Morris Area Freewheelers | Patricia Kipp | Activity https://mafw.org/staging/members/patriciakipp/activity/ Activity feed for Patricia Kipp. Mon, 04 May 2026 22:43:33 -0400 https://buddypress.org/?v= en-US 30 hourly 2 a7aa84d19caff594b11d5ca503134139 Patricia Kipp wrote a new post https://mafw.org/?p=238826 Fri, 01 May 2026 21:10:23 -0400 MAFW May 2026 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_coordinator@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 2026 edition of our NL is online. To read: click Newsletter What’s in this issue: Lynn Khesghi leads a ride a from Bed 1 on a mild April spring day In Memory of Lili Brohal Board of Directors Meeting Minutes Proposed By-Law Changes April 9, 2026 Connect with the MAF Bike Club on Social Media! – Tracy Brown 2026 MAFW Calendar Welcome new members Click Torque Wrench Tips: Dos and Don’ts – Tony Marchand Lake George Getaway 2026 – Glen Hukins Photo Gallery Nostalgia Inspiration Bicycle Adventures 2026 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 Good RRead more

]]> 0 afd1b2e011823887670fc87606cd06d4 Patricia Kipp is attending MAFW Spring Kickoff Meeting. https://mafw.org/staging/activity/p/4778/ Fri, 17 Apr 2026 21:14:48 -0400 0 e84a2baa5afb39e85ae78833ec00ca1d Patricia Kipp wrote a new post https://mafw.org/?p=237836 Tue, 31 Mar 2026 22:03:45 -0400 MAFW April 2026 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_coordinator@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 2026 edition of our NL is online. To read: click https://mafw.org/newsletter/ What’s in this issue: Freewheelers night out dining and dancing at Rod’s on Saturday March 21, 2026 Connect with the MAF Bike Club on Social Media! – Tracy Brown 2026 MAFW Calendar 4 Ways to Decrease Chain Wear and Prolong the Life of the Drive Train – Tony Marchand Photo Gallery Nostalgia Inspiration Bicycle Adventures 2026 Cycling Guides – Mark Jay People Cycling Lake George Getaway 2026 – Glen Hukins 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: mRead more

]]> 0 74c42c5d5664a68d2e78d6797f1bd189 Patricia Kipp wrote a new post https://mafw.org/?p=236165 Wed, 04 Feb 2026 19:20:46 -0500 MAFW February 2026 March 2026 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_coordinator@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 2026 March 2026 edition of our NL is online. To read: click https://mafw.org/newsletter/ What’s in this issue: Dirt / gravel ride from Bedminster, NJ – Dennis Budnick In Memory of Ed Carpenito Connect with the MAF Bike Club on Social Media! – Tracy Brown 2026 MAFW Calendar MAFW Crash Report Review: 2021 through 2025 – Drew Thraen 5 Ways to smooth out your pedal stroke – Tony Marchand Let’s get with it..girls! – Jay Marowitz Photo Gallery Nostalgia Bicycle Adventures 2026 Cycling Guides – Mark Jay People Cycling Safety – Paul Malinowsk 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 eRead more

]]> 0 52c3c303e017099ab1914e3f4f4fc140 Patricia Kipp wrote a new post https://mafw.org/?p=235732 Sun, 30 Nov 2025 13:45:07 -0500 MAFW December 2025 / January 2026 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_coordinator@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 2025 January 2026 edition of our NL is online. To read: click https://mafw.org/newsletter/ What’s in this issue: Ride Leaders and Revolutionary Ramble Volunteer Pizza Party Season’s Greetings Revolutionary Ramble 2026 Update – Michael Chenkin Connect with the MAF Bike Club on Social Media! – Tracy Brown Allergic to Penicillin? You Might Not Be – Tom Flatley Holiday Gift Membership Program – Lisa Gentile Morris Area Freewheelers Team Store is officially open – Lisa Gentile How do you know which bicycle saddle is the best fit for you? – Heather McFadden and Anthony Marchand 9. Gettysburg Fall Cycling Weekend – Manny Coelho Photo Gallery Nostalgia Inspiration 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 followingRead more

]]> 0 a6a027f68432c53c9fcf8408947db2cd Patricia Kipp wrote a new post https://mafw.org/?p=235084 Thu, 30 Oct 2025 11:50:37 -0400 MAFW November 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_coordinator@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 2025 edition of our NL is online. To read: click https://mafw.org/newsletter/ What’s in this issue: Skeletons from Kittatinny Social Ride October 19th Connect with the MAF Bike Club on Social Media! – Tracy Brown Winter Outlook 2025 – 2026 Update on Class 3 Ebike Laws / Registration Matt Pierone presents check to Rob Greenberg for MAFF Ride Leaders October 1, 2024 to September 30, 2025 We welcome the following new members SOCIAL RIDES 2025 – Manny Coelho Happy Thanksgiving New York Rides Update – Jay Marowitz Encounters of the Dog Kind – Tony Marchand, M.D. Colorado Biking – John Chapman Photo Gallery Nostalgia 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:Read more

]]> 0 db9b3eaa18bff90e6112927628b7be5e Patricia Kipp wrote a new post https://mafw.org/?p=234325 Tue, 30 Sep 2025 21:13:40 -0400 MAFW October 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_coordinator@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 2025 edition of our NL is online. To read: click https://mafw.org/newsletter/ What’s in this issue: Fall Picnic at White Oak Park on Sunday, September 14th Connect with the MAF Bike Club on Social Media! – Tracy Brown 2025 Calendar RIDE LEADER AWARDS – Manny Coelho Bottle Hill Day – Jeff Sperling Happy Halloween THE SEVENTEENTH ANNUAL MILESTONE PARTY – Tuesday October 7 Bike Fit Changes as You Age – Tony Marchand, M.D. Photo Gallery Inspiration Comics 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 GoodRead more

]]> 0 ea8b98a4f06e6498a77492292945a097 Patricia Kipp is attending Fall Picnic. https://mafw.org/staging/activity/p/4398/ Wed, 10 Sep 2025 23:22:34 -0400 0 34d61be6d56985362caef3fcaef01e79 Patricia Kipp wrote a new post https://mafw.org/?p=233223 Sun, 31 Aug 2025 20:42:58 -0400 MAFW September 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_coordinator@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 2025 edition of our NL is online. To read: click https://mafw.org/newsletter/ What’s in this issue: Freewheelers enjoyed the Velodrome Friday night August 8 Connect with the MAF Bike Club on Social Media! – Tracy Brown 2025 Calendar THE SEVENTEENTH ANNUAL MILESTONE PARTY – Tuesday October 7 Call for volunteers – Lisa Gentile Benefit Luncheon for the Morris Area Freewheelers Foundation Monday September 29 Classic Answer Man – Len Sanders 7 Things You Need to Do After You Have a Bike Crash – Tony Marchand, M.D. BON TON ROULET 2025 – Manny Coelho Bike, Brew & Pizza Ride – Paul Malinowski Photo Gallery Inspiration Roy’s Penn Dutch Weekend September 19, 20 and 21, 2025 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:Read more

]]> 0 d6aa8a2ca71a56eac1667abf57f10473 Patricia Kipp wrote a new post https://mafw.org/?p=231859 Mon, 28 Jul 2025 13:19:38 -0400 MAFW August 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_coordinator@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 2025 edition of our NL is online. To read: click https://mafw.org/newsletter/ What’s in this issue: Polar Cub ride on Sunday July 13 Connect with the MAF Bike Club on Social Media! – Tracy Brown 2025 Calendar MAFW+BTCNJ: Bike, Brew & Pizza Ride – – Sunday August 3 THE SEVENTEENTH ANNUAL MILESTONE PARTY – Tuesday October 7 Road Trip! – Velodrome professional bicycle track racing on Friday evening August 8 Benefit Luncheon for the Morris Area Freewheelers Foundation Monday September 29 Message Ride Coordinator (Manny Coelho) Stretching: The Long and Short and of It! Tony Marchand, M.D. Photo Gallery Comics Roy’s Penn Dutch Weekend September 19, 20 and 21, 2025 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 Good RRead more

]]> 0 fa3e92949acf04cc9ae59094a643f775 Patricia Kipp is attending The Seventeenth Annual Milestone Party. https://mafw.org/staging/activity/p/4182/ Tue, 01 Jul 2025 11:17:06 -0400 0 4d4d9190eee0d514ee0b78e13b6a2840 Patricia Kipp wrote a new post https://mafw.org/?p=230806 Sun, 29 Jun 2025 17:22:58 -0400 MAFW July 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 July 2025 edition of our NL is online. To read: click https://mafw.org/newsletter/ What’s in this issue: Happy July 4th Connect with the MAF Bike Club on Social Media! – Tracy Brown 2025 Calendar Fall Gettysburg Weekend Ride THE SEVENTEENTH ANNUAL MILESTONE PARTY – October 7, 2025 THE ANSWER MAN – Len Sanders How to adjust (index) your front derailleur – Tony Marchand Photo Gallery Nostalgia Inspiration Roy’s Penn Dutch Weekend September 19, 20 and 21, 2025 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 GoodRead more

]]> 0 b7bc1120c0e52004f9810dfee95c5a5d Patricia Kipp wrote a new post https://mafw.org/?p=229863 Thu, 29 May 2025 23:30:01 -0400 MAFW June 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 June 2025 edition of our NL is online. To read: click https://mafw.org/newsletter/ What’s in this issue: The Revolutionary Ramble Used Bike/Gear Collection For The Boys and Girls Club Bike Exchange Connect with the MAF Bike Club on Social Media! – Tracy Brown Message from the President Morris Area Freewheelers Foundation’s CPR & First Aid Course Update – Rob Greenberg 2025 Calendar Welcome new members Roy’s Penn Dutch Weekend September 19, 20 and 21, 2025 Using Your Bike’s Barrel Adjusters – Tony Marchand My One-in-a-Million Day – Dave Hall Photo Gallery Nostalgia Inspiration Comics 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 Good RRead more

]]> 0 977670d801e818a04a3c60f3ec32a1bb Patricia Kipp wrote a new post https://mafw.org/?p=229108 Thu, 01 May 2025 20:14:16 -0400 MAFW May 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 May 2025 edition of our NL is online. To read: click https://mafw.org/newsletter/ What’s in this issue: Trek Bike Inspections Saturday May 3, 2025 Connect with the MAF Bike Club on Social Media! – Tracy Brown How an Arkansas City Became an Epicenter of the Biking World – submitted by Len Friedman Bicycle for sale – Fred Bennett Morris Area Freewheelers Foundation’s CPR & First Aid Course Update – Rob Greenberg 2025 NCOA Photography Award Contest—This is 75 – submitted by Pete Aldrich Message from the President Message from the Ride Coordinator 2025 Calendar How to Check and Adjust Bike Disc Brakes – Tony Marchand 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 Good RRead more

]]> 0 c982f312e36defdcf270ec47b322b8bd Patricia Kipp wrote a new post https://mafw.org/?p=228049 Fri, 28 Mar 2025 20:08:56 -0400 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/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

]]> 0 ebfa4ec5039d58100fd1d17cd44b86f9 Patricia Kipp wrote a new post https://mafw.org/?p=227026 Sun, 02 Feb 2025 21:58:39 -0500 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/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

]]> 0 78f7f0cc77de4ab63c5804aca43cbab7 Patricia Kipp wrote a new post https://mafw.org/?p=226495 Tue, 17 Dec 2024 14:05:32 -0500 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/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

]]> 0 5f737a221c5b992df75ab77c97c33dab Patricia Kipp wrote a new post https://mafw.org/?p=225336 Fri, 01 Nov 2024 22:03:03 -0400 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/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

]]> 0 3127e0f29b77bd4bde89cd9f01962388 Patricia Kipp wrote a new post https://mafw.org/?p=225243 Wed, 30 Oct 2024 21:32:12 -0400 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

]]> 0 c3fa0a2c421485beb25c450f1339fd75 Patricia Kipp wrote a new post https://mafw.org/?p=224269 Wed, 02 Oct 2024 00:44:26 -0400 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/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

]]> 0 3d997c68f1781fedc063ea3bafa1940f Patricia Kipp wrote a new post https://mafw.org/?p=223189 Sat, 31 Aug 2024 19:38:48 -0400 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/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

]]> 0 c5f70c5e0c08af02d31f9339d0573bb6 Patricia Kipp wrote a new post https://mafw.org/?p=222128 Mon, 05 Aug 2024 16:03:50 -0400 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/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

]]> 0 648c5da8e5992c01b6039b92a1509aa7 Patricia Kipp wrote a new post https://mafw.org/?p=221011 Tue, 02 Jul 2024 13:40:45 -0400 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/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

]]> 0 d647424644009215542fd9af53257f36 Patricia Kipp wrote a new post https://mafw.org/?p=220075 Thu, 06 Jun 2024 17:52:49 -0400 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/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

]]> 0 4851173895e9137125f37c798dedcc46 Patricia Kipp wrote a new post https://mafw.org/?p=219055 Sat, 04 May 2024 12:30:45 -0400 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/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

]]> 0 67f1dcd8e0c6206ad13370d5dca05911 Patricia Kipp wrote a new post https://mafw.org/?p=218108 Sun, 07 Apr 2024 21:22:20 -0400 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

]]> 0 e59d6473f4568e36e0fc80c21d435bba Patricia Kipp wrote a new post https://mafw.org/?p=216798 Fri, 09 Feb 2024 15:37:02 -0500 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/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

]]> 0 b3e88c7b9d42b70a654c2f022ac5e997 Patricia Kipp wrote a new post https://mafw.org/?p=215264 Tue, 05 Dec 2023 15:54:59 -0500 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/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

]]> 0 5e44c1f434010e3d5b406333611434a8 Patricia Kipp wrote a new post https://mafw.org/?p=214511 Thu, 02 Nov 2023 12:30:43 -0400 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/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

]]> 0 4a451ab8d284d75d2f69ca5b822a9ea8 Patricia Kipp wrote a new post https://mafw.org/?p=213683 Sun, 01 Oct 2023 12:21:22 -0400 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/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

]]> 0 a18ffa4f5fc6dfea65a96ec7e3cd2fcf Patricia Kipp wrote a new post https://mafw.org/?p=212930 Wed, 06 Sep 2023 13:38:57 -0400 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/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

]]> 0 e0ef2abbc76bb7b1caed315bc5028c7e Patricia Kipp wrote a new post https://mafw.org/?p=211502 Tue, 01 Aug 2023 16:39:22 -0400 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/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

]]> 0 bef8d2a88afc1eee7ed0e2b6186776fd Patricia Kipp wrote a new post https://mafw.org/?p=210573 Fri, 07 Jul 2023 14:09:40 -0400 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/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

]]> 0 78281c4910897f46277989c2fc7da8fc Patricia Kipp wrote a new post https://mafw.org/?p=209245 Mon, 05 Jun 2023 13:13:09 -0400 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/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

]]> 0 3933035bd5d11548848de51ea644494f Patricia Kipp wrote a new post https://mafw.org/?p=208226 Wed, 10 May 2023 14:00:39 -0400 MAFW May2023 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 May 2023 edition of our NL is online. To read: click https://mafw.org/newsletter/ What’s in this issue: 14th Annual Revolutionary Ramble – June 10, 2023 – Register and Volunteer Sign-Up Connect with the MAFW Bike Club on social media by Tracy Brown MORRIS AREA FREEWHEELERS FOUNDATION CPR AND FIRST AID COURSE UPDATE by Rob Greenberg RIDING SAFELY FROM PAUL MALINOWSKI Distracted Driving Awareness from Paul Malinowski May Monthly Safety Topic from Manny Coelho Casual Rides from Gloria Friedman BTCNJ Ramapo Rally Sunday August 20, 2023 Stance Width by Thomas McDaniel and Tony Marchand Poet’s Corner by John J. Burns Inspiration The Legends Behind Jenny Jump, Ghost Lake and Shades of Death Road The 8th Roy’s Penn Dutch Weekend – June 23 – 25, 2023 Lake George Getaway – September 8 – 11, 2023 by Glen Hukins Photo Gallery Calendar – see website for details MAFW Bicycle Adventures by Roy Fischman A Car Hits You While You Are On A Club Ride – What You Need to Know About Medical Bills by Mark Jay 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

]]> 0 821b9271ad2aaeb6241066b1813f31ac Patricia Kipp wrote a new post https://mafw.org/?p=207194 Tue, 11 Apr 2023 13:09:59 -0400 MAFW April 2023 Newsletter AvailableHi Freewheelers, Watch the website to see information on upcoming events, communication from ourRead more

]]> 0 95036f57add17c98204a7ea0cc13a2d5 Patricia Kipp wrote a new post https://mafw.org/?p=205707 Mon, 13 Feb 2023 21:52:58 -0500 MAFW February 2023 / March 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 February 2023 / March 2023 edition of our NL is online. To read: click Newsletter What’s in this issue: Revolutionary Ramble Saturday June 10, 2023 Drew University Connect with the MAFW Bike Club on social media by Tracy Brown MORRIS AREA FREEWHEELERS FOUNDATION CPR AND FIRST AID COURSE UPDATE by Rob Greenberg Check to see if your COVID-19 tests’ expiration dates have been extended by Tom Flatley In Memory of Chaim Schreiber Inspiration Insurance Coverage for Damage to Your Bicycle by Mark Jay 5 Steps to Protect Your Smartphone from Theft or Loss by Tony Marchand The IOB by Jay Marowitz The 8th Roy’s Penn Dutch Weekend – June 23 – 25, 2023 Photo Gallery Poet’s Corner by John J. Burns Cartoons Calendar – see website for detail Other Cycling Events by Manny Coelho MAFW Bicycle Adventures by Roy Fischman People Cycling 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 availaRead more

]]> 0 d819248ad011c5bdb38d5245d670dd8c Patricia Kipp wrote a new post https://mafw.org/?p=204418 Sun, 18 Dec 2022 23:05:14 -0500 MAFW December 2022 / January 2023 newsletter availableHi Freewheelers, May you all enjoy a very happy, healthy holiday season with family and friends! Watch the website to see information on upcoming events, communication from our club president and ride coordinator, and ride guidelines. Our Social Coordinator, Mary Nacius, 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 2022 / January 2023 edition of our NL is online. To read: click https://mafw.org/newsletter/ What’s in this issue: Welcome the new MAFW Board of Directors – message from Liz Jennison Connect with the MAFW Bike Club on social media by Tracy Brown MORRIS AREA FREEWHEELERS FOUNDATION CPR AND FIRST AID COURSE UPDATE by Rob Greenberg In Memory of John Savino Poets Corner by John J. Burns Cartoons MAFW Team Store Open for Orders Thru December 29 Registration Open for Revolutionary Ramble June 10 Welcome New Members Inspiration E-bikes Great Balls of Fire by Tony Marchand Ride for the Living 2022 by Nancy Marsillo Photo Gallery Fall Foliage Weekend by Roy Fischman Calendar – see website for details People Cycling MAFW Bicycle Adventures by Mark Jay A Car Hits You While You Are on a Club Ride – What You Need to Know About Medical Bills 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 Marvin Schwinder 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

]]> 0 5ebcc34b0558d863540e6e499ae922ca Patricia Kipp wrote a new post https://mafw.org/?p=203415 Fri, 04 Nov 2022 15:20:12 -0400 MAFW November 2022 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, Mary Nacius, 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 Nobody rides alone including the ride leader Ride leader sweeps for all rides except B and faster Just a reminder that the November 2022 edition of our NL is online. To read: clickhttps://mafw.org/newsletter/ What’s in this issue: Bylaws Connect with the MAF Bike Club on Social Media by Tracy Brown MORRIS AREA FREEWHEELERS FOUNDATION CPR AND FIRST AID COURSE UPDATE by Rob Greenberg Calendar – Other Organization Events THE ANSWER MAN by Len Sanders Ride Leader Award Report Phishing Email: 10 Emails That Don’t Look Like It by Tony Marchand Poet’s Corner by John J. Burns Inspiration Photo Gallery MAF Bike Adventures 2022 by Mark Jay People Cycling A Car Hits You While You Are On A Club Ride – What You Need to Know About Medical Bills 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 Marvin Schwinder 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, Patricia KipRead more

]]> 0 91d045376ae9f28ee1d40c3cfaa330a6 Patricia Kipp wrote a new post https://mafw.org/?p=202502 Thu, 06 Oct 2022 19:24:17 -0400 MAFW October 2022 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, Mary Nacius, 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 leaderRide leader sweeps for all rides except B and faster Just a reminder that the October 2022 edition of our NL is online. To read: click https://mafw.org/newsletter/ What’s in this issue: MAFW BOD NominationsMAFW Biennial Meeting and election November 2Connect with the MAF Bike Club on Social Media by Tracy BrownMORRIS AREA FREEWHEELERS FOUNDATION CPR AND FIRST AID COURSE UPDATE by Rob GreenbergFall picnic Sunday October 23 from 9am-3pm at Pickell Park by Mary NaciusFOURTEENTH ANNUAL MILESTONE PARTY Wednesday October 26 by Patricia KippBiking the Great Allegheny Passage (GAP) and C&O Trails by Liz JennisonA Human Interest Story by Gideon FrydmanPhishing Email: 10 Emails That Don’t Look Like It by Tony MarchandCalendar — see website for detailsInspirationPhoto GalleryPoet’s Corner by John J. BurnsMAF Bike Adventures 2022 by Mark JayPeople CyclingA Car Hits You While You Are On A Club Ride – What You Need to Know About Medical Bills by Mark JayClub SponsorsClub 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 Marvin Schwinder 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, Patricia KippERead more

]]> 0 e2151cc7bfe84324ef01ba72f351bdfd Patricia Kipp wrote a new post https://mafw.org/?p=201373 Sat, 03 Sep 2022 21:59:00 -0400 MAFW September 2022 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, Mary Nacius, 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 leaderRide leader sweeps for all rides except B and faster Just a reminder that the September 2022 edition of our NL is online. To read: clickhttps://mafw.org/newsletter/ What’s in this issue: 1. How Our Bike Club Works by Jay Marowitz2. Connect with the MAF Bike Club on Social Media by Tracy Brown3. MORRIS AREA FREEWHEELERS FOUNDATION CPR AND FIRST AID COURSE UPDATE by Rob Greenberg4. Here’s an eye-opener for drivers submitted by Rebecca P. Feldman5. In Memory of Muriel Mota January 19, 1928 – August 9, 20226. MAFW Magic?? by Liz Jennison7. Fall picnic Sunday October 2 from 9am-3pm at Pickell Park by Mary Nacius8. FOURTEENTH ANNUAL MILESTONE PARTY Wednesday October 26 by Patricia Kipp9. Girls in Gear is Looking for Volunteers10. Know When Uncooperative Patients Can Refuse Care and Transport by Tony Marchand, MD11. RAGBRAI by Roy Fischman12. The Golden Age of Bicycle Racing in NJ – September 20, 2022 Bernards Township Library13. Calendar — see website for details14. Photo Gallery15. The 2022 Penn Dutch Weekend by Roy Fischman16. Inspiration17. Poet’s Corner by John J. Burns18. MAF Bike Adventures 2022 by Mark Jay19. People Cycling20. A Car Hits You While You Are On A Club Ride – What You Need to Know About Medical Bills by Mark Jay21. Lake George Getaway: Friday afternoon September 9 – Monday, September 12, 2022 by Glen Hukins22. Club Sponsors23. 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 Marvin Schwinder 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 ReadingRead more

]]> 0 8337c52c09a85a0a172de9b8a8b04f11 Patricia Kipp wrote a new post https://mafw.org/?p=200121 Mon, 08 Aug 2022 17:06:58 -0400 MAFW August 2022 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, Mary Nacius, 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 leaderRide leader sweeps for all rides except B and faster Just a reminder that the August 2022 edition of our NL is online. To read: click https://mafw.org/newsletter/ What’s in this issue: August President’s Message by Liz JennisonConnect with the MAF Bike Club on Social Media by Tracy BrownMORRIS AREA FREEWHEELERS FOUNDATION CPR AND FIRST AID COURSE UPDATE by Rob GreenbergRamble 13 Stats by Doug McMahon and Jim NielsenWelcome new membersThe Golden Age of Bicycle Racing in NJ – September 20, 2022 Bernards Township Library A group ride by its very nature does not make the leader liable – by Tony MarchandRamapo Rally – August 21Tour de Farm & Fondo New Jersey – Sussex August 27, Warren September 24Photo GalleryInspirationPoet’s Corner by John J. BurnsMAF Bike Adventures 2022 by Mark JayPeople CyclingA Car Hits You While You Are On A Club Ride – What You Need to Know About Medical Bills by Mark JayCalendar – see website for detailsLake George Getaway: Friday afternoon September 9 – Monday, September 12, 2022 by Glen HukinsClub SponsorsClub 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 Marvin Schwinder 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. ThaRead more

]]> 0 3f9c590fabeade439a0e8bfa0571f4cf Patricia Kipp wrote a new post https://mafw.org/?p=199397 Thu, 21 Jul 2022 01:16:07 -0400 Hi Freewheelers,

Watch the website to see information on upcoming events, communication from our club president and ride coordinator, and ride guidelines.

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