Ruth's Rides
     in the Greater Charlottesville/Albemarle Area

Rides in Albemarle County from 15-70 miles.
A map of Albemarle County may be obtained free of charge from
VDOT at the VDOT traffic research building basement on Observatory Hill.
All ride directions start from the Blue Wheel.
Link to Blue Ridge rides.

15 miles The “short Bruce” Loop
30 miles Sheba
30 miles Monticello loop
32 miles Avoid Peacock Hill
35 miles North Garden (“The Fruitstand”)
40 miles
(short version 35 mi)
Boonesville
42 miles
(short version 36 mi)
Batesville
50 miles
(long version 70 mi)
Nortonsville-Whitehall
 
PLEASE NOTE:
These rides are not deemed safe or recommended by
Blue Wheel. They are merely routes that some folks ride and are only posted for reference. Traffic conditions are variable depending on time of day and on the particular road. There are very few bike lanes, especially in Albemarle County. Many of the roads are narrow with no shoulders and a lot of traffic. Some of the folks in the county don’t like cyclists and cyclists have had problems, especially in the Garth Rd area. Please follow all rules of the roads and ride with courtesy and safety foremost!