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Markell's final bike leg postponed due to rainy forecast
Former governor completing cross-country bicycle ride
Jack Markell begins his cross-country bicycle ride in Astoria, Ore., with a ceremonial dip in the Pacific Ocean. He will end his journey on Tuesday, Aug. 8, with a wheel dip in the Atlantic Ocean in Rehoboth Beach. SUBMITTED PHOTO
August 7, 2017
Due to a rainy weather forecast, the last leg of former Gov. Jack Markell's cross-country bicycle ride has been postponed to Tuesday, Aug. 8. Markell will cycle from Wilmington to Rehoboth Beach and dip his bike tires in the Atlantic Ocean around 2 p.m. Tuesday. The public is invited.
Cyclists are encouraged to join him as he nears the ocean. They can cycle from Dogfish Head Brewery parking lot in Milton starting at 12:30 p.m. and Cape Henlopen High School parking lot at 1:30 p.m. Organizers of the event suggest that cyclists arrive at least 15 minutes prior to the scheduled time. Riding for Motivate The First State, every pedal Markell takes raises money for youth charities in the state. Go to JackChallenge.org to make a donation.
