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The WCBC held its annual banquet and election on the last day in February. After 25 attendees enjoyed a lunch at Timothy’s Grill at the Riverfront, Club members were presented with a 2025 recap, 2026 outlook and special honors. A cake and prize drawings topped the proceedings. Bill Ebbott and Fred Hartman were honored for…

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Welcome or Welcome Back to the following 59 riders who joined the WCBC via Family or Single Memberships in February. These cyclists are from the 4-state Mid-Atlantic area within the towns of Clifton Heights, Dover, Downingtown, Hockessin, Kennett Square, Landenberg, Lincoln University, Massey, Middletown, Millville, Newcastle, Newark, North East, Paoli, Philadelphia, Rising Sun, Towson and…

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Recognizing the important work for the local cycling community and/or the support they extended to the White Clay Bicycle Club, 1 national and 6 non-organizations received grants. Club members nominated the non-profits for the award. These organizations´ cycling contributions include advocacy, education, facilities and access to bikes and facilities. 2025 Honorees Last year in addition…

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Welcome or Welcome Back to the following 14 riders who joined the WCBC via Family or Single Memberships in January. These cyclists are from the 4-state Mid-Atlantic area within the towns of Ashland, Bear, Crum Lynne, Dover, Lindenwold, Middletown, Newark, Odenton and Wilmington. To date, we total 14 in registered members. Thanks to everyone who signed…

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This year’s WCBC Survey yielded a return of 11% participation of Club members. Thanks to all who shared opinions and insights. Listed below are some highlights of the survey. A complete copy of survey results in PDF format will be posted in the About US/Surveys section.

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A cycling legend rides again. The Delaware Theatre Company is presenting the musical production, Glory Ride, about Italian cycling champion Gino Bartalli. This U.S. premiere focuses on the Tour de France winner’s World War II clandestine heroics with the Cardinal of Florence. Bartalli rode thousands of miles to power “the fastest resistance network that the…

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We asked Club members to don their worst winter holiday apparel and 10 riders were unafraid to meet the challenge. A medley of motley ensembles topped the usual Spandex for a display no one may forget. Even if they want to. The festival of holiday fashion faux pas cruised through St. Georges, onto the Mike…

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The second edition of the the WCBC Cranksgiving was several gears up from last year. Seventeen Club members ignored the rainy weather to ride a loop along the Chesapeake & Delaware (C&D) Canal and donate food items for the Food Bank of Delaware. While the riders wracked up 28.5 miles on the road, the more…

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Sincere words are probably best, but food is also not a bad way to say “Thank you!” The annual Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon combined the two to offer sincere thanks for those individuals who assisted in various Club activities throughout the years. Club President Jamie Plower welcomed the volunteers to the luncheon. Invitations to the luncheon…

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Thank you to the following individual listed who signed up in November as White Clay Bicycle Club member for 2025. One additional rider registered last month with a total of 233 individuals joined or rejoined the Club. Being part of WCBC enables cycling-centric activities big and small. Weekly group rides to Ride Leader Training to…

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