Broad Creek Bike & Brew

The Broad Creek Bike and Brew Tour, featuring our Title Sponsor, Dogfish Head beers, live music, and BBQ Chicken is sponsored by the Western Sussex Chamber of Commerce located in historic Laurel Delaware.

On your quiet adventure you will wind through scenic byways and along historic waterways as you explore what makes our community so unique. We’ve tied in some of the best historic attractions such as The Laurel Heritage Museum, The Cook House, Historic Bethel, Bethel Museum, and Old Christ Church to name a few. Along the way enjoy important waterways that make up a portion of the Chesapeake Watershed , the Nanticoke River Trail, Mason Dixon In Delmar, and The Sussex County Historic and Scenic Byway. Of course, the ride would not be complete without a stop at our true gem – Trap Pond State Park.

You will be wild about us! Wilderness Trails, Wildlife, and quiet adventure awaits!

In 2023, We raised enough money to donate $6,050 to these organizations:

American Cancer Society-on behalf of Proximity Malt

Laurel American Legion

Laurel Women’s Civic Club

Gallery 107

Delaware Food Bank-on behalf of Jefferson, Urian, Doane, and Sterner

Bridgeville Auxillary

Nanticoke Rotary

Nanticoke Senior Center

Sussex Central High School Baseball Team

Amateur Radio Group

CCD Smiles-on behalf or Josh Bailey State Farm

Laurel Historical Society

The A.R.K-on behalf of Debi Mitchell and Brian Shannon

Red Bird Legacy Foundation-on behalf of Community Bank Delaware

Sussex County Habitat for Humanity-on behalf of Band of Delmarva

Easter Seals-on behalf of WaWa Delmar

Sussex Community Crisis Housing-on behalf of Tony Holt

KW Cares-on behalf or Mary Niles-KW Realestate

Laurel Boys and Girls Club-on behalf or Johnny Janiosik

Lewes Rotary

Old Christ Church League

2024 Routes

Click on the Routes below to see and share to your devices. Cue sheets will be available at ride as well as all road markings.

16 Mile Route CUE SHEET

25 Mile Route CUE SHEET

50 Mile Route CUE SHEET

Metric Route CUE SHEET

Century Route CUE SHEET

REGISTER HERE

Plan Your Visit

Trap Pond.jpeg — **Accommodations**

Whether in a quaint Bed and Breakfast, a resort, or friendly hotel there are numerous of options to choose from. Stay at one of our partner hotels below: Be sure to mention Broad Creek Byway Bike Tour when booking!
Comfort Suites - 23420 Sussex Highway - Seaford, DE 19973 - 302 628 5400 (call direct and mention the bike tour)
Hampton Inn - 22871 Sussex Highway - Seaford, DE 19973 - 302 629 4500 (call direct and mention the bike tour)
Trap Pond State Park - has Cabins, Yurts, and campsites to choose from: 33587 Baldcypress Lane, Laurel, DE 19956 - Phone: (302) 875-2392
Make your camping reservations online or call the Campground Reservation System at **1-877-98 PARKS**.
For more information on accommodations through out Sussex County Delaware visit Southern Delaware Tourism.

12th Annual Broad Creek Bike and Brew-DETAILS

We are less than 2 weeks away from our 12th Annual Broad Creek Bike and Brew! We have an amazing event planned for you! See important details below and if you havn't registered yet, do so today!

Packet pickup is on Friday, September 20th from 5:30-6:30 pm. Pickup will be on the porch of 214 E. Front Street, Laurel DE, 19956. This is directly across the street from Janosik Park, where the after party is located. You may also pick up your packet the morning of the ride at registration. In your packets you will have: Your armband for the event (DO NOT FORGET THIS-THIS IS YOUR TICKET FOR FOOD AND BEER), 2024 Koozie, t-shirt, map, cue sheets and info about Western Sussex.

Day of Ride, Registration is at Laurel Elementary School (815 South, N Central Ave. Laurel, DE 19956). This is where you will park and start your ride. Registration begins at 7:00 a.m. and will be open until 9:00 a.m. Please plan your arrival and start time according to your route. There is no mass start. Routes are posted HERE on this page to download as well as cue sheets. ALL routes include the Woodland Ferry this year! There are 5 rest stops (depending on your route) that will have drinks, snacks and restrooms.

After party begins at 10:30 with food and band starting at 11:00. Non-alcoholic drinks are available as well as the 2 free Beers you recieve. Additional beer sales are available for $5 a beer. Old Bike and Brew Memorabilia will also be available for purchase by donation only.

We cannot wait to see you and help us raise money for this amazing fundraiser for our Western Sussex Chamber and local non-profits!

Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to email us at admin@westernsussexcoc.com

Area Attractions

Laurel, Delaware History & Heritage Attractions

Bethel Heritage Museum - Stop by the charming general store while in town. The museum, located on North Main Street, Bethel, has no regular hours, so call ahead. Free admission. 302.875.5871

Laurel Historic District - Take a tour of Front Street and Indian Trail along scenic Broad Creek. 302.629.9690 Contact the Western Sussex Chamber of Commerce for a walking tour brochure.

Old Christ Church - The church is one of the few unaltered churches surviving from Colonial American times. 302.875.3644

John Smith Trail - The wooded areas and walking trails of the surrounding Phillips Landing Recreation Area allow visitors to experience a taste of the isolated natural beauty that Smith encountered.

Baldcypress Nature Center

33587 Baldcypress Lane, Laurel, DE 19956 Phone: (302) 875-5163

James Branch Water Trail - Mode: Canoe, Kayak - Distance: 6.5 miles (one-way) - Difficulty: Advanced - Accessible: No - Trailhead: Trap Pond boat ramp

Racoon Pond Water Trail - Mode: Canoe, Kayak - Distance: 1.0 mile (one-way) - Difficulty: Medium - Accessible: No - Trailhead: Trap Pond boat ramp

Nanticoke Heritage Byway

The Nanticoke Heritage Byway runs along several roads in Western Sussex County, beginning US 13 north of Seaford and passing through Seaford, Bethel, and Laurel before ending at Trap Pond State Park. The byway passes many natural and historical sites.

REGISTER HERE