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 heads through Scottsville and takes you along James River Road before it goes through Esmont on the way to Alberene. The short route does not […]
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 Hollow reservoir on the edge of the Shenandoah Nation Park, then returns to Free Union. Stores: Mile 19 and 28 (White Hall) Route Page: Boonesville […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 the descent at mile 9 just after the left turn onto Plunkett Road. Route page: Nortonsville - Earlysville Click on the images below for the RWGPS […]
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 *Please indicate you will attend by leaving a comment (with your ride […]
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. * Please indicate you will attend by leaving a comment 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 […]
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 12 (Stanardsville) Route page: South River - Stanardsville Click on the image below for the RWGPS page. * Please indicate you will attend by leaving […]
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 (Crossroads) Alerts: There are two crossings of US-29; watch for fast moving traffic. Route page: South Garden Click on the images below for the RWGPS pages. […]
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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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