Dog Friendly: Yes, with leash
Filed Under: Running
About the Club:
Club Dues, How to become a member:
The Downstate Delaware Striders & Riders is a group of men and women who enjoy running and cycling in Kent county. The club includes runners and cyclists of all abilities ranging from those who pursue running and cycling purely for enjoyment, to those athletes who compete seriously in area rides, road races, duathlons and triathlons. Membership is open to anyone with a recreational or competitive interesting running or cycling.
Top 10 Reasons to Join:
10. Runners receive automatic membership in the Road Runners Club of America (RRCA), which includes insurance coverage at all races and an annual subscription to the RRCA magazine Footnotes.
9. Cyclists will receive insurance coverage through the League of American Bicyclists (LAB).
8. Get discount membership to LAB which includes a free subscription to Bicycling Magazine.
7. Meet with others in the community who enjoy running and cycling.
6. Ability to cross-train or partner with other athletes for duathlons and triathlons.
5. Improve your overall fitness and running or cycling performance by working with others to achieve your personal fitness goals.
4. Support the running and cycling community by volunteering at local events.
3. Car pool with members to regional races and rides.
2. Keep up-to-date with club and area events with the Downstate Delaware Striders & Riders.
1. Have the DDSR newsletter delivered to you by email.
Club Activities:
The Club sponsors the Great Wyoming Buffalo Stampede 5K / 10K Run, the largest event of it's kind in southern Delaware.
The Club supports the running community by providing volunteer support for local evens including the Greg Shouldis 5K, Old Dover Days 5K, Stockly Stride 5K, and the Governor's Fall Festival 5K. Club members provide a wide range of services at these events including race timing, finish line services, and water stop support.
The Club provides weekly training rides for all levels and abilities. Rides are scheduled in the monthly newsletter.
The Club holds meetings on the second Wednesday of each month. Meetings often include speakers on topics of interest to runners and cyclists.
The Club sponsors non-competitive runs for all levels and abilities every Saturday morning. For more information contact Ray or Roxanne at (302) 674-3213.
Cyclists activities / events will be expanded as enrollment in the club grows. To make suggestions contact Kim at (302) 697-7170.
The Club supports both regional and national charities that benefit the local community an contributes a portion of the Buffalo Stampede proceeds to a local charity. In addition, contributions are made to Adopt-A-Family, Mom's Coat Closet, and various other charities. The Club sponsors a team in the annual Relay for Life event that benefits the American Cancer Society.
Club Dues:
Downstate Delaware Striders & Riders pay annual dues at the beginning of the calendar year to support Club functions. Membership dues are $15.00 per year. Dues are used to fund club projects, newsletters, and insurance. Dues are due in June.
How to become a member:
Download the the DDSR application in PDF format from the website via the link below, fill out the form and mail it to the address below with your check or money order.
http://www.ddsr.org/DDS&R%20App.pdf
DDS & R
PO Box 1379
Dover, DE 19903
Saturday Morning 0800 Meet at Greentree Shopping Center parking lot in front of "Some Guys Bagels"
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