Explore Historic New Castle, Delaware and the surrounding wetlands river path with Elderberry Bike Rides for a History Mysteries Scavenger Hunt suitable for bicycle riders from 12 years old to Seniors.
New Castle, Delaware is one of Delaware’s greatest treasures with landmark events and historic sites that shaped the future of our nation.
Leisurely pedal the cobblestone streets of New Castle with colonial vistas preserved for your pleasure.
Walk the Packet Alley path in the footsteps of Benjamin Franklin.
Find the spirits of those who gathered on the Green in the name of freedom or the sad gathering of an execution.
Unearth the secrets that New Castle still holds for visitors who take a moment to find them.
Stroll your bike down the multi-use path along the river for a calming view that will recharge your soul.
Stop for a few monents, take off your shoes and squeegie your toes in the sandy beach.
Pedal as a group or venture out alone as you search for the answers to secrets that New Castle holds for us. Prizes will be awarded for those who solve the most history mysteries of New Castle, Delaware.
Gather at the end of the day for a fried chicken picnic at Battery Park as the gentle surf laps against the rocks.
Ride Route maps (similar to this but with more details and close-ups), Scavenger Hunt information, and camaraderie will be provided by Elderberry Bike Rides, a community outreach program of Bike Delaware, Delaware’s Bicycle Advocacy Group.
The ride will begin and end at the parking lot by Battery Park. The ride starts at 3PM and the picnic will begin at 4:30PM. This will give you plenty of time to ride, stop and take photos, and get a feel for what life was like in the late 1600’s in Delaware.
Bicycle helmets are required for all riders. Riders 16 and under must be accompanied by an adult. Ride as much or as little of the 5 mile route as you are able. This is not a race but an opportunity to bike with your family and make new friends.
To register for the ride (so we can plan the number for the picnic) please email with the number of adults and number of children for the ride. The ride is free! Donations of $3 per adult would be appreciated to help cover the picnic costs. Kids eat free!
Do we bring our own lunches and leave them in the car while we are riding? Are drinks provided?
ReplyDeleteThanks, Karen
No, we are providing a fried chicken picnic with drinks. You are welcome to bring your own food if you like and enjoy our drinks. Kids eat free and adults may contribute $3 per person to help with the picnic costs if they join us for fried chiken. If you do bring your own food, be sure to put it on ice to keep it cool and safe on a warm sunny day!
ReplyDeleteWill a visit to Delaware's only bicycle museum (open only on Saturdays) be on the agenda?
ReplyDeleteShhhhhhh Anonymous,
ReplyDeleteThat's both part of one of the mysteries and surprises!