Highlights
- Weather was beautiful—sunny and warm.
- Road conditions slick from overnight rain.
- Hundreds of cyclists enjoyed the 3 courses (2-mile, 7-mile, 15-mile).
- 14 ARES volunteers provided real-time communication on the 7 and 15 mile courses.
- Radio communication between ARES volunteers was clear and effective.
- WA2BAT/R provided excellent coverage; northern stations should run high power.
- No major safety incidents along the courses.
- Event sponsor and the Millburn Police Department were pleased with our performance and efforts.
Thank You
Huge thanks to our ARES volunteers, event organizers, the Millburn Township team, and the Millburn Police Department. Clear comms kept riders safe from start to finish, and our sponsor left with a strong appreciation for the service this team provides. Special thanks to the WA2BAT repeater trustees for system use.
We appreciate everyone’s time and professionalism—hope to see you at future events!
