This ride starts out heading north on US 20 then east to Somerset. It continues past Montpelier (the home of James and Dolly Madison) and loops around through the towns of Orange and Gordonsville. The terrain is mostly open and gently rolling, with a modest climb on the way out of Gordonsville.
Stores: Mile 16 (Orange); mile 30 (Gordonsville)
Alerts: Use caution on US 33 when exiting from and returning to the parking lot.
PARTICULAR CAUTION: The railroad crossing on Weyburn Road (mile 4.5 & 35) has proved to be quite dangerous, having caused several serious accidents in the past. It is strongly recommended that you slow down to less than 10 miles per hour when approaching the tracks, and cross as close as possible to 90 degrees. In wet conditions dismount and walk your bike across.
Route page: Orange – Gordonsville
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* Please indicate you will attend by leaving a comment below. Be sure to have the route on your phone or bike computer, and/or have a map or cue sheet. Also, please check the ride comments the day of the ride if the weather is iffy.
Be sure to have the route on your phone or bike computer, and/or have a map or cue sheet.
For details on how group rides are categorized, check out the Ride Classification guidelines.
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.
The club considers safety to be our very highest priority. Please review the information on the Safety Page before you join us for a ride.
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Aims and Mark will be there
Hope to be there
I’m in.
We’ll be there on the tandem.
I love this ride but will do a shorter and slower version starting from the Somerset post office. This will remove the repeat portion of the ride and bring it down to about 30 miles. It’s really great countryside, and full of history.