2014 Look Back: This article was originally published on June 30, 2014. It was the 9th most viewed Bike Delaware article of 2014. In a very early vote Tuesday morning, both the Delaware House and Senate voted unanimously to approve an FY15 capital budget bill (HB425) for the state of Delaware that includes a new and substantial…
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Bike Lovers in Delaware!! READ THIS before you vote on Tuesday, November 4. Candidates running in contested races for the Delaware General Assembly on November 4 are listed below alphabetically by last name. The five “2014 Survey” questions are HERE. Links to the survey questions are also provided below under each candidate for easy reference.…
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Cyclists riding 325 miles from Philadelphia to Fredericksburg, Virginia on the East Coast Greenway stopped in Wilmington on Monday morning and met Governor Jack Markell to discuss how Delaware has become the fourth most bicycle-friendly state in the country, as well as the development of the East Coast Greenway in Delaware. The governor spoke about upcoming bicycle and…
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by Melissa Nann Burke Published in The News Journal September 21 2014 Every road-riding cyclist has a story about a time a motorist came within inches of killing them. A car recently ran John McCormick off the road when turning into the Brandywine Town Center from Naamans Road in Brandywine Hundred, he said. McCormick recovered…
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The City of Newark has so much going for it these days, including a number of recently received awards, mostly highlighting its vibrant downtown area, and there are many reasons to celebrate. Though not remarkable, back in May Newark also received a repeat honor in the form of “Bronze” status as a “Bicycle Friendly Community”…
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Bike Delaware Executive Director James Wilson named APBP 2014 Professional of the Year in Non-Profit sector.
Update (9/16/14): “DuPont manager charged in Hockessin hit-and-run“ Update (9/16/14): “Chief says arrest near in Hockessin hit-run death“ by Chris Barrish Published in The News Journal September 14, 2014 The clock was ticking toward midnight Friday when Johanna Bishop of Hockessin began worrying for her son Phillip’s safety. The 27-year-old supervisor at PureBread deli in…
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Tuesday, Sept. 9 is Primary Election Day in Delaware! (Find your polling place HERE.) People who want a more walkable and bikeable Delaware should check out the quick voter’s guide below. There are four candidates running in contested primaries that have track records on cycling and walking issues. If you live in • Brandywine Hundred – Claymont-Talleyville…
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(Sung to the tune of Kumbaya) Share the road, my friend, share the road. Share the road, my friend, share the road. Oh, friend, share the road. As we were preparing the syllabus for our introduction to road cycling class, my co-instructor, a long-time biker and experienced teacher, wanted to begin with this cycling…
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