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Special Olympics Delaware hosts Ride to the Tide

Nearly $500,000 raised in 15 years
More than 800 motorcyclists and 331 passengers rode from Rommel Harley-Davidson in Smyrna to Love Creek Elementary School during the annual Ride to the Tide. DAN COOK PHOTOS
Dan Cook
April 17, 2023

Special Olympics Delaware hosted its annual Ride to the Tide April 16, when 818 motorcyclists and 331 passengers rode from Rommel Harley-Davidson in Smyrna to Love Creek Elementary School on Route 24.

Ride to the Tide, a police-escorted motorcycle ride, inspires motorcyclists and their passengers from around the region to come together and support athletes while doing something they love to do – ride their bikes.

Riders from the tri-state area raised funds for Special Olympics Delaware. The 2023 Ride to the Tide raised more than $49,000. In its 15-year history, the event has raised more than $479,000.

 

The Rehoboth Beach Volunteer Fire Company teamed with the Lewes Fire Department to fly the giant American flag over the motorcycles as they entered Love Creek Elementary School to finish the Ride to the Tide for Special Olympics Delaware.
Everyone had smiles and waves as they entered the Love Creek Elementary School parking lot.
Christi Moore of Newark rode from Smyrna to Love Creek Elementary School.
More than 800 motorcyclists took part in the Ride to the Tide.
The parking lot at Love Creek Elementary School was orderly and displayed the many different motorcycles that took part in the Ride to the Tide.
Jake Mitschke stands with his ride.
Steve Ford stands with his orange Harley.
Ben and Ron Robison stand with their Harley-Davidson 2002 Heritage soft tail.
Food trucks were a hit with motorcyclists. A portion of sales were donated to Special Olympics Delaware.
Chris Garrison displays his leather vest.
Haven Conklin, 7, and her sister Addison, 4, wave to their grandfather who takes part in the ride.
This cheering squad welcome riders as they reach the Love Creek Elementary parking lot. Shown are (l-r) grandmom Karen McDermott, Emma McDermott, Maddix Wilson, Aria McDermott and Lyani Frias.

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Dan has worked for the Cape Gazette for more than 30 years as a photographer and reporter, covering high school sports and happenings around eastern Sussex County. He won a photography award from the National Newspaper Association, and numerous awards from the Maryland, Delaware, D.C. Press Association. A Delaware native, Dan graduated from Cape in 1972 and returned as a teacher and coach in the 1980s. He retired from the classroom in 2016. He was inducted into Cape High’s Legends Stadium in 2016. In his spare time, Dan enjoys spending time with his wife, two sons, grandchildren and dogs. 

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