Charlottesville Area Group Rides
Ride Charlottesville & Albemarle County With Us
CURRENT ONGOING GROUP RIDES: Sunday Funday! Join us every Sunday morning for a group road ride in the Charlottesville, Virginia area! We'll meet at a different location each week, including our Downtown shop on Preston Ave. This is a beginner to intermediate ride. Pace will be beginner / casual, but some comfort with sharing the road with motorists and light climbing ability is required. You'll need a road bike, helmet, daytime running lights and water/fluids. Our pace will be 10 to 14 mph, depending on group fitness level.
IMPORTANT APRIL 21ST RIDE INFO
MT IDA - 17 mi
This Sunday the ride will be in the Mt Ida area. Park at Tasting Room & Taphouse at Mount Ida Reserve.
Come join the crew for an awesome 17 miles route. There is the possibility of wine/beer/food at the tap house after (and maybe even a coffee truck outside).
When:
Sunday, April 21st | Arrive by: 9:45 am | Ride start: 10:00 am
Where:
Tasting Room & Taphouse at Mount Ida Reserve
5600 Moonlight Dr | Scottsville, VA 24590
What:
17 miles | 1,036 ft elevation | https://www.strava.com/routes/3107127382389701196
Ride will have a pace of 9 - 14 mph, depending on the group. This is a no-drop ride!
MONDAY APRIL 22 RIDE INFO
MONDAY URBAN SHOP RIDES
Monday, April 22: Approximately 5 miles of 50/50 road/trail (but the trail is fairly tame) starting at Azalea Park. Mountain bikes are recommended (or cross bikes with experience with riding on trails).
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Blue Ridge Cyclery Urban Ride (BRCUR) is a weekly Monday evening ride that will migrate start locations around Charlottesville. Sometimes mountain bikes, other times gravel bikes - every time FUN!
Beginner friendly with a few very short sections of beginner/intermediate technical trail which can be sessioned or walked to riders' level of comfort. Relaxed pace, expected to be about 45 mins- one hour.
Ride Requirements:
- Helmet, blinking tail light, and proper bike for the terrain
- Hydration - water in a bottle or pack
- Routes should be downloaded to a phone or navigation device. While the rides are no-drop, it is best to have the routes should something happen.
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When:
Monday, April 22 | Arrive by: 5:45 pm | Ride start: 6 pm
Where:
Azalea Park | 427 Mobile Ln | Charlottesville, VA 22903
What:
5 miles | 278 ft elevation | https://ridewithgps.com/routes/46264019
WEDNESDAYS MTB AT FOREST LAKES
Wednesdays: Forest Lakes MTB Ride! Join Forest Lakes residents David and Emily for a single track adventure around the neighborhood trails from the North Pool Parking Lot.
This ride is beginner friendly ride with the ability to divide into different skill level groups. Families and riders of all skill levels are welcome. Come out and have some mid-week fun!
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Ride Requirements:
- Helmet and proper bike for the terrain
- Hydration - water in a bottle or pack
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When:
Wednesdays | Arrive by: 5:45 pm | Ride start: 6:00 pm
Where:
Forest Lakes North Pool Parking | 1824 Pavilion Cir | Charlottesville, VA 22911
What:
1 - 1.5 hours of single track riding, mileage will vary | no-drop ride
THURSDAY FUN AT O'HILL
Every Thursday: John from BRC Downtown will be leading a weekly Thursday evening mountain bike ride at Observatory Hill!
Arrive early for parking at the reactionary flow lab and be ready to shred at 5:45. Ride will last for one-hour and the route will change based on group size, ability, and desire to session features.
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Ride Requirements:
- Helmet and proper bike for the terrain
- Hydration - water in a bottle or pack
- These rides are novice-friendly but not meant for beginner riders.
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When:
Thursdays | Arrive by: 5:30 pm | Ride start: 5:45 pm
Where:
Parking at the reactionary flow lab
What:
1 - 1.5 hours of single track riding, mileage will vary | no-drop ride
