Dr. John Bare
President
Dr. 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).
Bob Browne
Board Member
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.
Chris Castagno
Treasurer
Chris Castagno is a global business builder and value creator in strategic planning, capital acquisition, commercial real estate and international trade who delivers results for clients and communities. When he was the Council President of the City of New Castle, he secured the funding to build the first segment of what eventually became the Markell Trail (connecting New Castle directly to the Wilmington Riverfront). Since then Chris has become a tireless advocate and champion for the creation of more trails both for their recreational value and for the many other ways that they strengthen Delaware communities. A former University of Delaware cross country co-captain and track team competitor, Chris is passionate about cycling no matter where it happens, including trails, streets and roads. Chris and his wife live in New Castle. chris@bikede.org • 302.722.4591, x4.
Lou Hering
Vice President
Lou Hering is a partner in the Wilmington law firm of Morris, Nichols, Arsht & Tunnell LLP where he practices business and commercial law. He is a mentor with Big Brothers Big Sisters of DE at Warner Elementary School and a former board member of Head Start of New Castle County. Lou is an avid cyclist on both the road and trail. A longtime member of IMBA and the DE Trail Spinners, Lou just moved from Pennsylvania to Wilmington. He regularly commutes to his office by bike and when living in Landenberg, Pa., he frequently rode in from there during the summers. Lou tries to encourage all Delawareans to cycle for transportation and recreation.
Rob McCleary
Secretary
Rob McCleary is a civil engineer who dedicated 30 years of his career to public service at the State of Delaware with both the Department of Transportation and the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control. Rob served as DelDOT’s Chief Engineer for 6 years where he was responsible for delivering the capital transportation program which included many bicycle and pedestrian improvement projects. Rob has a background in program and project management and in the design of transportation infrastructure including bicycle facilities. Like most people, Rob has ridden bicycles since he was a child riding for fun and later as a means of transportation to commute to after school jobs. Rob took up road biking for fitness in 2009 after running and playing soccer were no longer good exercise options for him. He enjoys the social aspect of group rides with friends and finds riding his bike to work allows him to fit regular exercise into a hectic schedule.
David Sack
Board Member
David Sack moved to Dover in 1966 when his father took a job with General Foods at the new Jello Plant and bought a house next door to the Governor’s Mansion. While he was growing up, Governors Charles Terry, Russell Peterson, Sherman Tribbitt and Pete Dupont were friendly neighbors. David’s first ‘real’ bike was a Schwinn LeTour (purchased at the Schwinn dealer near Lewes). Dover was a small enough town then that a bicycle was the best way for a kid to visit friends, go to the movies and shop downtown. David rediscovered cycling after starting a family in the early nineties and started riding with the Wheel Easy team and then, later, with Spinning Bagels in Dover. David now runs the SAG Team for the Amish Country Bike Tour and as well as designing the Tour’s routes with his good friend Mike Stockslager.