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ADOPT-A-HIGHWAY
DelDOT has rescheduled their 302 Day Road Cleanup for June 14 - 20 and have invited Sussex Cyclists to participate.
Based on other events taking place that week, I am scheduling Thursday, June 18 for our event.
Date: 6/18/26
Time: 9:00 AM
Location: Milton Food Lion parking lot across from Cedar Creek Road
The cleanup area is the stretch of Cedar Creek Road in Milton where DelDot erected a sign recognizing our participation in their Adopt-A-Highway program.
Thanks! Mike Savage 215 901 1902
CLUB AD HOC GROUP RIDE
Registration Required
Start Time
9:00 am clip-in (please be ready 10 minutes before)
Start / End
Planet Fitness (Park in the back between PF and Fresh Market)
30134 Veterans Way
Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971
Services at Start: Wawa: Bathrooms, Food, & Beverages
Services at End: Wawa: Bathrooms, Food, & Beverages
Distance
Target Speed
Rest Stop
@ Mile 26.3 - Dunkin Bethany Beach Services: Bathrooms, Food, Beverages
Ride with GPS
PF-RB_41_Dunkin_BB_Updted
Max Riders
15 Riders. If needed, the group will be split with another Ride Leader.
Other Info
IMPORTANT !! - 18-18.5 +/- mph (average rolling speed exclusive of warm up and cool down and non-moving time) moving speeds can reach 20 - 22mph depending on weather conditions and wind
This is a no drop ride.
Contact the Ride Leader PRIOR to registering if you are not sure you will be able to keep up with the target speed and/or distance.
Ride Leader(s)
Marshall Bonacquisti
mbonacqu@comcast.net
(302) 540-7973
Please check your email and the calendar on ride day for any changes.
How to Cancel Event Registration
From the calendar event, select the blue "Already registered" link below the Register button. Scroll down and select "Cancel Registration."
- OR -
Download or open the "Wild Apricot for Members" app below. Go to "Tickets" on the menu, select the ride, then Cancel.
Download the Wild Apricot for Members App
It's the easiest way to view, register and cancel events.
RT 7/1/23
CLUB RECURRING GROUP RIDE
10:00 clip-in (please be ready 10 minutes before)
Pizza Machine/First State Brewery
19266 Coastal Hwy, Rehoboth Beach DE 19971
Services at Start: None
@ Cape Henlopen Pier
Contact ride leader
30 Riders. If needed, the group will be split with another Ride Leader.
BRING YOUR GRAVEL BIKE OR HYBRID BIKE WILL BE UTILIZING BREAKWATER JUNCTION AND GORDONS POND TRAILS.
Mark Snader
RFD178@Comcast.Net
610-780-5852 ----------------------------------
Denny Shook
bidg721@yahoo.com
215-669-0800
9:00 AM clip-in (please be ready 10 minutes before)
Stephen Hudson Park
Southwest corner of Rt 9 (Lewes-Georgetown Highway) and Cool Spring Rd
38.73193° N, 75.24859° W (paste into maps app)
Services at Start: none
Services at End: none
TBD
20 Riders. If needed, the group will be split with another Ride Leader.
Allen Segal
allen.segal1@gmail.com
215 962-9779
Renata Price
renataprice@me.com
703 593-9247
Southwest corner of Rt 9 (Lewes-Georgetown Highway) and Cool Spring Rd in Milton
@ Mile 22 - Royal Farms in Oak Orchard
Services: restrooms, drinks, & snacks
Hudson Park to Oak Orchard
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/46937001
18 Riders. If needed, the group will be split with another Ride Leader.
* This is a DROP ride. If you can't keep up with the group at the target average moving speed, you will be dropped.
We almost always (conditions permitting) ride in a DOUBLE PACELINE when the group is greater than 10 riders.
It is strongly recommended that you have the route (preferably in navigation format on your bike computer, or alternatively, on your cell phone if you have a handle bar mount) in case you are dropped and have to make it back to ride start on your own.
Contact the Ride Leader PRIOR to registering if you are not sure you will be able to keep up with the target speed and/or distance or have any questions about participating in a DROP ride.
Peter Boysen
860-558-7229
pbfocus62@gmail.com
dropRT 7/1/23a
930 AM clip-in (please be ready 10 minutes before)
Dewey Beer Company
21241 Iron Thorne Drive
Milton, De 19972
Services at End: Bathrooms, Beverages, Food
@ Mile 19 Bay Health Urgent Care
18383 Hudson Road,
Milton, De
Services: Bathroom
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/55421948
25 Riders. If needed, the group will be split with another Ride Leader.
TBA (optional) - add any Ride-specific information]
RFD178@Comcast.net
610-780-5852
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[TBA - name2]
[TBA - email2 address]
[TBA - cell2 phone #]
RT 7/1/23a
Ad Hoc GROUP RIDE
4:00 PM clip-in (please be ready 10 minutes before)
Lewes to Cape May Ferry Terminal Parking Lot,
43 Cape Henlopen Drive
Lewes, DE 19958
GPS: 38.782424, -75.119877
Services at Start: Yes
Services at End: Yes
@ Towers Road/State Park Bath House Restrooms
12 Riders. If needed, the group will be split with another Ride Leader.
Recommend you bring your road or gravel bike. We will be utilizing the Junction and Breakwater Trail.
Teri Fretz
(301) 503-6955
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Bob Fretz
(301) 503-3175
4:00 pm clip-in (please be ready 10 minutes before)
Three Notch'd Brewing
19815 Coastal Hwy
Services at Start and End Bathrooms and water
Cape Henlopen State Park Fishing Pier
Services available bathroom and water
Lewes Library 15.6 miles grove park
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/55555732
10 Riders. If needed, the group will be split with another Ride Leader.
Road bikes are not recommended for this ride.
Debbie Isser
debisser21@yahoo.com
215-816-4224
CLUB GROUP RIDE Registration Required
9:00am clip-in (please be ready 10 minutes before)
Start / End Point
Dogfish Head Brewery
6 Cannery Village Center
Milton, DE 19968
Services at End: food/drink/restrooms at brewery
@ Mile ~ 23 - Royal Farms Ellendale OR Milford depending on route ; Services: restrooms and water
route will be chosen at start depending on wind direction-PLEASE DOWNLOAD ALL THREE ROUTES
"texas" clockwise: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/41508154
"texas" counterclockwise: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/38068066
slaughter:https://ridewithgps.com/routes/43163134
DF_41_RF-Ellendale-CW: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/51405866
DF_41_RF-Ellendale-CCW: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/51406350
Additional Info
It is strongly recommended that you have the route in navigation format on your bike computer (GPS) in case you are dropped and have to make it back to the ride start on your own.
(302)540-7973
Please check your email on the morning of the ride for any changes.
If you cannot attend, please cancel online. The Ride Leader will be notified.
Have you downloaded the Wild Apricot for Members app?
New summer start time!!
9:00 am clip-in (please be ready 10 minutes before). We will begin ride orientation at 8:50 am; please be on-time.
Services at Start: No services at start
Services at End: Bathrooms, Food, & Beverages
@ Mile 21.6 - Location: Royal Farms Services: Food, Water, Rest Room
DF_40.4_OakOrch
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/46316985
RIDE SPEED DETAILS - IMPORTANT !! - We will maintain an average rolling speed of 16 mph. Our moving speeds can vary a few mph above or below the target speed depending on weather conditions and wind. If you wish to ride at a slower or faster target speed, please select a different ride.
ALL RIDERS MUST BE REGISTERED FOR THE RIDE!!
It is suggested that you download the route onto your bike computer or cell phone.
All E-bikes should be FULLY CHARGED for the ride.
Steven Alperstein
Apps224@me.com
516-242-4868
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Greg Parkinson
gaparky@icloud.com
337-936-1509
Volunteers Needed Bicycle Safety Checkpoints
All dates are now posted—sign up anytime!
Every year, Sussex Cyclists teams up with DelDOT and State Police to host bicycle safety checkpoints offering repairs, lights, helmets, and safety info to the public. Below is this year's schedule.
No special skills needed—just a willingness to help! Tasks may include handing out materials, making minor bike adjustments, and installing lights or reflective tape.
These events are also a great way for members to connect, socialize, and bring guests along to get involved. It's a fun, rewarding experience for all!
The schedule is below. Register for this date here or check out the upcoming events on our calendar. There's also a list with links to each safety event here.
Please register only for dates you plan to attend . If you have any questions, please contact :
Jim Prettyman Sussex Cyclists Safety Director
302-752-6430
prettymanj@gmail.com
Lewes Public Library,
111 Adams Street,
Lewes DE,19958
Services at Start Yes
Services at End: Bathrooms
@ Bayhealth Medical Center
Bring Your Road bike. We will be utilizing the Lewes Georgetown Trail.
Doublecross Metric
June 27, 2026
Smyrna High School — Smyrna DE
Cross and “doublecrosses” an entire state in 62 total miles (metric century) over flat terrain. In addition to the traditional metric century route, we offer shorter 31-mile loops for those who would like a shorter ride.
EVENT RIDE SIGN-UPS ON OUR CALENDAR Register on the event’s website here.
Remember to sign-up on our Calendar so members can see you’re going!
Also, remember to use our FaceBook page for transparency with all members when collaborating on meet times and pace!
@ Mile 17+ Royal Farms
Rt.24 & Mt.Joy Road
Services: Bathroom,food,drinks
DwyB_32.7_OakOrch1
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/49906230
bigd721@yahoo.com
@ Mile xx.x - Location: Services:
[TBA - file name]
[hypertext link]
Mike Guida
mike_guida@outlook.com
302-650-7663
Bring Your Hybrid bike. We will be utilizing the Gordons Pond and Breakwater Trails.
Ride Leader(s)Den
2156690800
Three Notch,d brewery & Craft Kitchen
19815 Coastal Hwy,
Rehoboth Beach DE 19971
@ Mile 18 +- Cape Henlopen Fishing Pier
Shorefire Century
Saturday August 8
Middletown, DE
Ride beautiful, scenic routes (35, 65 and 100 miles) taking you through flat to gently rolling farmland in central Delaware as the route follows lesser traveled roads from Middletown to Clayton, Hartly, points south, and back.
"Rock the Boat" on the Cape May-Lewes Ferry
Thursday, August 13, 2026 (Raindate Aug 20)
Iron Furnace Fifty
Saturday, August 22
Snow Hill, MD
Celebrating more than a decade of excellence: FLAT, FAST & FUN!
Ride the IFF 2026! Three Options: 50K 50 Mile 100K
plus a new Family Fun Ride route
Broad Creek Bash Seashore Striders
Laurel, DE
Sussex Cyclists Picnic and Paddle
Thursday, September 17, 2026
Stay tuned for more info!
C3 Rolling Donuts
Saturday, September 26, 2026
Centreville MD
Supporting Major Taylor Association & 9/11 Memorial Trail
What's Included
Free Stuff: Dunkin' Donuts™ Pre-Ride Coffee & Donuts. Commemorative Chesapeake Cycling Club (C3) Rolling Donuts cycling Socks to each participant! Fully-stocked rest stops featuring, of course, and much more! Complimentary finish line food, beer and live music by KG Band!
Marked Course, Fully-Supported, Rest Stops & SAG
Keystone State Ride at the Breakthrough Challenge
Join Dave Wellborn and other fellow members in supporting cancer research!
Sunday, September 27
For information, to register, or to make a dontion, please visit the Keystone State Ride at the Breakthrough Challenge website here.
Please also sign up on our Calendar so members can see you’re going, and remember to use our Facebook page for transparency with all members when collaborating on meet times and pace.
Savage Century
Saturday, October 3
W.L. Gore Facility — Newark DE
The White Clay Bicycle Club invites you to come and take the challenge for the 45th edition of the Savage Century, one of the most scenic and challenging rides in our area (especially if you choose one of the longer routes). Select a route—approximately 40, 60, 80 or 100 miles—and enjoy one of the premier rides in the mid-Atlantic region hosted by the WCBC.
The 40-mile (approx 2,300 ft of climb), 60-mile (approx 3,700 ft of climb ) and 80-mile loops (approx 5,300 ft of climb) have shorter climbs, while the major hills are on the 100-mile loop! The 100-mile loop had ~7,700 feet of climb for 2024.
Sea Gull Century
Sea Gull Century, a nationally acclaimed bicycling event, beginning and ending on the campus of Salisbury University, tours the picturesque Eastern Shore of Maryland and offers three routes: the 100 Mile Century, the 63 Mile Metric, and new this year is a 40 Mile Ride for cyclists of all experience levels.
EVENT RIDE SIGN-UPS ON OUR CALENDAR Register on the event’s website here. (registration opens 6/1)
LifeLine 100 Ride
October 4, 2026
Click Here for Info & Event Registration
Registration will cap at 1,000 so register now to assure your spot!
The free Children’s Bike Rodeo for ages 4 – 10 and free Family Fun Safari Ride will take place at Kinder Farm Park on Oct. 4, 2026 from 10AM to 12PM. See the Kids Rodeo page for details on both children’s programs!
Lifeline100 is pleased to be an inclusive event offering scenic 65 and 100 mile county tours with water views and historic sites, 15 and 30 mile flat, paved trail rides; and the free children’s programs! We welcome riders with special needs and bikes of all kinds! We include a Lifeline 100 T Shirt with your registration and note that the sizes run a bit large.
Lifeline 100 is a “rain or shine” event. However, if together with our public safety partners we determine that conditions would be unsafe, the event may be cancelled. In the unlikely event of a cancellation we continue to support our nonprofits. Unfortunately there is no rain date, transfers to another event year, or refund (unless you purchased premium cancellation insurance at Active.com when you registered).
Effective June 1, 2026, we will raise and simplify our Regular and Late Registration fees to offset increased event costs. The fee will be the same for the 15/30 milers and also for the 65/100 milers. We are still offering our old earlybird rates until June 1, 2026
EVENT RIDE SIGN-UPS ON OUR CALENDARRegister on the event’s website, then sign-up on our Calendar so members can see you’re going!
Amish Country Bike Tour
Saturday, October 10
Sponsored by Bike Delaware.
Also known as "the ride for pie," this is one of the region's favorite cycling events known for its unique character and atmosphere.
Rehoboth Sunrise Rotary Ride FUNdraiser
Saturday, November 7
Partnering with Sussex Cyclists
Saturday, November 7, 2026 Milton, DE
All of the proceeds from this event support several Sussex County Rotary youth projects.
Rain or Shine! This event was so much fun last year we are doing it again! Please join us, in partnership with Sussex Cyclists, on Saturday November 7th as we bike throughout the beautiful Sussex County back roads around Milton Delaware.
AFTER PARTY WILL BE HELD AT IRISH EYES PUB & RESTAURANT IN MILTON AFTER THE RIDE. DON'T MISS OUT ON THE FUN.
Bring your friends, co-workers, and family out for this now annual event that benefits so many in our local community.
[TBA] clip-in (please be ready 10 minutes before)
[Name]
[Address]
[City], [ST] [Zip Code]
Services at Start: [TBA]
Services at End: [TBA]
@ Mile [TBA] - [TBA - Name] Services: [TBA]
[TBA] Riders. If needed, the group will be split with another Ride Leader.
[TBA - name]
[TBA - email address]
[TBA - cell phone #] ----------------------------------