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Hudson Fields 29763 Eagle Crest Road, Milton DE 19968
Wheels for Meals Lewes-Rehoboth Jack O'Hollaren 2023 Annual Bike Ride
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SAVE THE DATE
Wednesday May 10, 2023
(Rain Date May 17, 2023)
Annual Legislators Bicycle Ride
From Milton (out & back) to Dover (73+/- mi)
15+/- mph Target Average Moving Speed
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From Milford (out & back) to Dover (57 mi)
13+/- mph Target Average Moving Speed
(other speed groups and start points TBD)
Mike S’s Out of Area Ride in Thailand
1/20/23 Totally settled in here at a guesthouse on the beach with all amenities 300 dollars a month. Luxury for me. The second hand Richert bicycle I bought from an overweight Dutchman for 100 dollars needed work but it may serve well. I've been going out on group rides with Jomtien Cycling Club 3-4 times a week. Brutal! We leave town in darkness 6:15 am sharp and make our way into the surrounding hills. The obstacles are quite surprising, packs of wandering feral dogs, water buffaloes, mendicant monks, tuk-tuks, street vendors, maybe an elephant or two. Once out of town, it opens up a bit and we settle into a nice pace usually 22-26 kph but where it's flat and open over 30. These guys are serious, a few ladies as well, all nationalities, but mostly expats from Europe. They tell me there is a faster group but any faster would seem suicidal. The roads have to be scanned constantly for holes, storm drains and puddles of cooking oil. There are some nice dedicated bike trails circling the lakes where we do multiple circuits in relative safety. No trouble opening up the pipes there and beautiful scenery to enjoy. Weather is comfortable and cool in the morning and we finish up the rides before 10 am. By that time, the temperature is rising and the sun burns intensely. Rain is not expected until April. Today is Chinese New Year which is a big thing here in Thailand. Free food for foreigners all day. I'll try not to drink too much beer. Big ride tomorrow morning with another group, upcountry to Silver lake. This is a whole new level of cycling. An adrenaline rush from start to finish. Hope I survive. Good luck to all in Sussex and keep riding, Mike in Thailand (See right panel for Mike's self described "My crappy bike. How I miss my bamboo.") ........Watch for More from Mike |
Mike’s first ride on his newest build - a wooden frame eBike (Summer 2022)
Mike’s “Thai” Bike he acquired shortly after arriving in Thailand (January 2023) |
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Team Sussex Cyclists Rides in Israel
Club Members Renata Price, Eddie Gross, and David Levy participated as Team Sussex Cyclists in the five-day Israel Ride riding from Jerusalem to Eilat for a combined 874 miles and 39,794 feet of climb to raise money for two important organizations promoting environmental protection in Israel, throughout the Middle East and the United States. With the generosity of friends and family, their pedaling supporting crucial work towards a more sustainable, equitable, and peaceful world for all has raised money to support The Arava Institute for Environmental Studies located in southern Israel and Hazon, the largest faith-based environmental organization in the U.S. |
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They have already raised $16,647 - the 12th highest among 25 teams. All 192 riders, virtual riders and fundraising participants have raised a total of $971,991towards the 2022 Israel Ride goal of $1,000,000. It is still possible to make a donation to help Team Sussex Cyclists to be among the top ten teams.
UPDATE AS OF JANUARY 21st
Team Sussex Cyclists has slipped into 12th place. Additional donations totaling $1,443 are needed to move Team Sussex Cyclists into 10th place by overtaking Team Tandemodium and Team Hartford Mandell JCC - JNF.
To make a tax-deductible donation to Team Sussex Cyclists, click here.
Thank you for your support.
Renata, Eddie, and David
Sussex Cyclist Adopted Highway Cleanup
Thank you to the 19 volunteers
who came out on Tuesday, October 18, 2022. The large number of participants made for a quick Adopted Highway Cleanup that started with a briefing at 8:45am and was finished by 11:15am, providing plenty of time to prep for the optional after event debrief at Dogfish Head Brewery.
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DelDot has approved Sussex Cyclists to participate in their Adopt-A-Highway Program. We will maintain a section of Cedar Creek Road north of Milton. (Note: Cedar Creek Road is used frequently for our club rides, and is part of the route for many organized rides in Lower Delaware. It is also part of the Delaware Bicycle Route 1.) 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. mikesavage54@hotmail.com |
Save the Date - May 7, 2023 (Rain Date May 14, 2023)
2023 TOUR DE FRIENDS: A Family Friendly Fun Event
Hawk Watch Pavilion, Cape Henlopen State Park
Sussex Cyclists Volunteer at Safety Booth
Volunteers from Sussex Cyclists distributed bicycle safety literature and answered a wide range of questions about all things bicycle including how to become member of Sussex Cyclists at the first annual Tour de Friends Family Biking Event held on Sunday, October 2, 2022.
Although the family friendly scavenger hunt bike ride for children and adults had to be cancelled due to rain and high winds, all the information booths were relocated indoors to the Officers Club in Cape Henlopen State Park. A large number of bicycle accessories donated by Seagreen Bicycle and Lewes Cycle Sports were given away along with raffling off a number of bicycle baskets filled with with over $100 of bicycle items that included front and rear lights, mirrors, reflectors, multi-tools, spare tubes and riding gloves. Crooked Hammock Brewery provided complimentary food and beverages that included “Tour de Friends” - a French pilsner specially brewed for the event. This inaugural event - to be held annually - benefits the Friends of Cape Henlopen State Park (FOCHSP), a non-profit 501(c)(3) volunteer organization that works with the Delaware Division of Parks and Recreation and the staff to support and advocate for one of the county's most unique public parks.
Volunteers from Sussex Cyclists were recruited by Denny Shook, member of FOCHSP and weekly volunteer at its Bicycle Barn that loans out bicycles to visitors of the Park. Tania Miles, Denny Shook, Robert Weintraub (standing) and Bill Gorodetzer, Heidi Lerch and Kathy Imhoff (seated) assisted at the Sussex Cyclists Safety Booth during the inaugural Tour de Friends in Cape Henlopen State Park.
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Club Group Rides (Register by clicking on the Calendar Event) Weekly 2023 Club Group Rides are being posted on the Group Rides and Activities (Calendar) (NOTE: we are no longer using Group Ride Categories or Ride Invitation (Announcement) Emails - see Ride Director's 5/4/22 message).
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(March 25, 2022 - Rehoboth Beach, DE) Indoor trainer fever? It took two long tables to fit 19 of 27 who rode to gather for an after-ride debrief session at Iron Hill Brewery - a PR for a weekly Club Group Ride! | Friday Beer Trail Rides Weekly Friday Beer Trail Rides are continuing (weather permitting) - see Group Rides and Activities (Calendar)
(September 24, 2021 - Rehoboth Beach, DE) Great way to socialize with food (optional) and beverage of choice (beer, wine and soft drinks available) after a Sussex Cyclist Group Ride with 14 of 19 who rode gathering for an after-ride debrief session at Iron Hill Brewery |
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Thank you from our Board of Officers and Directors......to our Ride Leaders, Assistant Ride Leaders, Sweep Rider’sand all cyclists participating in our 2022 Club Group RidesIf you have any comments about our 2022 Group Rides, comments on or suggestions for additional 2022 Group Rides or would like to become part of our 2022 Club Group Riding Leadership, please contact: Bill Gorodetzer, Ride Director by email: Sussex Cyclists Ride Director or by text or call: (215) 370-2854 |
2023 Club Group Rides Overview (updated 1/2/23) Club Recurring Group Rides Are usually posted the last week of the current month in advance for the entire following month on the Group Rides and Activities (Calendar) and only lead by currently designated Club Ride Leaders Register by clicking on the Calendar Event (Current COVID-19 Guidelines / Requirements are applicable) - Group Rides (Road and Trail) for many levels with multiple start locations) - Currently on Monday and Friday mornings - Club Members will no longer receive notifications by invitation emails - Club Members may register for rides with the Wild Apricot MEMBER Personify app. (available on Apple Store or Google Play sites) or by clicking on the calendar event - Non-members may also register (unless otherwise noted) by clicking on the calendar’s ride event (for additional information contact Ride Leader(s) listed in postings) |
Club Ad Hoc Group Rides Are usually posted 3-6 days in advance on the Group Rides and Activities (Calendar) and only lead by currently designated Club Ride Leaders Register by clicking on the Calendar Event (Current COVID-19 Guidelines / Requirements are applicable) - Club Members will no longer receive notifications by invitation emails - Club Members may register for rides with the Wild Apricot MEMBER Personify app. (available on Apple Store or Google Play sites) or by clicking on the calendar event - Non-members may also register (unless otherwise noted) by clicking on the calendar’s ride event |
Non-Club "Meet-Up" Rides "Meet-Up Rides" are usually advertised by personal email between the participants [Note: We do not have an alternative to Yahoo Groups (discontinued by Yahoo 12/15/20)] (current COVID-19 Guidelines / Requirements applicable) - If you do not have a Member's email address, a data base of all current Sussex Cyclists Members is accessible by Club Members after you sign into the club Website [Note: To prevent potential spam the personal email address of the recipient is not visible but you can send a "form" email message to the recipient requesting that they respond to using the email address they want you to use] - Requests for "Meet-Up" Rides that Members want posted should be sent using your personal email to any Club Ride Leader or the Sussex Cyclists Ride Director NOTE: To insure there is no confusion with Club Group Rides, please use the following wording (ALL CAPS) in the first line of all Non-Club "Meet Up" Rides emails: "THIS IS NOT A SUSSEX CYCLISTS GROUP RIDE" ********************* (If you have questions, feedback or suggestions, contact Bill Gorodetzer, Ride Director by email: bgorodetzer@yahoo.com or by text or voice: (215) 370-2854) |
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