Former Gov. Markell ends cross country bike ride in Rehoboth Beach

Former Gov. Jack Markell returns atop his bike from his cross country journey to promote health in individuals and communities and bring attention to Motivate the First State, a charity that converts exercise and activity time into dollars for 7 state charities.

Rehoboth residents Andy Staton (from left) along with Paul and Angela Swarm gather at Dogfish Head Brewery in Milton to join former Gov. Jack Markell as he finishes the last leg of his bike ride across the country ending in Rehoboth Beach.

Riders from around the state gather at Dogfish Head Brewery in Milton to join former Gov. Jack Markell as he finishes the last leg of his bike ride across the country ending in Rehoboth Beach.

Riders from around the state gather at Dogfish Head Brewery in Milton to join former Gov. Jack Markell as he finishes the last leg of his bike ride across the country ending in Rehoboth Beach.

Riders from around the state gather at Dogfish Head Brewery in Milton to join former Gov. Jack Markell as he finishes the last leg of his bike ride across the country ending in Rehoboth Beach.

David Miller of Middletown checks on his bike as he gathers with other riders at Dogfish Head Brewery in Milton to join former Gov. Jack Markell as he finishes the last leg of his bike ride across the country ending in Rehoboth Beach. While on his vacation, David Miller met with former Gov. Markell in Wisconsin during his ride across the country and briefly joined in the ride.

Rachael Phillips of Wilmington waits at Dogfish Head Brewery in Milton to join former Gov. Jack Markell as he finishes the last leg of his bike ride across the country ending in Rehoboth Beach.

Former Gov. Jack Markell rolls into Dogfish Head Brewery in Milton to join with residents from around the state as they ride the last leg of his bike ride ending in Rehoboth Beach.

Former Gov. Jack Markell rolls into Dogfish Head Brewery in Milton to join with residents from around the state as they ride the last leg of his bike ride ending in Rehoboth Beach.

Gov. Jack Markell chats with Middletown resident David Miller who briefly joined him in Wisconsin during his trek across the country.

Former Gov. Jack Markell says thank you to all who greeted him in Rehoboth Beach ending his bike ride across the country.

Former Gov. Jack Markell takes off his socks and bike shoes as he prepares to do the ceremonial dip of his bike into the Atlantic Ocean where he ends his 3,670 mile bike ride across the country.

Former Gov. Jack Markell takes off his socks and bike shoes as he carries his bike to the beach for the ceremonial dipping of his bike into the Atlantic Ocean where he ends his 3,670 mile bike ride across the country in Rehoboth Beach.

Accompanied by Sen. Tom Carper, former Gov. Jack Markell takes off his socks and bike shoes as he carries his bike to the beach for the ceremonial dipping of his bike into the Atlantic Ocean where he ends his 3,670 mile bike ride across the country in Rehoboth Beach.

Former Gov. Jack Markell takes off his socks and bike shoes as he carries his bike to the beach for the ceremonial dipping of his bike into the Atlantic Ocean where he ends his 3,670 mile bike ride across the country in Rehoboth Beach.

Former Gov. Jack Markell takes off his socks and bike shoes as he carries his bike to the beach for the ceremonial dipping of his bike into the Atlantic Ocean where he ends his 3,670 mile bike ride across the country in Rehoboth Beach.

Former Gov. Jack Markell takes off his socks and bike shoes as he carries his bike to the beach for the ceremonial dipping of his bike into the Atlantic Ocean where he ends his 3,670 mile bike ride across the country in Rehoboth Beach.