By Barb Boyce – Bike Delaware participated in the grand opening of the Pomeroy Newark Rail Trail on Monday, September 10th at 11 am. There were dozens of bicyclists in attendance for the event, along with walkers, dignitaries and even a couple dozen preschoolers. The Pomeroy Newark Rail Trail is a 365 day a year…
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From Charlie Emerson, Newark Parks & Recreation — Please join the City of Newark and project partners DelDOT, Delaware State Parks, University of Delaware, University Courtyard Apartments and DART for the opening of the Pomeroy and Newark Rail Trail. Thanks to each of you for your support and, to many of you, for your assistance…
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The Delaware Bike Summit will feature national speakers, local, and state officials. What: Coming this Friday, the 4th Annual 2012 Delaware Bike Summit will bring together bicycling advocates, community leaders and elected officials to hear from national speakers and to create strategies on how to make Delaware more bicycle friendly. · DelDOT Secretary Shailen Bhatt…
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* * * UPCOMING EVENTS AT THE NEWARK BIKE PROJECT * * * OPEN SHOP– Every Tuesday, 6 to 9pm MECHANICS CLASSES – Taught during the month of August on Thursday nights. If you or anyone you know is interested, click HERE or please contact us through info@newarkbikeproject.org and we will reply with more details.…
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The weather turned out hospitable for the Chesapeake and Delaware Canal Path Michael N. Castle Trail at the C&D Canal groundbreaking event held at noon on July 9th. Everyone was thankful that the temperature was nothing like Saturday’s 101+ degree heat. It was a excellent opportunity for everyone involved to gather, to officially break ground and…
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An event you won’t want to miss! Join our elected officials, advocates, and interested citizens on July 9th as we’ll be marking the start of construction for the C&D Canal Trail project. Full details below. [Related …] View Larger Map
Note: Due to the overwhelming popularity of the Summit, it is suggested you register and/or secure lodging ASAP. The 2011 summit showed everyone the power of bringing together people with a passion for biking. In 2012 we’re offering the chance to learn about a broad array biking topics. Sessions will include Federal Funding and Legislative Updates;…
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Courtesy of WDEL 1150 AM Wilmington – Biking and walking between Wilmington’s riverfront and New Castle will soon be a lot easier. A six-mile path through nature will soon connect Wilmington with New Castle. For now, a two-mile stretch or Phase 1 of the New Castle Industrial Track Greenway Trail is complete. “Our goal is…
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Please join us for a small celebration: What: New Castle County Industrial Track Greenway Trail Ribbon Cutting Where: Rt. 273-Greenways Trail Head, 903 Delaware Street, New Castle When: Friday, June 8, 2012 at 2:30PM Contact: Kristin Dwyer, New Castle County Executive Office-395-5107 (Note: The ribbon cutting was originally scheduled today, but was changed to tomorrow.) 2:32PM: Remarks from County Executive…
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By Andrea Trabelsi — Two hundred Delawareans gathered for the Greenways Gala on Thursday, May 17th, 2012, in support of Delaware Greenways’ efforts to improve quality of life in our communities. This year’s celebration and fundraiser highlighted the First State Trails and Pathways Initiative—a collaborative effort to create a statewide network of multi-use trails, being…
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