(SMYRNA, Del.) - The Ride to the Tide to benefit Special Olympics Delaware is a police-escorted motorcycle ride - no stops at traffic lights - that takes place on Sunday, April 17.
Departure is 11:30 a.m. from Rommel Harley-Davidson in Smyrna, where bikers will begin arriving as early as 8:30 a.m. to enjoy pre-event festivities and camaraderie. The 55-mile ride ends at Jake's Seafood House in Rehoboth Beach, where participants are treated to lunch compliments of Jake's.
The 10th annual ride is sponsored by Delmarva Power and organized by the Delaware Blue Knights - Chapter 1. The event is supported by Delaware's Law Enforcement for Special Olympics Delaware, Jake's Seafood House, Delmarva Broadcasting Company, WBOC 16 and Fox 21 Delmarva.
"When the Blue Knights approached us with the idea of the ride several years ago, we realized it was an opportunity to reach out to a group who we believed would embrace an event that involved their passion for riding motorcycles," said Ann Grunert, executive director of Special Olympics Delaware. "They've not only embraced it, but what we've come to realize is that their true passion for participating is to support the 4,000 athletes who compete year-round in Special Olympics."
A record 954 bikers and 353 passengers raised $43,000 in 2015. The event has raised more than $183,500.
A map of the route is available at www.sode.org/fundraisers/ride-to-the-tide.
