2010 Upcoming Events & Rides (see bottom for Submission guidelines) Elderberry Leisure Bike Rides Spring, Summer, Fall Rides throughout 2010. See the 1st State close up and personal! Enjoy beautiful Delaware bike rides where everyone can participate. Go at an easy pace, stop to take photos, eat a snack, watch the wildlife, and make new friends. Haven't ridden a bike in a few years? NO problem! Bike Delaware members will get you back in the saddle and pedaling in our safe and easy rides. Free and open to all ages from families with kids to senior citizens or anyone interested in riding a bike for exercise and fun. Visit Elderberry Bike Rides HERE for senior ride stories and family bicycle activities. View the flyer in pdf HERE. To receive scheduled ride notifications and join the fun, email Caroline Honse, Bike Delaware Vice President, at: DelawareBikeRides@gmail.com  Conquer The Hills Cycling Event Saturday, August 14, 2010. Proceeds benefit the Mike Clark Legacy Foundation (MCLF). The Foundation primarily benefits the Fast Cats Track Club of the Boys and Girls Clubs of Delaware, and promotes self-worth in youth through a union of education, health and fitness that will enable them to make positive choices in their lives. Full details HERE. Shore Fire Century Saturday, August 28, 2010. Ride beautiful, scenic routes (35, 65, and 100 miles) taking you through flat to gently rolling farmland in central Delaware and Maryland's Eastern Shore. All routes will be marked with support (until 5:00 p.m.). A wide array of bicycle friendly food will be available at rest stops at regular intervals (five on the century). Full event details, including registration info HERE. Delaware's 24th Annual Amish Country Bike Tour and Race Saturday, September 11, 2010. Join 1,500 cyclists for the 24th annual Amish Country Bike Tour in Dover, Delaware.  Great for all ages and abilities through the flatlands of Delaware's Amish countryside. Loops include 15, 25, 50, 62 and 100 miles, plus a 25-mile competitive race on a separate loop. Bike Tour entry fee includes food stops including the famous Amish pie stop at the Amish Schoolhouse. After-tour party with live band and catered picnic lunch. Tentatively planned for this year is a patriotic bike parade to honor 9/11.  This event is sponsored by Kent County Tourism. Proceeds from the bike tour are also shared with the Central Delaware YMCA and the Amish Schoolhouse Education Program. For more information or to register, visit us on-line or call 800-233-5368. Delaware MS Society's Bike to the Bay Sat-Sun, Oct 2/3, 2010. Help the Delaware Chapter to provide educational programs, support groups, and financial assitance to Delawareans living with MS as well as supporting research sponsored by the National Multiple Sclerosis Society.  Every mile you pedal and every dollar you raise makes a huge difference to the people who fight MS every day of their lives. Full event details HERE, including on-line registration. Savage Century Saturday, Oct 16, 2010. Come out and join the "fun" as the White Clay Bicycle Club hosts the 32nd annual Savage Century ride, one of the most scenic and challenging rides in our area (especially if you choose one of the longer routes). Select a route - 40 or 60 miles, or, 75 or 100 miles (if you're ready to really put your training to the test) - and enjoy one of the premier rides in the mid-Atlantic region with the support of the White Clay Bicycle Club. The 40- and 60-mile loops have a few shorter climbs (to keep those cyclists honest!), while the major hills are only on the 75- and 100-mile loops, which will make you glad you came to ride the Savage! Full event details, including registration info HERE. Misc. Enjoy Green Drinks with Green Delaware! The goal is to bring together everyone who shares a passion for the environment, sustainable/green living, energy efficiency and green power, green transportation, environmental legislation and advocacy, green product-sourcing and, well, you get the picture. This is a casual and unstructured event - no agenda, no speaker; no power point presentation - just a great time with friends! SCU Calendar of Bicycle Events Presented by Suburban Cyclists Unlimited, P.O. Box 401, Horsham, PA 19044. This calendar lists bicycle events that take place within approximately 150 miles of Horsham, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. Urban Bike Project of Wilmington, Events and Classes They cover it all: commuting, touring, basic mechanics, even poking around inside a 3-speed hub. Delaware MTB News and Events Your 1-stop shop for all things mountain bike, including trail events, news, and advocacy.  Join the discussion HERE. 2010 Past Events Delaware Double Cross Metric Century Sunday, July 4, 2010. Many bicycle rides cross states that are measured in hundreds of miles and many days. The White Clay Bicycle Club offers an alternative that is modest in time, effort and stamina (a bicycle ride nearly anyone can do) that crosses and "doublecrosses" an entire state in only 31 total miles over flat terrain. In addition to the traditional route, we offer a 62-mile (metric century) route for those who would like a longer ride. Full event details, including registration info HERE. Newark Night, Hall Trail Dedication Saturday, June 5, 2010. Delaware cyclists are encouraged to join Bike Delaware, the Newark Bicycle Committee, and the City of Newark on Saturday, June 5, in a dedication ceremony designating the James F. Hall Trail as a National Recreation Trail. This amazing facility, built in 2003, will be officially marked as such at 2:30 p.m. at Kells Park. From there, please join us again, as Bike Delaware tables Newark Night with the Delaware Bicycle Council, Trail Spinners, DelDOT, and the Newark Bicycle Committee from 4-8:30 pm. We will be on Main Street in the area directly across from the Newark Shopping Center. Delaware cyclists of all types are strongly encouraged to ride over, and show support at this one event where we take back the streets. And we will celebrate Newark's brand new Bronze Bicycle Friendly Communities award as well! For further information, contact us at: advo_info@bikede.org Northern Delaware Greenway Trail end to end Sunday, June 6, 2010. Delaware Greenways and White Clay Bicycle Club invite the public to hit the trail on Sunday, June 6, 9:00-12:00 a.m. in celebration of National Trail Day. Northern Delaware Greenway Trail End-to-End provides two levels of challenge in both walking and bicycling to symbolize that an active lifestyle can be within most people's reach. Using staggered start times and different routes, participants will converge in the courtyard of the Blue Ball Barn, Alapocas Run State Park at 10:30 a.m. We can relax, enjoy the refreshments and prizes for the kid's will be available. Participants may choose to enjoy the park for a picnic, or make the return trip. Full information HERE. National Ride to Work (or Summit!) Day Friday, May 21, 2010. Look for information from your employer or workgroup, or start your own group to ride to work. For ideas on how to get started and how to promote bike commuting, visit LAB's info guide HERE (pdf). 2010 Delaware Bike Summit Friday, May 21, 2010, 8:30 am until 2:00 pm at the Wilmington Baby Grand Opera House. This year's Bike Summit will focus on Delaware - what's been going on since the last Summit, examples of Delaware communities working towards Bicycle Friendliness, and how you can become more involved in bicycle friendly initiatives. Community leaders, local, county and state elected officials, members of non-profit organizations that promote bicycling, and bicyclists themselves are encouraged to attend. Space is limited so please register early!  More . . . The Wilmington Grand Prix Fri-Sat, May 21/22, 2010. The WGP is part competitive cycling and part street festival. The event is being used to showcase revitalization efforts along Market Street and includes the "world's largest bike parade", exhibitions by BMX stunt riders, relay races between four-person corporate teams, a sidewalk sale and a street festival featuring live music.  Full website with registration details HERE. Ride of Silence Wednesday, May 19, 2010. At 7:00 PM, the Ride of Silence will begin in North America and roll across the globe. Cyclists will take to the roads in a silent procession to honor cyclists who have been killed or injured while cycling on public roadways. Although cyclists have a legal right to share the road with motorists, the motoring public often isn't aware of these rights, and sometimes not aware of the cyclists themselves. For New Castle County, the start location is the Newark Charter School, Elkton Road in Newark (map). Further details to be announced HERE. DelTech Maintenance Clinics May is Bike Safety Month. All are welcome to the Bike Maintenance & Repair class offered at Delaware Tech Stanton Campus. They offer basic and intermediate maintenance skills through a combination of lecture and hands-on. Great for anyone preparing their bike for the summer riding season. Bring your bike, the tools are provided. Class information: Meets Thursdays, 5/13 - 6/3/10 from 7-9pm, Stanton campus, $119. For further information please call Kathy Linsner, Program Developer at 302-454-3956 or email: klinsner@dtcc.edu  Annual Delaware Legislator's Ride  Wednesday, May 12, 2010. Join the annual Legislators Bike To Work Ride. This 56-mile (one way) ride began in May 1990, with State Rep. Roger Roy leading bicycling enthusiasts from the Polly Drummond Hill Shopping Center to the steps of the State Capitol in Dover to attend the signing of the bill creating the Delaware Bicycle Council. Since then it has become an annual event to promote bicycling during national bicycling month. There are rendezvous points along the way for those who prefer a shorter ride (for example 30 miles from Middletown or 14 miles from Clayton). Full information in pdf HERE Greenways Gala & Silent Auction Thursday, May 6, 2010. 5:30 - 8:00 at the Blue Ball Barn Come join the fun and support Delaware Greenways' annual fundraiser. Help  raise important operating funds while reconnecting with community leaders, greenway supporters and special friends. Highlights include silent auction, live auction, raffle prizes, hors d'oeuvres, open bar, dessert, and music. Admission is $35 individual, $60 couple; please RSVP by May 3rd. Lead Sponsor - AstraZeneca. More information, including on-line registration HERE. Join Delaware Bike Summit Committee Riders, April 29-30 Thurs-Fri, April 29-30, 2010. For the 2nd year, the planning committee for the DE Bike Summit is sponsoring a "Rolling Press Conference" through the state, to promote the May 21 DE Bike Summit. Last year, the participants were primarily planning committee members. This year, they're extending an invitation to riders in northern Delaware to join the group on their ride from Smyrna to Newark on 4/29, then Newark to Wilmington on 4/30. This will be the last 2 legs in a 5-day ride through the state. If you are interested in participating in this ride, please email Anthony Aglio and Jim Westhoff: Anthony.Aglio@state.de.us  James.Westhoff@state.de.us. They will notify you of the time and place to meet, which will depend on the timing of press conferences in Newark and Wilmington. You will be responsible for providing your own transportation after the ride. If you don't want to bike back on Friday, there are several buses that can transport you and your bike to Newark. The riding pace is leisurely, particularly because some of the participants don't do that much cycling. Painting Newark Green April 19th, 2010 at 7 p.m. at the Newark Municipal Building, City Council Chambers, 220 Elkton Rd. Newark. Join Bike Delaware as we celebrate the City of Newark's commitment to energy sustainability, complete streets, environmental stewardship and climate protection by endorsing the U.S. Mayors Climate Protection Agreement. Festivities include a green ribbon cutting and special recognition of the honorable Mayor Vance A. Funk, III. Light refreshments will be served. Sponsored by the Sierra Club of Delaware and Ezra Temko - Newark City Councilman from District Five. Event brochure in pdf HERE. Icicle Metric Century March 27, 2010. The Icicle may be your first chance to stretch your legs on a long ride after the long, cold, winter. Choose either 35, 50, or 100 kilometers (22, 31, or 62 miles) covering moderately hilly terrain in the area west and north of Newark, Delaware. Snacks will be available at the start and the traditional well-stocked, indoor food stop will add to the camaraderie of the day. All registrants will receive a water bottle or cue sheet clip  as a souvenir of the ride.  This is a great way to start the season. Full event details HERE. National Bike Summit 2010 - Building on 10 Years of Progress March 9-11, 2010.  Bicycling has come a long way in the last 10 years. Our movement has grown larger and more effective; the number of people riding is growing in almost every community in the nation. We need more people on bikes more often, and the reasons just keep on growing. Whether it's obesity, health care, climate change, air quality, energy independence, traffic congestion, economic development or quality of life issues - bicycling has got to be part of the solution. In 2010, Congress and our Federal agencies will be setting national targets and goals for 2020. They will be writing transportation, climate, health care, natural resources and other critical pieces of legislation that will shape our future. Bicycling must be prominently featured in these important pieces of legislation, documents, funding streams and programs. On-Line photos HERE. Smart Cycling-Traffic Skills 101 Course - Dover and Seaford March 5, 12, 2010. Smart Cycling-Traffic Skills 101 is a nine hour course that provides instruction and guidance in the basic principles of vehicular bicycling. Bicyclists have more fun when they ride with skill and confidence. This course combines classroom discussion and parking lot activities with on-road practice of the principles of vehicular bicycling. The instructor for this course is certified by the League of American Bicyclists.  This is an excellent event, and strong attendance is needed.  Event flyer (pdf) with full information HERE. WCBC's Annual Banquet with Alex Doty, BCGP Executive Director On February 27th at 7:00 pm, the White Clay Bicycle Club will have the honor of hearing a presentation by Alex Doty, Executive Director of the Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia. He has held this position since 2004. Alex has not owned a car for the 17 years he's lived in Philadelphia. He commutes on his bicycle 4 miles to work each day. Starting in October, his commute route will include the new South Street Bridge bike lanes. He enjoys riding his Breezer bike with his son Felix and daughter Olivia and looks forward to the day when bike lanes and trails will connect seamlessly from his house in West Philly all the way to Valley Forge.  BCGP was also instrumental in the rise of Bike Delaware, WCBC's advocacy partner organization.  Cost is FREE and open to the public, just bring a potluck dish to share. Hors d'oeuvres begin at 5:30 pm. Must RSVP. Full details HERE. Waves of the Future: 1st Annual Delaware Trail Summit February 24-25, 2010.  A unique gathering of the trail community, the Trail Summit is your best opportunity to network with the trail users, organizations, managers, planners, landscape architects, and engineers.  Learn state of the art trail planning, promotion, and management techniques.  Gain useful insights about other trail users.  Hear about a decade of trail accomplishments as well as results from an online trail survey.  More  . . . 2009 Past Events 31st Annual Savage Century Saturday, October 10, 2009. Join the "fun" and celebrate the 31st annual Savage Century ride, one of the most scenic and difficult (if you choose) rides in our area. Select a route - 40, 60, 75 or 100 miles (the major hills are only on the 75 and 100 mile loops; 40 and 60 mile loops have a few short climbs to make flat-landers do some work) and enjoy one of the premier rides in the mid-Atlantic and the support of the White Clay Bike Club. W.L. Gore facility, 1901 Barksdale Rd, Newark, DE 19711.  Full details HERE. Seminar: Moving Toward an Active Delaware Through Community Design Wednesday, October 7th, 2009, 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.  Dover Downs, Dover, Delaware. This forum will bring together agencies, organizations and communities to discuss community design approaches that can lead to a healthier Delaware. Gain insights on land use and its connection to active living and health. Share your ideas for improving how we design Delaware's communities. Participate in bringing change to our state. Please save the date for this important event. Additional details and information to follow. Registration HERE, or email: nhps.conf@nemours.org for more information. Waterways: Wander, Ponder, and Pick it Up! Saturday, September 26 from 1-3 pm. Wilmington State Parks is in need of volunteer assistance for our contribution to National Public Lands Day. This event occurs the last Saturday in September and invites people from all over the US to help out the lands that we play and learn on by helping to build trails, remove invasives, clean up trash, and much more.  "Waterways: Wander, Ponder, and Pick it Up!" will occur in all of the state parks found throughout the city of Wilmington.  People will begin by arriving at one of our entry stations found at: the Blue Ball Barn, Rockford Tower, Delaware Center for Horticulture, H. Fletcher Brown Park, and 18th Street. At these entry stations, they will pick up trash bags that they will use to pick up any garbage that they might find along the trails. From these stations, everyone will be make their way down to Brandywine Park where they can drop off the trash they have collected and learn about the Brandywine Creek and how important it is to our parks. Park Entry Fees are in effect during this event. Contact Barbara Woodford for further info at: Barbara.Woodford@state.de.us or 302-577-7020. TD Bank Bike Philly 2009 Sunday, September 13, 2009. Would you like to bike through the heart of Philadelphia surrounded by bicyclists instead of cars? Celebrate Bicycling on Car-Free Philadelphia Streets. Register now to receive a TD Bank Bike Philly Tshirt! Support the work of the Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia by registering for this family-friendly bike tour that celebrates the freedom of car-free Philadelphia streets. Ride through historic neighborhoods and explore hidden corners of Fairmount Park. Bicyclists of all skill levels are welcome. Choose from four loops that range from laid-back family-friendly 10 mile route on car-free streets to a challenging 50-mile option on shared roads. If you would like to volunteer for TD Bank Bike Philly, please check out our volunteer opportunities HERE. Delaware's 23rd Annual Amish Country Bike Tour and Race Saturday, September 12, 2009.  Dover, Delaware, 15, 25, 50, 62 and 100 mile loops plus 25 mile timed race through Amish Country.  4 excellent food/rest stops with Amish-baked pies and cookies plus healthy foods and beverages.  After tour party featuring live folk bands and catered picnic lunch, yard games, bike rodeo for kids and more.  Friday night kayak tour and lodging packages starting at $55 per night.  Register by August 21 and save $5 per person, and same-day registration also encouraged!  Register online HERE or call 800-233-5368.  Raises funds for prostate cancer research, bike tour fund, YMCA and Amish schoolhouse education programs. Great fun for all ages and abilities. Mapquest: 411 Legislative Avenue, Dover, DE 19901. 11th Annual Shore Fire Century Saturday, August 22, 2009.  Ride beautiful, scenic routes (35, 65, and 100 miles) taking you through flat to gently rolling farmland in central Delaware and Maryland's Eastern Shore.  All routes will be marked with support (until 5:00 p.m.). A wide array of bicycle friendly food will be available at rest stops at regular intervals (five on the century).  Middletown High School, Middletown, DE.  Full details HERE. Second Annual Mike Clark Memorial Ride: Conquer the Hills Saturday, August 8, 2009. Proceeds benefit The Mike Clark Legacy Foundation (MCLF), formed to honor the memory of Mike Clark, a Delaware native and accomplished triathlete, and to continue his life-long dedication to children. Our mission is to promote self-worth in youth through a union of education, health, and athletics, enabling them to see better alternatives and make positive life choices.  Together we can make a direct impact on the lives of the children we support and, in turn, our communities.  Full details HERE.  Event flyer HERE. Delaware Doublecross Sunday, July 5, 2009. Many bicycle rides cross states that are measured in hundreds of miles and many days. The White Clay Bicycle Club offers an alternative that is modest in time, effort and stamina (a bicycle ride nearly anyone can do) that crosses and "doublecrosses" an entire state in only 31 total miles over flat terrain. In addition to the traditional route, we offer a 62-mile (metric century) route for those who would like a longer ride.  Starts at Middletown High School, 120 Silver Lake Road, Middletown, DE 19709.  Full details HERE. Northern Delaware Greenway Trail Stewards Saturday, June 6, 2009. The Northern Delaware Greenway Trail is a 10-mile ribbon of green that connects neighborhoods and byways to the recreational, historic and cultural resources of New Castle County. This is a wonderful opportunity to provide a valuable service to your community while maintaining physical fitness and enjoying your favorite trails and parks. Additional perks include an identifying t-shirt as uniform, great training and free entrance to State Parks.  Participate in this great volunteer opportunity and learn how to become a trail steward.  Walk or Cycle the Northern Delaware Greenways Trail, 9 - 11am, followed by a National Trail Day celebration.  Full details on line HERE.  Event flyer HERE (pdf). National Trails Day Maintenance with BVMTB Saturday, June 6, 2009. Bring the local riding community together and become a strong voice for trail advocacy in our region, ensuring we have lots of places to ride and hike. Free food - Domino's Pizza, and burgers on the grill for all volunteers.  Bring some tools (shovels, rakes, etc.).  Saturday 9am-12pm, Redd Park (aka Newark Reservoir Park) - 228 Old Paper Mill Road, Newark, DE 19711.  Further info: Dustin Burchnall Ride of Silence Wednesday, May 20, 2009. At 7:00 PM, the Ride of Silence will begin in North America and roll across the globe. Cyclists will take to the roads in a silent procession to honor cyclists who have been killed or injured while cycling on public roadways. Although cyclists have a legal right to share the road with motorists, the motoring public often isn't aware of these rights, and sometimes not aware of the cyclists themselves.  Further details HERE. 2nd Annual Wilmington Grand Prix Fri-Sat, May 15-16, 2009. The Wilmington Grand Prix is part competitive cycling and part street festival. The event is being used to showcase revitalization efforts along Market Street and includes the "world's largest bike parade," exhibitions by BMX stunt riders, relay races between four-person corporate teams, a sidewalk sale and a street festival featuring live music. Bike to Work Day Friday, May 15, 2009. DelDOT, in partnership with the Transportation Management Association of Delaware and several other like-minded organizations, spearhead Bike to Work Day efforts.  Each of the participating cyclists register to receive a free Bike to Work Day tee-shirt courtesy of DelDOT along with bike safety educational materials and Guaranteed Ride Home benefit information. TMA of Delaware also provides free breakfast snacks to member companies with 10 or more participating cyclists.  If you and at least some of your co-workers are interested or commute now, please email Suzan Doordan, TMA Delaware or call 302-658-9001.  Deadline for T-shirt order is May 7th.  Registration form HERE.  See the Press Release! Annual Delaware Legislator's Ride Wednesday, May 13, 2009. Join the annual Legislators Bike To Work Ride. This 56-mile (one way) ride began in May 1990, with State Rep. Roger Roy leading bicycling enthusiasts from the Polly Drummond Hill Shopping Center to the steps of the State Capitol in Dover to attend the signing of the bill creating the Delaware Bicycle Council. Since then it has become an annual event to promote bicycling during national bicycling month. There are rendezvous points along the way for those who prefer a shorter ride (for example 30 miles from Middletown or 14 miles from Clayton).  See the Press Release! Delaware Greenways Annual Gala Thursday, May 7, 2009. Join Delaware Greenways at this year's Gala as they unveil exciting new initiatives and honor community leaders who have made significant contributions to the Brandywine Valley and Lewes Scenic Byways, as well as those helping to make the Northern Delaware Greenway a focal point for healthy lifestyles.  Must RSVP by April 30, 2009 on their registration page or call 302 655 7275 Delaware Bike Summit Friday, April 24, 2009. DelTech Terry Campus, Dover.  Delawareans who enjoy bicycling are strongly encouraged to attend the Delaware Bike Summit.  This is a once in a lifetime opportunity to change how cycling is perceived in our state.  High turnout and strong sponsorship is needed to make this event a success.  Keynote speakers include LAB President Andy Clarke and Bike/Ped Designer Michael Ronkin. Expected attendees include Gov. Markell (an avid cyclist himself), DelDOT Secretary Carol Ann Wicks, and a host of other planners, engineers, and elected officials.  Please contact Jennifer Baldwin for information or if you or your organization can offer financial support.  Registration (Free)  Sponsorship info  Tentative Agenda Icicle Metric Saturday, March 28, 2009. The Icicle may be your first chance to stretch your legs on a long ride after the long, cold, winter. Choose either 35, 50, or 100 kilometers (22, 31, or 62 miles) covering moderately hilly terrain in the area west and north of Newark, Delaware. Snacks will be available at the start and the traditional well-stocked, indoor food stop will add to the camaraderie of the day. Hollingsworth Parking Lot, North College Avenue, University of Delaware, Newark, DE.  Full details HERE. 2009 National Bike Summit Tues-Fri, March 10-13, 2009. Washington, D.C. Bicyclists led the Good Roads movement in the 1880s, successfully lobbying for paved roads to drag our nation out of the mud. In 2009, the stage is set for bicyclists to once again lead reform of our transportation system.  A "smart" transportation movement is needed to solve the challenges of climate change, obesity, congestion, pollution, safety, and dependence on foreign oil. The 2009 National Bike Summit is focused on making a powerful case for expanding Federal support for bicycling. Submit your event: * Must be bicycle advocacy related and/or from a Bike Delaware supporting organization. * Must include an event page link and/or detailed 1 paragraph blurb. * Click HERE to send via email.