Mott's Run Mountain Bike Ride
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.
Ride Leaders: Advanced - Chicco, chiccosimov5@gmail.com
Beginner - Dani, daniellebnva@gmail.com
Routes: https://fredtrails.org/trails/motts-run/
Thursday Evening Ride
Pace: AB
Location:
Andrews Chapel UMC
1732 Brooke Rd Stafford, VA
Please park near the gazebo and not near the main building.
There are no restroom facilities available at the church. There are restrooms available at Aquia Landing Park.
This is a faster paced ride due to the relatively flat route. There is a section of "rollers" and one hill on the route that can be challenging, but fun. The route is well marked and several of the legs are in neighborhoods or back roads and very safe. Riders of all abilities are welcome, but the average pace for this ride is 16 - 20 mph.
Distances: 11, 17, 20 and 25. The 11 mile route is relatively flat and the 17, 20 and 25 mile routes will be more challenging.
RWGPS routes: https://ridewithgps.com/events/40949-thursday-evening-ride
Ride Leader: Quinton Gilbert, qumulus@gmail.com
Chuck Daniels, chuck.daniels@gmail.com
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: TBA
Ride leaders: Ron Fox r2534fox@yahoo.com
Paul Cariker pjcariker@comcast.net
Tuesday Evening Ride!
Pace: ABCD
Mormon Church
20 Boscobel Rd.
Fredericksburg, VA 22405
Please park at the back of the church in the parking area on the left. There are no restroom facilities available, so plan accordingly. The average pace for this ride is between 13 mph to 19 mph depending on the riders that show up. The route is well marked at the turn points. The majority of the ride is on back roads that don't have a lot of vehicle traffic and are safe.
Please do not change clothes outside of your car because they have youth events that occur on some ride evenings.
Distances: 13, 18, 23
Ride Leaders: Mike Foreman, foremanm@gao.gov
Todd Wunderly; twunder88@gmail.com
Chuck Daniels; chuck.daniels@gmail.com
RWGPS Routes: https://ridewithgps.com/events/40970-tuesday-evening-ride
Tuesday Night Routes.docx
Description: Come out on this no traffic and peaceful ride. There are several routes to choose from. These routes are scenic and have a few rollers. Towards the end of the ride the wildlife comes out and is fun to watch while finishing up your ride. Please be sure to register, especially if you don't have base access and you may be able to get a pass for the year. If you Have an ID that can get you on base, perfect!
Pre Registration is required; https://walker.isportsman.net/
Start Point: Once you enter the main gate, take a right onto AP Hill Dr. Drive about 1 mile (end of brick wall) and turn left on Beaver Dam. There will be a sign on your left: Picnic area, Beaverdam conference center and Beaverdam guest house. Parking will be on your right.
Important Info: If you want to ride on Fort Walker you must register, it's free.
Ride Leader: Vicki McKinnon, vicmcfitness@yahoo.com
Route: https://ridewithgps.com/events/376721-fw-fort-walker
Description: Like last year, we will be holding our annual Spring Membership ride and picnic from Bethel Church at Paige, VA just outside of Bowling Green. We will have everything from a 20-mile NO DROP event to a Century route as well as tables set out for you to sell or give away your most prized cycling possession.
The intent of this ride is to invite others from our area who may not know of the club to meet us and come ride with us.
To ensure that the Century and Metric riders stay hydrated we will have rolling rest stops meeting the riders at key locations (TBA). In addition, there are churches with water on the routes and even a couple of stores on the century route. The 36-mile rest stop will be at Caroline Market (unmanned). There are no manned rest stops on the 20-mile no-drop route.
After the ride we will be providing a meal inside the church's community room, but you will be expected to bring your own chair to enjoy the sunshine under the oaks outside the church while eating.
Club members are asked to bring a dish to share, deserts etc.
We MUST have a ride leader for every route. If no volunteers then that route will be scrubbed.
We will have tables for the bike swap meet. You will be responsible for labeling what you are selling/trading/giving away. While we will be at the church making sure the groups have everything they need, the swap meet is on the honor system.
Start Time: Start time is 9am for all routes.
Location: Bethel Baptist Church, 14036 South River Rd, Woodford, VA 22580 (the club's usual rest stop church on the Hopewell and YMCA routes).
Note: Parking will be in front of the church, along the private road adjacent to the church and in the large lot across the street.
Primary Contact: Paul Cariker pjcariker@comcast.net 540-842-0320
Routes, Start time, Ride Leaders, and Pace:
100-Mile Route: CANCELLED
Ride Leader: Ride Leader TBA
62- Mile Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/46519746.
Ride Leader: Todd Wunderly
36-mile route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/46186086 Rest stop at the Caroline market in Chilesburg.
Ride Leader: Mike Foreman
20-mile route (NO DROP) https://ridewithgps.com/routes/46232215
Ride leader: Rosemary Pitts
Contact: Paul Cariker pjcariker@comcast.net 540-842-0320
Rapidan Ride
Location: Lenn Park, 19206 Edwin Way, Culpeper, VA 22701
This is the first Thursday "Variety Pack" ride from Stevensburg (AKA "Rapidan rides).
We will start from and return to Lenn Park (playground area) on Stevensburg Road (Rt 663) one mile north of Route 3. Lenn Park has porta-potties and ample parking.
This route goes thru Lignum, crosses route 3 then passes by the Inn at Kelly's Ford. It takes you past Brandy Station battlefield.
Water and food available at Southern States convenience store right after crossing Rt 29 (light) at Elkwood. (20 miles)
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/50126315 (37 Miles)
Ride leader: Dennis Jones j53djones@comcast.net
Mary Walters Bike Ride
Start location - Mary Walter Elementary School. From Falmouth Bridge (Rt. 1 and 17 intersection) take Rt. 17 North 18 miles to Rt. 835 on the left side of Rt. 17. Park in Mary Walter Elementary School Parking Lot.
Group: ABCD
Route Information: Routes of 24, 39 and 49 miles will be available.
NOTE: Please bring a cue sheet with you if you need one.
RwGPS Routes: https://ridewithgps.com/events/121170-mw-mary-walter-ride
Additional RwGPS Routes: https://ridewithgps.com/events/151019-mw-mary-walter-alternate-routes
Ride Leader: Chuck Daniels, chuck.daniels@gmail.com
Remington "Variety Pack" Ride #1
The Remington "Variety Pack' rides leave from the parking on John Stone street in Remington right behind City Hall. Available rest rooms at the Exxon station a block away and perhaps in the City Hall building itself.
This first route is 44 miles, so we have designed a "bail out" shorter route that cuts off 7 miles (continue on Casanova and proceed direct to route 28 crossing over at Calverton.). The former "Bollywood" market at Calverton is now La Chinquita Mart and Deli.
Elk Run store is on the route at 33 miles.
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/50266717 (44 miles)
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/50266913 (37 miles)
POC: Paul Cariker pjcariker@comcast.net
RWGPS Routes: The Ride Leader will determine route prior to ride
Ride leader: Dennis Jones, j53djones@comcast.net
No Drop: TBD
MEMORIAL DAY RIDE
This ride starts at Lenn Park in Stevensburg and takes us to the Culpeper National Cemetery (Old Section) for a few minutes reflection on the meaning of Memorial Day.
After we leave the cemetery, we work our way past parts of historic Culpeper before reaching the open road.
Routes of 20 miles (NO DROP), 38-miles and 62-miles will be available. A full service convenience store is available on the 38-mile route at 18 miles and in Remington at 30 miles for the metric.
Soft drinks, Gatorade and water will be available at the end of the ride.
Ride leader: Paul Cariker pjcariker@comcast.net
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/50632950 (20 miles NO DROP)
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/50660253 (38 miles)
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/50660374 (62 miles)
Caroline County "Variety Pack" Ride
This is the Thursday Caroline ride from the Caroline County Community Center AKA old Union High School.
There will be a new route posted every week from 35-45 miles in length.
There are restrooms inside the Community Center. They are generally open before 9am, but if not go to the Health center on the south side of the building. They are open at 8am and have been very good to us.
Some of the routes use a short stretch of 301 between Sparta road and the starting location either outgoing or on the return. We have never experienced an issue on this road.
This route goes to Dawn prison past 600 Market. The distance is 42.7 miles. For the shortcut, at 600 Market on Frog Level road, continue down Frog Level to Lorne road to join the route. (33 miles)
Ride leader: pjcariker@comcast.net
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/50631253 (43 miles)
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/50631673 SHORT CUT (33 miles)
Caroline County Ride
Note: The route will be updated weekly prior to the event. Please check the calendar for updates to the route.
This is the route for Thursday 1 August 2024. We will pass near Sparta store at 11 miles and there are several churches near Reedy Mill road with water. To cut the ride short (by 6 miles) continue on Mattaponi Trail instead of turning on Reedy Mill road.
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