Blog

Making cycling and walking safe, convenient and fun in Delaware

Membership Winterfest – 2 Events!

Winterfest You are invited to Bike Delaware’s 2nd Annual membership winterfest***. This year, we’re offering two events, to cover both the Wilmington (on 2/17) and Newark (on 3/1) areas. Next year, we hope to expand by having additional events in Kent and Sussex Counties – stay tuned! Enjoy good food (tapas in Wilmington, Vietnamese in…
Read more


February 5, 2012 0

Governor Markell Signs SB-120 Into Law

Senate Bill 120 passed the House unanimously on Tuesday, January 17th. Having already passed the Senate on June 30th last year – also unanimous – it was then signed by Governor Markell this week (week of Jan. 30). “This new law clears up any questions people may have had about whether cyclists can ride on…
Read more


February 2, 2012 3

Governor’s Balanced Budget Proposal Invests in Job Growth, Education and Statewide Trails and Pathways

Dover, DE – On Thursday, Governor Jack Markel unveiled a balanced budget proposal that invests in jobs and public education and keeps the state’s commitment to critical areas like public health and safety without the need to raise taxes or add new fees. “Budgets are about priorities, and this budget makes clear that our top priorities are…
Read more


January 28, 2012 3

Leadership

Three months ago, Governor Jack Markell unveiled his plan to build a walkable and bikeable Delaware at the Delaware Bike Summit.  But in his State of the State speech on January 19, Governor Markell took his vision directly to the people of Delaware – and asked for their support. “We must put ourselves in the…
Read more


January 24, 2012 0

Sussex Cyclists’ Tony Pezone Hands Over Cue Sheets After 10 Years Of Service

After 10+ years of selfless service as the President of Sussex Cyclists, Tony Pezone handed over the reigns to incoming club President John Kurpjuweit Tuesday evening. Tony’s farewell message: “As the past president I want thank all of you for the support over the years. It has been a rewarding experience to see the club grow…
Read more


January 20, 2012 0

Why not sponsor the people who ride every day?

You have to give some props to Giant Bicycle for this very nifty bit of marketing.  And why not sponsor this guy? Let’s hope Giant brings this to the U.S.!


January 10, 2012 0

Newark Bike Project sets up shop

By Angela Cunneely, Membership Director — On Friday night, January 6, Niki Suto and members of the Newark Bike Project welcomed volunteers and guests to their new home at 318 South College Avenue in Newark! The bike shown above, lit with lights, was parked in the front of the facility and made it easy to…
Read more


January 7, 2012 0

Crash Liability – the Dutch View

In a recent article, the Dutch cycling blogger David Hembrow brings the Dutch view of crash liability into better focus.  The Dutch law that governs crash liability is an “…obscure part of the law which most people take little interest in. People don’t talk about this on a regular basis, any more than they do about…
Read more


January 7, 2012 0

Physical Activity May Help Kids’ Grades, Too

By KIM CAROLLO | Good Morning America Published Jan 2, 2012 While physical activity is known to improve children’s physical fitness and lower their risk of obesity, new research suggests it may also help them perform better in school. Dutch researchers reviewed 14 previous studies from different parts of the world that looked at the…
Read more


January 6, 2012 2

Is “Sorry Mate I Didn’t See You” An Effective Legal Defense in Delaware?

By Amy Wilburn – Around 10 years ago, I was biking on Bancroft Parkway, keeping a safe following distance.  The pickup truck ahead of me threw his vehicle in reverse and backed up a number of parking spaces.  Because I stopped when he stopped, there was a curb to my left and parked cars to…
Read more


January 5, 2012 5