This is a pleasant ride with varied terrain, and includes one moderate climb up Fox Mountain with a long, fast descent. Look out for the monastery around mile 6, famous as the home of the “Cheese Nuns”. Alerts: The first section of the descent from the top of Fox Mountain (mile 14) is fairly technical. Use […]
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 Baptist Church, this route takes you on Spring Hill Rd, Cedar Grove Rd, Advance Mills Rd, Earlysville Forest Rd, Reas Ford 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 Orchard on the way back to Crozet. The medium route adds more peach orchards with the climb up Stillhouse Creek Road. The long route crosses […]
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 […]
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 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. * Please indicate you will attend by leaving a comment below. Be […]
From Spring Hill Baptist Church, this route takes you on Frays Mill Rd, Burnley Station Rd, Burnley Rd, Ridge Rd, Albano Rd, Taylorsville Rd, Toms Rd, Fredricksburg Rd, US-33, Amicus Rd, Dunnes Shop Rd, Advance Mills Rd, Cedar Grove Rd, and Spring Hill Rd. Route page: https://charlottesvillebicycleclub.org/albano/ *Please indicate you will attend by leaving a comment […]
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 […]
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 - […]
This moderately hilly ride takes you through Scottsville and Keene on some familiar roads and adds a newly paved section of a road that was formerly gravel. Stores: Woodridge: mile 20 (medium route). Route page: Scottsville - Woodridge - Keene Click on the images below for the RWGPS pages. * Please indicate you will attend […]
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, […]
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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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