This rolling, scenic route includes the areas to the east and south of Madison County. It includes a moderate, fairly steep climb up Little Skyline Drive outside of Orange for some exceptional views. Stores: Mile 21 (Orange) Alerts: Both routes cross US 29 twice, at the beginning and end of the ride. Use caution. Route […]
A bit far from Charlottesville, this ride is well worth the drive. The terrain is varied, including flatter, open stretches as well as hilly, wooded sections. Enjoy the great mountain views. NOTE: Do not park in the Health Department parking lot. Park in the employee parking lot off of Arrington Rd. Stores: Mile 0 (Colleen); […]
Mostly open but with some hills, this ride takes you through the countryside on both sides of the James River. The long route goes through the Yogaville Satchidananda Ashram with its striking domed shrine. You can visit the shrine by taking a 1-mile side trip; follow the signs when you reach Yogaville (just past the […]
This scenic route begins in Albemarle County and takes you onto some favorite roads in Greene County. It is a longer version of other White Hall routes, with a nice descent back into White Hall. Stores: Mile 30 (Dyke) Alerts: None Route page: White Hall - Stanardsville Click on the image below for the RWGPS page. * […]
This route takes you on familiar roads east and south of North Garden on a 34 mile loop with a 4.5 mile out and back on Plank Rd. Stores: Mile 0 (Crossroads); mile 18 (Woodridge) Alerts: There is about one mile on Route 20 at mile 10; fast, moderate traffic. Use caution. Route page: Woodridge - Keene Click […]
This route loops north and east through western Orange County, then crosses the Rapidan river into southern Madison County. Heading north and east again, it crosses the Rapidan river a second time, climbs up and over Little Skyline Drive, and returns past Montpelier (the home of James and Dolly Madison). The terrain is modestly hilly, […]
A slightly longer variation on the Keene-Esmont route, this ride has a nice balance of shady and open roads. Stores: Mile 11.5 (Keene); Mile 22 (Porters; to the left as you cross Route 6) Route page: Scottsville Short Loop Click on the image below for the RWGPS page. * Members please indicate you will attend […]
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 […]
From Grit Coffee in Crozet, these routes stay in northern Albemarle County. While both distances go to White Hall, the shorter option takes a more direct path to Free Union […]
This is a fun, short, somewhat hilly ride around Free Union and Earlysville. Stores: Mile 13 (Dyke) Alerts: 1. There is a bridge in poor repair at the bottom of […]
This very scenic, moderately hilly ride starts out through the rolling countryside to Blenheim and Woodridge then south to Scottsville. From there it continues along the north side of the […]
This ride goes through open and rolling terrain and covers a good portion of eastern Fluvanna County and a bit of western Goochland County. The eastern section is delightfully flat, […]
This route starts with a sharp climb up the backside of Peacock Hill, then heads out to Batesville, the Crossroads Store, and Dudley Mountain Rd. It is intended as a […]
This is another version of a club favorite scenic tour of western Albemarle County. It goes up Blackwells Hollow first and then continues to Dyke before returning through Free Union. […]
A scenic, moderately hilly tour of far western Albemarle County, this ride makes a large loop from Free Union to White Hall, heads out to and back from the Sugar […]
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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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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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