East Coast Motorized Bike Rally October 11 & 12

KilroyCD · #1 (**permalink**) 09-30-2008, 09:48 PM

Hi all,
This is rather short notice, but I've been organizing a motorized bike rally and swap meet at Cape Henlopen State Park in Lewes, Delaware. Of the members of this forum, Quenton will be there, so will Fossil and myself. As you can tell, it kinda leans towards Whizzers, but I'll bring my GruBee-powered 48cc bikes as well.
We will be set up near the basketball courts, so if you want to shoot hoops, bring a basketball (lol). We will be near the beach bath house and the Nature Center, so facilities are right nearby.
There are a good number of eateries in and around the town of Lewes, so we'll be riding around town, down by the beach, wherever we want to go. Just remember to bring a helmet. Delaware has a helmet law that although you needn't wear it, it must be with you and displayed (while riding).
For those interested in WWII history, we'll have a ride-out to Fort Miles (more like a ride-in, as it's in the park). They will be conducting a tour of the WWII Coastal Artillery Casemate "Battery 519" at 2pm on Saturday. It's time well spent. As I'm a volunteer at Fort Miles (as is Fossil), I can lead a tour around the grounds (except for Battery 519) any time. In fact, the CO of Fort Miles plans to join us at the rally on Sunday (he's working there on Saturday).
I will say this, for securing your bikes overnight, bring a good lock just in case. This hasn't been finalized yet, but I'm trying to get permission for our bikes to be secured inside Battery Smith (next to the Biden Center) Saturday night. Nothing like having your bike behind steel doors, 10 feet of concrete above, below and beside, all under 30 feet of sand dunes.
Anyone interested?

OSCAR383 · #2 (**permalink**) 10-01-2008, 10:03 AM

if i was close i would definately be there but i live out in the middle of no where in illinois where all there are is bike swap meets where everyong pedals :rollseyes: well good luck and have fun

Dan · #3 (**permalink**) 10-01-2008, 01:08 PM

Hi Kilroy, Will try to make it. Sounds great. I am in CT, so is a bit of a trip but sounds great.

KilroyCD · #4 (**permalink**) 10-01-2008, 09:36 PM

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Originally Posted by OSCAR383

if i was close i would definately be there but i live out in the middle of no where in illinois where all there are is bike swap meets where everyong pedals :rollseyes: well good luck and have fun

Okay, you're excused. lol

KilroyCD · #5 (**permalink**) 10-01-2008, 09:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Dan

Hi Kilroy, Will try to make it. Sounds great. I am in CT, so is a bit of a trip but sounds great.

Great! We'd like to see you there. Hope you can make it!

Sky High · #6 (**permalink**) 10-08-2008, 07:43 AM

****-O : Is there camping on-site by any chance ? OR near Cape Henlopen State Park... I`m located in Virginia & might just drive over.

Fossil · #7 (**permalink**) 10-08-2008, 06:57 PM

I believe there is camping in the park. Kilroy should be able to answer your question. I will talk to him tonight and have him post a reply.

Jim

KilroyCD · #8 (**permalink**) 10-08-2008, 08:42 PM

For those who are interested in coming to the rally and are looking to camp, Cape Henlopen State Park does have campsites available. Here's the toll-free number to call: 877-987-2757. Hope to see you there!

KilroyCD · #9 (**permalink**) 10-08-2008, 09:07 PM

Look for the signs!
As long as you don't make it to Cape Henlopen before Fossil and I get there, look for signs like this to show you where to go: http://i191.photobucket.com/albums/z...D/100_1571.jpg
Hope to see a bunch of people there!

Dan · #10 (**permalink**) 10-08-2008, 09:38 PM

Side note, I always wanted to go there. This is the second ship I worked on. Great old boat renamed for the town. https://www.longislandferry.com/capeh.html