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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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Grab Your Bike!
It’s National Bicycle Month and a plethora of WCBC biking activities are available. First, our Ride Calendar is full of weekly and special opportunities. Check the calendar to join fellow Club members on the roads for local rides. If you’re participating in the Delaware Gran Fondo on Sunday, May 17, look for the WCBC canopy.…
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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 March. 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…
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Winsome & Windy Icicle
With gusto, 90 cyclists took on some challenging gusts at the annual WCBC opening supported event, the Icicle Metric. The 103 registrations numbered 8 more than last year. Riders hailed from 6 states—Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania and Vermont—plus Washington, DC. The pleasant temperatures and sunny skies bolstered strong participation; which wasn’t assured…
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Gary Cain: Bike Delaware Photo Winner
Congratulations to WCBC member Gary Cain who was selected as a prize winner in the Bike Delaware photo contest. Gary’s photo (pictured above) of his wife Deanna riding on the James A. Markell (JAM) was one of more than 200 submitted. Gary has previously received honors for his photos in other competitions; but this is…
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Ride With Your Reps
The Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT) and Delaware Bicycle Council along with Delaware Bicycle Council, DelDOT Bicycle Program and Sussex Cyclists are sponsoring the annual Legislative Bike to Dover on Wednesday, May 13. This semi-formal ride offers cyclists the opportunity to ride with certain State’s elected officials and other bicyclists advocates and enthusiasts. The ride…
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Club Signees in March
Welcome or Welcome Back to the following 46 riders who joined the WCBC via Family or Single Memberships in March. These cyclists are from the 4-state Mid-Atlantic area within the towns of Baltimore, Bear, Broomall, Elkton, Glen Mills, Hockessin, Ijamsville, Landenberg, Lincoln University, Massey, Middletown, Millville, New Castle, Newark, Robbinsville, Smyrna, Upper Chichester and Wilmington.…
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Carol Ireland: Bike Delaware Photo Winner
Preserving the cycling-themed quietude along the Delaware River became a prize winner for Carol Ireland in the Bike Delaware Photo Contest. Her image (pictured above) captured the silhouettes of Carol’s distinctive recumbent bicycle along with Darree Clark and her bicycle. For her efforts, Carol wins a gift certificate. Long-time Club member Carol has held WCBC…
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Cinco De Mayo WCBC Team
Hola amigos en bicicleta. White Clay Bicycle Club is getting together a team to ride the PA Center for Adapted Sports (PCAS) Cinco De Mayo Ride & Walk Benefit in Philadelphia. The event provides support for the PCAS and its adaptive sports programs for cycling, kayaking and rowing. The PCAS also has a cycling program…
