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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,…
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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…
