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Cranksgiving Time
Crank It Up for the Food Bank of Delaware! The Club is once again pushing the pedals for a rolling donation of non-perishable food items. The Cranksgivng Ride on September 21 is a family-paced group, 28.5-mile route comprised of the Chesapeake & Delaware (C&D) Trail and local roads between Chesapeake City, MD and Delaware City,…
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October Additions
Welcome or Welcome Back to the following 3 riders who joined the WCBC via Family or Single Memberships in October. These cyclists are from Elkton, Middletown and Wilmington. To date, we total 229 registered members. Thanks to everyone who signed up and support the Club. We look forward to seeing you at the Calendar Rides,…
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Go Go Gravel
With gorgeous autumn colors providing a vibrant backdrop, the Club’s fall gravel ride covered 40 miles on the Enola Low Grade Trail in Pennsylvania. A hardy group of four shook off the crisp morning temperature to enjoy cycling on the finely ground gravel path. Along the way, the riders enjoyed scenic views of the Susquehanna…
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Public Input Wanted
A Virtual Public Workshop via Zoom for the East Elkton Paths Plan on Monday, November 16, 2026, at 5:30 p.m. At previous public events, this workshop collected some suggestions for walking and bicycling connections in the area of Delancy Road, Muddy Lane, and Belle Hill Road. Here is an opportunity for you to share your opinions regarding…
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Reflection Point
As another cycling season comes to a close, I want to take a moment to reflect on what we’ve accomplished together and to thank each of you for being part of our club’s success. This year was filled with great rides, strong participation, and countless opportunities to enjoy the camaraderie that makes our club so…
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Storage Unit Access Restored
The WCBC storage unit at Extra Space Storage facility in Newark was spared damage from a fire at the facility grounds on October 19. The fire occurred away from the Club’s unit; and neither fire nor smoke reached it. Access to the storage unit was restored after 2 days. Yearly at the facility, the Club…
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More Autumn Special Rides!
In addition to the Castle Trail Canal Night Rides, the Club is offering 2 additional theme rides: Apple Cider Donut Tour and Enola Low Grade Trail – Gravel Ride. The fall favorite, Apple Cider Donut Tour, returns Sunday, October 18. With eating tasty donuts as the goal, a trio of stops are planned at Highland…
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Chapeau, Merci & Adieu
Time to doff our chapeaus! Bill Ebbott and Dinesh Mistry have led the Shorefire Century and Savage Century for the past several years with superb organizational skills. They ensured details were checked and delivered. Participants could rely that the events were ready for me. Both Directors added their own imprints to these special events. Along…
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Latest Member Additions
Welcome or Welcome Back to the following 4 riders who joined the WCBC via Family or Single Memberships in September. These cyclists are from Claymont, Middletown, Newark and Wilmington. To date, we total 226 registered members. Thanks to everyone who signed up and support the Club. We look forward to seeing you at the Calendar…
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Evening Canal Rides Return
Nighttime is the right time! Back by popular demand, the twilight/night rides on the Castle Trail along the Chesapeake & Delaware (C&D) Canal start Wednesday, October 7 and continue weekly through the year’s end. This trail is closed between dusk and dawn. However, the State of Delaware Department of Fish & Wildlife issued a special permit…
