Charlottesville Bicycle Club

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, […]

This route is a variation of the 40 mile Orange – Gordonsville route from Barboursville; this excludes the out and back from Barboursville to Somerset.  The clockwise route begins with a modest climb out of Gordonsville and continues past Montpelier (the home of James and Dolly Madison) and through Orange.  The counterclockwise route takes you […]

This route is a shorter variation of the Grottoes – Port Republic route.  The longer version makes it as far north as Grottoes.  This is also a beautiful ride through the open farmland of the central Shenandoah Valley.  It runs mostly north and south and therefore is fairly flat. Stores: New Hope – mile 16 (short), […]

From Spring Hill Baptist Church, this route takes you on Cedar Grove Rd, Advance Mills Rd, Dunnes Shop Rd, Amicus Rd, US-33 Business, Ford Ave, Octonia Rd, South River Rd, Simms Rd, Middle River Rd, Madison Rd, Dundee Rd, Fredricksburg Rd, US-33, Advance Mills Rd, Cedar Grove Rd and Spring Hill Rd. Route page: https://charlottesvillebicycleclub.org/stanardsville-kinderhook/ * […]

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); […]

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 of the Rockfish River on one of the flattest stretches of road in the area, followed by a climb up to the village of Schuyler […]

​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 […]

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 […]

From Spring Hill Baptist Church, this route takes you on Frays Mill Rd, Burnley Station Rd, Stony Point Rd/VA 20, Old Barboursville Rd, Constitution Hwy/VA-20, Weyburn Rd, Blue Ridge Tnpk/VA-231, Jacksontown Rd, Constitution Hwy/VA-20, Scuffletown Rd, Burnley Station Rd, and Frays Mill Rd. Route page: https://charlottesvillebicycleclub.org/somerset-grelen/ * Members please indicate you will attend by signing up […]

This short hilly loop travels in a counterclockwise direction from North Garden through Batesville. Stores: Mile 0 (Crossroads); mile 21 (Batesville) Route page: North Garden - Batesville Click on the image below for the RWGPS page. * Members please indicate you will attend by signing up below.  Be sure to have the route on your phone […]

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. NOTE: This route was changed in January 2024 due to the bridge closure on Frays Mill Rd.  Be sure you have a […]

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. NOTE: This route was changed in January 2024 due to the bridge closure on Frays Mill Rd.  Be sure you have a […]

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 […]