James Wilson
Executive Director
James Wilson helps to lead Bike Delaware’s campaigns for improved traffic safety (Everyone Gets Home), low stress bicycle networks (All Ages and Abilities Cycling) and economic development (Complete Communities). He is a member of the governor-appointed Delaware Bicycle Council and the Institute of Transportation Engineers and was named 2014 Professional of the Year, Nonprofit Sector by the Association of Pedestrian and Bicycle Professionals. As the only registered lobbyist for people cycling in Delaware, he successfully lobbied (according to Bike Law) for “the best bike laws in the country.” During his tenure as Bike Delaware’s executive director, Delaware advanced in the national Bicycle Friendly State rankings for five years in a row, farther and faster than any other state, ever. He holds engineering degrees from Yale University and the University of Texas at Austin.
John Bare
Bicycle Friendly State Coordinator
John Bare was one of the “Raleigh Boys,” the first modern-era US cycling team to compete successfully in Europe. A former member of the US National Cycling Team, John has been the road-racing champion of Pennsylvania and Maryland-Delaware. An LAB League Cycling Instructor, John now focuses on cyclist safety and making Delaware a more bicycle-friendly place for cyclists of all types, ages and abilities. John serves as Bike Delaware’s Bicycle Friendly State Coordinator and his accomplishments have been recognized by both Newark (which named John its “Bicycle Friendly Community Leader” in 2018) and the White Clay Bicycle Club (which gave John its Distinguished Service Award for 2019). Reach out to John for educational information and resources.
Bob Browne
Federal Affairs Coordinator
Bob Browne grew up in Central Jersey and fell in love with cycling at an early age as he rode to school and virtually everywhere he wanted to go all through high school and college. Several years ago, on a Sussex Cyclists club ride, Bob met Peggy. The two eloped in December 2023 and continue to enjoy many miles on their bikes together. Bob now works part time at Lewes Cycle Sports after retiring in December 2023 from a fulfilling career in the technology industry. He would like to help be part of the cycling solution in Delaware that will enable more people to cycle to work, school, shopping and just have fun. Bob and Peggy have a combined 8 grandchildren, two small dogs and live in Lewes.