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Description: Book Signing followed by a Social Ride - 30 miles - Meet Michael Kranish the author of "The World's Fastest Man: The Extraordinary Life of Cyclist Major Taylor, America's First Black Sports Hero". Following the book signing will be an opportunity to get your autograph copy of the book and a quick spin towards the Great Swamp before departing home.  

This event is sponsored by Morristown Festival of Books. Let's take advantage of this once in a life time opportunity to meet the author that writes about the man our clubs represent. Let's show up to support the event and enjoy a friendly fast spirited ride after the book signing.    


Meet & Greet: 9:00 AM at Marty's Reliable Cycle Shop, 173 Speedwell Avenue, Morristown, NJ 07960

Wheels down: 11:15 AM from Vail Mansion, 110 South Street, Morristown ,NJ 07960

Location: Marty's Reliable Cycle of Morristown

Ride Category: Everyone (please maintain no less than 14-16 mph)

Agenda
9:00-9:30AM -  Meet at Marty's Bike Shop and then we will cycle over as a group to the church where the book reading will take place. 173 Speedwell Avenue, Morristown, NJ 07960

10:00-10:45AM - Book reading by Michael Kransih at St. Peter's Episcopal Church, 70 Maple Avenue. Morristown, NJ 07960

11:00-11:15AM - Book Signing at Vail Mansion, 110 South Street, Morristown, NJ 07960

11:15AM - 30 mile bike ride to The Great Swamp with a short stop at the Swiss Chalet before heading back to the bike shop.

**The author will not be Marty's Reliable Cycles.  We will meet the author at the church.
***The book read & ride is sponsored by the Morristown Festival of Books. The 30 mile bike ride is sponsored by Marty's Reliable Cycle of Morristown and Major Taylor Cycling Club of New Jersey.  

PARKING:
There is a parking lot across the street from Marty's Reliable at the intersection of Speedwell Ave & Sussex Turnpike. The entrance to the lot is on Sussex Turnpike.


Cancellations: Check the MTCCNJ Rides & Activities WhatsApp chat group (members only) for last minute updates or the Major Taylor Cycling Club of New Jersey private Facebook Group, for everyone else.


GPS Ride Link: Book Signing Ride

Attendees pay for their own charges