THE CYCLISTS' VOICE IN THE NORTHERN SHENANDOAH VALLEY
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Tuesdays - Road Ride - Stephens City, VA
Distance: 34 miles
Elevation Gain: 1300 ft.
Push off time 6:00 PM.
RWGPS: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/29526469
As mentioned above ride leaders will be available for two - three differently paced groups - or you can just ride at your heart's content with the “A or B+Team”. See the calendar for ride leader contacts.
As of April 5, 2022 we will offer to ride with a ride leader at either a 15mph or 17 mph average pace. (Just a quick reminder that we are aiming for an AVERAGE pace - meaning that we will ride at higher or lower pace in sections of the route depending on terrain and traffic). Ride leaders ensure adherence to the pace goal as well as regrouping efforts at pre-determined locations as well as major intersections. Referencing our Ride Category Table these groups would be classified as B (15mph) or B+ (17mph)
These two groups will leave Shop and Save parking lot approx. 1 minute apart. The first 3 miles (15 minutes) will be ridden at a warm-up pace until we reach the intersection of Grim and Canterburg Road where we stop to regroup and ensure everybody is ok with pace etc.
Short stops/regroups follow at (or as needed) :
Mile 6.5 before crossing Rt 522
Mile 7.5 top of first “climb” up Ashby Station Road
Mile 18.4 before crossing Rt 50
Mile 19.2 Millwood Store
Mile 21.2 Boyce before crossing Rt. 340
Mile 25.2 before crossing Rt. 50 again
Mile 29.2 before crossing Rt. 522
Then the ride meanders through two subdivisions with reduced pace and emphasis on keeping the group together finishing at the advertised pace at Shop&Save parking lot after 34 miles.
Distance: 17 miles
Elevation Gain: 1000 ft.
Start time: 6pm
RWGPS: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/29531183
As mentioned above ride leaders will be available for two differently paced groups - or you can just “ride at your heart's content" with the “A or B Team”. See the calendar for ride leader contacts.
As of April 5, 2022 we will offer to ride with a ride leader at either a 12mph or 15 mph average pace. (Just a quick reminder that we are aiming for an AVERAGE pace - meaning that we will ride at higher or lower pace in sections of the route depending on terrain and traffic). Ride leaders ensure adherence to the pace goal as well as regrouping efforts at pre-determined locations as well as major intersections. Referencing our Ride Category Table these groups would be classified as B (15mph) or C+ (12mph)
These two groups will leave White Post Restoration parking lot approx. 1 minute apart. The first 2 miles (10-15 minutes) will be ridden at a warm-up pace until we reach”Mile Marker 2” where we stop to regroup and ensure everybody is ok with pace etc.
Short stops/regroups follow at (or as needed):
Mile 5 at the intersection of Rocklan Rd and Bowling Green Rd.
Mile 6.5 before we turn onto Rt 661 aka Fairground Rd.
Mile 9.7 after “1st climb”
Mile 13.5 at the Intersection of Red Gate Rd and Nelson Rd
Mile 14.5 Top of Hill in front of entrance to Longwood
Then we will make our way back to White Post to finish after 17.4 miles at the advertised average pace.
Total ride time for 12mph approx. 90 minutes, for 15mph group approx. 75 minutes
“BEGINNERS/CASUAL” Ride
This is also a very good opportunity for anybody how is new to the sport, getting re-acquainted with cycling, getting back after an injury or simply wants to enjoy scenery at a casual pace.
Depending on the group’s needs this ride can be shortened by using several shortcuts (anywhere between 6 and 12 or the full 17 miles).There will be another dedicated ride leader assisting the group in keeping pace and regroup (see above).
Tuesday Casual Group Ride – all WW club members are welcome to join us.
Ride Leader for September 23: Bill Carter - 978-376-0661
Barbara Weber – ride leader- phone –(978) 390-4330 email- blrweber@gmail.com
Our first ride location is at White Post Restorations (White Post) and from April through June, we’ll work up from a 6-mile loop to 17.4-mile loop with 700 feet of elevation gain. Casual Rides begin on April 2, 2024, and, weather permitting, will end in October 2024.
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/29531183
Beginning July 2, 2024, our starting location will be at the 7-11 store on the north side of Route 7 and Kimball Road (Berryville).
The ride starts from various locations during the week (Wednesday’s) with a starting mileage of 17.4 miles with a goal to increase mileage or elevation gradually. This is not a beginner ride, we ride in two groups with targeted pace of 12-14 mph and 14 mph and above respectively. Ride leaders ensure adherence to the pace goal as well as regrouping efforts at pre-determined locations as well as major intersections. The faster group starts ahead ensuring everyone finishes together for some additional socializing time.
We have planned the following ride locations (see Calendar for details): 1st- beginning at White Post Restorations (White Post) and is a 17.4 mile with 700 feet of elevation- Ride begins on April 3th 2024, - ends on May 29th
2nd location will be at the 7-11 store and Kimball Road (Berryville) 21 miles- 482 feet of elevation. Ride begins on June 5th and ends July 31st. https://ridewithgps.com/routes/36229145
3rd location is at Boyce elementary school (Boyce) 18 mile – 600 feet elevation. Ride begins on August 7th and ends on September 25th https://ridewithgps.com/routes/29519799
Distance: 28 miles
Start Location: Blue Ridge Bicycles, 2228 Papermill Rd., Winchester, VA 22601
Push off time: 9:00 AM (April & October)/ 8:00AM (May - September)
RWGPS: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/30863246
Due to its popularity, participants usually form 2-3 groups at different levels. We have seen everything from a very casual pace to ambitious training groups.
Boyce Firehall CW at 10:00 am. 30 miles
