From the Crossroads Store, this hilly ride goes through Batesville the scenic way through peach orchards and Ennis Mtn Rd. It then crosses back over US 29 and comes back through North Garden. The medium route takes the more direct way back to North Garden via Edge Valley Rd. The short route returns directly back […]
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). Route page: Bacon Hollow Stores: Mile 16 / 25 (Dyke) Alerts: […]
From the Zion Crossroads Volunteer Firehouse, this is a bucolic, gently rolling route through rural Louisa and Fluvanna counties. Pedal by cows and horses, and even the occasional llama, grazing in the fields. Stores: mile 21 (Louisa) Alerts: At the left turn onto Jordan Store, watch for oncoming traffic; they do not have great visibility at […]
From Spring Hill Baptist Church, this route takes you on Frays Mill Rd, Advance Mills Rd, Frays Mtn Rd, Buffalo River Rd, Simmons Gap Rd, Buck Mtn Rd, Free Union Rd, Davis Shop Rd, Markwood Rd, Simmons Gap Rd, Plunkett Rd, Bingham Mtn Rd, Chapman Rd, Celt Rd, Durrette Rd, Durrett Ridge Rd, Advance Mills […]
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, Bingham Mtn Rd, March Rd, Dyke Rd, Evergreen Church Rd, Bacon Hollow Rd, Dyke Rd, Markwood Rd, Buck Mtn Rd, Simmons Gap Rd, Buffalo River Rd, Frays Mtn Rd, Advance […]
One of the great favorites in the region, this ride covers northern Madison County and extends into Culpeper County. There are exceptional views of the rolling countryside and the mountains; a three-quarter mile steep climb at mile 13 and the descent into Etlan present views of Old Rag Mountain from several angles. As an optional […]
This is a fairly short, moderately hilly ride through southern Albemarle County over shady, quiet roads. Alerts: 1. Steep climb after right turn at mile 19 (long route). Route page: Keene - Esmont Click on the images below for the RWGPS pages. * Please indicate you will attend by leaving a comment (with your distance) below. […]
This is a slightly longer version of the Spring Hill Albano route. This route crosses to the east side of US-29 and heads north to Burtonville. It crosses US-29 again there and returns to Ruckersville. Stores: None Alerts: There is a 2 mile stretch on US-33 after mile 27.8. You have a shoulder, but beware of fast […]
Join Caroline for this shorter version of the Crossroads Store Out and Back route. It stays on Plank for about 4 miles and then turns onto the recently (summer 2023) paved Cove Garden. Ride on Cove Garden for about 4 miles, and turn around at the bridge over the railroad tracks. Stores: Mile 0 (Crossroads Store) […]
From Spring Hill Baptist Church, this route takes you on Frays Mill Rd, Advance Mills Rd, Frays Mtn Rd, Buffalo River, Simmons Gap Rd, Boonesville Rd, Free Union Rd, Davis Shop Rd, Markwood Rd, Simmons Gap Rd, Buffalo River Rd, Frays Mtn Rd, Advance Mills Rd, and Frays Mill Rd. Route page: https://charlottesvillebicycleclub.org/simmons-boonesville/ *Please […]
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 short hilly ride takes you on mostly quiet roads in southwest Albemarle County. It also has about 7 miles of out and back along Red Hill Rd, Old Lynchburg Rd and Plank Rd. Stores: None Alerts: There is a 3-mile stretch (at Mile 13.8) on Route 6; traffic is fast but quite sparse and the […]
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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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