Ridden: September, 2014
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A family vacation took us to Rehoboth Beach, Delaware. The beach is a perfect place to bike- flat, cyclists friendly, easier than trying to find parking with a car, and an enjoyable way to see the beach and surrounding areas.
The bikes were a great way to get to and from the beach, and something that could be done with everyone. Bike lanes are prevalent in the Rehoboth Beach area, so riding the few miles to the beach was safe and fun. Once at the beach, the boardwalk is open to cyclists certain hours of the day. Even early in the morning the boardwalk can be treacherous; lots of weaving around people, but it still gives a nice view of the ocean.
Besides riding on the roads, there is the local Junction and Breakwater Trail. The trail runs between Lewes and Rehoboth Beach. The trail is all crushed stone, and follows an old railroad bed. Views of the salt marsh, forest, and open fields surround the trail the entire way. The Lewes end of the trail gives access to Cape Henlopen State Park. After leaving the trail, a few miles of road riding leads right into the park. The park has beach access, and most importantly dog friendly beaches where Cliff could play.
We also did some exploring in the area and found some small side trails of single track. These often ended after just a short time but we did find one that had some dirt jumps, which of course we had fun on for a little while.
If looking for a mountain biking destination, Rehoboth Beach is not the place to go. If looking for a family vacation that involves leisurely cycling that all can enjoy, then Rehoboth is definitely the place to go. It was great to get out to enjoy some family time while being active, to be able to take Cliff to fun places, and all the while getting to see the Rehoboth area.
- words by Jess
- video by Joël