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 challenging, highly scenic ride includes a modest climb immediately after the start, then a long climb up to Afton village and on to the Blue Ridge Parkway. The Parkway climbs for much of the next 10 miles to Raven’s Roost (be sure to stop for the view) and continues on to Love Gap. It […]
This route is a shorter variation of the 57 mile Afton – Sherando – Waynesboro from the Greenwood Community Center. It is a challenging, highly scenic route that begins on the Blue Ridge Parkway. The route climbs for much of the first 10 miles of the Parkway to Raven’s Roost (be sure to stop for […]
This route is a variation of the longer Batesville – Dudley route. This route takes you through North Garden first, travels counterclockwise, and is not as hilly as the longer route. Route page: North Garden - Dudley Click on the image below for the RWGPS page. * Members please indicate you will attend by signing up […]
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 […]
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 […]
A long, beautiful tour of western Albemarle County, this ride includes two steep but moderately short climbs and plenty of rolling hills at the foot of the Blue Ridge. Stores: Hunt Country Store (mile 4), White Hall (mile 17 short route, mile 25 long route) Alerts: There is a steep descent at mile 9. Use caution. Route […]
A scenic, moderately hilly tour of western Albemarle County, this ride makes a large clockwise loop from Free Union to White Hall to Boonesville and Nortonsville, then another loop (on the long route) toward Bacon Hollow and back to Dyke before returning to Free Union. Stores: Mile 7 (White Hall) Route page: White Hall - […]
In conjunction with Cville Bike Month, CBC invites interested cyclists to join the club for a group ride, followed by drinks and snacks at Grit Coffee. This is a great opportunity to bike through beautiful terrain and meet some really fun fellow cyclists. From Grit Coffee parking lot in Crozet, this route stays in northern […]
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, […]
This modestly hilly ride covers much of the Earlysville area. The medium and long routes include a nice climb up Bacon Hollow, which is famous for its moonshine operations during the Prohibition era (a local winery produces a wine called Bacon Hollow Revenuers’ Select White). Stores: Mile 16 / 25 (Dyke) Alerts: The out and […]
Cycle across the rolling hills of Madison County with the Tour de Madison. Tour details: https://tourdemadison.com/ Registration is required. The registration deadline is 5 PM May 12, 2025. https://www.bikereg.com/37th-annual-tour-de-madison Ride distances and suggested start times are 65 miles (7:30 AM) and 45 miles (8:45 AM), though there is a rolling start time and riders can leave […]
From the Zion Crossroads Volunteer Firehouse, this is a bucolic, gently rolling route through rural Louisa and Fluvanna counties. Pedal by cows and horses, and even the occasional llama, grazing in the fields. Stores: mile 21 (Louisa) Alerts: At the left turn onto Jordan Store, watch for oncoming traffic; they do not have great visibility at […]
Description: From Spring Hill Church, this route takes you on Spring Hill Rd, Cedar Grove Rd, Advance Mills Rd, Durrett Ridge Rd, Celt Rd, Chapman Rd, Bingham Mtn Rd, March Rd, Dyke Rd, Evergreen Church Rd, Bacon Hollow Rd, Dyke Rd, Markwood Rd, Buck Mtn Rd, Simmons Gap Rd, Buffalo River Rd, Frays Mtn Rd, […]
From Maybelle’s Market in Dyke, this route takes you on an uneven figure eight over some of the more scenic roads in the area. Stores: Mile 0 (Maybelle’s Market) Note: Please park in the gravel lot across the street from the market. And stay for a post-ride lunch at Maybelle's. Route page: Dyke - Boonesville Click […]
Be sure to have the latest route (routes can change from time to time) on your phone or bike computer, and/or have a map or cue sheet.
For details on how group rides are categorized, check out the Ride Classification guidelines.
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.
We hope that you will find this site helpful; your questions and comments are welcomed.
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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