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Land of the Riding Sun
Personal Journey: WCBC Executive Committe Member Marty Lessner shares his bike trip in Japan. To share your cycling stories, send your story and photo(s) to any Executive Committee Member. Cycling Journal: Marty Lessner “Americans have long been fascinated by Japan. I grew up watching Ultraman on UHF TV Channel 17 as he battled monsters trampolining…
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New Members in July
Welcome or Welcome Back to the following 9 riders who joined the WCBC via Family or Single Memberships in July. These cyclists are from Middletown, Newark, Northeast, Wallingford and Wilmington. To date, we total 218 registered members. Thanks to everyone who signed up and support the Club. We look forward to seeing you at the…
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Hey, We Are Looking For You
We’d be in heaven, if you would volunteer in 2027. Next year, WCBC has 4 key Executive Committee positions that require fulfilling: Shorefire Century Director, Savage Century Director, Major Event Coordinator and Social Chair. Individuals interested in volunteering to take the reins of the 2027 Shorefire Century and Savage Century have the opportunity to learn…
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Family Ride in August
Bikes, kids and ice cream? Fun, fun and yum. Saturday, August 22 is the next Family Ride. The route will be comprised of starting at the James A. Markell (JAM) Trail to New Castle, ride along the canal, stop for ice cream at Woodside Creamery on Delaware Street before heading back to Wilmington. Families also…
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June Joiners
Welcome or Welcome Back to the following 16 riders who joined the WCBC via Family or Single Memberships in June. These cyclists are from Barkhamsted CT, Delaware City DE, Easton MD, Newark DE, Pennsville NJ, Rockland DE, Townsend DE, and Wilmington DE. To date, we total 209 registered members. Thanks to everyone who signed up…
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Dripdry Doublecross (Well, Almost)
After a week-long of pessimistic weather reports, the second WCBC major supported event of year, the Doublecross Metric, had surprisingly good weather. Cloudy with one short downpour, the conditions were, well almost, excellent: No wind, few flies, good protective cloud cover and pleasant temperatures. For the first time, the Doublecross did not preset arrows on…
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May Busy Bees
Welcome or Welcome Back to the following 27 riders who joined the WCBC via Family or Single Memberships in May. These cyclists are from the 4-state Mid-Atlantic area within the towns of Elkton, Glen Mills, Hockessin, New Castle, Newark, Pennsville (both DE and NJ), Smyrna, West Chester, West Grove, West Norriton, Wilmington. To date, we…
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The First Stop
For the Delaware Gran Fondo, the WCBC volunteered to work the rest stop for the event. The Wilmington Grand Prix staff expressed their thanks for having a crew who were experts in cycling rest stops. The Gran Fondo provided the food and beverages for the 500 registered cyclists. The WCBC supplied the organization and energy…
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Star Climbers
The WCBC had a couple of outstanding representatives at the Wilmington Grand Prix weekend. Congratulations to Marty Lessner and Shaun Gundel. Executive Committee Member Marty Lessner burned up the Monkey Hill Time Trial Challenge. Adorned in non-areo Phillies gear, he towed 157.5 lbs on the cobbled hill. Even more impressive, his efforts raised fund for…
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April Additions
Welcome or Welcome Back to the following 46 riders who joined the WCBC via Family or Single Memberships in April. These cyclists are from the 4-state Mid-Atlantic area within the towns of Ambler, Bear, Collingswood, Elkton, Glen Mills, Hockessin, Middletown, Millville, New Castle, Newark, Shrewsbury, Smyrna, Williamstown and Wilmington. To date, we total 165 registered…
