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3.85 out of 5 Rider Rating 3.85
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Delaware Coast Short Run

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By Guest (0 McR Points) on Feb 28, 2003

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dtj1776
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July 30, 2020
A great ride with great scenery, but with a few…
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September 29, 2020
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Scenery

On this quiet 2-lane road you'll run along the Delaware Bay coast, passing thru coastal estuaries (the wide mouth of a rivers into which the tide flows) and farmland. From start to stop, there are many side roads leading to the Del River to stop and take great pictures! It goes from farmlands, to wetlands!

Drive Enjoyment

2-lane secondary road, winding thru the country and along the Delaware shore.Road quality is good, but the road has very few area's with a shoulder, and a breakdown could put you in some danger from the many blind curves. The ride is a blast, however. From the Air Mobility museum located at the Dover End, to the view from the Reedy point Bridge as you approach Del city, you will find a lot of things to catch your eye, and enough turns and long straights to both challenge your cornering, and satisfy you need to open it up a bit. Be on the lookout for farm equipment, and deer!

Tourism Opportunities

Eat lunch (spring summer and fall) at Sambo's in Leipsic Delaware, be sure to stop for a beverage at the Augustine In (Augustine Beach). Route ends at the Delaware Memorial Bridge.When you get into Port Penn try Kelly's Crab house or Crabby Dicks in Delaware City.

Motorcycle Road Additional info

- View the weather forecast for this area from Yahoo weather. - Delaware restaurant guide (includes info on Sambo's)
 

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Guest
September 5, 2009
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Motorcycle Type : Other
Great ride on RT 9. A little of everything from beginning to end for any level of driver. Mostly enjoyed because there was little traffic for most of the ride. Only negative was the tide was up and I had to run the bike through water that had crossed over the road. Not sure what was in the water but it was heck to clean the rims later because of a residue that was difficult to remove. Overall, highly recommended.
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November 28, 2008
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Motorcycle Type : Sport
This is a relaxing ride when you want to take your time and enjoy the scenery. I ride it many times a year and enjoy it every time!
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August 11, 2008
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Motorcycle Type : Other
Rode Route 9 Saturday August 9 with 4 other guys. It is a great road for bikes!! Long stretches with inviting curves, beautiful views of the water, farmland, forests, and some nice switch backs thrown in there. You can't miss with this road.........
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