Delaware has its – very first! – “SILVER” Bicycle Friendly Community. There was literally a decade of hard work (and more) behind this well-deserved recognition. Huge congratulations to both the City of Newark, Delaware and BikeNewark!
From Claymont in the north (Senate District 1) to Bridgeville in the south (House District 35), Bike Delaware sent a survey to every single candidate running in a contested race for the Delaware Senate or Delaware House of Representatives on November 3. Of the candidates we contacted, over half (54%) answered. All of their answers…
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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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REGISTER NOW ($20 for adults. Kids ride free – but no beer for them!) #10) Although the unseasonably cold weather this week might make it hard to believe, Saturday’s weather is going to be lovely (sunny and 70s). #9) It goes all the way from one side of Delaware to the other: explore the beautiful and…
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The Castle Cruise is one of those not-so-common opportunities to have fun and do good at the exact same time: 100% of proceeds go to support Bike Delaware’s mission to advocate for safe, convenient and fun cycling and walking for everyone in Delaware. REGISTER NOW ($20 for adults. Kids ride free – but no beer for them!) If…
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REGISTER NOW ($20 for adults. Kids ride free – but no beer for them!) If you’ve never ridden the Castle Trail – which extends all the way from one side of Delaware to the other (the only state in the U.S. that can claim such a trail!) – the Castle Cruise next Saturday (May 18)…
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I don’t get any health insurance, or even a free bike, but my job as executive director of Bike Delaware does have some other perks. And one of the best perks are the cycling stories. As soon as I meet someone and they learn I work for Bike Delaware, I invariably hear a new cycling…
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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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“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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“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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