23^rd ANNIVERSARY RIDE OF SILENCE
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Sussex Cyclists is once again participating in the Ride of Silence. This is a worldwide, silent, slow-paced ride (max. 12 mph) in honor of those who have been injured or killed while cycling on public roadways.

WHEN: Wed. May 21st, 6:45 PM Clip-In

WHERE: Behind WAWA, Dartmouth Rd. & Coastal Hwy (Southbound Route 1 in Lewes)

WHAT IS THE RIDE OF SILENCE?

On Wednesday. May 21, 2025 at 7:00 PM, the Ride of Silence will traverse and unite the globe as nothing before it. Cyclists will take to the roads in a silent procession to honor cyclists who have been killed or injured while cycling on public roadways. Although cyclists have a legal right to share the road with motorists, the motoring public often isn't aware of these rights, and sometimes not aware of the cyclists themselves.

In 2003, Chris Phelan organized the first Ride of Silence in Dallas after endurance cyclist Larry Schwartz was hit by the mirror of a passing bus and was killed.

The Ride of Silence is a free ride that asks its cyclists to ride no faster than 12 mph, wear helmets, follow the rules of the road and remain silent during the ride. There are no registration fees. The ride, which is held during National Bike Month, aims to raise the awareness of motorists, police and city officials that cyclists have a legal right to the public roadways. The ride is also a chance to show respect for and honor the lives of those who have been killed or injured.

Posted on Facebook by Cape Henlopen State Park:

Trail Closure Alert: 

The Gordons Pond trail bridge will be closed from Monday 4/21/25 through Thursday 4/24/25 for additional maintenance. The area will be completely impassable while it is closed.  Please follow any and all posted signage regarding this closure.

The trail will reopen on Friday 4/25/25.

The obituary and arrangements for John Kurpjuweit appeared in today's Cape Gazette.

Here are the details:

A celebration of life will be held from 2 to 4 p.m., Wednesday, April 30, at Parsell Funeral Homes & Crematorium, Atkins-Lodge Chapel, 16961 Kings Hwy., Lewes.

In lieu of flowers, the family recommends memorial donations in John’s honor be made to TAAAC-Fee Children’s Fund, 2521 Riva Road, Ste. L7, Annapolis, MD 21401.

On April 4, CoastTV ran a piece on the final stretch of the Georgetown-Lewes Trail. The story includes interviews with Danton Sherwood (Terri Martin’s husband) and Allen Segal—and yes, Denny Shook also makes a cameo on TV!

Check out the article and video here!

We're seeking volunteers for our upcoming Wheels4Meals fundraising event. Volunteers will be needed for Friday 5/16 and Saturday 5/17 for the following:

Friday 5/16/25 - Road Marking

Note: we will not have a 100-mile route. Routes will consist of 10, 25, 40 and 63 miles.

Saturday 5/17/25 - Day of the Event:

SAG support vehicles

Sweeps/safety riders for each route (Members only please)

Photographer at start, rest stops and finish

Sign-up events are posted for each day on our Sussex Cyclists Calender. You can click on the links above or visit the Calendar to sign up.

Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions.

Thanks!!!

Mike Savage
215-901-1902
mikesavage54@hotmail.com

It is with great sadness that we share the news that our former club president, John Kurpjuweit, passed away this morning. We were notified by his wife, Linda, who asked us to pass this information along to our members.

At this time, we do not have any further details, but we will share any updates as we receive them. Please keep Linda and their family in your thoughts during this difficult time.

Sincerely,
Allen Segal, President
Sussex Cyclists

There’s a new, easy way to flag issues with biking (and walking) around Lewes whether it’s a pothole, an obscured sign or a sketchy intersection. Just use the QR code below or visit www.ci.lewes.de.us/bikeped.

You can do it from your phone and you can even upload a picture. City staff and the Lewes Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee will follow up on the community’s behalf.

With the weather warming up, now’s a great time to flag issues you see on your rides and walks.

Or visit www.ci.lewes.de.us/bikeped

On March 25, fifteen members and spouses representing Sussex Cyclist cleaned up trash along a two mile stretch of Cedar Creek Road in Milton as part of DelDot’s Adopt A Highway program. 15 bags of trash were gathered in this attempt to make the roads in Sussex County clean. Special thanks to Mike Savage who coordinates this great project. And thank you to all that participated.

Steven Alperstein, Mary Jane Candaux, Coogan Cameron, Mike Guida, Doug Hawkland, Louis Hepp, Heidi Lerch, Brad Lovenberg, Jim Prettyman, Mike Savage, Claude Sicard, Mark Snader, David Wellborn, Terry Savage.

Sussex Cyclists is excited to launch a new initiative promoting cycling and cycling safety for the casual riding public!

Inspired by a suggestion at our annual club meeting, Tom Kinsella, with support from Marilyn Segal, led the creation of the poster below. This poster is designed for display in public spaces such as retail stores, community centers (churches, town halls), bike shops, clubhouses, schools, PTAs, medical offices, and law enforcement centers.

Featuring a QR code, the poster links to our club’s new “Ride Safe, Ride Local” webpage—a valuable resource for casual and visiting cyclists. This webpage provides essential information on cycling safety, recommended riding routes, cycling advocacy, and local resources in Sussex County.

We encourage you to share this with your cycling friends, neighbors, and out-of-town visitors—or keep it handy for your own reference. If you’d like to help distribute posters or need assistance printing from the PDF, please contact Tom Kinsella at Takinsella17@gmail.com.

Due to high demand, we are ordering a second printing of the posters, which will be available soon.

A special thank you to John Eckenrode for coordinating with the ferry to have our posters displayed on the ferries and in the terminal!

Sussex Cyclists QR Poster.pdf