Last year 32 people were killed in Delaware for this “crime”: they were walking in the wrong place at the wrong time Very few of those deaths received any coverage in any Delaware media in 2019 beyond a short article with a few sentences paraphrasing a police report. So those 32 shattered families grieved in…
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In 2015 the Dover City Council committed to creating a more bicycle-friendly Dover when it adopted the Dover Bicycle Plan. That plan called for the construction of the Senator Bikeway as its #1 priority. An east-west bike route through the heart of Dover, the Senator Bikeway would connect neighborhoods with schools and businesses so that…
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When he was killed on April 6 ten years ago, Michael Gropp was only 16 years old. Today, he would have been 26 years old. I still have a vivid recollection of the insinuating questions raised immediately after the crash that killed him ten years ago today. Michael was killed while crossing Christiana Road (SR 273)…
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Bike Delaware has been in close contact with most of Delaware’s independent bike shops during the COVID-19 emergency and we are hearing the same thing from all of them: they want to be part of the solution. We know for a fact that all of these shops remain open: 302 Bicycles (Milton) • (302) 745-8338Bike…
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Dear Governor Carney, Thank you for declaring “bicycle repair facilities” as among “Necessary Retail and Services Establishments” that may stay open during the COVID-19 emergency! In a situation where DART has slashed bus service across the state and hundreds of thousands of workers across multiple sectors of Delaware’s economy (including the restaurant, hospitality and a large…
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What’s new about this year’s Amish Country Bike Tour? New Kent County routes of 16, 25, 50, 62 and 100 miles for riders of every age and every ability. Don’t have a bike? Don’t worry. This year, bike rentals are available! Reserve yours at Unlimited Biking. Worried your bike might have a problem during the…
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Early last month Beebe Hospital issued a press release reporting an increase in serious injuries from bicycle crashes in May and June in its emergency department for those months compared to 2018. Local press outlets in Sussex County ran with the story, not infrequently choosing alarming headlines like the one above. Other than that they…
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“Beebe Reports Surge in Serious Bicycle Injuries” Early last month Beebe Hospital issued a press release reporting an increase in serious injuries from bicycle crashes in May and June in its emergency department for those months compared to 2018. Local press outlets in Sussex County ran with the story, not infrequently choosing alarming headlines like…
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After years of focused and relentless advocacy, the spectacular Phase II of the Lewes-Georgetown Trail is just about to officially open. The best way to enjoy this new trail is – of course! – on a bicycle. If you don’t have a bicycle (or perhaps really need a new one) join us on Wednesday at…
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Over the past 10 years – and compared to every other state in the United States – Delaware has been extraordinary. Under former Governor Markell and continuing with Governor Carney, state government has made significant investments in infrastructure for people cycling and walking. No city in Delaware has benefited more from these investments than New…
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