East Coast Motorized Bike Rally October 11 & 12

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 said:

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

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Okay, you're excused. lol

Dan said:

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

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

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!

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/z21/KilroyCD/100_1571.jpg
Hope to see a bunch of people there!

Dan, does this mean you're coming to the rally?

Dan, in case you don't have a room booked anywhere, there is a reasonably priced hotel just outside of Lewes with rooms possibly still available. It's called the Red Mill Inn. It's only about ten minutes from the Rally site. Quenton and his wife, my brother and I have all booked rooms there. The phone number is: (302) 645-9736.

Hi all,
Those attending the Rally / Swap Meet at Cape Henlopen might want to consider bringing a table and folding chair(s) if planning to sell at the swap meet. Also, Delaware does have a helmet law. You need not wear it, but it has to be in your posession and displayed while riding. I have a spare helmet to fit a pumpkinhead like mine (XL or 7 5/8) that I'll bring. Goggles might be a good idea too, as it's October and we're at the shore. Bugs - they may abound. Bring bug juice (repellent) if you have it. I'll try to remember where I put mine.
I'm bringing a rudimentary First Aid Kit in case someone decides to lay one down. If anyone else has a first aid kit to bring that would be great.
Don't forget, we are not far from the fishing pier, and if anyone wants to take an hour or so to fish, by all means bring a rod and reel. Fossil and I love to go fishin'.
There are no food/drink vendors in the park, so it might behoove you to bring something to drink. Remember, alcoholic beverages are not allowed to be consumed in the park, so leave the beer (etc.) for later. We will be riding out into the town of Lewes to have lunch. There are a lot of restaurant choices in town, but I'm inclined to head to the "Irish Eyes Pub" and get a "Murphy's Melt" or one of their half-pound burgers and a draught of Guinness. Irish Eyes Pub - Lewes, Delaware - Rehoboth Beach, Delaware - Milton, Delaware
Looking forward to seeing you guys there!

Dan, we'll have signs posted once to get to the park. My cell number is: (610) 389-8300, Fossil's is: (484) 883-0353. We're riding down together, so you can get us on either number. Looking forward to meeting you!