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Newark names John Bare its 2018 “Bicycle Friendly Community Leader”

by Mark Deshon, Chair, BikeNewark Back in 2016, one of our BikeNewark members had the unfortunate experience of being in the wrong place at the wrong time. While riding her bike, she was chased down by a police officer in a squad car with lights flashing for failing to come to a complete stop at…
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May 28, 2018 0

Highlights of the 2018 Walkable Bikeable Delaware Summit [Slideshow]

If you weren’t in Dover on Thursday, here’s what you missed!  


May 6, 2018 0

May 3: AARP is the Presenting Sponsor of the 2018 Walkable Bikeable Delaware Summit

AARP wants people to be effective advocates for All Ages and Abilities cycling in our communities in Delaware, which is why they are the Presenting Sponsor of the 2018 Walkable Bikeable Delaware Summit. The Summit will feature America’s leading engineering experts on cycling who will be in Delaware for only one day! From these pro-cycling,…
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April 13, 2018 0

America’s top engineering experts on cycling will be in Delaware on May 3

Effective Advocacy ≠ Complaining One of the most common misconceptions about advocacy is that advocacy and complaining are related. That is largely wrong. Instead: Effective Advocacy = Solutions If you want to be an effective advocate for more and better cycling in your community, you can do so by being someone who can bring practical…
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April 12, 2018 0

South from Newark and North from Milton, cyclists from all over Delaware will converge on Dover for the Legislators Ride

  Led by State Senator Dave Sokola, cyclists riding South from Newark and Middletown and North from Milton, Milford and Camden-Wyoming will meet in Dover and together ride to Dover’s Legislative Mall on Wednesday, May 9 for a Delaware classic: the Legislators Ride. Riding South Cyclists who want to ride south can start with Senator Dave…
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April 7, 2018 4

Why Serving on Bike Delaware’s Board Is Important to Me

“When I learned that Bike Delaware was instrumental in the drastic increase in the League of American Bicyclists (LAB)’ ranking of bicycle-friendly states, I knew Bike Delaware was doing something right and doing something BIG. This LAB program recognizes best practices, actions by state departments of transportation and state legislatures. They are interested in long-term…
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March 21, 2018 0

Bicycle Friendly Delaware Act signed into law

Governor John Carney signed the Bicycle Friendly Delaware Act on Thursday, October 5, in Newark. In addition to Governor Carney, state and local officials, including the bill’s prime sponsors State Representative Larry Mitchell  and State Senator Dave Sokola, attended. We are proud of our work on this important reform of Delaware’s Rules of the Road, which includes:…
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October 3, 2017 3

In Bicycle-Friendly Newark, State Representative Baumbach and State Senator Sokola Help Save Bike/Ped Bridge Project

UPDATE IN NEWARK POST: “Newark City Council revives bridge project after new funding sources emerge“ Special City Council meeting Monday, September 18, 2017 at 7:00 p.m. past Council Chamber Newark Municipal Building 220 S Main Street Newark, DE 19711 On Monday evening, Newark City Council will re-consider the proposed “Charles Emerson Bridge” project, which would build…
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September 18, 2017 1

Amish Country Bike Tour Huge Success

More than 1400 riders came to Dover on Saturday to enjoy the extraordinary weather, the country roads, and the pie. This was the first year that Bike Delaware became a co-sponsor with Kent County Tourism and we couldn’t be more delighted with our new partners. Next year, we’re looking to expand our format with a…
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September 14, 2017 0

Bike Delaware partnering with Kent County Tourism for Amish Country Bike Tour

“This year, we’ll fine-tune one of the most successful rides in the state. Our goal in coming years is the creation of a regional, weekend event with multiple ride options that connects the quaint villages of Kent County,” said Bike Delaware President Mr. Knox. DOVER, Del. – Bikers in the 31st Amish Country Bike Tour…
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July 24, 2017 0