This ride surveys the Rapidan River – Clark Mountain Rural Historic District, which includes some of the most beautiful farmland in Orange and southern Culpeper Counties. The route passes through the town of Rapidan, where there are well-preserved examples of the 19th century Carpenter Gothic style of architecture, and follows the Rapidan River for some […]
This short but hilly ride includes a stretch through the James River Valley to Howardsville, then up to Schuyler. Most of the route is on quiet, shady roads. Stores: Mile 8 (Howardsville); mile 17 (Schuyler; long route) Route page: Schuyler - Bungletown Click on the images below for the RWGPS pages. * Members please indicate you […]
This route is a variation of the Yancy Mills Batesville Region route. The short route cuts out Pounding Creek and the Castle Rock White Mtn legs and is more pavement than gravel. A great ride with variety and rollers. Stores: Mile 0 (Crozet); Batesville (mile 12 short route, mile 18 long route) Route page: Batesville Region - […]
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: 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, […]
These fairly hilly routes take you south and east of Crozet. The short route includes the climb over Israel Gap on the long way to Batesville and passes Chiles Peach […]
This moderately rolling, very scenic route includes the areas to the west and south of Madison County, extending into Greene County along the way. Stores: Mile 8 (Wolftown; long route) Route page: Madison - Greene Click on the images below for the RWGPS pages. * Please indicate you will attend by leaving a comment (with […]
This moderately rolling, very scenic route includes the areas to the west and south of Madison County, extending into Greene County along the way. Stores: Mile 8 (Wolftown; long route) Route page: Madison - Greene Click on the image below for the RWGPS page. * Members please indicate you will attend by signing up below. […]
From Grit Coffee in Crozet, this route heads to White Hall, heads out to and back from the Sugar Hollow reservoir, and then heads back to Crozet past the Beaver Creek reservoir. Stores: Mile 0 (Crozet); mile 7.5 and 17 (White Hall) Route page: White Hall - Sugar Hollow - Beaver Creek Click on the image below […]
Note: This route was 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: 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, […]
From the Piedmont Store, this route is an out and back on Sugar Hollow Road. The route has no turns, few cars, and turns around when the road gets steep. Meet Caroline at 5:15 PM for a 5:30 departure. No crossroad, very little traffic, potential for wildlife sightings if we go slowly enough. Make sure […]
Mostly open and relatively flat by Albemarle County standards, this ride through the farmland of southern Orange County and northern Louisa County heads out as far east as Lake Anna then returns. Route page: Bill and Dave's Ride Click on the image below for the RWGPS page. * Members please indicate you will attend by signing […]
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 toward Bacon Hollow and back to Dyke before returning to Free Union. Stores: Mile 7 (White Hall); mile 32 (long route) (Dyke) Route page: White Hall […]
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 - […]
This route is a variation of the 40 mile Orange – Gordonsville route from Barboursville; this excludes the out and back from Barboursville to Somerset. The clockwise route begins with a modest climb out of Gordonsville and continues past Montpelier (the home of James and Dolly Madison) and through Orange. The counterclockwise route takes you […]
This ride follows the river through part of the Rapidan River – Clark Mountain Historic District, which includes some beautiful historic farms in Orange County. On the way to Rapidan don’t miss the mysterious “the chimneys” site. In Rapidan, the route passes by an historic mill and a couple of well-preserved examples of the 19th […]
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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.
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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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