Charlottesville Bicycle Club

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. * Members please indicate you will attend by […]

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. […]

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, […]

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 […]

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); […]

This route heads south into Albemarle County and then takes you north and east through western Orange County.  It is a variation of the Barboursville – Somerset ride from Spring Hill. Stores: None Alerts:  Use caution on US 33 when exiting from and returning to the parking lot, and when crossing US 33 in Eheart. Route page: […]

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 is also an alternative option to travel on these roads in a counterclockwise direction. Route page: White Hall - Nortonsville Click on the image below for […]

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, […]

These moderately hilly and scenic routes begin in Greene County, but take you into northern Albemarle County.  The short route goes through Boonesville on the way to White Hall before turning back towards Dyke.  The long route adds a small counterclockwise loop that ends with a nice finish on Bacon Hollow Road. Note: Please park […]

Convenient to the Charlottesville area, this out-and-back route is a great introduction to the Skyline Drive and the Shenandoah National Park.  It heads north on for 26 miles before turning around at the Loft Mountain Wayside and heading back.  Great scenery with multiple long, moderate grades. Stores:  Mile 26 (Loft Mountain Wayside) Alerts:   A fee is required […]

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. If you elect to not do the Wesley Chapel out and back it cuts off about 5 miles. Route page: Dyke - Buck Mountain Stores: Mile 17 […]

Very scenic and hilly, this ride includes many of the climbs in western Albemarle County. Don’t miss the view of the valley below Afton on the way down Mountain Road around mile 22. Stores: Mile 20 (short route); mile 25 (long route); mile 35 (long route) Alerts:  There is short downhill section at mile 2 […]

From Spring Hill Baptist Church, this route takes you on Spring Hill Rd, Cedar Grove Rd, Advance Mills Rd, Dunnes Shop Rd, Amicus Rd, Swift Run Rd, Beazley Rd, Celt Rd, US-33 BUS, Ford Ave, Octonia Rd, South River Rd, VA-230/Madison Rd, Dundee Rd, Fredricksburg Rd, US-33, Advance Mills Rd, Cedar Grove Rd, and Spring […]