Amish Country Bike Tour returns Sept. 6
The 39th Annual Amish Country Bike Tour is scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 6, starting and ending at Legislative Mall in downtown Dover.
With routes of 16, 25, 50, 62 and 100 miles, there are options for cyclists of all ages and abilities. A staggered send-off with set start times for each distance will be in place. Riders should plan accordingly.
This year’s tour starts with packet pickup and registration on Legislative Mall from 4 to 7:30 p.m., Friday, Sept. 5. Day-of registration and additional packet pickup will begin before 6 a.m., Saturday.
The tour is a ride, not a race, and it has a new start time at 7 a.m. with the 100-mile riders, continuing at intervals with the last group departing by 9:30 a.m. The ride features the traditional pie served at the Amish School House, includes up to five fully stocked rest stops, and concludes back on Legislative Mall with an afterparty.
Lunch will be served from one of five food trucks. Beverages are also included. Live music with Glass Onion, deejay, vendors and other activities will also be on site.
Bike Delaware volunteers are offering, for no additional charge, Sunday morning club rides for registered riders who want to enjoy a full weekend of cycling and chances to see areas in Kent County not typically included during the tour, such as Dover’s Air Mobility Command Museum, the Monster Mile and a winery visit.
“We have welcomed riders from all over the world who enjoy a truly peaceful and scenic bicycle tour around western Kent County. The reward is the satisfaction of finishing — and freshly baked pie,” said Ryan Kennedy, tour coordinator. “We’re excited to add a new tool called TraqCentral for riders and safety coordinators to communicate in real time, and for riders to share their location with family and friends. This app is going to be a game-changer for those who choose to use the service.”
Riders are encouraged to familiarize themselves with Delaware bicycle laws and read all the materials provided prior to riding. Roads are not closed to traffic.
To learn more, go to AmishCountryBikeTour.com.
