Area Cycling Groups
In addition to the Charlottesville Bicycle Club, there are a number of other formal and informal groups in the area that sponsor regular rides and are open to new riders. Some of these are mentioned here; this is not a complete list. If your group is listed here and you would like to add or correct any information, or if your group is not listed and you would like it to be included, contact the site administrator.
Crozet Cycling Club
Schedule: Thursdays at 6 AM. Other groups and times available by google group.
Start Point: Crozet Mudhouse
Information: CCC on Facebook
Contact: jim@realcentralva.com
Description: When not in a pandemic, the Crozet Cycling Club members ride most days of the week at 6am. New riders need to contact the CCC before riding. The Easy Riders group is comprised of older Crozetians whose motto is “we take slow seriously,” and they ride a couple times a week as well; contact CCC for their info. Weekend rides are negotiated by google group.
Charlottesville Area Mountain Bike Club
Schedule: Beginner rides Tuesday 6 PM
Start Point: Preddy Creek Trail Park
Information: www.cambc.org
Description: “Our goal is to promote sustainable multi-use public trail systems within Charlottesville and surrounding counties. We emphasize responsible trail use and bicycle safety. We strive to foster positive relationships with other trail users, clubs and municipal and federal land managers. We also ride bikes! Check out our upcoming rides, trailwork schedule, and connect with our members.”
Fortuna Cycling
Schedule: Friday 6 AM, Saturday 8 AM, Sunday 8 AM
Start Point: Albemarle Bakery
Information: www.fortunacycling.com
Description: Fortuna Cycling is very popular among moderately strong to very strong riders. Their rides are typically moderately paced with some fast sections; short and long routes are available.
The Chain Links Bike Team
Schedule: Weekends; varies
Start Point: Varies
Information: Charlottesville Chain Links Bike Team on Facebook
Contact: nwhitehead74@yahoo.com
Description: “The Chain Links Bike Team is a group of friends and acquaintances that bicycle together at least one day most weekends, weather permitting. We consider ourselves social riders, more concerned with enjoying the ride and staying safe than hammering hilly routes. We have a “No Drop” policy that means no one is ever left behind’ route maps and cue sheets are available for all rides. Many of our rides end with post-ride drinks or a meal. Our distances tend to get longer as the season progresses, starting with 18-20 miles routes in the winter. Our goals include health and fitness but also making biking friends and encouraging and supporting new riders. We communicate through a google email list; all are welcome. If you’d like to be added to the list contact nwhitehead74@yahoo.com. We also have a Facebook page where we post pictures, rides, and events at Charlottesville Chain Links Bike Team.”
