or in the past. So why not share your stories & photos with fellow club members? We welcome any articles that you feel would be of interest. WHEN YOU HAVE A SPARE MOMENT, PLEASE SEND ME A STORY AND PICTURES OF YOUR BICYCLING ADVENTURES. Submit any information by the 24th of the preceding month at the following email address: newsletter@mafw.org If you have any issues with your login credentials, please contact Membership Coordinator Betsy Eastwood at the following email address: membership@mafw.org Periodically Rob Greenberg will be instructing a no-cost CPR course sponsored by the Morris Area Freewheelers Foundation. For those interested, you can contact Rob by phone at 973-334-0125 or by email at robdg01@aol.com for the next available session and moreRead more

Special Edition Newsletter: Sea to Shining Sea (part 4)Hi Freewheelers, Our long time club member Jack Brohal wrote a series of articles called “Sea to Shining Sea”. In Jack’s own words: “In 1997 my wife Lili and I rode across the US from Sea Bright, NJ to South Beach, WA on a fully loaded independent, camping, cooking 6,000 mile tour”. Jack passed away October 21, 2023 and had completed 3 of 4 special edition newsletters. Lili has edited Jack’s 4th and final chapter of this amazing story. You can find it on the club website:Read more

MAFW October 2024 Newsletter AvailableHi Freewheelers, Watch the website to see information on upcoming events, communication from our club president and ride coordinator, and ride guidelines. Our Social Coordinator, John Storey, is always in need of your help for a number of our activities. Please email if you are interested: social@mafw.org MAFW has 2 main guidelines or mottos that riders and ride leaders should follow: Nobody rides alone including the ride leader Ride leader sweeps for all rides except B and faster Just a reminder that the October 2024 edition of our NL is online. To read: click https://mafw.org/staging/newsletter/ What’s in this issue: Election Message from the President Message from the Ride Coordinator Morris Area Freewheelers Foundation’s CPR & First Aid Course Update – Rob Greenberg Connect with the MAF Bike Club on Social Media – Tracy Brown Is Bike Fit Necessary? – Tony Marchand Miracles Happen: A 6 Year Journey of Survival and Becoming a Stronger and Faster Cyclist – Michael Chenkin Evolution of The Morris Area Freewheelers Bike Club and the Morris Area Freewheelers Foundation – Jay Marowitz Bicycle Racing in Boonton – Paul Malinowski MAFW T-SHIRTS – Roy Fischman 2024 MAFW End of Summer Celebration Ride with Pizza & Beer – Paul Malinowski 2024 Calendar Tour de Bronx – October 6 – Drew Thraen THE SIXTEENTH ANNUAL MILESTONE PARTY October 8 – Patricia Kipp Ride Leader and Volunteer Pizza Party October 10 – John Storey A “Delicious” Experience Awaits You October 21 – Rob Greenberg Gettysburg Fall Weekend October 25 – 27 Photo Gallery Cartoons Roy’s Penn Dutch Weekend October 4 – 6, 2024 MAF Bike Adventures 2024 See website for more detail Cycling Guides by Mark Jay People Cycling Safety by Paul Malinowski Club Sponsors Club Officers Enjoying your E-bike, trike, gravel bike? Let’s hear about your experience. Folks, many of you have taken some interesting trips this year or in the past. So why not share your stories & photos with fellow club members? We welcome any articles that you feel would be of interest. WHEN YOU HAVE A SPARE MOMENT, PLEASE SEND ME A STORY AND PICTURES OF YOUR BICYCLING ADVENTURES. Submit any information by the 24th of the preceding month at the following email address: newsletter@mafw.org If you have any issues with your login credentials, please contact Membership Coordinator Betsy Eastwood at the following email address: membership@mafw.org Periodically Rob Greenberg will be instructing a no-cost CPR course sponsored by the Morris Area Freewheelers Foundation. For those interested, you can contact Rob by phone at 973-334-0125 or by email at robdg01@aol.com for the next available session and more iRead more

MAFW September 2024 Newsletter AvailableHi Freewheelers, Watch the website to see information on upcoming events, communication from our club president and ride coordinator, and ride guidelines. Our Social Coordinator, John Storey, is always in need of your help for a number of our activities. Please email if you are interested: social@mafw.org MAFW has 2 main guidelines or mottos that riders and ride leaders should follow: Nobody rides alone including the ride leader Ride leader sweeps for all rides except B and faster Just a reminder that the September 2024 edition of our NL is online. To read: clickhttps://mafw.org/staging/newsletter/ What’s in this issue: Revolutionary Ramble 2025 Freewheelers Election at November Members Meeting Morris Area Freewheelers Foundation’s CPR & First Aid Course Update – Rob Greenberg Connect with the MAF Bike Club on Social Media – Tracy Brown Message from the President – Joe Reo Message from the Ride Coordinator – Manny Coelho MAFW T-SHIRTS – Roy Fischman Bon Ton Roulet – Manny Coelho BOB’S VERMONT TOUR – Manny Coelho A Quick but Efficient Method for Obtaining the Right Seat Height- Tony Marchand 2024 Calendar Fall Picnic September 22 Tour de Bronx – October 6 – Drew Thraen THE SIXTEENTH ANNUAL MILESTONE PARTY October 8 – Patricia Kipp A “Delicious” Experience Awaits You, October 21 – Rob Greenberg Gettsyburg Fall Weekend October 25 – 27 Photo Gallery Nostalgia Cartoons Roy’s Penn Dutch Weekend October 4 – 6, 2024 MAF Bike Adventures 2024 See website for more detail Cycling Guides by Mark Jay People Cycling Safety by Paul Malinowski Club Sponsors Club Officers Enjoying your E-bike, trike, gravel bike? Let’s hear about your experience. Folks, many of you have taken some interesting trips this year or in the past. So why not share your stories & photos with fellow club members? We welcome any articles that you feel would be of interest. WHEN YOU HAVE A SPARE MOMENT, PLEASE SEND ME A STORY AND PICTURES OF YOUR BICYCLING ADVENTURES. Submit any information by the 24th of the preceding month at the following email address: newsletter@mafw.org If you have any issues with your login credentials, please contact Membership Coordinator Betsy Eastwood at the following email address: membership@mafw.org Periodically Rob Greenberg will be instructing a no-cost CPR course sponsored by the Morris Area Freewheelers Foundation. For those interested, you can contact Rob by phone at 973-334-0125 or by email at robdg01@aol.com for the next available session and more infRead more

MAFW August 2024 Newsletter AvailableHi Freewheelers, Watch the website to see information on upcoming events, communication from our club president and ride coordinator, and ride guidelines. Our Social Coordinator, John Storey, is always in need of your help for a number of our activities. Please email if you are interested: social@mafw.org MAFW has 2 main guidelines or mottos that riders and ride leaders should follow: Nobody rides alone including the ride leader Ride leader sweeps for all rides except B and faster Just a reminder that the August 2024 edition of our NL is online. To read: clickhttps://mafw.org/staging/newsletter/ What’s in this issue: Freewheelers Election at November Members Meeting Morris Area Freewheelers Foundation’s CPR & First Aid Course Update – Rob Greenberg Connect with the MAF Bike Club on Social Media – Tracy Brown Ride Coordinator Update New Tours since October 2023 Bristol Meyers Squibb Coast 2 Coast 4 Cancer Cross Country Relay – Rena Odette Ramapo Rally BOB’S VERMONT 3-DAY TOUR AUGUST 22-25 – Bob Warren Tour de Bronx – October 6 THE SIXTEENTH ANNUAL MILESTONE PARTY October 8 – Patricia Kipp Gettsyburg Fall Weekend October 25 – 27 How to repair a punctured tubeless tire – What to do out on the road – Tony Marchand Photo Gallery Poet’s Corner – John J. Burns 2024 Calendar Roy’s Penn Dutch Weekend October 4 – 6, 2024 MAF Bike Adventures 2024 See website for more detail Cycling Guides by Mark Jay People Cycling Safety by Paul Malinowski Club Sponsors Club Officers Enjoying your E-bike, trike, gravel bike? Let’s hear about your experience. Folks, many of you have taken some interesting trips this year or in the past. So why not share your stories & photos with fellow club members? We welcome any articles that you feel would be of interest. WHEN YOU HAVE A SPARE MOMENT, PLEASE SEND ME A STORY AND PICTURES OF YOUR BICYCLING ADVENTURES. Submit any information by the 24th of the preceding month at the following email address: newsletter@mafw.org If you have any issues with your login credentials, please contact Membership Coordinator Betsy Eastwood at the following email address: membership@mafw.org Periodically Rob Greenberg will be instructing a no-cost CPR course sponsored by the Morris Area Freewheelers Foundation. For those interested, you can contact Rob by phone at 973-334-0125 or by email at robdg01@aol.com for the next available session and more inforRead more

MAFW July 2024 Newsletter AvailableHi Freewheelers, Wishing you and your family a very safe & Happy July 4th holiday! Watch the website to see information on upcoming events, communication from our club president and ride coordinator, and ride guidelines. Our Social Coordinator, John Storey, is always in need of your help for a number of our activities. Please email if you are interested: social@mafw.org MAFW has 2 main guidelines or mottos that riders and ride leaders should follow: Nobody rides alone including the ride leader Ride leader sweeps for all rides except B and faster Just a reminder that the July 2024 edition of our NL is online. To read: clickhttps://mafw.org/staging/newsletter/ What’s in this issue: Revolutionary Ramble 15 Moves to RVCC and Goes International! – Jay Marowitz Morris Area Freewheelers Foundation’s CPR & First Aid Course Update – Rob Greenberg Connect with the MAF Bike Club on Social Media – Tracy Brown Candidates Needed – Mark Jay Ride Coordinator Update President Update Welcome New Members THE SIXTEENTH ANNUAL MILESTONE PARTY October 8 – Patricia Kipp BTCNJ Ramapo RallyTubeless Tire Maintenance – Tony Marchand The Lewisburg Spring Weekend – Roy Fischman Gettysburg Fall Weekend October 25 – 27 An Accessible International Bucket List Ride … Le Tour de L’Ile de Montreal – Drew Thraen HORSEY 100 MAY 24-26, 2024 – Manny Coelho Two Clubs – One Ride – Paul Malinowski & Amy Avitabile Photo Gallery 2024 Calendar Roy’s Penn Dutch Weekend October 4 – 6, 2024 Poet’s Corner (My Tour de France) – John J. Burns MAF Bike Adventures 2024 See website for more detail Cycling Guides by Mark Jay People Cycling Safety by Paul Malinowski Club Sponsors Club Officers Enjoying your E-bike, trike, gravel bike? Let’s hear about your experience. Folks, many of you have taken some interesting trips this year or in the past. So why not share your stories & photos with fellow club members? We welcome any articles that you feel would be of interest. WHEN YOU HAVE A SPARE MOMENT, PLEASE SEND ME A STORY AND PICTURES OF YOUR BICYCLING ADVENTURES. Submit any information by the 24th of the preceding month at the following email address: newsletter@mafw.org If you have any issues with your login credentials, please contact Membership Coordinator Betsy Eastwood at the following email address: membership@mafw.org Periodically Rob Greenberg will be instructing a no-cost CPR course sponsored by the Morris Area Freewheelers Foundation. For those interested, you can contact Rob by phone at 973-334-0125 or by email at robdg01@aol.com for the next available session and more information. Good ReadiRead more

MAFW June 2024 Newsletter AvailableHi Freewheelers, Watch the website to see information on upcoming events, communication from our club president and ride coordinator, and ride guidelines. Our Social Coordinator, John Storey, is always in need of your help for a number of our activities. Please email if you are interested: social@mafw.org MAFW has 2 main guidelines or mottos that riders and ride leaders should follow: Nobody rides alone including the ride leader Ride leader sweeps for all rides except B and faster Just a reminder that the June 2024 edition of our NL is online. To read: clickhttps://mafw.org/staging/newsletter/ What’s in this issue: Revolutionary Ramble June 8, 2024 registration and volunteer sign-up CPR Course Status Update – Rob Greenberg Connect with the MAF Bike Club on Social Media – Tracy Brown In Memory of Laurie Hagerich Candidates Needed – Mark Jay Ride Coordinator Update Poet’s Corner (Our Normandy Legacy) – John J. Burns Coal rolling: Opportunity for AOCC (All on Cycling Club of New Jersey) – Rebecca Feldman BTCNJ Ramapo Rally Carbon Fiber Wheels vs Aluminum Wheels – Tony Marchand Snake Season In NJ: Venomous Species, How to Spot Them – The Patch Photo Gallery 2024 Calendar Roy’s Penn Dutch Weekend October 4 -6, 2024 MAF Bike Adventures 2024 See website for more detail Cycling Guides by Mark Jay People Cycling Safety by Paul Malinowski Club Sponsors Club Officers Enjoying your E-bike, trike, gravel bike? Let’s hear about your experience. Folks, many of you have taken some interesting trips this year or in the past. So why not share your stories & photos with fellow club members? We welcome any articles that you feel would be of interest. WHEN YOU HAVE A SPARE MOMENT, PLEASE SEND ME A STORY AND PICTURES OF YOUR BICYCLING ADVENTURES. Submit any information by the 24th of the preceding month at the following email address: newsletter@mafw.org If you have any issues with your login credentials, please contact Membership Coordinator Betsy Eastwood at the following email address: membership@mafw.org Periodically Rob Greenberg will be instructing a no-cost CPR course sponsored by the Morris Area Freewheelers Foundation. For those interested, you can contact Rob by phone at 973-334-0125 or by email at robdg01@aol.com for the next available session and more information. Good RRead more

MAFW May 2024 Newsletter AvailableHi Freewheelers, Watch the website to see information on upcoming events, communication from our club president and ride coordinator, and ride guidelines. Our Social Coordinator, John Storey, is always in need of your exhelp for a number of our activities. Please email if you are interested: social@mafw.org MAFW has 2 main guidelines or mottos that riders and ride leaders should follow: Nobody rides alone including the ride leader Ride leader sweeps for all rides except B and faster Just a reminder that the May 2024 edition of our NL is online. To read: click: https://mafw.org/staging/newsletter/ What’s in this issue: Revolutionary Ramble June 8, 2024 registration and volunteer sign-up CPR Course Status Update – Rob Greenberg Connect with the MAF Bike Club on Social Media – Tracy Brown Ride Coordinator Update Social Coordinator Update Maifest Celebration at Readington Brewery National Bike Month New Jersey Bike & Walk Summit BTCNJ Ramapo Rally Bicycle Seat Post Creaks, Squeaks and other noise – Tony Marchand Weird Jersey – Andover Forge Photo Gallery Roy’s Penn Dutch Weekend October 4-6, 2024 Poet’s Corner by John J. Burns 2024 Calendar MAF Bike Adventures 2024 See website for more detail Cycling Guides by Mark Jay People Cycling Safety by Paul Malinowski Club Sponsors Club Officers Enjoying your E-bike, trike, gravel bike? Let’s hear about your experience. Folks, many of you have taken some interesting trips this year or in the past. So why not share your stories & photos with fellow club members? We welcome any articles that you feel would be of interest. WHEN YOU HAVE A SPARE MOMENT, PLEASE SEND ME A STORY AND PICTURES OF YOUR BICYCLING ADVENTURES. Submit any information by the 24th of the preceding month at the following email address: newsletter@mafw.org If you have any issues with your login credentials, please contact Membership Coordinator Betsy Eastwood at the following email address: membership@mafw.org Periodically Rob Greenberg will be instructing a no-cost CPR course sponsored by the Morris Area Freewheelers Foundation. For those interested, you can contact Rob by phone at 973-334-0125 or by email at robdg01@aol.com for the next available session and more information. Good ReaRead more

MAFW April 2024 Newsletter AvailableHi Freewheelers, Watch the website to see information on upcoming events, communication from our club president and ride coordinator, and ride guidelines. Our Social Coordinator, John Storey, is always in need of your help for a number of our activities. Please email if you are interested: social@mafw.org MAFW has 2 main guidelines or mottos that riders and ride leaders should follow: Nobody rides alone including the ride leader. Ride leader sweeps for all rides except B and faster. Just a reminder that the April 2024 edition of our NL is online. To read: click What’s in this issue: Revolutionary Ramble June 8, 2024 registration and volunteer sign-up A tribute to Charlie Kinsley CPR Course Status Update – Rob Greenberg Connect with the MAF Bike Club on Social Media – Tracy Brown My Mother Got on a Bike. It Changed Her Life – submitted by Arnie Cohen Ride Coordinator Update – Spring Kickoff – April 20, 2024 Bike Adventures Coordinator Update – NY 5 Boro Bike Tour – May 5, 2024 Poet’s Corner by John J. Burns Ask Governor Murphy – Followup on 4’ Safe Passing Law signs; Bike Charities NJ – Rebecca Feldman Tour de Franklin April 28, 2024 Bike Clicking When Pedaling – Tony Marchand Photo Gallery Dutch Country Farmers Market In New Jersey Will Transport You To Another Era 2024 Calendar MAF Bike Adventures 2024 See website for more detail Cycling Guides by Mark Jay People Cycling Safety by Paul Malinowski Club Sponsors Club Officers Enjoying your E-bike, trike, gravel bike?  Let’s hear about your experience. Folks, many of you have taken some interesting trips this year or in the past. So why not share your stories & photos with fellow club members? We welcome any articles that you feel would be of interest. WHEN YOU HAVE A SPARE MOMENT, PLEASE SEND ME A STORY AND PICTURES OF YOUR BICYCLING ADVENTURES. Submit any information by the 24th of the preceding month at the following email address: newsletter@mafw.org If you have any issues with your login credentials, please contact Membership Coordinator Betsy Eastwood at the following email address: membership@mafw.org Periodically Rob Greenberg will be instructing a no-cost CPR course sponsored by the Morris Area Freewheelers Foundation. For those interested, you can contact Rob by phone at 973-334-0125 or by email at robdg01@aol.com for the next available session and more information. Good ReadRead more

MAFW February 2024 March 2024 Newsletter AvailableHi Freewheelers, Watch the website to see information on upcoming events, communication from our club president and ride coordinator, and ride guidelines. Our Social Coordinator, John Storey, is always in need of your help for a number of our activities. Please email if you are interested: social@mafw.org MAFW has 2 main guidelines or mottos that riders and ride leaders should follow: Nobody rides alone including the ride leader Ride leader sweeps for all rides except B and faster Just a reminder that the February 2024 March 2024 edition of our NL is online. To read: click https://mafw.org/staging/newsletter/ What’s in this issue: 15th Annual Revolutionary Ramble June 8, 2024 CPR Course Status Update – Rob Greenberg Connect with the MAF Bike Club on Social Media – Tracy Brown Ride Coordinator Update What causes road rage between cyclists and drivers – Rob Greenberg Never Blame Others for the Road You’re On – Jay Marowitz Riding in NYC – Jay Marowitz Bike Fit: Fine Tune Your Position to Increase Comfort! – Tony Marchand Photo Gallery Poet’s Corner by John J. Burns One Of The Best Campgrounds In New Jersey Is Open For Adventure Year-Round – Round Valley 2024 Calendar MAF Bike Adventures 2024 See website for more detail Cycling Guides by Mark Jay People Cycling Safety by Paul Malinowski Club Sponsors Club Officers Enjoying your E-bike, trike, gravel bike? Let’s hear about your experience. Folks, many of you have taken some interesting trips this year or in the past. So why not share your stories & photos with fellow club members? We welcome any articles that you feel would be of interest. WHEN YOU HAVE A SPARE MOMENT, PLEASE SEND ME A STORY AND PICTURES OF YOUR BICYCLING ADVENTURES. Submit any information by the 24th of the preceding month at the following email address: newsletter@mafw.org If you have any issues with your login credentials, please contact Membership Coordinator Betsy Eastwood at the following email address: membership@mafw.org Periodically Rob Greenberg will be instructing a no-cost CPR course sponsored by the Morris Area Freewheelers Foundation. For those interested, you can contact Rob by phone at 973-334-0125 or by email at robdg01@aol.com for the next aRead more

MAFW December 2023 January 2024 Newsletter AvailableHi Freewheelers, Watch the website to see information on upcoming events, communication from our club president and ride coordinator, and ride guidelines. Our Social Coordinator, John Storey, is always in need of your help for a number of our activities. Please email if you are interested: social@mafw.org MAFW has 2 main guidelines or mottos that riders and ride leaders should follow: Nobody rides alone including the ride leader Ride leader sweeps for all rides except B and faster Just a reminder that the December 2023 January 2024 edition of our NL is online. To read click: https://mafw.org/staging/newsletter/ What’s in this issue: Seasons Greetings CPR Course Status Update – Rob Greenberg Connect with the MAF Bike Club on Social Media – Tracy Brown Welcome New Members Ride Coordinator Update President Update Revolutionary Ramble Saturday June 8, 2024 The First A.I. Application For Our Club – Jay Marowitz How To Choose The Right Crank Length For Your Bike – Tony Marchand Photo Gallery Nostalgia Inspiration Poet’s Corner by John J. Burns Scenic Trails to Explore in New Jersey, One for Each Month of the Year MAF Bike Adventures 2024 See website for more detail Cycling Guides by Mark Jay People Cycling Safety by Paul Malinowski Club Sponsors Club Officers Enjoying your E-bike, trike, gravel bike? Let’s hear about your experience. Folks, many of you have taken some interesting trips this year or in the past. So why not share your stories & photos with fellow club members? We welcome any articles that you feel would be of interest. WHEN YOU HAVE A SPARE MOMENT, PLEASE SEND ME A STORY AND PICTURES OF YOUR BICYCLING ADVENTURES. Submit any information by the 24th of the preceding month at the following email address: newsletter@mafw.org If you have any issues with your login credentials, please contact Membership Coordinator Betsy Eastwood at the following email address: membership@mafw.org Periodically Rob Greenberg will be instructing a no-cost CPR course sponsored by the Morris Area Freewheelers Foundation. For those interested, you can contact Rob by phone at 973-334-0125 or by email at robdg01@aol.com for the next available sRead more

MAFW November 2023 Newsletter AvailableHi Freewheelers, Watch the website to see information on upcoming events, communication from our club president and ride coordinator, and ride guidelines. Our Social Coordinator, John Storey, is always in need of your help for a number of our activities. Please email if you are interested: social@mafw.org MAFW has 2 main guidelines or mottos that riders and ride leaders should follow: Nobody rides alone including the ride leader Ride leader sweeps for all rides except B and faster Just a reminder that the November 2023 edition of our NL is online. To read: clickhttps://mafw.org/staging/newsletter/ What’s in this issue: 33 mile ride from Summer Road Park, Pickle Ball lessons and a cold beer at the Readington Brewery! In Memory of Jack Brohal CPR Course Status Update – Rob Greenberg Connect with the MAF Bike Club on Social Media – Tracy Brown Rides led from 10/01/2022 to 09/30/2023 Inattentional Blindness – Jay Marowitz Which Disc Brake Pads Should You Get? – Tony Marchand Nostalgia Photo Gallery Stanton Mountain – One More Time – Barry Seip Inspiration Poet’s Corner by John J. Burns MAF Bike Adventures 2023 See website for more detail Cycling Guides by Mark Jay People Cycling Safety by Paul Malinowski Club Sponsors Club Officers Enjoying your E-bike, trike, gravel bike? Let’s hear about your experience. Folks, many of you have taken some interesting trips this year or in the past. So why not share your stories & photos with fellow club members? We welcome any articles that you feel would be of interest. WHEN YOU HAVE A SPARE MOMENT, PLEASE SEND ME A STORY AND PICTURES OF YOUR BICYCLING ADVENTURES. Submit any information by the 24th of the preceding month at the following email address: newsletter@mafw.org If you have any issues with your login credentials, please contact Membership Coordinator Betsy Eastwood at the following email address: membership@mafw.org Periodically Rob Greenberg will be instructing a no-cost CPR course sponsored by the Morris Area Freewheelers Foundation. For those interested, you can contact Rob by phone at 973-334-0125 or by email at robdg01@aol.com for the next available session and more infRead more

MAFW October 2023 Newsletter AvailableFreewheelers, Watch the website to see information on upcoming events, communication from our club president and ride coordinator, and ride guidelines. Our Social Coordinator, John Storey, is always in need of your help for a number of our activities. Please email if you are interested: social@mafw.org MAFW has 2 main guidelines or mottos that riders and ride leaders should follow: Nobody rides alone including the ride leader Ride leader sweeps for all rides except B and faster Just a reminder that the October 2023 edition of our NL is online. To read: clickhttps://mafw.org/staging/newsletter/ What’s in this issue: Schooley’s Fall Picnic Sunday, October 1 Shimano’s Massive Crank Recall CPR Course Status Update – Rob Greenberg Connect with the MAF Bike Club on Social Media – Tracy Brown The Fifteenth Annual Milestone Party Wednesday, October 4 – WAIT LIST Last MAFW Kayak Excursion of 2023 Saturday, October 7 How To Care for Carbon Bikes And Parts (Part 2)- Tony Marchand Freewheeler Club Records – Jay Marowitz Photo Gallery There Is A Tiny European Village – Long Valley Inspiration Poet’s Corner by John J. Burns Calendar – see website for details MAF Bike Adventures 2023 See website for more detail Cycling Guides by Mark Jay People Cycling Safety by Paul Malinowski Club Sponsors Club Officers Enjoying your E-bike, trike, gravel bike? Let’s hear about your experience. Folks, many of you have taken some interesting trips this year or in the past. So why not share your stories & photos with fellow club members? We welcome any articles that you feel would be of interest. WHEN YOU HAVE A SPARE MOMENT, PLEASE SEND ME A STORY AND PICTURES OF YOUR BICYCLING ADVENTURES. Submit any information by the 24th of the preceding month at the following email address: newsletter@mafw.org If you have any issues with your login credentials, please contact Membership Coordinator Betsy Eastwood at the following email address: membership@mafw.org Periodically Rob Greenberg will be instructing a no-cost CPR course sponsored by the Morris Area Freewheelers Foundation. For those interested, you can contact Rob by phone at 973.334.0125 or by email at robdg01@aol.com for the next available session and more information. Good RRead more

MAFW September 2023 Newsletter AvailableHi Freewheelers, Watch the website to see information on upcoming events, communication from our club president and ride coordinator, and ride guidelines. Our Social Coordinator, John Storey, is always in need of your help for a number of our activities. Please email if you are interested: social@mafw.org MAFW has 2 main guidelines or mottos that riders and ride leaders should follow: Nobody rides alone including the ride leader Ride leader sweeps for all rides except B and faster Just a reminder that the September 2023 edition of our NL is online. To read: clickhttps://mafw.org/staging/newsletter/ What’s in this issue: President’s Column – Joe Reo CPR Course Status Update – Rob Greenberg Connect with the MAF Bike Club on Social Media – Tracy Brown Ride Coordinator Update – Manny Coelho A message from the MAFF Recruiting Committee Volunteers Needed for Girls in Gear The Answer Man – Len Sanders The Fifteenth Annual Milestone Party Wednesday October 4, 2023 – Patricia Kipp How To Care for Carbon Bikes And Parts – Tony Marchand Hillclimbing in Norway – John Chapman Photo Gallery Leonard J. Buck Garden is an Incredible Natural Wonder Poet’s Corner by John J. Burns Inspiration Calendar – see website for details Lake George Getaway – September 8 – 11, 2023 by Glen Hukins MAF Bike Adventures 2023 See website for more detail Cycling Guides by Mark Jay People Cycling Safety by Paul Malinowski Club Sponsors Club Officers Enjoying your E-bike, trike, gravel bike? Let’s hear about your experience. Folks, many of you have taken some interesting trips this year or in the past. So why not share your stories & photos with fellow club members? We welcome any articles that you feel would be of interest. WHEN YOU HAVE A SPARE MOMENT, PLEASE SEND ME A STORY AND PICTURES OF YOUR BICYCLING ADVENTURES. Submit any information by the 24th of the preceding month at the following email address: newsletter@mafw.org If you have any issues with your login credentials, please contact Membership Coordinator Betsy Eastwood at the following email address: membership@mafw.org Periodically Rob Greenberg will be instructing a no-cost CPR course sponsored by the Morris Area Freewheelers Foundation. For those interested, you can contact Rob by phone at 973-334-0125 or by email at robdg01@aol.com for the next available session and more iRead more

MAFW August 2023 Newsletter AvailableHi Freewheelers, Watch the website to see information on upcoming events, communication from our club president and ride coordinator, and ride guidelines. Our Social Coordinator, John Storey, is always in need of your help for a number of our activities. Please email if you are interested: social@mafw.org MAFW has 2 main guidelines or mottos that riders and ride leaders should follow: Nobody rides alone including the ride leader Ride leader sweeps for all rides except B and faster Just a reminder that the August 2023 edition of our NL is online. To read: click https://mafw.org/staging/newsletter/ What’s in this issue: Kayaking on the Neshanic River CPR Course Status Update – Rob Greenberg Connect with the MAF Bike Club on Social Media! – Tracy Brown Items for sale – Len Sanders MAFW Crash Report Review: 07/2020 to 07/2023 – Drew Thraen BTCNJ Ramapo Rally Sunday August 20, 2023 The Fifteenth Annual Milestone Party Wednesday October 4, 2023 – Patricia Kipp The Truth About Taking Multivitamins – Tony Marchand The Almost Cancelled, but Successful Penn Dutch Weekend – Roy Fischman Photo Gallery Most People Don’t Know About This Underrated Raptor Center Hiding In New Jersey Poet’s Corner by John J. Burns Inspiration Calendar – see website for details Lake George Getaway – September 8 – 11, 2023 by Glen Hukins MAF Bike Adventures 2023 See website for more detail Cycling Guides by Mark Jay People Cycling Safety by Paul Malinowski Club Sponsors Club Officers Enjoying your E-bike, trike, gravel bike? Let’s hear about your experience. Folks, many of you have taken some interesting trips this year or in the past. So why not share your stories & photos with fellow club members? We welcome any articles that you feel would be of interest. WHEN YOU HAVE A SPARE MOMENT, PLEASE SEND ME A STORY AND PICTURES OF YOUR BICYCLING ADVENTURES. Submit any information by the 24th of the preceding month at the following email address: newsletter@mafw.org If you have any issues with your login credentials, please contact Membership Coordinator Betsy Eastwood at the following email address: membership@mafw.org Periodically Rob Greenberg will be instructing a no-cost CPR course sponsored by the Morris Area Freewheelers Foundation. For those interested, you can contact Rob by phone at 973.334.0125 or by email at robdg01@aol.com for the next available session and more information. Good ReaRead more

MAFW July 2023 Newsletter AvailableHi Freewheelers, Watch the website to see information on upcoming events, communication from our club president and ride coordinator, and ride guidelines. Our Social Coordinator, John Storey, is always in need of your help for a number of our activities. Please email if you are interested: social@mafw.org MAFW has 2 main guidelines or mottos that riders and ride leaders should follow: 1-Nobody rides alone including the ride leader 2-Ride leader sweeps for all rides except B and faster Just a reminder that the July 2023 edition of our NL is online. To read: clickhttps://mafw.org/staging/newsletter/ What’s in this issue: The Biker Chicks at the Ramble CPR Course Status Update – Rob Greenberg Connect with the MAF Bike Club on Social Media! – Tracy Brown Dear Revolutionary Ramble Volunteers – Susan FitzGibbon SPECIAL EVENT POST RIDE CELEBRATION – Manny Coelho BTCNJ Ramapo Rally Sunday August 20, 2023 Bicycle Maintenance: 7 Essential Tips, For Every Rider- Tony Marchand Poet’s Corner by John J. Burns Inspiration A Bike Trail Runs Through These New Jersey Towns And It’s The Ultimate Outdoor Playground – Delaware and Raritan Canal State Park Trail Photo Gallery Calendar – see website for details Lake George Getaway – September 8 – 11, 2023 by Glen Hukins MAF Bike Adventures 2023 See website for more detail A Car Hits You While You Are On A Club Ride – What You Need to Know About Medical Bills by Mark Jay People Cycling Insurance Coverage for Damage to Your Bicycle by Mark Jay Safety by Paul Malinowski Club Sponsors Club Officers Enjoying your E-bike, trike, gravel bike? Let’s hear about your experience. Folks, many of you have taken some interesting trips this year or in the past. So why not share your stories & photos with fellow club members? We welcome any articles that you feel would be of interest. WHEN YOU HAVE A SPARE MOMENT, PLEASE SEND ME A STORY AND PICTURES OF YOUR BICYCLING ADVENTURES. Submit any information by the 24th of the preceding month at the following email address: newsletter@mafw.org If you have any issues with your login credentials, please contact Membership Coordinator Betsy Eastwood at the following email address: membership@mafw.org Periodically Rob Greenberg will be instructing a no-cost CPR course sponsored by the Morris Area Freewheelers Foundation. For those interested, you can contact Rob by phone at 973.334.0125 or by email at robdg01@aol.com for the next available session and more information. Good Reading. ThankRead more

MAFW June 2023 NewsletterHi Freewheelers, Watch the website to see information on upcoming events, communication from our club president and ride coordinator, and ride guidelines. Our Social Coordinator, John Storey, is always in need of your help for a number of our activities. Please email if you are interested: social@mafw.org MAFW has 2 main guidelines or mottos that riders and ride leaders should follow: Nobody rides alone including the ride leader Ride leader sweeps for all rides except B and faster Just a reminder that the June 2023 edition of our NL is online. To read: clickhttps://mafw.org/staging/newsletter/ What’s in this issue: MAFW Safety Committee – Paul Malinowski CPR Course Status Update – Rob Greenberg Idaho Stop Law for Bicyclists Rolls Across U.S – Rob Greenberg Connect with the MAF Bike Club on Social Media! – Tracy Brown Heat Exhaustion or Heat Stroke – Tom Flatley June 4th Special Event – Save the date – Joe Reo 14th Annual Revolutionary Ramble – June 10, 2023 – Register and Volunteer Sign-Up BTCNJ Ramapo Rally Sunday August 20, 2023 Safety – Paul Malinowski Welcome our new members On-line Surveys: How to be safe! – Tony Marchand Poet’s Corner by John J. Burns Inspiration Washington Rock State Park Photo Gallery Calendar – see website for details The 8th Roy’s Penn Dutch Weekend – June 23 – 25, 2023 Lake George Getaway – September 8 – 11, 2023 by Glen Hukins MAF Bike Adventures 2023 See website for more detail A Car Hits You While You Are On A Club Ride – What You Need to Know About Medical Bills by Mark Jay People Cycling Insurance Coverage for Damage to Your Bicycle by Mark Jay Club Sponsors Club Officers Enjoying your E-bike, trike, gravel bike? Let’s hear about your experience. Folks, many of you have taken some interesting trips this year or in the past. So why not share your stories & photos with fellow club members? We welcome any articles that you feel would be of interest. WHEN YOU HAVE A SPARE MOMENT, PLEASE SEND ME A STORY AND PICTURES OF YOUR BICYCLING ADVENTURES. Submit any information by the 24th of the preceding month at the following email address: newsletter@mafw.org If you have any issues with your login credentials, please contact Membership Coordinator Betsy Eastwood at the following email address: membership@mafw.org Periodically Rob Greenberg will be instructing a no-cost CPR course sponsored by the Morris Area Freewheelers Foundation. For those interested, you can contact Rob by phone at 973.334.0125 or by email at robdg01@aol.com for the next available session and more information. Good Reading. Thanks,Read more