Stopping at red lights is one of the simplest yet most important responsibilities for cyclists.It isn\u2019t just about following the law – it\u2019s about safety and respect on the road.A cyclist who rolls through a red light puts themselves at risk of colliding with vehicles, pedestrians, or other riders, often at intersections where crashes are most likely to occur.Obeying lights also helps build trust with other road users. Drivers are more likely to respect cyclists\u2019 space and rights when they see consistent, responsible behavior.By stopping, you\u2019re showing motorists that cyclists belong on the road and play by the same rules.There\u2019s also the powerful effect of setting an example. When one rider stops, others behind are more likely to do the same, normalizing safe habits within the cycling community.In short: stopping at red lights protects you, earns respect, and makes cycling safer for everyone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The message above also applies to stop signs and other rules followed by vehicles. In a related safety topic, if you are riding in a group and half the group makes it through a traffic light, the part of the group that makes it thru the light should wait for the part of the group that did not make it thru the light. Don’t try and go thru a red light to stay with the group.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This Sunday Sept 7 is the Scenic Schuylkill Century and this event has been added to the MAFW Calendar and the MAFW Schedule with Marty Pratt as ride leader. If you want to go you need to register via the link below and then sign up on the schedule so we know who is going and we might ride together. This well-supported event gives you the opportunity to ride in new territory.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
2025 Scenic Schuylkill Century — Sunday Sept 7, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Saturday Sept 13 is the Sourlands Spectacular with Dennis Budnick as rider leader. If you want to go you need to register via the link below and then sign up on the schedule so we know who is going and we might ride together.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Sourland Spectacular \u2013 Pennington, NJ<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Sunday Sept 14 is the MAFW Fall Picnic to be held at White Oak Park with rides at all paces. Be sure to sign up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u00a0On the MAFW Calendar<\/a> are other special rides and events you should check out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Standard preparation for MAFW riders after signing up for a ride:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Any questions or if you want to become a ride leader to help the Club, feel free to contact me at 732-259-899<\/a>0<\/a>, Manny<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" SAFETY THOUGHT This message was shared to me by a fellow rider. Stopping at red lights is one of the simplest yet most important responsibilities for cyclists.It isn\u2019t just about following the law – it\u2019s about safety and respect on the road.A cyclist who rolls through a red light puts themselves at risk of colliding … <\/p>\nSOURLANDS SPECTACULAR SATURDAY SEPT 13<\/h5>\n\n\n\n
MAFW PICNIC SUNDAY SEPT 14<\/h5>\n\n\n\n
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RIDE PREPARATION<\/h5>\n\n\n\n
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