Celebrating over 35 years, the Ocean to Bay Bike Tour presented by The Bethany-Fenwick Area Chamber of Commerce is slated for Friday, May 2nd & Saturday, May 3rd. This award-winning cycling tour brings 2,000 cyclists to the Quiet Resorts each spring to bike through southern Delaware’s scenic beaches, bays, and beyond. Cyclists have the choice of a 10-, 30-, 50-, 62- (metric century), or 100 (century) mile ride on flat terrain through the Quiet Resorts. The ride includes live music, delicious food, giveaways, multiple rest stops with beautiful vistas, a complimentary long sleeve shirt, and more. Custom jersey and shirt add-ons and a boxed lunch from DiFebo’s Market are also available with registration.
Saturday riders can register as an individual or as part of team of 6+ cyclists. View the event page for pricing details. Starting on April 1st, registration prices will increase. To register online, at oceantobaybiketour.com. Proceeds from the Saturday ride will benefit Bethany Beach Volunteer Fire Company, The Justin W. Jennings Foundation, Contractors for a Cause, and other local first responders. Believe in Tomorrow will also be an on-site beneficiary as they host the Ocean to Bay Bike Tour Prize Wheel where cyclists can spin to win prizes offered from local businesses! Online registration closes April 16th – visit oceantobaybiketour.com to sign up!
In addition to the Saturday tour, there will be a 10-mile Coastal Cruise on Friday, May 2nd, and Saturday, May 3rd featuring an out-and-back route from Bethany Beach to the Big Chill Beach Club at the Indian River Inlet. Cyclists of all levels can take in the beautiful coastal scenery on this relaxing ride. Proceeds from the Coastal Cruise will benefit the Delaware Center for the Inland Bays. Coastal Cruise pre-registration is $35 cyclists can add this as a combo option onto their Saturday ride at a discounted rate.
The Bethany-Fenwick Area Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with Southern Delaware Tourism, would like to thank the sponsors for making this event possible. In 2024, cyclists from 23 different states participated in the Bike Tour which raised over $10,000 for event beneficiaries.
Supporting Sponsors: Beazer Homes, Common Ground Hospitality, Big Chill Beach Club with La Vida Hospitality; Official Tent Sponsor: Coastal Tented Events; and Media Sponsors: Coastal Point, Forever Media. Wilgus Associates will be the Gift Sponsor for all combo ride cyclists. Sponsors include Beebe Healthcare, Carl M. Freeman Companies, Creative Concepts, Garth Enterprises, Juicebox, Long & Foster Real Estate, NV Homes & Ryan Homes, State Farm Agent-Billy Reese, and Taylor Bank. Sea-Light Design & Build will be the First Responders Breakfast Sponsor.
This year, cyclists are encouraged to continue the tour at Post-Party Sponsor Locations: Bethany Blues, Bethany Boathouse, and Mangos. Additional contributing sponsors include Beach Liquors; Bethany Brewing; Custom Mechanical; Delmarva Two-Way Radio; Fins Ale House & Raw Bar; Jefferson, Urian, Doane & Sterner, P.A.; JR’s Seafood Shack; Lori Martin & Karla Morgan; Mr. Natural Spring Water, Nally Homes and True North. Additional sponsorship opportunities are still available to Chamber Member businesses.
Visit oceantobaybiketour.com to learn more or call the Bethany-Fenwick Area Chamber of Commerce at (302) 539-2100.
