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 James River Valley to Howardsville, then over a moderate climb into the Schuyler area before returning north through Alberene and back to the starting point. […]

From Spring Hill Baptist Church, this route takes you on Spring Hill Rd, Cedar Grove Rd, Advance Mills Rd, Dunnes Shop Rd, Amicus Rd, Swift Run Rd, US-33 BUS, Ford Ave, Octonia Rd, South River Rd, VA-230/Madison Rd, Dundee Rd, Fredricksburg Rd, US-33, Advance Mills Rd, Cedar Grove Rd, and Spring Hill Rd.   Route […]

Today's ride was changed on Jan. 2 to replace the originally-scheduled ride to avoid the Frays Mill Bridge closure. 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 Rd, Burnley Station, and back to […]

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 […]

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, then the route descends to the town of Columbia where the Rivanna River joins the James. From there the short route heads more or less […]

The three Fontaine Rider's Choice routes start together from the Fontaine Research Park, leave town on Old Lynchburg Road, and stay together for the first 18 miles. This short route returns fairly directly via Old Lynchburg Road back to Fontaine. Stores: Mile 16 (Crossroads Store) Alerts: None for this short route Route page: Fontaine Rider's Choice Click […]

From Spring Hill Baptist Church, this route takes you on Frays Mill Rd, Burnley Station Rd, Burnley Rd, Ridge Rd, Albano Rd, Taylorsville Rd, Toms Rd, Fredricksburg Rd, US-33, Amicus Rd, Dunnes Shop Rd, Advance Mills Rd, Cedar Grove Rd, and Spring Hill Rd. Route page: https://charlottesvillebicycleclub.org/albano/ *Please indicate you will attend by leaving a comment […]

This is a new route posted Jan. 2, 2024 to replace the originally-scheduled ride for this day.  The new course detours around the recent Frays Mill Bridge closure. RideWithGPS page: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/45277929   *Please indicate you will attend by leaving a comment (with your ride class) below.  Be sure to have the route on your phone […]

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 replacement for the Fontaine Rider’s Choice routes, but in reverse and avoiding riding out of and back into Charlottesville. Stores: Mile 15 (Crossroads Store) Route […]

​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 […]

This is a pleasant, relatively flat, mostly open ride that starts by heading east past Blenheim then making a loop in western Fluvanna County. Stores:  Mile 8 (Woodridge); mile 21/29 (Woodridge) Alerts:  1. The first and last miles are on Route 20; fast, moderate traffic. Use caution. Route page: Woodridge - Western Fluvanna Click the images […]

From Spring Hill Baptist Church, this route takes you on Frays Mill Rd, Burnley Station Rd, Stony Point Rd/VA 20, Old Barboursville Rd, Constitution Hwy/VA-20, Weyburn Rd, Blue Ridge Tnpk/VA-231, Jacksontown Rd, Constitution Hwy/VA-20, Scuffletown Rd, Burnley Station Rd, and Frays Mill Rd. Route page: https://charlottesvillebicycleclub.org/somerset-grelen/ *Please indicate you will attend by leaving a comment (with […]