Attention: Registrations are only being accepted for the Coastal Cruise. Event registration is closed for all other rides as we have reached state COVID-19 event operating limits. If you would like to participate in the Coastal Cruise, please click here
The Annual Ocean to Bay Bike Tour is back for 2021! Join cyclists of all levels on April 23 & 24, 2021 in the Quiet Resorts for a cycling tour through Sussex County's beautiful beaches, bays, and beyond! This award-winning event, presented by the Bethany-Fenwick Area Chamber of Commerce, offers cyclists a 30-, 50-, metric century, and century ride on flat terrain.
NOTE:
Due to the uncertainty surrounding COVID-19, the Bethany-Fenwick Area Chamber of Commerce reserves the right to limit the number of participants and to close registration early to ensure a safe event!
INDIVIDUAL PRICING & REGISTRATION
Individual Registrations- 30, 50, Metric Century & Century Ride
$50 if received by Dec. 31
$60 if received by Feb. 28
$65 if received by Mar. 31
Dates |
Individual |
Individual Combo |
Coastal Cruise |
Oct-Dec |
$50 |
$65 |
$35 |
Jan-Feb |
$60 |
$75 |
$35 |
Mar |
$65 |
$80 |
$35 |
Apr |
$75 |
*If applicable |
$35 |
NOTE: No refunds will be given for canceled registrations. The 2021 event is expected to sell out; on-site registration may be available for the Friday Coastal Cruise, but is not guaranteed. No on-site registration will be available for the Saturday ride.
TEAM PRICING & REGISTRATION
Team Registrations (6 or more cyclists)- 30, 50, Metric Century & Century Ride
$45 per cyclist if received by Dec. 31
$50 per cyclist if received by Mar. 31
Dates |
Team (6+) |
Team Combo (6+) |
Oct-Dec |
$45 |
$60 |
Jan-Feb |
$50 |
$65 |
Mar |
$50 |
$65 |
NOTE: No refunds will be given for canceled registrations. The 2021 event is expected to sell out; on-site registration may be available for the Coastal Cruise, but is not guaranteed. No on-site registration will be available for the Saturday ride.
To qualify as a team:
- You must have 6 or more registered cyclists by March 31. Teams who don't meet the minimum 6 registrants will be billed the difference at packet pick up.
- Select Team Registration
- Indicate Team Name and Team Captain during registration process (please decide before registering)
Team Check In: If a team opts into a "TEAM PICKUP" all members will be included. It is an all or none option. Team captains will be allowed to check-in all team members. All waivers must be complete with a "WET INK" signature AND a copy of each persons drivers license is required. Please consult your captain on your team's check-in procedures.
COASTAL CRUISE
This 10-mile out and back route will take riders along coastal Route 1 to the Indian River Inlet Bridge. This route is available to ride from April 23 - April 25. The Coastal Cruise is offered as an individual registration or as a combo option for Saturday cyclists. If you would like to register for the Coastal Cruise individually, please CLICK HERE.
The ride will take place rain or shine; however, if extreme weather is forecasted, the Bike Tour may be canceled. No refunds will be given.
Route Maps are here!
SAFETY 101
All participants must complete an event waiver prior to participating in the ride.
Participants age 16 and under must be accompanied by an adult and must wear a helmet. All participants are expected to obey all traffic laws and Delaware bicycle laws.
Bicycle Law- Rules of the Road!
COVID-19 POLICIES & PROCEDURES
The Bethany-Fenwick Area Chamber of Commerce is working with the State of Delaware and the Department of Public Health to minimize the risk of COVID-19 for our participants, volunteers, and staff. We are asking everyone to do their part to keep this event safe:
- If you have any new symptoms (fever/chills, cough, shortness of breath, loss of taste or smell, fatigue, body aches, headache or GI symptoms), DO NOT PARTICIPATE!
- You must wear your mask at the start/finish areas, at all rest stops, and whenever in close proximity (within 6 feet) of someone not in your household or group. We encourage everyone to bring their own mask, but disposable masks will be available if you don't have one.
- Maintain a minimum of 6 feet of physical distance from anyone not in your household or group at the start/finish areas and at all rest stops.
- Depart as close to your scheduled departure time as possible, and remain spaced apart from others while on the road (other than the group you're riding with).
- If you must remove your mask (such as to eat or drink), make sure that you are physically distant from others.
- When you approach the rest stops, don your mask, remove any cycling gloves, and sanitize your hands. We have modified our food/drink options to minimize touching. Please follow all volunteers' directions.
- When you need to refill your water bottle, please speak to the volunteer at the water station. The cyclist will hold out their water bottle without touching it to the faucet and the volunteer will pull the handle until the water bottle is full.
- Be safe and have fun!
RIDE SCHEDULES & ROUTES
Bib numbers must be visible for entry at all rest stops. Stay tuned for 2021 cue sheets, which will detail hours and locations of each rest stop. Final race routes will be emailed prior to event.
SATURDAY START TIMES
- Century: 7:00 am - 8:00 am start time
- Starting Location: Christian Church Conference Center (15 N. Pennsylvania Ave, Bethany Beach, DE 19930)
- Group 1- 7:00 am - 7:15 am
- Group 2- 7:15 am - 7:30 am
- Group 3- 7:30 am - 7:45 am
- Group 4- 7:45 am - 8:00 am
- Metric Century (62.5): 7:00 am - 8:00 am start time
- Starting Location: South Inlet Parking Lot (27099 Coastal Hwy, Bethany Beach, DE 19930)
- Group 1- 7:00 am - 7:15 am
- Group 2- 7:15 am - 7:30 am
- Group 3- 7:30 am - 7:45 am
- Group 4- 7:45 am - 8:00 am
- 50 Mile Route: 8:00 am - 9:00 am start time
- Starting Location: South Inlet Parking Lot (27099 Coastal Hwy, Bethany Beach, DE 19930)
- Group 1- 8:00 am - 8:15 am
- Group 2- 8:15 am - 8:30 am
- Group 3- 8:30 am - 8:45 am
- Group 4- 8:45 am - 9:00 am
- 30 Mile Route: 9:00 am - 10:00 am start time
- Starting Location: Salted Vines Vineyard (32512 Blackwater Rd, Frankford, DE 19945)
- Group 1- 9:00 am - 9:15 am
- Group 2- 9:15 am - 9:30 am
- Group 3- 9:30 am - 9:45 am
- Group 4- 9:45 am - 10:00 am
REST STOPS & HOURS OF OPERATION
- Bishop's Landing- 30 Mile Route only: 7:30 am - 1:00 pm
- Selbyville- 50 & Metric Century (62.5) Routes: 8:30 am - 3:00 pm
- Bayside- 30+, 50 & Metric Century (62.5) Routes: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
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EVENT CHECK IN & PACKET PICKUP
Packet pick up is drive thru only. Packet pick up will be located at the Bethany-Fenwick Area Chamber of Commerce, located at 36913 Coastal Hwy, Fenwick Island, DE 19944, on Friday, April 23, from 9:00 am to 7:00 pm. If you are unable to pick up your packet on Friday, you can pick it up on Saturday, April 24, from 7:00 am ? 9:00 am at the Bethany-Fenwick Area Chamber of Commerce.
"CONTINUE THE TOUR"
The Bethany-Fenwick Area Chamber of Commerce has partnered with several area restaurants to provide all in person cyclists with a $7 restaurant voucher. The voucher can be spent at any of the participating restaurants listed on the voucher from April 23 - 25. Your voucher must be turned in at time of purchase.
ATHLETE GUIDE
An Ocean to Bay Bike Tour Athlete Guide will be emailed to all cyclists. If you need another Athlete Guide, please click here
COVID-19 DISCLOSURE WAIVER
A COVID-19 disclosure form will be in each cyclists Athlete Guide. The disclosure form must be completed and turned in at check in. If you need an additional COVID-19 disclosure form, please click here. Please protect staff, volunteers, and other cyclists and do not ride if you have any symptoms listed in the disclosure waiver.
USA CYCLING EVENT WAIVER
A USA Cycling event waiver will be in each cyclists Athlete Guide. This waiver requires a "WET INK" signature. If you need an additional USA Cycling event waiver, please click here. Please have your event waiver printed out and signed so as to not have unnecessary delays.
2021 OCEAN TO BAY BIKE TOUR JERSEY
A commemorative 2021 Ocean to Bay Bike Tour jersey is available for purchase for $70. Jersey's will be available until Sunday, March 28. Additional jersey's can be purchased here until April 26 and will be shipped to you after the event.
VOLUNTEERS
If you are interested in volunteering for the Ocean to Bay Bike Tour, please click here.
ACCOMMODATIONS