The Delaware Department of Transportation is partnering with Dogfish Head Craft Brewery to fund a feasibility study that could expand the Lewes-Georgetown Bike Trail to include a new trailhead in Milton.

Notes from Bill Weller, Sussex Cyclists Advocacy Director:

Last night was the DelDOT presentation on the status of connecting Milton to the GLT. The turnout was amazingly large with about 200 people in attendance! In an outdoor tent in mid-November at night! And Sussex Cyclists were well represented.

DFH made sure there was a food and beer truck close-by. All tips at the DFH tasting room and food truck in November go towards help fund the study for this trail project.

The speakers were:

- Jason King, DFH Beer & Benevolence manager
- Sara Bluhm, Sussex County Land Trust Executive Director
- former Governor Jack Markell
- Paul Moser, DelDOT planning engineer who provided a presentation on the history and plans for connecting Milton to the GLT. The next step is to conduct a formal planning study. However the study cost has come in at a price a little above the DelDOT budget. They are looking for additional funding sources.

Photos are below and click here for the CoastTV coverage.

Members of the Delaware Bicycle Council recently discussed mopeds and higher-powered electric bicycles on the state’s trails. 

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Over 25 Sussex Cyclists joined the Rehoboth Sunrise Rotary FUNdraiser Ride on Saturday to support a great local cause! A big thank-you as well to the 20 members who helped mark the route on Friday to keep riders safe.

To: Sussex Cyclists Membership

On Monday of this week one of our ride leaders, while riding with a few other riders on Cedar Creek Road near Milton, was attacked and bitten by a medium – sized dog. The dog was accompanied by another dog and they appeared to act as a team. Our rider stopped and dismounted his bike and both dogs retreated to the back of their home. Our rider was bitten severely enough that he required treatment at an urgent care facility and now, unfortunately, is undergoing the rabies shot protocol. He no doubt will return to riding in a few days.

This incident occurred near the corner of Isaacs Road and Cedar Creek Road, on a route that many of our riders use.

There are a lot of opinions on the internet about what to do if you find yourself in this situation and it appears our rider took the right action in dismounting and using his bike as a shield. Using sprays and other devices, while sometimes effective, can also be even more antagonistic. The best action at this point, since the dogs were not under the control of the owner is to avoid riding in this location.

Best Regards,

Jim Prettyman, Safety Director

This year’s Annual Dinner was a great success—thank you to Joelle Giler and everyone who helped make it such a special night. It was wonderful to gather with friends, share stories, and celebrate another amazing year of cycling together.

We were especially honored to have Linda Kurpjuweit with us as we remembered John’s incredible contributions to Sussex Cyclists. A trophy was presented to Linda in recognition of John’s lasting impact on our club and the cycling community.

Nearly 30 Sussex Cyclists enjoyed a perfect day riding through Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge and Hoopers Island, led by Diane Daly. Sunshine, great food, and plenty of smiles made for a memorable outing. Thank you, Diane, for everything you do for our club!  And thanks to Pat Miller for the photos.

18 members spent a few hours picking up trash on a 2 mile stretch of Cedar Creek Road in Milton, cleaning up the environment and making it safer for cyclists. Thanks to everyone who helped out and a big Thank You to Mike Savage for organizing the effort!

The Rehoboth Beach Sunrise Rotary Club, in conjunction with Sussex Cyclists, will hold its sixth annual end-of-season biking event Saturday, Nov. 1, starting at the Milton Fire Department, 116 Front St., Milton.

Local bikers will be able to enjoy riding bucolic rural roads in the Milton and Ellendale areas. The event is designed for all levels of bikers and offers three flat courses of 25K, 50K and 100K to ensure fun for everyone.

Irish Eyes in Milton will host an after-party for all ride participants. All monies raised will support Rotary projects throughout Sussex County.

Members --
Register on the event’s site, then sign-up on our  Calendar so members can see you’re going! so members can see you’re going!

Posted on Facebook by George Modlin:

The new Millsboro Bypass was open for runners and cyclists today. Not sure when it opens for car traffic, but soon. It's only a little over two miles, but is pretty impressive with multiple bridges and overpasses over roads, railway and the Millsboro pond. It goes from 113 just north of Millsboro near Plantation Lakes to 24 just west of the chicken plant. There is a bike lane the whole way!

Thanks to Diane Daly for organizing this year's ride to Cape May!  We had 22 people on the ride, and fun on the ferry.  What a great bunch!