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Shorefire Century: Opposites Attract
Hot and cold. Up and down. With Mother Nature delivering sunshine and warm temperatures for the Shorefire Century, a strong turnout of nearly 250 cyclists rode the Delaware countryside. That total of participants was the second highest in the last 5 years. The Shorefire route was relatively easy with a few surprises. The mostly flat…
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🚧 Under Construction
Website Improvements! This year, we are investing in a needed major website upgrade. WCBC Webmaster Allison Wong has already begun this 6-month project. Expect to see more website software design improvements through the end of the year. During this ongoing project, we will also be reevaluating the material posted and making changes on posted information. …
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$44 Million Granted for Delaware Trails
The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT)’s Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity (RAISE) grant program has awarded $44 million to support two significant trail improvement projects by the Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT) and New Castle County. ”We are beyond thrilled to be selected for this RAISE grant,” said New Castle County Executive Matt…
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Doublecross Survey Results
❎❎ participant survey results reflect a generally well-received Doublecross. Common themes were: Volunteers, rest stops and routes were very good Understood that route markers could not be applied due to rain that week, but still missed using them Consider a small route change regarding chipped seal road after Millington rest stop
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Party Like It’s 1973
What we’re doing in 1973? Listening to 8-tracks? Going to the drive-in? Riding your steel 10-speed? Some folks were creating a new cycling club. WCBC founding members John Bare, Wally Hertler, Bob McBride and Dick Shea shared their memories with current members at WCBC’s 50th Anniversary year-long mid-point recognition. Prior to the lunch with the…
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Golden Anniversary Tribute
⭐️ In recognition of White Clay Bicycle Club’s 50th Anniversary, the State of Delaware issue a special resolution: State of Delaware Senate Tribute The entire Senate of the 152nd General Assembly of the State of Delaware joins President Pro Tempore David P. Sokola, Sponsor, in paying tribute to the White Clay Bicycle Club as it…
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100 Miles. 50 States. 1 Rider.
Stephanie Collins has a goal: To ride 100 miles in each 50 states. With 18 states in her rearview mirror, Stephanie contacted the White Clay Bicycle Club to help her navigate Delaware. “This was the first time I reached out to a bike club ahead of time,” said the retired high school biology teacher. “It…
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W for ❎❎
Defying initial forecasts, the weather came through with a big W for WCBC’s June supported ride event. More than 100 riders enjoyed wonderful temperatures with cloud-cover, little wind and a smidge of sprinkles. Doublecross Coordinator Fred Hartman, with assistance from event volunteers, provided the framework for a smooth ride for participants. Bike MS Bike to…
