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Looking Ahead
Winter doldrums? The Club has a select number of 1Q activities. Check the Ride Calendar for upcoming postings—including one proposed cold weather ride starting at the Grain H2O aside the Summit North Marina along the Chesapeake and Delaware (C&D) Canal. Also, for those individuals looking to stay toasty warm, some WCBC Zwift rides may also be…
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Q4—What We Did
Using your responses and suggestions from last year’s 4 major ride event surveys along with the membership survey, here is the Club’s improvement progress through the fourth quarter 2024: Ride Calendar ✅ Schedule Family rides ✅ Conduct Family rides ✅ Schedule Saturday rides ✅ Conduct Saturday rides ✅ Schedule Slower Pace rides ✅ Conduct Slower…
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Seven Up
The League of American Bicyclists (League) has just released its annual Bicycle Friendly States Report and Ranking. The League cites that it rates ”each state on its efforts and conditions. States that rank near the top have policies, practices and resources that support improving conditions for people who bike.” For 2024, the ranked states that…
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Retro Cool
Earned with effort and worn with pride, Dick Shea’s vintage WCBC jerseys and jacket are delights to the eyes. For the past 2 years, Dick generously lent his O.G. kit for Club events. Cyclists at Club events could view up close the distinctive bumble bee jerseys and iconic big ride achievement patches. WCBC is pleased…
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Doubling Down on Road Safety
Recently, the State of Delaware unanimously passed and signed the Everyone Gets Home Act. This new law, promoted by Bike Delaware, is the first anti-Stroad law. A stroad is a high-speed, usually suburban, highways with lots of driveways. These stroads are statewide where the most pedestrian fatalities occur. Stroads have also earned the infamous distinction…
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Cranksgiving in the Bag
Starting Thanksgiving early, Club members joined the pre-holiday festivities for Cranksgiving—a combo activity of food donation and group ride. Before hitting the trail, riders donated approved non-perishable food items from the Food Bank of Delaware Most Wanted List. Eight riders contributed goods for the Food Bank of Delaware. After securing the truckload of groceries, Ride Leaders Jamie…
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New River Trail Proposal
As part of the Connecting Communities Initiative, New Castle County is proposing a 2-mile paved trail to link the Town of Newport and Jack A. Markell (JAM) Trail. The trail would run along the north bank of the Christina River from South James Street to the JAM Trail, “to provide a low-stress alternative for bicyclists and…
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Castle Trail Night Moves
Three evening rides are now completed on the Castle Trail along the canal; and everyone found them to be an unexpected pleasure. A benefit of riding on the canal is less stress than on the roads. The curtain of darkness and scenery along the water illuminated by just bike lights provide additional a benefit of a…
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A Better Baynard
A day-long celebration showcased the “Open Streets to Safe Streets” initiative with Baynard Blvd as the deserved centerpiece. The festivities included music, giveaways, music and various free activities—including a bike ride on the newly reconfigured Baynard Blvd. Eleven riders, including WCBC members recruited as ride leaders, navigated the 7-mile loop starting at Warner Elementary School,…
