Registration for the 2010 Delaware Bike Summit, to be held Friday, May 21, is now open. If you’d like to participate, be sure to complete the registration form promptly. Seating is limited. The registration form and additional information about the Summit can be found at the DE Bike Summit website, on the WILMAPCO site HERE.…
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On March 9-11, 7 delegates from multiple organizations represented Delaware at the 2010 National Bike Summit. The above photo, taken at Rep. Castle’s office, L-R: Drew Knox, President, Bike Delaware Frank Warnock, PR Chair, Bike Delaware Kevin Mills (Rails to Trails Conservancy) Jenna VanSant, (Legislative Correspondent, Rep. Castle) Jim Ireland, President, Delaware Trail Spinners Amy…
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MIAMI, Florida – According to USA Today, Florida is the deadliest state in the U.S. for pedestrians – and bicyclists don’t fare any better. In 2008, the most recent year for which federal statistics are available, 11.1% of pedestrians and 17.4% of bicyclists killed in the U.S. died in the Sunshine State, which has 6%…
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WCBC was recently chosen by the League of American Bicyclists as its 2010 Bicycle Club of the Year for region 2 (DE, MD, NJ, PA, WV and DC). This award is in recognition of WCBC’s rich, 37 year history of excelling at: reaching out to the community to promote safe recreational bicycling activities; offering cyclists…
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It is official! Bike Delaware, Inc. is officially incorporated in the state of Delaware as a non-profit organization, effective February 2nd. The purpose of the organization as stated on the certificate of incorporation is: 1) To identify, prioritize and communicate local bicycle issues with the local bicycling community and with other local and governmental organizations;…
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2009 was a year full of challenges, and success. Much work remains; 2010 promises even more action. View the presentation in Power Point HERE, or pdf HERE. If you like what you see, and support our mission, please consider even a small donation to Bike Delaware HERE. Visit our Participation page for more information.
The mission of the Mike Clark Legacy Foundation 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. The MCLF was formed to honor the memory of Mike Clark, a Delaware native and accomplished triathlete, and to continue his life-long…
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SB 168 has now moved to the House and was assigned to the Public Safety committee on June 30. The first session of the 145th General Assembly ended last night, so action by the House must wait until the GA reconvenes in January for the second session. Feel free to email sponsoring legislators with a…
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KCCVB supports Bike Delaware in the distribution of promotional materials during the 23rd Annual Amish Country Bike Tour and Race on Saturday, September 12 out of Dover. Offered are 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…
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Bike Delaware joined over 140 national, regional and state organizations, writing to request support for HR. 2724, the National Transportation Objectives Act of 2009, introduced by Representatives Holt, Inslee, and Carnahan. This legislation addresses the current and future needs of our economy, health, energy security, housing and community development, and environment, including the urgent need…
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