On Saturday, May 17, Habitat for Humanity of NCC will hold Bike to Build, a benefit ride with the proceeds to help build a Habitat for Humanity home.  Bike to Build consist of 50 K and 100 K courses, beginning downtown, going through Wilmington and Habitat communities, then heading South through scenic areas of New Castle County.

There is a $50 pre-registration fee.  Riders can opt to raise $100 in sponsorship, and waive the registration fee.   Beginning May 10 and up until the day of the ride, registration will be $100; so don't forget to pre-register!  We also encourage team participation.  Teams of 6 can register for $500 sponsorship; teams of 12, for $1,000; corporate teams welcome!  

Bike to Build Event Details:

Saturday, May 17, 2008
9:00 a.m.  start time
2nd & King Sts in Wilmington
(Chase Parking lot)
$50 entry registration fee or/ $100 Sponsorship
($100 registration beginning May 10- till day of)

Ride includes three fully-stocked rest stops, police escort thoughout the City of Wilmington, and sag support.

50 K:  Wilmington to Augustine Beach & return
Century (100 K):  Wilmington to Middletown & return

Registration Information

Register by Mail:
Click here to open the registration form:  Mail in Registration Form & Waiver

Print & Complete the form, waiver, and mail with payment to:

Habitat for Humanity of NCC
Bike to Build!
1920 Hutton Street
Wilmington, DE  19802

Register Online:

To register online, please click on this link:  ONLINE REGISTRATION
Online registration includes payment options, and sponsorship information.

Your sponsorship dollars have a direct and tangible impact: they help build a Habitat home!  Here are examples of your sponsorship dollars at work:
$50         Box of Nails
$100       One Window
$250       One Front Door
$500       Interior Paint for a House
$1,000    Electrical Work/Lighting for One House
$2,500    Flooring
$5,000    Roof
$10,000  Foundation

All contributions to Bike to Build are tax-deductible and go toward building a Habitat home for a local family in need.

Bike to Build  & the Wilmington Grand Prix

Bike to Build is held in conjunction with the Wilmington Grand Prix, a professional cycling race and street festival sponsored by Bank of America, Wilmington Renaissance Corporation, the Delaware Tourism Office, the City of Wilmington, and a strong cast of contributing partners.  In only its second year, the Grand Prix has been named to the USA Cycling’s National Race Calendar and will feature premier road racers from throughout the country.   The Grand Prix race is expected to draw more high caliber competitive cyclists who are working to accumulate points.

In addition to the cycling the Wilmington Grand Prix will highlight downtown merchants with a sidewalk sale the length of the course.  Market Street will be closed for a street fair with exhibitions by BMX bicycle stunt team, relay races between four-person corporate teams, and a street festival featuring a sidewalk sale and live music. Families and amateur cyclists are invited to participate in the Chase Family Bike Parade.  The parade will attempt to break the Guinness Book of World Records for largest bike parade.  Last year’s parade drew 459 participants.  Registration for the Chase Family Bike Parade begins at 11:00 a.m., and kicks off at 2:00 p.m. at 2nd & King Streets; families and children of all ages welcome.

Saturday Timeline:

9:00 a.m.  Bike to Build kicks off @ 2nd & King Sts
Noon  Men's Amateur Race
1:00 p.m.  Corporate Challenge Relay Races
2:00 p.m.   Chase Family Bike Parade
3:00 p.m.   Women's Open
4:15 p.m.   The Grand Prix Men's Pro & Category
5:30 p.m.   Awards Ceremony

For more information on the Wilmington Grand Prix, please visit wilmingtongrandprix.com