Last Modified: Friday, 11-Apr-2008 16:31:47 EDT

Local Rides Listing.

These rides are local to Kent county in Delaware. Rides specifically supported by DDS&R are noted.

Tuesdays - Wyoming Park

A White Clay Bicycle Club ride starts from Wyoming Park in Wyoming, DE. This is run by Mike Stockslager, also a DDSR member.

The first ride will start at 25 miles at around 18 mph average. As the season goes by rides will become longer - up to 43 miles.

We will once again be leaving from the Wyoming Park on Third Street next to Hall's Restaurant at 5:15. That is a Go time not a Show time. Please be there early enough to have your self and your bike ready to go at the specified time (about 15 minutes earlier). We will start out with about 25 to 30 miles and no one gets dropped (probably -Ed. I've seen it happen). Please invite anyone you think might be interested in joining us. All are welcome, members or not. Eventually the ride lengthens to 40 miles as the season progresses.

This ride departs on Tuesdays from the Wyoming Park parking lot.

Wyoming is south of Dover. Turn on Rt 10 West to Camden, left at the end of the road which is Rt 15. Turn right on 3rd St. next to Hall's Diner. There's a small sign for Wyoming Park, but it's easy to miss. The parking lot is at the end of 3rd St.

The ride starts at 5:15 PM so be there sooner (about fifteen minutes) to get your bike and gear ready.

Ride leader is Mike Stockslager (302) 242-6676

A cue sheet is available.

Helmets are required and your bicycle must be in safe mechanical condition.

Wednesdays - from Walker Square - A Comfortable Ride!

This DDS&R club ride starts from Walker Square in Dover, DE. All are welcome This ride departs at 9 AM on Wednesdays from the Walker Square parking lot. Walker Square is found in Dover at the corner of Walker Road and Saulsbury Road where Saulsbury changes to McKee Road. Saulsbury and McKee are also known as Rt. 15. This is a year round ride (weather permitting).

The pace will vary between 10 and 16 mph aiming at an average of 13 mph. The distance on average is 20 miles. If you're new to riding don't let the distance scare you. Remember you're sitting down and riding on mostly country roads. This distance will get you ready for the 25 or 50 mile Amish Tour in September (unless you start this ride in September). The route will vary with wind direction and the ride leaders whims. In the winter the ride may not be quite as comfortable as advertised.

This is an easy ride.

Please be there early enough to have yourself and your bike ready to go at the specified time (about 15 minutes earlier).

Helmets are required and your bicycle must be in safe mechanical condition. Please bring enough water and food for a two hour ride. It's also a good idea to bring a spare tube or two in case of a flat.

 

Saturday Morning at Lifestyles (year round)

Note: this is not a DDSR club ride.

This ride starts from the back of the Lifestyles Fitness Center in Dover on South Governors Avenue at the corner of S. Govenors and South Street. The gathering point is parking lot behind the fitness center along South Street. See the large area map or the more detailed map to get your bearings.

This is a ride that hase been going on for many years. It was started by Todd, Rick, Fred, and Michael when we were riding our LightSpeed^® tricycles together. Now you can find anywhere from ten to twenty riders on two wheelers.

Day	Time
Saturday	9:00 AM

The ride starts at 9AM so be there sooner (about fifteen minutes) to get your bike and gear ready.

The particular loop is determined by wind direction as gauged by an unusually unreliable windsock. Rides vary from 20 to 60 miles (30 to 100k). This is usually between 16 to 20 mph (26 to 32kph) depending on wind strength. You will not be left behind. If you go off the front be aware the ride is often made up as we go so look back a lot or carry a map.

In the winter the pace is lower - 16 mph (26kph) and the distance is usually less than thirty miles (fifty kilometers) which takes just less than two hours.

In both cases there are usually people who go slower or don't want to go as far so the ride may break into two groups.

Helmets are required and your bicycle must be in safe mechanical condition.

Sundays for Women - Lifestyles Fitness center in Dover

Note: this is not a DDSR club ride, but may shortly become one.

The ride starts at Noon so be there sooner (about fifteen minutes) to get your bike and gear ready. It starts from the back of the Lifestyles Fitness Center in Dover on South Governors Avenue at the corner of S. Governors and South Street. The gathering point is parking lot behind the fitness center along South Street. See the large area map or the more detailed map to get your bearings.

Helmets are required and your bicycle must be in safe mechanical condition.