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Scottsville – Howardsville (40 / 50, A / B, MH)

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

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 […]

Woodridge – Alberene (34, C, 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 […]

Boonesville – White Hall (36, C, MH)

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

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 […]

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 […]

Ride and COFFEE – White Hall – Free Union – Crozet (33, B / C, H)

Grit Coffee 1110 Old Trail Dr, #120, Crozet, VA

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 before heading back to Crozet.  The longer option adds a climb up Blackwells Hollow before looping back to Free Union and Beaver Creek on the […]

Swift Run Gap – Skyland (48, A / B, VH)

Swift Run Gap Entrance Station US 33 & Skyline Drive, Elkton, VA, United States

A truly extraordinary ride, this route climbs through the Shenandoah National Park on the Skyline Drive from the Swift Run Gap entrance for 24 miles before turning around at the […]

Dyke – Buck Mountain (31, C, MH)

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

From the Free Union School, this route heads mostly north into Greene County.  It then includes an out-and-back on the paved section of Wesley Chapel before returning to the school. […]

Nortonsville – Earlysville (23 / 30, C, MH)

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

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Batesville – North Garden (41, A / B, H)

Murray Elementary School 3251 Morgantown Road, Charlottesville, VA, United States

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 […]

South River – Stanardsville (26, 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. Stores:  Mile […]

South Garden (23 / 30, C, H)

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

From Walton Middle School, this modestly hilly ride heads through North Garden and Red Hill on some favorite local roads.  The longer route adds on Dudley Mountain Road. Stores: Mile 10 […]

SH-Beazley-Frays-Grant-Short (32, B/C, MH)

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

Note: These routes were changed in January 2024 due to the bridge closure on Frays Mill Rd.  Be sure you have a current GPS route, map, and cue sheet. Description: […]

Bacon Hollow (26 / 35, B / C, MH)

Earlysville Firehouse 283 Reas Ford Road, Charlottesville, VA, United States

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 […]

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.