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River Towns Ride

October 12 2024
Delaware City Delaware
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Distances: 20, 40, 64 miles
Difficulty: Moderate terrain with rolling short steep hills or moderate, sustained climbs

The ninth annual River Towns Ride & Festival provides riders the opportunity to visit the historic riverfronts of New Castle, Delaware City and Wilmington while earning medals based on distance completed. This year’s ride will be held Saturday, October 2nd beginning at 9am. Post-ride party held in Delaware City’s Battery Park featuring live music, games, beer, food and non-alcoholic beverages.

Visit Three Historic River Towns! Again this year you have the option to ride the Markell Trail (open to bikes & pedestrians only), which connects the Wilmington Riverfront to Historic New Castle and Historic Delaware City.

COURSE DESCRIPTION: Multiple route options on a course that is predominately flat between Historic Delaware City, Historic New Castle and the Wilmington Riverfront. Three Official Starting Points: Downtown Historic New Castle, Downtown Historic Delaware, Wilmington Riverfront @ DuPont Environmental Education Center.

Bronze Medal: Complete 20-mile circuit between Delaware City and New Castle.

Silver Medal:Option One: Complete two circuits (40 miles) between Delaware City and New Castle. Option Two: Visit all three Riverfront towns (32 miles) and return to your start. Start at either of the three towns.

Gold Medal:Visit all three Riverfront towns twice (64 miles)and return to your start. Start at either of the three towns.

River Towns Ride

 
Start Located At: Delaware City, Delaware
 
 
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Oct 12 2024 - EVENT: River Towns Ride