Hopewell Church Ride
Location: 12018 Guinea Dr, Woodford, VA 22580
Come out and ride with us from Hopewell Methodist Church in Woodford, Va. Situated in a rural area just over the Spotsylvania County line, Hopewell allows us to branch out in multiple directions on safe, scenic, country roads. April through November, we break into multiple groups based on rider speed and distances. Slower groups generally go 20 to 36 miles at a 14-15mph pace, while faster riders opt for longer distances of at least 40 miles at a 16-18 mph pace.
During the normal riding season, Saturday rides feature the official No-Drop ride; however, all groups keep an eye out for newer riders and try to wait at intersections for anyone who is close behind. Look forward to riding with you!
We are no longer using or maintaining the former "marked" routes from Hopewell. We have certain canned routes that the ride leaders may choose or the group can determine where they want to ride. We will put the RWGPS files on the Hopewell calendar soon. "Standard" i.e. frequently used routes include:
1. The 28-mile to Nancy Wright's with a return via Sunshine School and Bethel Church. https://ridewithgps.com/routes/48803731
2. The 33-mile to Quarters road with a return via Sunshine School and Bethel Church. https://ridewithgps.com/routes/48803773
3. The 36 mile route to Bowling Green https://ridewithgps.com/routes/48803897
4. The 42-mile route to Chilesburg via Bull Church, Cedar Fork and Jericho roads. https://ridewithgps.com/routes/48803843
Group: BC
RWGPS Routes: The ride leader is planning to do the 42-mile Chilesburg route. Paul Cariker will lead a shorter no drop if there is interest.
Ride leader: Mike Foreman ForemanM@gao.gov
No Drop: Paul Cariker pjcariker@comcast.net
St. Patrick's Day ride
Yes, we know that St Paddy's day is the next day, but since there are still some of us doing the workee-workee thing, we are celebrating on a Sunday.
This ride starts from Chewning Park. Port-a-potty is available. Ride leaders needed for all rides.
Convenience store is on the 45 and 61 routes at mile 25 (crossing route 20) and again on the 61 at mile 50 (crossing 20). No stores on the 33 and 22 mile routes.
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/45669864 33 miles RL Dennis Jones j53djones@comcast.net
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/45670310 45 miles Mo Rea mo231@aol.com
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/45687125 62 miles George Moses gmo7890@gmail.com
POC: Paul Cariker pjcariker@comcast.net
We offer a beginner session and an intermediate ride! We meet at the main entrance on River Road. Beginners will ride the Snuffleupagus Trail (1.9Mile) loop. This will be an introductory ride to Mott's Run and mountain biking skills.
Our intermediate group will ride Duff Green Trail and Olde Towne Trail and then continue on the reservoir trail to the new one way skill course. With this plan everyone should be able to get the amount of riding in that they want to try. Any gravel type bike or the like will work on the Snuffleupagus Trail.
Helmets are required. Mott's Run is a ride at your own risk trail. Sign in and acknowledgement of waiver a must to ride with the club for this ride.
Routes: https://fredtrails.org/trails/motts-run/
RWGPS Routes: TBA
Ride leaders: Mo Rea, mo231@aol.com
Paul Cariker pjcariker@comcast.net
Ride leaders: Ron Fox r2534fox@yahoo.com
This is our annual "Leaf Patrol" clean-up of the Bethel Church lawn and cemetery. Bethel church has been a long-time friend of Fredericksburg Cyclists. This is strictly a volunteer activity, but the more who show the faster the job gets done. That said, we generally have a good turnout and the members enjoy the camaraderie shared during the work. Come when you can and stay as long or as short a period as you need.
If you have them, please bring leaf blowers, rakes, weed eaters, small limb loppers and most importantly tarps. We drag the leaves to the tree line behind the church for dumping.
The church's restrooms will be accessible while we are there.
If we get rained out the following Saturday will be the make-up day.
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