This very scenic, moderately hilly ride starts out through the rolling countryside to Blenheim and Woodridge then south to Scottsville. From there it continues along the north side of the James River Valley to Howardsville, then over a moderate climb into the Schuyler area before returning north through Alberene and back to the starting point. […]
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 Spring Hill Rd, Cedar Grove Rd, Advance Mills Rd, Dunnes Shop Rd, Amicus Rd, Swift Run Rd, US-33 BUS, Ford Ave, Octonia Rd, South River Rd, VA-230/Madison Rd, Dundee Rd, Fredricksburg Rd, US-33, Advance Mills Rd, Cedar Grove Rd, and Spring Hill Rd. Route […]
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 […]
This ride goes through open and rolling terrain and covers a good portion of eastern Fluvanna County and a bit of western Goochland County. The eastern section is delightfully flat, then the route descends to the town of Columbia where the Rivanna River joins the James. From there the short route heads more or less […]
This scenic Albemarle County route in the clockwise direction follows the same roads as the 30 mile White Hall – Dyke route, but it starts at a different location. There is also an alternative option to travel on these roads in a counterclockwise direction. Stores: None Alerts:  None Route page: White Hall - Nortonsville Click on the image […]
​This route from Crossroads Store is a variation of the Heards Mountain route from South Garden. This is a fairly challenging route (almost 95 feet per mile for the route) to the top of Heards mountain, a 3.2 mile climb with 750 feet of elevation gain. The route crosses Route 29 twice; use extra caution when […]
The three Fontaine Rider's Choice routes start together from the Fontaine Research Park, leave town on Old Lynchburg Road, and stay together for the first 18 miles. This short route returns fairly directly via Old Lynchburg Road back to Fontaine. Stores:Â Mile 16 (Crossroads Store) Alerts: None for this short route Route page:Â Fontaine Rider's Choice Click […]
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:Â https://charlottesvillebicycleclub.org/albano/ * Members please indicate you will attend by signing […]
This is a new route posted Jan. 2, 2024 to replace the originally-scheduled ride for this day. The new course detours around the recent Frays Mill Bridge closure. RideWithGPS page: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/45277929 * Members please indicate you will attend by signing up below. Be sure to have the route on your phone or bike computer, and/or […]
This route starts with a sharp climb up the backside of Peacock Hill, then heads out to Batesville, the Crossroads Store, and Dudley Mountain Rd. It is intended as a replacement for the Fontaine Rider’s Choice routes, but in reverse and avoiding riding out of and back into Charlottesville. Stores: Mile 15 (Crossroads Store) Route […]
​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 […]
This is a pleasant, relatively flat, mostly open ride that starts by heading east past Blenheim then making a loop in western Fluvanna County. Stores:Â Mile 8 (Woodridge); mile 21/29 (Woodridge) Alerts:Â 1. The first and last miles are on Route 20; fast, moderate traffic. Use caution. Route page:Â Woodridge - Western Fluvanna Click the images […]
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:Â 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 another version of a club favorite scenic tour of western Albemarle County. It goes up Blackwells Hollow first and then continues to Dyke before returning through Free Union. Stores: Mile 17 (Dyke) Route page: White Hall - Dyke - Free Union Click on the image below for the RWGPS page. * Members please indicate you […]
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 […]
This is a variation of the 31 mile Earlysville – Free Union route from Spring Hill. This modestly hilly route heads southwest from Ruckersville and goes through Advance Mills, Earlysville and Free Union. Route page: Advance Mills - Free Union Click on the image below for the RWGPS page. * Members please indicate you will […]
A moderately hilly ride, this route includes a number of rollers but no major climbs. The long route includes a 1.5 mile (each way) out-and-back section at mile 6 that turns around at a ford over Buck Mountain Creek; don’t be tempted to try to ride across, as the ford is a bit too deep. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
A scenic, moderately hilly tour of far western Albemarle County, this ride makes a large loop from Free Union to White Hall, heads out to and back from the Sugar Hollow reservoir on the edge of the Shenandoah Nation Park, then returns to Free Union. Stores: Mile 19 and 28 (White Hall) Route Page: Boonesville […]
A scenic, moderately hilly tour of far western Albemarle County, this ride makes a large loop from Free Union to White Hall, heads out to and back from the Sugar Hollow reservoir on the edge of the Shenandoah Nation Park, then returns to Free Union. Stores: Mile 19 and 28 (White Hall) Route Page: Boonesville […]
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. * Members please indicate you will attend by signing up […]
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:Â https://charlottesvillebicycleclub.org/stanardsville-kinderhook/ * […]
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 […]
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), […]
This is a beautiful ride through the open farmland of the central Shenandoah Valley. The route runs mostly north and south and therefore is fairly flat. There is one hilly section on the long route between mile 29 and 34. The ride is popular for its distinct terrain compared to the region east of 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.Â
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