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Saturday, May 31, 2025
A leap from pond-to-pond in central and southern Delaware. The courses are laid out to offer a unique look at the beautiful wet and dry scenery of central and lower Delaware. Ride routes are mostly flat. There are two rest stops for the full metric century ride and one for the half metric century. Rest room facilities, food and drink will be available at all stops and the finish. SAG support is provided.
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CLUB RECURRING GROUP RIDE
Registration Required
Start Time
9:30 clip-in (please be ready 10 minutes before)
Start / End
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
Distance
Target Speed
Rest Stop
Ellendale royal Farms at 21 miles
Ride with GPS
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/50989281
Max Riders
15 Riders. If needed, the group will be split with another Ride Leader.
Other Info
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)
Allen Segal
allen.segal1@gmail.com
215 962-9779
Renata Price
renataprice@me.com
703 593-9247
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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RT 7/1/23
9:30 AM clip-in (please be ready 10 minutes before)
18506-18536 Cool Springs Rd, Milton, DE
approximately half way
This is a no drop ride. For this week's Saturday ride, if you are having trouble with the speed, you have the option to join the slower ride at the rest stop.
Edward Gross
artyay@gmail.com
571-243-7335
9:00 am clip-in (please be ready 10 minutes before)
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
Marshall Bonacquisti
302-540-7973
mbonacqu@comcast.net
Miro Kubinec
908-930-9467
ctsracer@yahoo.com
dropRT 7/1/23a
9:10 am clip-in (please be ready 10 minutes before)
This is a NO DROP ride.
The pace, wind neutral, will be 17 mph.
Each rider will take 2 minute pulls.
Don't want to pull, no problem, sit in the paceline.
Bob Browne
610-969-8372
opabob1962@gmail.com
10:00 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]
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25 Riders. If needed, the group will be split with another Ride Leader.
TBA (optional) - add any Ride-specific information]
Denny Shook
bigd721@yahoo.com
215-669-0800
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[TBA - name2]
[TBA - email2 address]
[TBA - cell2 phone #]
RT 7/1/23a
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
Out-of-Area Ride
10:00 am clip-in (please be ready 10 minutes before)
Schaefer's Canal House
208 Bank Street
Chesapeake City, MD 21915
Services at Start: No services at start
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.
It is suggested that you download the route onto your bike computer or cell phone.
Mike Guida
mike_guida@outlook.com
302-650-7663
7:30 PM clip-in (please be ready 10 minutes before)
Chipotle Mexican Grill
36453 Seaside Outlet Dr.
Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971
Services at Start: Food & Restrooms
Services at End: " " "
None planned but port-a-johns are available along the route and Grove Park may still be open as well as Grain On The Rocks.
Ride With GPS
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/48009494
11 Riders. If needed, the group will be split with another Ride Leader.
-Join the group for a bite to eat at 7:00 PM then head out at 7:30 PM.
-Head and tail lights required (please note that this is an actual headlight that allows you to see the trail/road in the dark.
-Note: Trail parking has been moved from just behind the outlets to adjacent to the Microtel Inn & Suites (gravel lot).
David Porter
mayter2302@gmail.com
732-207-4610
CLUB GROUP RIDE Registration Required
09:00 am 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
Additional Info
(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?
Services at End: Bathrooms, Food, & Beverages
@ Mile 21.6 - ROFO OakOrch Services: Restrooms & Refreshments
DF_40_OakOrch
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 E-bikes should be FULLY CHARGED for the ride.
John Hayes
jhayes7794@gmail.com
732-299-4436
RIDE SPEED DETAILS - IMPORTANT !! - We will maintain an average rolling speed of 15-16 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.
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
@ Mile13 - Bayhealth Urgent Care Center Services: Bathrooms and Water Fill.
Contact ride leader
30 Riders. If needed, the group will be split with another Ride Leader.
Bring your road bike. We will be utilizing the Lewes Georgetown Trail. Stopping at the Lewes Brewery on the return.
Mark Snader
RFD178@Comcast.Net
610-780-5852 ----------------------------------
bidg721@yahoo.com
@ Mile [TBA] - [TBA - Name] Services: [TBA]
Revelation Craft Brewery
19841 Central St,
Rehoboth Beach, DE
@ Mile11Cape Henlopen Pier, Services: Bathrooms and Water Fill.
Saturday, June 14, 2025
Milton, DE
Bikes & Beers DOGFISH HEAD departs from DOGFISH HEAD CRAFT BREWERY and travels through the beautiful area of Milton, Delaware. CHOOSE YOUR DISTANCE & START TIME.
ET - MS 3/8/24
Easton Fire Hall, Easton, MD
Ride the scenic roads of Talbot County Maryland! You’ll have a choice of three distances, 30, 40 or 62.5 miles which wind through the flat farmland and take you to water views, wooden bridges and friendly faces throughout the Eastern Shore. Day-of registration is available if space allows.
Doublecross Metric
Saturday, June 28, 2025
Smyrna High School, Smyrna, DE
Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant
19815 Coastal Hwy,,
Shorefire Century
Saturday, August 9, 2026
Middletown High School — 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.
Sussex Cyclists Picnic and Paddle
Thursday, August 14, 2025
Stay Tuned for Details
Laurel, DE
NOT A SUSSEX CYCLISTS CLUB RIDE
Update from Chesapeake Cycling Club:
We are pleased to offer the Sussex club a $10 discount on the C3 Rolling Donut Ride with the promo code "sussex".
Additionally, we would like to invite Sussex members to join us for Le Tour de Francs, a free fun ride, for which participants must RSVP by May 18th. Event Details: - Date: Sunday, May 25th - Time: 10 AM - 3 PM - More Information: ridec3.org.
Sea Gull Century
Saturday September 27, 2025
Sea Gull Century is a nationally acclaimed bicycling event, beginning and ending on the campus of Salisbury University.
Salisbury University’s Sea Gull Century bike tour takes place Saturday, September 27, 2025 with registration opening on May 15, 2025.
Cyclists will depart campus for three optional routes, 40 miles, 63 miles or 100 miles, across the Lower Eastern Shore.
Organized by The SU Foundation, Inc., a non-profit benefiting SU students and our local Salisbury community.
Savage Century
Saturday, October 4, 2025
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 and enjoy one of the premier rides in the mid-Atlantic region hosted by the WCBC.
Rehoboth Sunrise Rotary Ride FUNdraiser
Saturday November 1, 2025