We'll be adding photos from our Safety Checkpoints throughout the summer, so be sure to check back often.
We're always looking for volunteers, so if you're interested in helping, click here for more information.
Thanks! Jim Prettyman, Safety Director
June 24, 2026 Event:
June 16, 2026 Event:
Sussex Cyclists Bike members were out in force at the Epworth Church Bike Event as we helped over 30 J-1 Students and local residents with equipment and repairs. The weather was perfect and we created some new friends as well. Ten more events to go and your help is absolutely appreciated!
Left to right… Chris Braudy, Gail Seligson, Steve Mahaney, Bob and Teri Fretz, Maureen Remedio, Jim Prettyman, and John Fiori.
June 4, 2026 Event: Last night’s Bike Smart event was on Rt 1 and we were able to help some J1 students as well as others passing by. Our booth was manned by Doug Hawkland, and Anne Bari as well as John Fiori from DelDOT. As you can tell we find time to sit and catch up with each other.
June 2, 2026 Event: Last nights Bicycle Safety Checkpoint was one of our most successful in a while. We helped over 40 cyclists and pedestrians promoting bicycle safety. Club members Jim Prettyman, Chris Braudy, Gail Seligson, Phil Verhalen were joined by John Fiori from DelDot and Mike Smith and Ben Beiler of Delaware Office of Highway Safety. If you want to help out at a future checkpoint, sign up, join us, and bring a beach chair if you have one.
May 29, 2026 Event: This good looking group of Sussex Cyclists, including Brant Collins, Maureen Remedio, Fran Dance, Betsy Collins, John Fiori and Doug Hawkland helped kick off our first Bike Smart Event this year.
We have 15 more scheduled throughout the summer. If you haven’t signed up, please consider helping this great series of events. (Bring a beach chair if you have one).
With a contribution from Sussex Cyclists’, among contributions from several other groups & individuals, DelDOT is starting a study to identify the preferred route for a trail connecting Milton to the Georgetown Lewes trail.
https://www.capegazette.com/article/delaware-bicycle-council-awards-35000-grant-milton-trail-study/352517?utm_medium=referral&utm_source=nextdoor.com&utm_campaign=nextdoor_news
Sussex Cyclists member and member of the Safety Committee, Fran Dance, is credited with participating in the recent DelDOT public informational workshop to obtain inputs on possible safety improvements to Massachusetts Ave and American Legion Road in Lewes. Bill Weller, Advocacy Director, also participated.
Today, the 14 members below joined forces and cleaned up trash on a 2 mile stretch of Cedar Creek Road in Milton. 13 bags of trash and several large pieces of cardboard were collected. Thanks to all who volunteered to help keep our area clean. This was a rescheduled “DelDot 302 Day” cleanup
Much thanks to the volunteers pictured in order below:
Coogan Cameron Mark Snader Greg Parkinson Jim Wagner Steven Alperstein Mike Savage Heidi Lerch John Hayes Brad Lovenberg Dan Stoltz Louis Hepp Stephen Mahaney Bill Froh Lee Lerch Denny Shook
Coogan Cameron
Mark Snader
Greg Parkinson
Jim Wagner
Steven Alperstein
Mike Savage
Heidi Lerch
John Hayes
Brad Lovenberg
Dan Stoltz
Louis Hepp
Stephen Mahaney
Bill Froh
Lee Lerch
Denny Shook
*Fran Shook is taking the photo
Recognize anyone?
Thanks to Brant and Betsy for sharing this YouTube trip down memory lane from 12 years ago!
https://youtu.be/7UApE62qBRc?t=8
Volunteers Needed 2026 Bicycle Safety Checkpoints
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.
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!
Please register only for dates you plan to attend. All dates are on our calendar. Registration opens at least one month in advance as the season progresses. You can register on the Sussex Cyclists calendar, or click here to see dates currently open for registration, with links to each.
If you have any questions, please let me know. Thank you!
Jim Prettyman, Sussex Cyclists Safety Director 302-752-6430 prettymanj@gmail.com
Check out these Out of Area club rides already on our Calendar!
June 2: 15-16 mph Berlin MD to Assateague 40 with Steve Alperstein
June 9: 13-14 mph C&D Canal (lunch at Schaefer's Canal with Mike Guida (SOLD OUT)
June 16: 14-15 mph Berlin to Snow Hill with Diane Daly
These are club rides for members. Registration is required.
Posted on our Facebook Group page by Denny Shook:
Ride of Silence
Approximately 45 riders took part in tonight’s Ride of Silence. Escorted by Lewes Police and Delaware State Police we rode just under 10 miles at an 11 mph pace. All to honor those who have been killed or seriously injured while riding. It was a great event.
Rehoboth Beach continues exploring bicycle network aimed at safer travel read more>
Posted on Facebook by Anne Bari
Great Wheels for Meals ride!
Please join me in congratulating Mike Savage along with heartfelt thanks to him and all the volunteers for an excellent event today. THANK YOU!!!
I heard more than a few riders talk about how well the event was organized and could not agree more. Really well done!
And it was warm and sunny for a change too, so thanks to whoever for making that happen! lol
So thanks again to Mike and everyone who helped make this event a success!
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