Tour de Sussex 5th Annual Bike Ride
Tour de Sussex is sponsored by Delaware Technical Community College.
The Workforce Development and Community Education Division at Delaware Technical Community College Owens Campus has developed a wonderful opportunity for non-residents and residents alike to see all Sussex County has to offer through the premier cycling event.
Ride to support the community: Proceeds from the event will provide scholarships for Workforce Development students.
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Event Information
WHEN: September 22, 2018
WHERE: Delaware Tech, Owens Campus, 21179 College Drive Georgetown, DE
TIME: Mass Start at 8 a.m.- Rain or Shine
Ride Distances: 25, 50, and 62 miles
Register
Event Details
- All routes start and end at Delaware Technical Community College in the Stephen J. Betze Library Parking lot (see Campus Map of parking located closest to Building #4)
- Rest stops with restrooms, beverages and snacks throughout the ride.
- Sag Wagon available for support. Please make sure your bike is ready to go prior to ride weekend- tune-up!
- Join us back at the College for the Ride Celebration which includes an afternoon of fun with lunch provided by local restaurants!
- What is included: Unisex tech long sleeve shirt, Lunch, Maps, Rest stop refreshments, and Support and Gear (SAG support)
- Event Check In and Packet Pick Up: We will have a tent next to the parking lot.
- This is a rain or shine event. Delaware Technical Community College has the right to cancel, alter, or modify the tour for the safety of the riders. There are no refunds or transfers to another year.
2018 GPX and TCX Route Maps for Electronic Navigation Systems
- Metric Century (.gpx)
- Metric Century (.tcx)
- Half Century (.gpx)
- Half Century (.tcx)
- Quarter Century (.gpx)
- Quarter Century (.tcx)
2018 Rest stop highlights:
- Dogfish Head Brewery
- Lavender Fields
- The Williams House
Waiver of Liability: All participants must complete an event waive prior to participating the ride. Please complete the Waiver of Liability form. Please bring with to the ride or you can complete when you pick up your packet!
Event Check In & Packet Pick up: We will have a tent next to the parking lot.
Registration fee/time frames
- Registration by September 1st at 4 p.m. - $50
- Registration day of event- $60
- Registration for ages 16 and under - $25
- Teams of 6 or more save $5 on registration
Contact for more information:
Dusty Abshire, Operations Manager, Delaware Technical Community College
Phone: (302) 259-6363
Email: dabshire@dtcc.edu
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Be A Sponsor
Delaware Technical Community College is Delaware's only community college. In addition to our degree, diploma, and certificate programs, we also provide many community outreach programs to help people of all ages become active members in Sussex County's work force. On September 22, 2018, the Jack F. Owens Campus is holding its annual Tour de Sussex cycling event. Proceeds from the ride entries and sponsorships will fund the Kids on Campus and professional development scholarships.
Interested in Sponsorship? Please contact Chris Moody at cmoody@dtcc.edu or (302) 259-6315.