The Cycling Virginia website lists numerous cycling events including and in addition to those listed below. 

100, 66, 54, 31, 17 mile scenic rides on a Sunday in beautiful Amish country - buggies, rolling terrain, covered bridges, multiple start locations.  Benefits Lancaster Bicycle Club's grant program for cycling-related projects in Lancaster County, PA.  Registration fee: $50.

Register on the WAB calendar event also to ride with other WABbits.

Note:  This is a non-WAB event.  Participants are not covered by WAB insurance.

102, 66, 34, 11 mile rides.  Sponsored by RABA.  Benefits the Brain Injury Association of VA and RABA’s Bikes for Kids program.  Registration fee $65 to 5/31, increases incrementally to $100.

Register on the WAB calendar event also to ride with other WABbits.

Note:  This is a non-WAB event.  Participants are not covered by WAB insurance.

100, 63, & 40 mile rides on the MD Lower Eastern Shore.  Benefits non-profits in the local community.

NOTE: This is a non-WAB event.  Particpants are not covered by WAB insurance.

Come ride through this beautiful area of central Virginia. There are three ride options to choose from – 30, 60, or 100 miles of paved road riding. The routes take cyclist through Culpeper, Madison, and Fauquier Counties, providing beautiful views of scenic back roads and rolling farms. Rest stops are provided approximately every 25 miles on the 100 & 60-mile routes and every 15 miles on the 30-mile route.  Lunch is provided for the 60 and 100-mile participants.

Registration is $50, increases to $65 on 7/2, $70 day of event.  Culpepper is about a 2-1/2 hr drive from Williamsburg.

Note:  This is a non-WAB event.  Participants are not covered by WAB insurance.

7 days of cycling across NC from the Blue Ridge Mountains to the Atlantic Coast.  Fee includes outdoor camping, luggage transportation, SAG support, rest stops, and more.

Note:  This is a non-WAB event.  Participants are not covered by WAB insurance.

River Ride 2026 Invites Cyclists to Discover Virginia’s Northern Neck by Bike

Scenic fall cycling event returns October 10 with four routes and a mission to expand local trail access

see further ride description below

Some of our WABbits commute from here regularly to ride with us.  Maybe we can ride in their home area for a change.  Easy 1-day trip (~90-min drive from Williamsburg).

Registration is $75.  Registration and additional event information is available @ www.riverride.org

Register also on the WAB calendar event also to ride with other WABbits.

This is a non-WAB event.  Participants are not covered by WAB insurance. 

NOTE: If you registered for this event in 2025, you can ride free in 2026.  (14) WAB members were registered: Carol Buchman, Julie Christensen, Kevin Drawbaugh, Dave Godwin, John Hinton, Tommy Hunter, Toni Johncour, Jack Lindenmuth, Ken McFarland, Dave Milby, Robb Myer, Allen Turnbull, Mike Walls, Mary Walls.

KILMARNOCK, Va. — This fall, cyclists from across the Mid-Atlantic are invited to discover a side of Virginia’s Northern Neck that is best experienced on two wheels.

River Ride 2026 will take place Saturday, October 10. Riders will depart from Kilmarnock, VA to explore a landscape of winding wooded lanes, quiet farm roads, historic communities and countryside dressed for autumn. Riders can choose from 10-, 17-, 29- and 70-mile routes, creating options for families and casual cyclists as well as experienced riders looking for a full day on the bike.

Along the way, rest stops will give participants opportunities to refuel and take in the surroundings, while an interactive Ride With GPS map will help riders discover historic sites and attractions near the routes.

Long known for its waterways, seafood and sailing, Virginia’s Northern Neck also offers miles of scenic backroads that remain relatively undiscovered as a cycling destination. River Ride aims to change that by bringing back a regional cycling tradition that once drew riders from throughout Virginia and the Chesapeake Bay region.

“At one point in the 2010s, the River Ride consistently drew hundreds of riders to town,” said this year’s ride organizer Matt Cunningham. “We’re excited to show those riders – and a whole new generation of cyclists – that this area is still an incredible cycling destination.”

The ride also has a larger purpose. Proceeds will support the Northern Neck Bike Club, a nonprofit organization working to create positive outdoor experiences through bikes, trails and community. Funds raised through River Ride 2026 will help support the club’s effort to develop a new mountain bike trail network at Town Centre Park in Kilmarnock.

For outdoor travelers, cycling enthusiasts and anyone curious about exploring a quieter corner of coastal Virginia, River Ride 2026 is an invitation to experience the Northern Neck at the unique, meaningful pace of a bicycle.

Bikes & Beers Williamsburg features 15, 30, and 45-mile rides starting at Billsburgand traveling through the beautiful area of Williamsburg, VA. All rides feature morning fuel stations, fully marked routes, GPS turn-by-turn instruction, rest stops, refreshments, ride marshals & SAG support. Finish back at Billsburg for a festival of rewarding craft beers (2 complimentary), live music, sponsor give-away, charity raffle & much more! All riding levels are welcome! Benefits Bike-Walk Williamsburg and the Bike Co-Op.

Register @ Bikes & Beers

Register on the WAB calendar event also to ride with other WABbits.

Note:  This is a non-WAB event.  Participants are not covered by WAB insurance.

25, 40, 60, 100 mile rides.  Very popular event, capped at 1200, sells out every year.  ​From the broad waters of the Chesapeake Bay to the call of the sea, pedal past golden fields and through historic small towns & hidden hamlets.  Sponsored by Citizens for a Better Eastern Shore.  Picnic lunch, rest stops, long-sleeve t-shirt, SAG support, RWGPS routes.  Registration is open, initial fee $88 (typically increases).

Register on the WAB calendar event also to ride with other WABbits.

Note:  This is a non-WAB event.  Participants are not covered by WAB insurance.

Fri 4/30 to

Sun 5/2

3 days of cycling on routes of varying distances from 15-100 miles.  Registration fee includes RWGPS routes, outdoor/indoor camping, SAG support, rest stops, catered meal at the social, beverage garden, entertainment, and more.  Details and the event registration are at https://ncsports.org/event/cyclenc_coastal_ride/. 

Registration fee: $250 thru 10/24/26, $270 thru 3/13/27, $290 after

There may be an event on the WAB website calendar.  If you would like to meet up with, ride with, and stay informed of WAB-specific activities during the event, please sign up there also.  This will be the easiest / only communication link for WAB to use during the event to inform the group of evening plans, organize daytime group rides, etc.

This is a non-WAB event.  Participants are not covered by WAB insurance.  The non-WAB Event Coordinator, if any, is not a ride leader.  He or she would be merely facilitating the organization of groups to ride in the non-WAB event.

From Pam Tomczak:

"Simply through word of mouth, what started out as a bucket list birthday gift to myself has blossomed into a gravel ride adventure for a small group of WABbits ... I thought I'd send out the details of this trip to all, in case anyone else might want to join us.  The Katy Trail is a 238-mile long rail trail in Missouri, and it's America's longest rail trail. This tour covers about 180 miles of the former Missouri- Kansas- Texas (MKT) Railroad Corridor from St. Charles to Augusta.  The tour operator is Road Scholar, a non-profit organization (founded as Elderhostel in 1975) focused on providing learning adventures for older adults. I, personally, have never travelled with Road Scholar, but I know people who have, and they all rave about their programs. I am so excited to be able to explore this trail in the company of my WAB friends!  The tour dates are Sept.25 - Oct. 2, 2027."

For more information on the tour, check here: Katy Trail Missouri Bike Tour for Seniors

If you are interested, feel free to register your name on our ride calendar at Katy tour so others can see who might be going.  This may generate additional interest among the WAB community.

Note:  This is a non-WAB event.  Participants are not covered by WAB insurance.