This route is a variation of the 40 mile Orange – Gordonsville route from Barboursville; this excludes the out and back from Barboursville to Somerset. The clockwise route begins with a modest climb out of Gordonsville and continues past Montpelier (the home of James and Dolly Madison) and through Orange. The counterclockwise route takes you […]
This ride follows the river through part of the Rapidan River – Clark Mountain Historic District, which includes some beautiful historic farms in Orange County. On the way to Rapidan don’t miss the mysterious “the chimneys” site. In Rapidan, the route passes by an historic mill and a couple of well-preserved examples of the 19th […]
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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.
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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Start times are based on seasonal averages. Because of the inability to ensure everyone is informed of a last-minute change, scheduled rides will not change based on predicted weather and temperature. Also, club rides generally will not show as “canceled” on the calendar. All riders have their personal thresholds for temperature, wind, and moisture, and are expected to use their best judgment about whether to ride on a given day. CBC encourages all members to exercise caution. If in doubt, please use the comment section on the ride calendar page to communicate with other potentially interested riders.
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