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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…
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Très Chic
The new ride jersey has a French connection. When Ride Captain Rita Law needed to update Ride Leader jerseys, she looked across the ocean for the solution. Her son Everett, an art student in France, accepted the challenge of creating the jersey. He delivered an outstanding design that not only makes his Mom proud, but…
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In the Buff
To refurbish and refresh Club give-aways at WCBC events such as the upcoming Savage Century, buffs AKA neck gaiters have been added. This cover-up can be worn at least 10 different ways including as a hood, ponytail holder, sweatband, hair band, scarf and more. The design has the Delaware blue as a background and features…
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Drink Up!
WCBC’s new water bottles have arrived! The 28-ounce refillable fluid container with a squirt top has an easy hand-hold design. The slate gray background with bold lettering and dynamic cycling graphics will look good on any bike. The water bottles will be offered as one of our free gift selections for participants at promotional events…
