Thanks to the participants below for donating your time today to help make our cycling area just a little nicer!!  

Andy Blair, Steve Deatherage, Jim Futrell, Ray Grabiak, Mike Guida, George Haenn, Earl Janssen, Lori Janssen, Randy Kubetin, Lee Lerch, Heidi Lerch, Susan Lovenberg, Stephen Mahaney, Mike Savage, Terry Savage, Denny Shook, Fran Shook, and Phil Williamson.

Originally posted on FB by Denny Shook

Sussex Cyclists was well represented in todays Rotary Ride in Milton. This group was headed for the 30 miles. Little chilly start but warmed up nicely!

Originally posted on Facebook by Denny Shook:

Today was such a beautiful day I think we set a record. We had 30 Sussex Cyclist participate in the Dewey Beer Company Harbeson trail ride. Thanks to my co ride leaders Mark Snader and Mike Guida, we split into three groups and had a great, safe, successful 30 mile ride. Plenty stayed for some after ride debriefing! This ride occurs every Monday . I can’t always guarantee this beautiful weather, but we always have a good ride.

The Sussex Cyclists 20th Anniversary Dinner on October 19, 2023, was a great success! With 50 members in attendance, it was a night filled with fun, celebration, and wonderful memories.

Attendees enjoyed a slideshow by John Kurpjuweit highlighting our club's journey while enjoying appetizers, buffet dinner, cocktails and beer.

In attendance were Bernadine Wonderlin and Tony Pezone who spoke about the formation and early years of Sussex Cyclists.  Tony was the club's first president and served for 10 years. Bernadine is the wife of the late Larry Wonderlin, the founder of Sussex Cyclists and one of a handful of cyclists who championed the trail in Cape Henlopen State Park. Also in attendance was Fran Cardaci, the first club Secretary, and a current member. 

Thank you to our Social committee (Diane Daly, Heidi Lerch, John Kurpjuweit, Allen Segal, and Denny Shook) for a truly memorable event!

Guest Speakers Tony Pizone and Bernadine Wonderlin

We're excited to share some great news about Steve Mahaney. Many of you know Steve as a dedicated member of our club, having ridden over 250 times with us since he joined back in 2018. But did you know that Steve is also a swimming legend?

Steve was the Swim Coach at Fairmont State University in West Virginia from 1971-1988 and was quite impressive! He was named 1977 NAIA Coach of the Year, won 10 conference championships, and coached 150 All-Americans, 13 of whom were four-year All-Americans.

Steve just learned that the University is renaming the pool in his honor! That's right, the Mahaney Natatorium is going to be a shining tribute to Steve's incredible legacy.

Way to go, Steve!

Link to Cape Gazette Article

Thank you to the 17 volunteers who came out today to clean up the portion of Cedar Creek Road that Sussex Cyclists maintains under the DelDOT Adopt-A Highway program. Great job, and fun afterwards!

Special thanks to those who attended: Jim Futrell, John Giler, Joell Giler, Bill Gorodetzer, Ray Grabiak, Steven Grandinali, Mike Guida, George Haenn, Louis Hepp, Gil Hofheimer, Heidi Lerch, Pat Miller, Mike & Terry Savage, Claude Sicard, Mark Snader and Bill Weller.

If you have any questions about the program or suggestions on how to keep participation high for future Adopted Highway Cleanups, please contact Mike Savage at mikesavage54@hotmail.com.

Sussex Cyclist was very well represented in todays Broad Creek Bikes and Brews ride. Beautiful weather, beautiful countryside.

Great day for a ride - especially 40+ miles around Cape May! Thank you Diane Daly for arranging this fun day .  

Photo below from Allen Segal

"Caught on camera, our fearless leader!  Thanks for a great ride."

The weather held out and it was a great ride today in the Amish Country Bike Tour. Sussex Cyclists was very well represented in the 62, 50, and 25 mile ride. The riding partners made the ride go smooth and was done before we knew it , and the pie was delicious. Pat Miller, Bill Gorodetzer, Jim Prettyman, Bob and Terri Fretz, and many others made our club proud!