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Broad Creek BASH

Join us for 2025 Broad Creek BASH! (formerly known as the Broad Creek Bike and Brew). We have made a few changes from the years past to offer you a fresh and “new” event! We will offer 3 different bike rides, 25 mile, 50 mile, and metric ride! We are also excited to announce our partnership with SeaShore Striders and offering a 5K walk/run!! Included in your ticket price, join us at Tidewater Park in Laurel Delaware for live music, beers from Dogfish Head. Food trucks and vendors will be available to offer you a fun shopping experience as well as several different food options from local food venues. Half of all proceeds will go to local non-profits! We hope you are excited about this event! If you have any questions, do not hesitate to ask! See you in August!

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 2024, 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

5K registration is being held at North Laurel Early Learning Academy located at 600 Wilson St. Laurel DE 19956. Parking will be in the field beside of school (see parking attendance for direction). Please have registration information ready so you can get checked in and ready for run/walk. To avoid longer lines, Packet pickup is also available on Friday Night, Augst 15th from 5:30 until 6:30 at Rosemont Wealth Management at 215 E. Front St. Laurel DE 19956. Portable bathrooms, light snacks and drinks will be available.

Run/walk begins at 9:00 with start and finish line at the school. Awards will take place at 10:00 then you will be directed to the after party. The after party is being held at Tidewater Park in Laurel (across from PK and beside The Insurance Market. This is about ½ mile walk from parking (see directional map below). Due to limited parking in the town, it is best to keep your vehicle parked at the school and walk to the party.

At the party, there will be food trucks from Taco Chabelita, Belly Up from Abbots, Hula Bowls DE and Travelin Toms coffee. Each participant (over 21) will be given 2 free Dogfish Head beers with the option to purchase more if wanted. The after party kicks off at 10:00 am with the band Captain Blue’s Grass Band performing from 10:30 until 2:30. There will be several covered areas with tables and chairs for you to sit and relax! Vendors will also be set up around the park for you to explore! Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to reach out to us!

Bike Ride Registration is being held at Laurel Elementary School located at 815 S. Central Ave. Laurel DE 19956. Parking will be available in the parking lot around the school. Please have registration information ready so you can get checked in and ready for the ride. To avoid longer lines, Packet pickup is also available on Friday Night, Augst 15th from 5:30 until 6:30 at Rosemont Wealth Management at 215 E. Front St. Laurel DE 19956. Portable bathrooms, light snacks and drinks will be available. Travelin Toms Coffee truck will also be on site if you would like to purchase a beverage before starting.

Start times this year will be as follows:

Metric riders start between 7:00 and 7:30 am

50 Mile riders start between 7:30 and 8:00 am

25 Mile riders start between 8:00 and 8:30 am

Please note the first rest stop is located at Trap Pond and will not be set up until 7:30 so base your start time with that in mind as well as the after party is from 10:00 until 3:00 pm so make sure you are able to finish your chosen route accordingly. Here are rest stop locations with mileage distance so you can prepare. Bathrooms, light snacks and water/Gatorade will be available at all stops.

25-mile riders start by 8:30

Trap pond mile 6

Old Christ church mile 11.5

Ferry mile 20.8 (Please note route does NOT go over ferry but you can ride over for scenic reasons if you choose)

50-mile riders start by 8:00

Trap pond mile 9

Old Christ church mile 19

Sharptown mile 30

Ferry mile 42.2

Metric riders start by 7:30

Trap pond mile 10.6

Careys camp mile 19

Old Christ church mile 31.5

Sharptown mile 43.3

Ferry mile 53.9

The after party is being held at Tidewater Park in Laurel (across from PK and beside The Insurance Market. The finish line will take you directly to the park, this is .9 miles from parking (see directional map below). Due to limited parking in the town, it is best to keep your vehicle parked at the school and ride bike back to parking after party.

At the party, there will be food trucks from Taco Chabelita, Belly Up from Abbots, Hula Bowls DE and Travelin Toms coffee. Each participant (over 21) will be given 2 free Dogfish Head beers with the option to purchase more if wanted. Please make sure you bring money for purchase of food at the party. The after party kicks off at 10:00 am with the band Captain Blue’s Grass Band performing from 10:30 until 2:30. Please make sure you can complete your ride in appropriate time to attend; there will be several covered areas with tables and chairs for you to sit and relax! Vendors will also be set up around the park for you to explore! Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to reach out to us!

We are excited to announce Belly up, Tacos Chabelita and Hula Bowls DE will be serving at our after party!!

Live music from Captain Blue’s Grass Band

Click here for 25 mile route

25 mile cue sheet

Click here for 50 mile route

50 mile cue sheet

Click here for metric route

Metric cue sheet

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.

REGISTER FOR BIKE RIDE HERE

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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.