GROUP RIDES
Winter Gravel Group Rides
Join us on the amazing gravel roads around Charlottesville! This winter we'll host three rides with different routes. All abilities are welcome, but riders should be prepared to complete 40+ miles of unpaved and paved roads.
Ride #1 will depart Meriwether Lewis Elementary in Ivy on Sunday, January 15th at 10am. Please arrive early and be ready to roll at 10.
Download the route here: https://www.strava.com/routes/3045115074343399688
Ride #2 will depart Stony Point Elementary on Sunday, February 5th at 10am. Please arrive early and be ready to roll at 10.
Before the ride we'll be giving away two entries to the Rocktown Rambler! Arrive early to throw your name in the hat. We'll draw one men's and one women's entry before rolling out.
This ride will have multiple route options. The most casually-paced ride will be the 26-mile version.
Ride #3 on Sunday, March 12
Winter Mountain Bike Ride Series: Moonshiner's Enduro Recon
The Moonshiner’s Enduro at Blue Ridge School is one of the best events of the year, known for gnarly climbs, ripping descents and best of all, a chance to spend time with our amazing mountain biking community. Save the date for Sunday, March 26!
This winter we’ll be previewing sections of the course on three group rides. If you’re new to enduro racing, looking to improve your times from last year, or just want an excuse to ride some amazing trails, join us at the Blue Ridge School.
All rides leave from the main parking lot (next to the soccer practice field) at 10am.
December 18 - Stages 1 & 2
January 29 - Stage 3 (All are welcome but recommended for Expert Age 15+ categories only)
February 19 - Stages 4 & 5
Any questions, please call the shop!
The Shop Ride - Tuesday Nights Paused for the Winter! See ya next Spring!
6:00 Adjustments
6:10 Roll Out
Tuesday nights we meet at the shop (941 2nd St. SE) for a group mountain bike ride. At 6:10 we roll down 6th St onto the Rivanna Trail and into Biscuit Run.
Expect to ride for 1:30 - 2:00. Early season rides may be a bit shorter. Please bring a rear light (at minimum) for the ride home. All ages and abilities are welcome, but riders under 16 must be accompanied by a guardian. A mountain bike, helmet, and spare tube are required.