We are, all of us, fallible. Being human means we make mistakes. But we believe, with Secretary Buttigieg, that we should not build systems where making a mistake means death. In fact, we’ll go farther than that: we think building systems where people die when they make mistakes (and then calling those deaths inevitable) is immoral. As of…
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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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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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In America, we often think of cycling as something that is the privilege of the young, or perhaps even only of the athletic. In the Netherlands, however, cycling is for people of all ages and all abilities. It’s hard to really and truly appreciate that reality – which so different from our experience living in…
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When they were last in Delaware, New Castle was “New Amstel” and Lewes was “Swaanendael“. When they departed, they left behind key concepts that are now at the center of American life (like religious freedom and free-trade). But in just two weeks they are coming BACK to Delaware…for the 2019 Walkable Bikeable Delaware Summit! What…
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The theme of the 8th annual Walkable Bikeable Delaware Summit (May 2 in Dover) is “Dutch Ideas for Delaware.” As a result of over 40 years of innovation, most short trips in the Netherlands today are accomplished using a bicycle. The goal of the 2019 summit is to learn, directly, from leading Dutch transportation system…
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