With the help of Cape Henlopen Elks Lodge 2540, Sussex Cyclists members Denny Shook and Jim Futrell raised $3,800 in support of first responders who have made the ultimate sacrifice.

Check out the details in the Cape Gazette!

Interested in the current status of DelDOT bicycle-related projects around the state, including Sussex County? Here is a link to a current briefing of the DelDOT bicycle-related projects on the Delaware Bicycle Council website which was presented to the Council on August 6, 2025:

DelDOT Bicycle Program Project Update

We were well represented at last night’s next-to-last Bike Smart event at the Lewes Library with Claude Picard, Greg Emde, Steve Klein, Boog Jacobs, Ray Quillen and John Fiori pitching in to help cyclists have a more safe and enjoyable experience on the roads in Sussex County.

ONLY 2 LEFT FOR THIS YEAR! Aug 4 and Aug 13 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! You can register on the club calendar or click here for a list with links to each event. 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

Posted 7/29 on our Facebook group page by Anne Bari:

Great ride today from Berlin MD to Assateague! I was so happy to see this on the calendar and it was awesome.

We had 11 riders at about a 15mph pace for 30 miles.

Berlin MD is such a great town to start from, and once we got to Assateague, needless to say, the views were just gorgeous and the winds were kind.

We saw some horses, stopped a bit to catch the spectacular views and enjoyed the ride.

Afterwards, lunch and ice cream in Berlin.

Great ride! Great day!

Come on out and join us!

Check out our calendar: www.sussexcyclists.org

Gail Seligson, Randy Kubetin, Steve Mahaney, and Steve Detharage manned the Bike Smart tent on July 29th at Epworth church - and aided about 25 of the J1 Students from Kazakstan, Turkey, Belarus, and Thailand. Good job team!

Diane Phillips LaGuerre, David Wellborn, Randy Kubetin, and John Fiori manned our Safety Check booth on July 21 at Rt 1 and the Nike Store.  We have only four more opportunities this summer so be sure to sign up for these worthwhile events!

Thanks to all who help - some of you more than once!

Click here for dates and more info.

REMINDER, if you are interested in the Sussex Cyclists Williamsburg ride in September, you must respond by 7/31.  A meeting for participants will be held in August.

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Posted today on Nextdoor:

BEWARE! Bikers, walkers, and traffic coming through the bike trail on Sweetbriar Road in Lewes. The blinking lights no longer work. You have to push the button to activate the lights to stop traffic. I have repeatedly called DelDot about this. The lights have been out for almost 4 weeks. I was only told today that DelDot Community Relations decided you need to activate the sensor button. I have seen biker, walkers, and traffic not stop when they approach that intersection at the bike trail. Visibility is limited with the full grown corn growth and the trees in full bloom. Sean said there is nothing more he can do but pass this on to Community Relations. He said I could try calling them myself to do something or put signage up. How is a biker supposed to stop and press the button? I will take further action to prevent injury.

Jm Futrell, Heidi Lerch, Kathryn Imhoff, and John Fiori taking a break from helping more than 20 J1 students with bike accessories and tune-ups at the Lutheran Church behind Big Fish Grill. The folks at the church were extremely helpful and gracious. Nice work team! (Yes, it was very hot!)