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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 […]

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 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); […]

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 Rd, Burnley Station, and back to the church. RideWithGPS page: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/44432759 * Members please indicate you will attend by signing up below.  Be sure to […]

Scottsville – Yogaville (29 / 37 / 52, A / B, MH)

Scottsville Dorrier Park 250 Page Street, Scottsville, VA, United States

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 […]

Scottsville – Yogaville (29 / 37, C, MH)

Scottsville Dorrier Park 250 Page Street, Scottsville, VA, United States

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 […]

White Hall – Dyke (30, C, MH)

Free Union School 4220 Free Union Road, Free Union, VA

NOTE:  Due to the closure of the bridge on Davis Shop Road, use the slightly modified route posted in the comments below. A scenic, moderately hilly tour of western Albemarle […]

SH-Beazley-Frays-Grant-Short (28, 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, Dunnes Shop Rd, Swift Run Rd, Beazley Rd, Celt Rd, Pea Ridge Rd, Dyke Rd, Amicus Rd, Bingham Mountain Rd, Simmons Gap Rd, Buffalo River Rd, Frays Mountain Rd, Frays Ridge Crossing, Frays Ridge Rd, […]

North Garden – Batesville (26, B / C, H)

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

This short hilly loop travels in a counterclockwise direction from North Garden through Batesville. Stores: Mile 0 (Crossroads); mile 21 (Batesville) Route page: North Garden - Batesville Click on the image below for the RWGPS page. * Members please indicate you will attend by signing up below.  Be sure to have the route on your phone […]

White Hall – Stanardsville (47, A / B, H)

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

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. * […]

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.