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White Hall – Free Union – Boonesville (26 / 33, B / C, H / MH)

White Hall Community Building 2904 Browns Gap Turnpike, Crozet, VA, United States

These counterclockwise loops travel on a lot of the same roads as the Boonesville – White Hall route out of Free Union.  The long route also takes you through Earlysville.  Most of the last 7 miles of all three distances is a favorite mostly downhill section! Stores: White Hall (mile 0) Route page: White Hall - Free […]

Shenandoah Fall Foliage Bike Festival (Gravel 31, MH) (Paved 13 / 32 / 62 / 104, MH)

Shenandoah Fall Foliage Festival 2000 Shutterlee Mill Rd, Staunton, VA, United States

The Shenandoah Fall Foliage Bike Festival offers a full weekend of cycling in some of the most beautiful parts of Virginia.  Constant vistas of the Blue Ridge and Allegheny Mountains enhance your enjoyment of the scenic countryside of the Shenandoah Valley. Tour information: Shenandoah Fall Foliage Festival Here are the links to the RWGPS files: […]

Woodridge – Alberene (34 / 44, A / B, MH)

Walton Middle School 4217 Red Hill Road, Charlottesville, VA, United States

This very scenic, moderately hilly ride is a variation of the Scottsville – Howardsville routes.  It also starts out through the rolling countryside to Blenheim and Woodridge.  The long route heads through Scottsville and takes you along James River Road before it goes through Esmont on the way to Alberene.  The short route does not […]

South River – Stanardsville (28, C, MH)

Ruckersville Food Lion 136 Cedar Grove Road, Ruckersville, VA, United States

Somewhat hilly, this ride is a good way to see Greene County. The short route goes through Stanardsville while the long route loops east and north around it. Route page: South River - Stanardsville Click on the image below for the RWGPS page. * Members please indicate you will attend by signing up below.  Be […]

SH-Earlysville – Free Union (31, B/C, MH)

Spring Hill Baptist Church 2620 Frays Mill Road, Ruckersville, VA, United States

​Description: From Spring Hill Baptist Church, this route takes you on Spring Hill Rd, Cedar Grove Rd, Advance Mills Rd, Earlysville Forest Rd, Reas Ford Rd, Woodlands Rd, Free Union Rd, Buck Mtn Rd, Simmons Gap Rd, Buffalo River Rd, Frays Mtn Rd, Advance Mills Rd, Cedar Grove Rd and Spring Hill Rd. Route page: […]

Batesville – Dudley (33, B / C, MH)

Crossroads Store 4916 Plank Rd, North Garden, VA, United States

​From the Crossroads Store, this hilly ride is a local favorite that travels first to Batesville.  The route then continues clockwise to Dudley Mountain Rd before heading back toward North Garden on a long stretch of Old Lynchburg Rd. Route page: Batesville - Dudley Stores: Mile 0 (Crossroads) Alerts:  There are two crossings of US 29 (right […]

Keene – Scottsville (21 / 28 / 33, C, MH)

Porters Simpson Park 2410 Simpson Lane, Esmont, VA, United States

This moderately hilly ride in southern Albemarle County takes you on some favorite quiet roads, although you do cross two busy roads near Scotsville. Stores: Scottsville: mile 12 (short and medium routes), mile 18 (long route). Route page: Keene - Scottsville Click on the images below for the RWGPS pages. * Members please indicate you will attend […]

Madison – Orange (40 / 47, A / B, MH)

Madison Social Services 101 South Main Street, Madison, VA, United States

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 […]

CCW White Hall – Nortonsville (30, C, H)

White Hall Community Building 2904 Browns Gap Turnpike, Crozet, VA, United States

This scenic Albemarle County route in the clockwise direction follows the same roads as the 30 mile White Hall – Dyke route, but it starts at a different location.  There is also an alternative option to travel on these roads in a counterclockwise direction. Stores: None Alerts:  None Route page: White Hall - Nortonsville Click on the image […]

SH-Pea Ridge-Simmons (39, B/C, MH)

Spring Hill Baptist Church 2620 Frays Mill Road, Ruckersville, VA, United States

Description: From Spring Hill Baptist Church, the long route takes you on Spring Hill Rd, Cedar Grove Rd, Advance Mills Rd, Durrett Ridge Rd, Celt Rd, Pea Ridge Rd, Dyke Rd, Evergreen Church Rd, Bacon Hollow Rd, Simmons Gap Rd, Buffalo River Rd, Frays Mtn Rd, Advance Mills Rd, and Frays Mill Rd. Route page: […]

Orange – Gordonsville (40, B / C, MH)

Barboursville Firehouse 5251 Spotswood Trail, Barboursville, VA, United States

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); […]

Nelson – Amherst (36 / 44 / 58, A / B, H)

Blue Ridge Medical Center 4038 Thomas Nelson Hwy, Arrington, VA, United States

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 […]

Nelson – Amherst (36 / 44, C, H)

Blue Ridge Medical Center 4038 Thomas Nelson Hwy, Arrington, VA, United States

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 […]

Keene – Esmont (20 / 27 / 30, C, MH / H / MH)

Walton Middle School 4217 Red Hill Road, Charlottesville, VA, United States

This is a fairly short, moderately hilly ride through southern Albemarle County over shady, quiet roads. Alerts:  1. Steep climb after right turn at mile 19 (long route). Route page: Keene […]

SH-NewtownSomerset (34, B/C, MH)

Spring Hill Baptist Church 2620 Frays Mill Road, Ruckersville, VA, United States

From Spring Hill Baptist Church, this route takes you on Burnley Station Rd, Burnley Rd, Albano Rd, Toms Rd, Scuffletown Rd, Blue Ridge Turnpike, Weyburn Rd, Rt 20, Old Barboursville […]

NOTE:  We officially cancel rides only if we consider conditions to be unsafe (high winds, ice/snow, etc.).  Otherwise rides take place whether or not people comment about attending.  Each member should make their own decision about riding based on the forecast.

Important Reminder

Be sure to have the route on your phone or bike computer, and/or have a map or cue sheet.

Ride Classification

For details on how group rides are categorized, check out the Ride Classification guidelines.

Requirements For Riders

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.

Safety On The Road

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.

We hope that you will find this site helpful; your questions and comments are welcomed.

Scheduling

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. 

Questions?

Two options, please post to our Facebook Group or contact us.