Hopewell Church Lunch Ride
Start: 1100
Location: 12018 Guinea Dr, Woodford, VA 22580
The ride starts and ends at Hopewell Methodist Church. Variable distance, play-by-ear decision by group. The ride leader (RL) will have an average riding speed in the moderate social range of 14 to 16 mph. Riders of all paces, strenuous in excess of 18 mph, fast social in the 16-18 mph and brisk social of 12 to 14 mph are invited to join. On occasion this is also a "No-Drop - Intro" ride for those who want to get a feel of the FCC group and routes. These rides are meant to wash away the Winter blues and get off the indoor trainer bikes. It’ll be fun.
Ride is a "No-Go" if the Weather Channel projected temperature is at or below 40F at the start time or rain is forecast to be at 20% or greater.
There are 20, 36, 42, 50 and 60 mile options. The 20 mile route is marked with blue arrows and the 36 mile route is marked with green arrows. The remaining routes are not currently marked so please use the cue sheets.
RWGPS Routes: https://ridewithgps.com/events/123890-hm-hopewell-methodist-church
Ride leader: Tony Estrade, (703) 795-2193
Hopewell Church Ride
New weekday rides will be starting at Hopewell Methodist Church. There are 20, 35, 36, 42, 50 and 60 mile options. The 20 mile route is marked with blue arrows and the 36 mile route is marked with green arrows. The remaining routes are not currently marked so please use the cue sheets.
No Drop Option: The No Drop ride is an excellent way to introduce new cyclists to the joys of road cycling or allow experienced riders a casual ride with friends. The ride can be as slow or as fast as you are comfortable pedaling. Need to walk up a hill? No problem. Need to stop and catch your breath? No problem. Forget thinking “I’m too slow for a bike club”. The No Drop ride will ensure that all riders remain together and support each other. Many of our riders started out in the No Drop group and have moved on to longer and faster distances. While the No Drop option is not normally available during the winter riding season, contact the scheduled Ride Leader if you are interesting in a No Drop ride.
Ride leader:
02 Jan, 1000AM - Dani Butler, wannabpiper@gmail.com
09 Jan, 1000AM - Dani Butler, wannabpiper@gmail.com
16 Jan, 1000AM - Mo Rea, 540 842-3409
23 Jan, 1000AM - Kelly Rapkins, (540)220-7122
30 Jan, 1000AM - Kelly Rapkins, (540)220-7122
Saturday YMCA Ride
Start Times: 10:00 AM
Location: Spotsylvania YMCA,
5700 Smith Station Rd.
Spotsylvania, VA
Distances: Right on Massaponax Church Rd. (36, 41, 50, 55, and 60 Mile Options); Left on Massaponax Church Rd. (20, 35, 46, 67 Mile Options)
Description: This ride takes you through the south part of Spotsylvania and surrounding counties (for longer distance selection) and provides some gently rolling hills and beautiful scenery.
RWGPS routes: https://ridewithgps.com/events/40986
The following rides from the YMCA are marked:
"Stonewall Bridge"- Marked with double white arrows. 20, 35, 46 and 67 miles
"Bistro"-Marked with bright colors. 36, 41, 50, 55 and 60
"YMCA-Courthouse"- Marked with blue arrows and stenciled mileage.
Ride Leaders:
02 Jan, 1000AM - Chuck Daniels, 816 500-7568
09 Jan, 1000AM - Brian Fox, 540-907-6089
16 Jan, 1000AM - Chuck Daniels, 816 500-7568
23 Jan, 1000AM - Chuck Daniels, 816 500-7568
30 Jan, 1000AM - John Summer -- webmaster@jtzenterprise.com
New weekday rides will be starting at Hopewell Methodist Church. There are 20, 36, 42, 50 and 60 mile options. The 20 mile route is marked with blue arrows and the 36 mile route is marked with green arrows. The remaining routes are not currently marked so please use the cue sheets.
05 Jan - Mo Rea, 540 842-3409
12 Jan - Kelly Rapkins, (540)220-7122
19 Jan - TBD
26 Jan - Mo Rea, 540 842-3409
Location: Wegmans 2281 Carl D. Silver Parkway, Fredericksburg, VA 22401
Join the ride leader for a ~20 mile NIGHT ride on bike trails and downtown city streets in Fredericksburg. We will depart from the Wegmans parking lot at 6:00pm sharp. If the temperature is 35 degrees or less at the start of the ride, the ride will be cancelled.
Mandatory equipment includes a functioning headlight (that can light the road commensurate with your speed), a tail light (steady mode, not flashing), and warm cycling clothes. Reflective clothing is also highly recommended. Expect to be cycling until 8:00 pm while the temperature drops throughout ride. The group will stay together and obey all traffic and trail rules.
Intermediate bike handling skills are required and the ability to stay together as a group with an average pace of 16 mph (at night in the city and on trails this is equivalent to about ~18mph on the open road).
Contact the ride leader with questions before the ride. The leader reserves the right to prohibit any rider from participating that does not have the proper equipment or skills.
The bike trail on Fall Hill Ave has been completed, but the maps have not been update to reflect this. We will ride on the bike path and not on Fall Hill Ave.
The routes have been posted to the club RWGPS account and can be found here:
https://ridewithgps.com/events/139746-tuesday-night-ride
Ride Leader: TBD
Celebrate Virginia at Night
Time: 6:00 PM
Location: 1440 Fitness, 570 Celebrate Virginia Parkway, Fredericksburg, VA 22406
Join the ride leader for a ~18 mile NIGHT ride on quiet streets. We will depart from the parking lot near 1440 Fitness at 570 Celebrate Virginia Parkway, Fredericksburg, VA 22406 at 6:30pm sharp. If the temperature is 35 degrees or less at the start of the ride, the ride will be cancelled. The ride leader will use Weather Channel centered on Fredericksburg to determine the temperature.
Mandatory equipment includes a functioning headlight (that can light the road commensurate with your speed), a tail light, and warm cycling clothes to fend off the winter's cold. Reflective clothing is also highly recommended. The group will stay together and obey all traffic rules. Intermediate bike handling skills are required and the ability to stay together as a group with an average pace of 16-17 mph. Expect to be cycling until 8:00 pm while the temperature drops throughout ride.
Routes: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/26405347
Ride leaders: Chuck Daniels, 816 500-7468
Bill Cox, wj_cox@ix.netcom.com
14 Jan - Mo Rea, 540 842-3409
21 Jan - Mo Rea, 540 842-3409
28 Jan - Mo Rea, 540 842-3409
The start point is the parking lot behind City Hall in Remington.
We have a range of available routes that provide a great ride through Culpeper county.
For those that want to go farther, we will have 42, 45 and 63 mile routes. The 45 mile route includes more climbing for those looking for more of a challenge. These routes, however, will not be marked but cue sheets are be available.
Marks could be faded so print and bring a cue sheet with you just in case.
Routes: https://ridewithgps.com/events/123488-rm-remington
Ride leader: Chuck Daniels, 816 500-7568
In lieu of the Winter Banquet we will conduct the 2020 Annual Meeting online via Zoom. If you do not have the Zoom app, it is available for free on Google Play and the Apple app store. Just click on this link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89650922757?pwd=R0EwOWpjcEpJOVBQR1h2elB5Qnh5Zz09
If you cannot join on line, you can by phone below:
Meeting ID: 896 5092 2757
Passcode: 905509
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02 Feb - TBD
09 Feb - TBD
16 Feb - TBD
23 Feb - Kelly Rapkins, (540)220-7122
Ride Leader: Dave Gerlach, dagerlach@hotmail.com
11 Feb - Mo Rea, 540 842-3409
18 Feb - Mo Rea, 540 842-3409
25 Feb - Mo Rea, 540 842-3409
06 Feb, 1000AM - Chuck Daniels, 816 500-7568
13 Feb, 1000AM - TBD
20 Feb, 1000AM - Chuck Daniels, 816 500-7568
27 Feb, 1000AM - TBD
06 Feb, 1000AM - Dani Butler, wannabpiper@gmail.com
13 Feb, 1000AM - Kelly Rapkins, (540)220-7122
20 Feb, 1000AM - Dani Butler, wannabpiper@gmail.com
Ride Description - Ride starting from Willowmere Park in NW Stafford. This ride takes you through much of the FCC Cannonball Century area. The courses are marked (different marks from Cannonball) with Dan Henry marks (painted white circle with directional line). There are stores along the routes. Distance options are 25, 33 and 45 miles. Restrooms are available at start/end. Terrain is slightly to moderately rolling. Click here for Cue Sheets
If riders wish to do the 50 mile ride from the Tour de Willowmere, that route is also available.
Directions - Travel US 17 North from I-95 4.3 miles. Turn right on Rt 616 Popular Rd. Travel 6.8 miles and turn right on Mountain View Rd (across from old country store). Go 0.6 miles and turn right onto Willowmere Pond Rd. Go 0.1 miles and turn right into park. Proceed straight into large parking lot.
RwGPS Routes: https://ridewithgps.com/events/103328-wp-willowmere-park
Ride leader: Chuck Daniels, 816 500-7468
Distances: 33 and 42 miles
Location: We ride out of the Hartwood Elementary School which is on the corner of Hartwood Road (Route 612) and Shackleford Well.
The rolling hills and country scenery are a joy to ride. The route itself follows parts of the Cannonball route. This is not a fully supported ride but since the group is smaller this time of year every effort will be made to keep the group together. There is a store stop on both distances.
Directions: To get to the school take I-95 to Route 17 North towards Warrenton, Exit 133B. Go approximately 7 miles and make a right on Route 612. This right is at the light at the Hartwood post office and before the Hartwood Volunteer Fire Department. Travel about .2 mile and the school is on your right. There is a small parking lot by the playground where we meet.
RwGPS Routes:
Hartwood Reverse.pdf
33-miles https://ridewithgps.com/routes/29121168
Ride from the Bistro
Ride the back country near the Spotsylvania Courthouse.
RWGPS routes: https://ridewithgps.com/events/40955-bistro-ride
You begin and finish at the historic Spotsylvania Courthouse area (Gazebo/Bistro) riding through beautiful Spotsylvania countryside.
We will plan to meet up for lunch at the new Italian restaurant following the ride.
Ride Leader: Mo Rea, 540 842-3409
