Choose Your Route!
15-Mile: The Historic Milton Loop ⛪
The journey begins at Dogfish Head's state-of-the-art brewery in Milton, rolling out through town to view Milton's charming, historic homes. You'll enjoy a flat nearly six-mile straight stretch headed south before a quick stint on the Lewes Georgetown Trail. Your rest stop awaits at the historic Coolspring Presbyterian Church. From there, loop back efficiently on less-traveled local roads, returning to Dogfish Head Brewery for your rewarding post-ride beer!
30-Mile: The Georgetown Farmland Explorer 🌾
This course shares the scenic start of the 15-Mile ride from Dogfish Head, taking you through historic Milton and past the Coolspring Church. After your first rest stop, the adventure extends deeper south into Sussex County's farmland roads. You'll travel long stretches of quiet back roads through the rural areas surrounding Georgetown, DE, before looping back for a second rest stop at the Coolspring Presbyterian Church. Finish strong back to Dogfish Head Brewery for a refreshing cold one on us!
45-Mile: The Ellendale Northern Trek 🌲
The 45-Mile route encompasses the full experience of the 15 and 30-Mile courses, including the southern trek into Georgetown and the two stops at Coolspring Church. After your second rest stop, this course splits north, heading into the small, tree-covered roads of Ellendale. Enjoy a change of scenery before you hit your third relief point at the Club Milton Speedway. From there, you'll complete the final loop back to Dogfish Head. Finish strong for a refreshing post-ride beer, perfectly earned after covering this diverse route!
Metric Century (62 Miles): The Lincoln Long Haul 🧭
This premier distance encompasses the entirety of the 45-Mile ride. After enjoying the farmlands of Georgetown and hitting the rest stop at Club Milton Speedway, the route splits further north through the quiet countryside of Lincoln, DE. This course offers more of the best Delaware cycling has to offer: flat, tree-lined roads and peaceful scenic miles. Loop back around to hit your final rest stop before finishing strong at Dogfish Head Brewery for the most rewarding, refreshing beer of your life!
Route Considerations
If you have questions about the routes, please reach out to info@bikesandbeers.com. We are always open to route suggestions or general inquiries about the ride.
*Routes are subject to change due to road closures and hazards.
*Bikes & Beers collaborates closely with local authorities, cycling advocacy groups, and bike shops to design the safest and best routes possible, working within local constraints and natural geography.
