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Happy Hour at Random Row Brewing Company

Random Row Brewing Company 608 Preston Ave A, Charlottesville, VA, United States

Join us for another CBC Happy Hour at one of our sponsors - Random Row Brewing Company!  Happy hour specials for members will include $1 off anything on the beer […]

Schuyler – Rockfish (38 / 49, A / B, MH)

Crossroads Store 4916 Plank Rd, North Garden, VA, United States

From the Crossroads Store, this modestly hilly ride heads south to Alberene then into eastern Nelson County to the Rockfish area. The next stretch is an out-and-back along 5 miles […]

Batesville – Dudley (33, C, MH)

Crossroads Store 4916 Plank Rd, North Garden, VA, United States

​From the Crossroads Store, this hilly ride is a local favorite that travels first to Batesville.  The route then continues clockwise to Dudley Mountain Rd before heading back toward North Garden on a long stretch of Old Lynchburg Rd. Route page: Batesville - Dudley Stores: Mile 0 (Crossroads) Alerts:  There are two crossings of US 29 (right […]

Scottsville Short Loop (36, C, MH)

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

A slightly longer variation on the Keene-Esmont route, this ride has a nice balance of shady and open roads. Stores:  Mile 11.5 (Keene); Mile 22 (Porters; to the left as you cross Route 6) Route page: Scottsville Short Loop Click on the image below for the RWGPS page. * Members please indicate you will attend […]

Rapidan – Clarks Mountain (31, G, H)

Veteran's Park Newton St, Orange, VA, United States

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 […]

SH-Earlysville – Free Union (31, B/C, MH)

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

​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, Woodlands Rd, Free Union Rd, Buck Mtn Rd, Simmons Gap Rd, Buffalo River Rd, Frays Mtn Rd, Advance Mills Rd, Cedar Grove Rd and Spring Hill Rd. Route page: […]

Orange – Gordonsville (40, B / C, MH)

Barboursville Firehouse 5251 Spotswood Trail, Barboursville, VA, United States

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); […]

Dyke – Markwood (35, A / B, MH)

Ruckersville Food Lion 136 Cedar Grove Road, Ruckersville, VA, United States

This is a variation of the Spring Hill route Dyke – Amicus.  From the Ruckersville Food Lion, this modestly hilly ride heads northwest toward Stanardsville.  It then returns through Dyke and Davis Shop. Stores: Mile 19 (Dyke) Route page: Dyke - Markwood Click on the image below for the RWGPS page.   * Members please indicate you […]

Dyke – Markwood (35, C, MH)

Ruckersville Food Lion 136 Cedar Grove Road, Ruckersville, VA, United States

This is a variation of the Spring Hill route Dyke – Amicus.  From the Ruckersville Food Lion, this modestly hilly ride heads northwest toward Stanardsville.  It then returns through Dyke and Davis Shop. Stores: Mile 19 (Dyke) Route page: Dyke - Markwood Click on the image below for the RWGPS page. * Members please indicate you will […]

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 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 […]

Owensville – Millington (18 / 26, G, VH)

Ivy Elementary School 1610 Owensville Rd, Charlottesville, VA, United States

This fun route has lots of rollers over gravel roads but no major climbs. Stores:  Mile 6 (Free Union) Route page: Owensville - Millington Click on the images below for the RWGPS pages. * Members please indicate you will attend by signing up below.  Be sure to have the route on your phone or bike computer, […]

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 Rd, Evergreen Church Rd, Bacon Hollow Rd, Simmons Gap Rd, Buffalo River Rd, Frays Mtn Rd, Advance Mills Rd, and Frays Mill Rd. Route page: […]

Ride and COFFEE – Crozet – Batesville (28, B / C, H)

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

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 […]

Scottsville – Yogaville (29 / 37, C, MH)

Scottsville Dorrier Park 250 Page Street, Scottsville, VA, United States

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 […]

Afton – Sherando – Waynesboro (57, A / B, H)

Greenwood Community Center 865 Greenwood Road, Crozet, VA, United States

This challenging, highly scenic ride includes a modest climb immediately after the start, then a long climb up to Afton village and on to the Blue Ridge Parkway. The Parkway climbs for much of the next 10 miles to Raven’s Roost (be sure to stop for the view) and continues on to Love Gap. It […]

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 latest route (routes can change from time to time) 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.