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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…
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Savage Century Canceled
Due to windy and rainy conditions from the Nor’easter and for rider safety, the event was CANCELED. The club will consider a discount for registered participants for next year’s Savage Century 2027 ride. An email will be forthcoming. Also, the club will offer a chance to earn this year’s patch for registered riders to complete the…
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August Additions
Welcome or Welcome Back to the following 4 riders who joined the WCBC via Family or Single Memberships in August. These cyclists are from Bear, Middletown and Phoenixville. To date, we total 222 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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On The Right Track
Personal Journey: WCBC President Jamie Plower shares her experience of riding on a velodrome for the first time. To share your cycling stories, send your story and photo(s) to any Executive Committee Member. Cycling Journal: Jamie Plower “One of my cycling dreams was to be able to ride in a velodrome. That dream came true…
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Shorefire On All Cylinders
The extreme summer heat took a morning break and enabled a good attendance for the 2026 Shorefire Century. While it was warm near the end, the only bad weather effect was a very brief storm passing through the Hartly rest stop that damaged the two canopies and doused the riders. The participation was 30 less…
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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…
