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SH-NewtownSomerset (34, B/C, MH)

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

Today's ride was changed on Jan. 2 to replace the originally-scheduled ride to avoid the Frays Mill Bridge closure. 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 […]

White Hall – Free Union – Boonesville (26 / 33, B / C, H / MH)

White Hall Community Building 2904 Browns Gap Turnpike, Crozet, VA, United States

These counterclockwise loops travel on a lot of the same roads as the Boonesville – White Hall route out of Free Union.  The long route also takes you through Earlysville.  Most of the last 7 miles of all three distances is a favorite mostly downhill section! Stores: White Hall (mile 0) Route page: White Hall - Free […]

Canceled Sugar Hollow (9, Beginners, MF)

Piedmont Store 2958 Browns Gap Turnpike, Crozet, VA, United States

From the Piedmont Store, this route is an out and back on Sugar Hollow Road.  The route has no turns, few cars, and turns around when the road gets steep. Meet Caroline at 5:15 PM for a 5:30 departure.  No crossroad, very little traffic, potential for wildlife sightings if we go slowly enough. Make sure […]

Schuyler – Norwood (36 / 52, A / B, H)

Porters Simpson Park 2410 Simpson Lane, Esmont, VA, United States

A beautiful tour of the Schuyler, Shipman, and Howardsville areas, this ride includes long stretches of rolling hills and some great views of the James River Valley. Roughly even amounts of wooded and open terrain. Stores:  Mile 7 (Schuyler); mile 20 (Stillman; up the hill; long route); mile 24 (long route); mile 27/43 (Howardsville) Route […]

Keene – Scottsville (21 / 28 / 33, C, MH)

Porters Simpson Park 2410 Simpson Lane, Esmont, VA, United States

This moderately hilly ride in southern Albemarle County takes you on some favorite quiet roads, although you do cross two busy roads near Scottsville. Stores: Scottsville: mile 12 (short and medium routes), mile 18 (long route). Route page: Keene - Scottsville Click on the images below for the RWGPS pages. * Members please indicate you will attend […]

Dyke – Buck Mountain (31, C, MH)

Free Union School 4220 Free Union Road, Free Union, VA

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 […]

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) Click on the images below for the RWGPS pages. * Members […]

SH-Evergreen-Dyke (34, B/C, MH)

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

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, Durrett Ridge Rd, Celt Rd, Chapman Rd, […]

Ride and COFFEE – White Hall – Free Union – Crozet (33, B / C, H)

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

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 before heading back to Crozet.  The longer option adds a climb up Blackwells Hollow before looping back to Free Union and Beaver Creek on the […]

Blenheim – Woodridge – Antioch (36 / 41, A / B, MH)

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

This somewhat hilly route passes through Blenheim and Woodridge, makes a long loop south toward Scottsville, then returns through Woodridge and Blenheim a second time. For those interested in such things, it passes the historic Trump Winery. Stores:  Mile 10 (Woodridge); mile 28 (Woodridge) Alerts:  The first and last miles are on Route 20; fast, […]

Blenheim – Woodridge – Antioch (36, C, MH)

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

This somewhat hilly route passes through Blenheim and Woodridge, makes a long loop south toward Scottsville, then returns through Woodridge and Blenheim a second time. For those interested in such […]

White Hall – Free Union – Boonesville (26 / 33, C, H / MH)

White Hall Community Building 2904 Browns Gap Turnpike, Crozet, VA, United States

These counterclockwise loops travel on a lot of the same roads as the Boonesville – White Hall route out of Free Union.  The long route also takes you through Earlysville.  Most of the last 7 miles of all three distances is a favorite mostly downhill section! Stores: White Hall (mile 0) Route page: White Hall - Free […]

SH-Simmons-Boonesville (38, B/C, MH)

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

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, Frays Mtn Rd, Buffalo River, Simmons […]

Batesville – Dudley (33, B / 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 […]

Barboursville – Little Skyline (40 / 46, A / B, H / MH)

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

This route loops north and east through western Orange County, then crosses the Rapidan river into southern Madison County. Heading north and east again, it crosses the Rapidan river a second time, climbs up and over Little Skyline Drive, and returns past Montpelier (the home of James and Dolly Madison). The terrain is modestly hilly, […]

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 route 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?

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