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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,…
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Bridging the Gap
The WCBC with a peloton of 56 strong headed up the St Georges Bridge and over the C&D Canal for the renovated span’s grand reopening. WCBC and Bike Delaware cohosted the parade of cyclists. At least 3 other bicycle groups joined in the procession led by the Delaware State Police to be the first crossing…
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Night Moves
Turn on your bright lights. Nighttime rides on the Chesapeake & Delaware (C&D) Mike Castle Trail are back! With a special permit from the Delaware Division of Fish & Wildlife, Tuesday night rides begin October 15 and continue through December 31. The 17-mile out-and-back route will roll at a social pace. This night ride offers…
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Savage Century: Challenge Accepted
The sun shined and the riders came to climb. Of the 114 registrants, 94 participated in WCBC’s final major supported ride event of the 2024 season, the Savage Century. After two straight years of cold, wet and, yes, miserable weather, the sky was blue and the temperature was practically perfect for this edition of the…
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Zoom In
The opportunity to join the monthly Executive Committee meeting is just a click away. Each meeting with the Zoom link is now posted on the Ride Calendar. No registration is needed; just click and join the meeting. For the occasional in-person meetings, such as the annual banquet in February, registration may be required because of…
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Salem Church Road Corridor Study Underway
The Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDot) is seeking public input for the Salem Church Road Corridor Study. The goal is to develop a “shared vision and plan for the corridor that addresses safety for vulnerable road users, traffic circulation, and Complete Streets improvements for people walking, biking, taking transit and driving.” Submit your input via…
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School in Session—New Trail Opens
In time for the school year to begin, the brand new School Lane Trail is now officially open. The paved 10-foot paved pathway for pedestrians, scooters and bicycles—a brainchild of Bike Delaware—stretches from Pennwood neighborhood by the Wilmington Airport into New Castle’s established paths. Bike Delaware does caution that there is a “very scary crossing…
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Toodle-oo Trailer
After failed attempts to find an affordable home for the WCBC trailer, the Club changed direction and opted to sell the storage vehicle. The decision to sell was bolstered by difficulties of finding volunteers who could transport the trailer when needed for major events. Going forward, rental vans or small box trucks will be used…
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Shorefire Shines
With one week to go, the weather forecast looked stormy for the Shorefire Century. Mother Nature, however, had a late breaking news flash with sunny skies. The sudden favorable change empowered a spike of 50 late registrations for a total of 154. From the registration process to the well-stocked rest stops and the finish featuring…
