Very scenic and hilly, this ride includes many of the climbs in western Albemarle County. Don’t miss the view of the valley below Afton on the way down Mountain Road around mile 22.
Stores: Mile 20 (short route); mile 25 (long route); mile 35 (long route)
Alerts: There is short downhill section at mile 2 on US 250 with fast, moderate traffic. Use caution.
Route page: Beaver Creek – Greenwood – Batesville
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All riders are required to have a helmet; a taillight, Road ID and a rear-view mirror is strongly recommended. You are also expected to have adequate fluids and a road-worthy bicycle in good repair. Many rides, but not all, will include the opportunity to stop at a store to replenish supplies.
You should be prepared to fix a flat tire and perform other minor repairs on the roadside. If you are new to cycling and are not comfortable with these procedures, don’t let that stop you. However, you might want to talk to a more experienced member before the ride so the group is prepared to help if necessary.
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Just throwing this out there. If anyone open to a very slight detour at mile 10 into crozet for a quick break/coffee before the climbs, I may swing by either the gas station or Mudhouse then pop back on route. 🙂
Plan to be there.
I will ride the long route if others are interested.
I will ride the long route if others are interested.
Bill
Aims and I are planning the long route at a B pace.. 😀
I am planning on doing the longer route at B pace or so but will do the shorter one if no one else is interested.
If I were to come, I’d be doing the 30mi route at B pace. Any other folks interested in the short route at a B pace?
Thinking more about my schedule tomorrow, I’m going to have to skip this one. I just have too much else to get done. Enjoy everyone!