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Count On It
Each January, new year resolutions are made. For 2024, consider creating a resolution that counts. Literally. Log your commuter (non-recreational) active-transportation miles via bicycles, e-bikes, scooters, hoover boards and walks. Not alternate commuting yet? Why not give it a try? Saves money, builds fitness, avoids traffic, improves air quality and gets you outside. Count your…
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Membership Survey Results
In the 2023 White Clay Bicycle Club Survey, we asked for your feedback on the Club’s activities as well as ideas to incorporate for the future. Thanks to the WCBC members who responded to the survey request. In addition to sharing the member survey results now, we’ll be announcing throughout 2024 what improvements the Club…
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Help Keep Drivers Friendly
Car Back — Ride single file or double file as appropriate to the roadway and traffic conditions. When a car is trying to pass, you ride single file and let the cars safely pass. Avoid Busy Roads — If you ride on a busy highway, chances are you will ruffle the delicate feathers of already edgy commuters.…
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Ride Cancellation Policies
Event Supported Rides Large scale WCBC supported event rides such as the Icicle Metric, Doublecross Metric, Shorefire Century and Savage Century will operate rain or shine. No refunds will be awarded. If you have questions or concerns regarding a supported event ride, contact the event’s Ride Director. Local Rides Conducted By Ride Leaders If 1½…
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Active Commuting Benefits
The health benefits of active travel was shared in a research paper published in the British Medical Journal. “Association Between Active Commuting and Incident Cardiovascular Disease, Cancer and Mortality: Prospective Cohort Study” followed 263,450 commuters who used walking, cycling or mixed-mode versus non-active (car or public transportation). The participants were comprised of 52% women/48% men…
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Savoring the Savage
The Savage Century never ceases to throw down the challenges. If more than 7,000 feet of climbing is not enough, the 2023 supported ride event had rain and wind adding to the mix. “You get bragging rights all year for this ride,” said participant Helga Yang. Fifty-six of the 97 registered answered the call to…
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Take the Exit: Trail Expansion Open
With sunshine as a backdrop and bicycles at the ready, the ribbon was cut on the Jack A. Markell Trail (JAM) expansion. The paved “Exit One” extension provides access to Commons Boulevard—a high density employment area. The new access stems from the JAM tunnel under I-295 to the Social Security Office on Creekwood Road in…
