The Annual West Wicomico Heritage Ride Bike Tour will return on Saturday, Sept. 13. The tour will begin and end at Pemberton Historical Park and travel through the western Wicomico County towns of Whitehaven, Hebron, Quantico and Bivalve. Cyclers will experience 300 years of Maryland history along some of the most scenic roadways on the Eastern Shore.
Show and go will run from 7-8:30 a.m. Participants may choose a 32, 50 or 62 mile route and will receive a t-shirt, map and cue sheet upon check-in. Rest areas will be placed throughout the tour equipped with iced water and healthy snacks. Sag service will also be available. After the ride, enjoy an outdoor picnic and live music at Pemberton Historical Park until 2:30 p.m. Beer will also be available for purchase with a valid ID.
Register early and save $5! Now through August 15, registration fees are $35 for adults and $20 for children (ages 8-18). After August 15, registration fees will be $40 for adults and $25 for children. Registration is available online at www.PembertonPark.org or in person at the Wicomico Youth & Civic Center Box Office (500 Glen Avenue, Salisbury, MD; Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-6 p.m.).
Proceeds from the tour will benefit historic preservation and education at Pemberton Historical Park and The Whitehaven Heritage Association.
For more information on the West Wicomico Heritage Ride, contact Karen McInturff at 410-548-4900 x108 or kmcinturff@wicomicocounty.org.
