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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…
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Don’t Get in a Jam on the JAM
New Castle County Police Public Service Announcement The New Castle County Division of Police has recently investigated several thefts and attempted thefts along the Jack A. Markell Trail. We urge all trail users to remain vigilant and aware of their surroundings. Here are some safety tips: -Travel with a partner when possible. 👯♂️👯♀️-Keep your valuables…
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Summer Break
Providing a pause in the summer cycling, after the Metric and Doublecross metrics and before the Surefire and Savage century ride events, was the 2024 WCBC Summer picnic. With the aid of some volunteer staffing from the Executive Committee the picnic and grill, Emily Ciancio organized another crowd pleaser. Free to all Club members, a…
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Doublecross Delights
The annual crisscross of State of Delaware was on point again this year for the WCBC Doublecross Metric. A respite from the extreme heat combined with clear skies bolstered a strong turnout. A total of 153 riders participated in the mostly flat route. More than half of this year’s participants were members—a notable increase from…
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Delaware Versus Idaho
Yield or Stop? Delaware or Idaho? In the U.S., 10 states and the District of Columbia have laws enabling cyclists to yield at stop signs. Arkansas, Colorado, Idaho and Oklahoma use the Idaho Stop. Delaware, District of Columbia, Minnesota, North Dakota, Oregon, Utah and Washington all employ the Delaware Yield. So what’s the basic difference…
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Family Style
Trailer hitched and bicycles ready, the WCBC Family Ride was on the trail. The first Family Ride of the season featured friendly conversation, natural scenery and toddler-needs-to-move break. The leisurely pace on the 16-mile up-and-back route on the James A. Markell (JAM) Trail enabled riders of all ages to embrace the ride and see all…
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Request for E-bike Riders
Cycling, whether pure pedal power or pedal-assist, is a fabulous outdoor activity. With the cycling season in full swing, many riders are marking their efforts in Strata. Personal Bests, Top 10 Cups, Age Group Rankings and Kings or Queens of the Mountain are logged. Kudos are received. Even some inspiration is shared. But sometimes these…
