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CLUB RECURRING GROUP RIDE
Registration Required
Start Time
10:00 am clip-in (please be ready 10 minutes before). We will begin ride orientation at 9:50 am; please be on-time.
Start / End
Dogfish Head Brewery
6 Cannery Village Center
Milton, DE 19968
Services at Start: No services at start
Services at End: Bathrooms, Food, & Beverages
Distance
Target Speed
Rest Stop
@ Mile 16.2 - Location: ROFO Ellendale Services: Bathrooms & Refreshments
Ride with GPS
DF_33.5_ ROFOELLEN
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/42437693
Max Riders
25 Riders. If needed, the group will be split with another Ride Leader.
Other Info
RIDE SPEED DETAILS - IMPORTANT !! - We will maintain an average rolling speed of 14 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.
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)
John Hayes
jhayes7794@gmail.com
732-299-4436
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.
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It's the easiest way to view, register and cancel events.
RT 7/1/23
CLUB GROUP RIDE Registration Required
10:00 am clip-in (please be ready 10 minutes before)
Start / End Point
Services at Start: none
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
* 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 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.
Marshall Bonacquisti
mbonacqu@comcast.net
(302)540-7973
Peter Boysen
860-558-7229
pbfocus62@gmail.com
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?
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.
Mike Guida
mike_guida@outlook.com
302-650-7663
Bike Maintenance Class
Location: Lewes Cycle
Date: Thursday, March 19th at 5:30 pm
Fee: $10.00 and includes pizza and beverages
Last day to register: Monday, March 16th
Topics:
Please feel free to contact us with questions. Thank you!
On behalf of the Social Committee, Mike Guida mike_guida@outlook.com
CLUB AD HOC GROUP RIDE
Planet Fitness
30134 Veterans Way
Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971
Services at Start: Wawa: Bathrooms, Food, & Beverages
Services at End: Wawa: Bathrooms, Food, & Beverages
@ Mile 26.3 - Dunkin Bethany Beach Services: Bathrooms, Food, Beverages
PF-RB_41_Dunkin_BB_Updted
15 Riders. If needed, the group will be split with another Ride Leader.
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
(302) 540-7973
10:00 clip-in (please be ready 10 minutes before)
Lewes Public Library,
111 Adams Street,
Lewes DE,19958
Services at Start Yes
Services at End: Bathrooms
@ Cape Henlopen Pier
Contact ride leader
30 Riders. If needed, the group will be split with another Ride Leader.
BRING YOUR ROAD BIKE Our usual ride through Lewes to Cape Henlopen State Park. Through the park and back to the Library.
Mark Snader
RFD178@Comcast.Net
610-780-5852 ----------------------------------
Denny Shook
bidg721@yahoo.com
215-669-0800
9:30 am clip-in (please be ready 10 minutes before)
@ Mile 19.3 - Cape Henlopen Fishing Pier
Services: Bathrooms and water Fill
@ Mile 28.5 - Rise Up Coffee (Optional) or
@ Mile 29.5 - The Point or Fresh Market (Optional)
PF_RB-Lewes-RiseUp-31.3: https://ridewithgps.com/trips/298901841
IMPORTANT !! - This ride is intended for experienced riders and will maintain an average rolling speed of 15-16+ mph. Moving speeds can reach 17-20 mph depending on terrain, trail and weather conditions. If you wish to ride slower or faster, please select a different ride.
Stephen Hudson Park
Southwest corner of Rt 9 (Lewes-Georgetown Highway) and Cool Spring Rd in Milton
Services at End: none
@ 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.
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.
dropRT 7/1/23a
1000 AM clip-in (please be ready 10 minutes before)
Dewey Beer Company
21241 Iron Thorne Drive
Milton, De 19972
Services at Start: None
Services at End: Bathrooms, Beverages, Food
@ Mile 18 +- Cape Henlopen Fishing Pier
Services: Bathroom
[TBA - file name]
[hypertext link]
TBA (optional) - add any Ride-specific information]
bigd721@yahoo.com
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[TBA - name2]
[TBA - email2 address]
[TBA - cell2 phone #]
RT 7/1/23a
@ Mile xx.x - Location: Services:
@ Bayhealth Medical Center
Bring Your Road bike. We will be utilizing the Lewes Georgetown Trail.
Out-of-Area Ride
Mangos
97 Garfield Parkway
Bethany Beach, DE
Services at Start: Yes, near the boardwalk
Services at End: LUNCH
@ Mile 17 - Parsons Farm on Armory Road
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/53080451
Anne Bari
annebari@outlook.com
914-357-1576
Lewes Library
111Adams Street
@ Mile11Bayhealth Urgent Care Services: Bathrooms and Water Fill.
Crooked Hammock Brewery
36707 Crooked Hammock Way,
Icicle Metric
2026
Sat, April 11, 2026
Choice of 3 routes of approx. 13, 24 and 31 miles. Snacks available at the start and well-stocked, indoor food stop.
EVENT RIDE SIGN-UPS ON OUR CALENDAR Register on the event’s website here: https://whiteclaybicycleclub.org/events/icicle-metric/
Remember to sign-up on our Calendar so members can see you’re going!
Also, remember to use our FaceBook page to for transparency with all members when collaborating on meet times and pace!
Sussex Cyclists Presents...Wine Tasting!
Thursday, April 16, 2026 Lewes Senior Activity Center Seating is limited and last year's event sold out early!
Join us for another unique experience at our Sussex Cyclists wine tasting event!
Led by Jim Futrell, a seasoned sommelier and esteemed member of our club, we'll embark on a curated journey through a selection of cherished wines. Anticipate an evening of good company, intriguing wines, and other delicacies.
For just $29 per person, savor the tasting of carefully selected wines. But that's not all! Indulge in the delights of a charcuterie board, providing an array of delectable foods to share.
And here's the best part - this event isn't exclusive to Sussex Cyclists members. It's open to friends and family, so bring along your friends and family for a memorable evening. Guests may register on their own or be included as a member's guest on the member's original registration.
Let's toast to good times ahead. We can't wait to see you there!
Warm regards, The Sussex Cyclists Social Committee
Payments are Non-Refundable. We appreciate your understanding!
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Ocean to Bay Bike Tour
Sat, April 24-25, 2026
EVENT RIDE SIGN-UPS ON OUR CALENDAR Register on the event’s website here: https://oceantobaybiketour.com
When registering, choose Sussex Cyclists as your team.
If we reach 6 members signed up as a team, those members will receive a $5 discount. If we don't reach 6 members on the team, those registered will be charged the difference at packet pickup.
C3 Tri County Ice Cream Classic May 2, 2026
Sat, May 2, 2026
Talbot County Community Center, Easton MD
Register on the Event page to attend the event.
Register on our Calendar so members can see who is going.
Communicate on our Facebook page for transparency with all members when collaborating on meet times and pace.
The Local Bootlegging Co.
19819 Coastal Hwy,
Rehoboth Beach DE 19971
Bring Your Hybrid Bike. We will be utilizing the Breakwater Junction Trail along with The Gordons Pond Trail.
Bring Your hybrid bike. We will be utilizing the Breakwater Junction Trail along with The Gordons Pond Trail.
Sat, May 16, 2026
NEW LOCATION! Cape Henlopen High School
EVENT RIDE SIGN-UPS ON OUR CALENDAR Register on the event’s website, then 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!
First State Brewing Company
19266 Coastal Hwy,
Unit #1
Services at Start
@ Cape Henlopen Pier, Services: Restrooms
BRING YOUR HYBRID BIKE. ULTIIZING THE JUNCTION BREAKWATER AS WELL AS GORDONS POND TRAILS.
Bikes & Beer
June 6, 2026
Milton, Delaware
Bikes & Beers DOGFISH HEAD departs from DOGFISH HEAD CRAFT BREWERY and travels through the beautiful area of Milton, Delaware. CHOOSE YOUR DISTANCE & START TIME.
EVENT RIDE SIGN-UPS ON OUR CALENDAR Register on the event’s website here.
Tour de Talbot
Easton, MD
Experience the Eastern Shore’s most scenic and historic region by bike. The Tour de Talbot offers you a day to remember. Take a picturesque ride past sunny farm fields, through quaint 17th- and 18th-century towns, and along country roads offering tempting glimpses of the area’s many waterways.
Schaefer's Canal House
208 Bank Street
Chesapeake City, MD 21915
Services at End: Lunch, Bathrooms
@ Mile 15.4 - Delaware City Waterfront Services: Portable Toilets
Schaefer's to Delaware City 31.6 mi
Out & Back Ride with Lunch after RIDE at Schaefer's
RAIN DATE - June 5th.
Ride start is about 90 minutes away from beach area. Allow for adequate travel time.
IMPORTANT !! - We will maintain an average rolling speed of 13-14 mph.
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.
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.
Broad Creek Bash Seashore Striders
Saturday, August 22
Laurel, DE
Iron Furnace Fifty
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
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
Sea Gull Century
Saturday, October 3
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)
Savage Century
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.
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.