Bike the Brandywine on September 17 on an Exciting 40- or 80-mile Loop along the Scenic Brandywine
Explore the scenery, glimpse the history, and discover the lure of the Brandywine Creek on the inaugural Bike the Brandywine on Saturday, September 17.
The ride consists of a 40- or 80-mile loop in the beautiful Brandywine Creek Greenway (BCG). The Brandywine is a major source of drinking water for nearly half a million area residents, including Downingtown, Coatesville, West Chester, and Wilmington, Delaware. The Brandywine Conservancy has worked for nearly 50 years to help preserve water quality and quantity in the region. Proceeds from the ride benefit the Conservancy’s clean water programs.
The ride starts and ends at the Chadds Ford Historical Society (1736 N. Creek Road, Chadds Ford, PA). Following both the East and West Branch of this historic and scenic waterway, the 80-mile ride loops from Chadds Ford all the way to the creek’s headwaters in Honey Brook Township. The route will return to Chadds Ford along the West Branch of the creek, taking riders through iconic western Chester County vistas including the Conservancy’s King Ranch area (home of the famous Whip Tavern). The 40-mile route also follows both branches of the creek. From Chadds Ford, the route follows the East Branch to Downingtown where it crosses through the valley to reach the creek’s West Branch in Coatesville.
The event takes place rain or shine, and the entry fee is $45. Registration is now open online at www.brandywine.org/bikeride. The fee includes a “Bike the Brandywine” t-shirt. For more information, please call 610.388.2700.
The BCG is a regional planning initiative that connects 25 municipalities in Chester and Delaware counties along both branches of the Brandywine to create a 30-mile conservation and recreation corridor. It stretches from the Delaware state line just south of Chadds Ford to the Pennsylvania Highlands Mega-Greenway near Honey Brook. The greenway designation highlights the diverse resources of the corridor, provides conservation ideas and encouragement to municipalities and private land owners alike, and builds healthier, more sustainable communities that contribute to the well-being of those who live, work, and visit there. To learn more, visit www.brandywinegreenway.org.
The Brandywine Conservancy protects water, conserves land, and engages communities. The Conservancy uses a multi-faceted approach to conservation. Staff work with private landowners who wish to see their lands protected forever, and provide innovative community planning services to municipalities and other governmental agencies. The Conservancy currently holds 470 conservation and agricultural easements and has facilitated the permanent preservation of more than 62,000 acres of land.
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