Ride Calendar > Monthly Rides in February
Notes
- Fast rides listed below are indicated by the
icon.
Fast Rides Coordinator is Mike Moore who can be reached at 358-0935,
or email. - Social Rides Coordinator is Jeanne Minnix who can be reached at
594-0842 or email.
- Please submit ride sheets to Statisticians Al and Lois Farrell, 4202 Hickory Nut Place; Midlothian, VA 23112
- CueTip 5. A map is an important addition to the cue sheet. There are a variety of sources for useful maps, e.g. ADC’s Metro Richmond Street Map Book, American Map’s Virginia State Road Atlas, DeLorme’s Atlas and Gazetteer, Virginia County Maps, or one of several map software programs, e.g. Microsoft’s Streets and Trips. A hand-drawn straight-line map that clearly shows street names and route numbers and names will do the job as well or better. If you have any suggestions for user-friendly cue sheets, please send them to email.
February 4 (Sunday) 10:00 am
Hanover Scenic[30 miles - 15 - N - S/S]
Leader: Doug Harrel, 368-0689
Enjoy a ride through some familiar roads and some roads less traveled. In Hanover, hills can't be avoided, but they're fairly well spread out on this ride, so your legs won't scream too loudly when you finish. We'll keep a social pace and plan to enjoy the views.
The ride begins at the Randolph Macon parking lot in Ashland. To get there from Richmond, take I-95 north and exit on route 54 west into Ashland. Cross U.S. Route 1 and, just prior to crossing the railroad tracks turn right onto Railroad Road. Turn almost immediately into the parking lot on the right (across from the Ashland AmTrak station).
February 10 (Saturday) 9:30 am
Leader’s Choice at Waverly[38 miles - 15 - S-F/G]
Leader: Jack Huber, 282-3872
Meet Jack at the Tavern’s parking lot in Waverly to ride on the quiet country roads of Sussex and Surry Counties. He will select one of his routes and will feature the pretty countryside and flat terrain. All participants are invited to eat lunch after the ride.
From the Richmond area take I-95 or I-295 south to Rt. 460 east (toward Norfolk). The Tavern is at the intersection of Routes 40 and 460 in Waverly.
February 11 (Sunday) 10:30 am
Lake Anna Views[47/30/20 miles - all speeds - S-S/M]
Leaders: Carl and Barbara Armstrong, 239-6835 or cb_armstrong@alumni.kenyon.edu
This new ride offers three distance options, each with a store stop along the way, so no need to bring provisions. The longest option reaches into Spotsylvania County and includes a stretch along the shores of Lake Anna, offering some picturesque views of this lake. The mid-distance option explores a bit of Louisa County and passes through Bumpass. The short option goes through the scenic countryside of far northwestern Hanover County.
Meet Carl and Barb in the rear parking lot of the Arts Center in Montpelier, at the intersection of routes 33 and 715, 15 miles west of where route 33 (Staples Mill Road in the city) crosses I-295.
February 18 (Sunday) 1:00 pm
Riverside Drive Loop[30 miles – 15 – S-S/M]
Leader: Champe Burnley, 358-6697
Join us for the 30 mile Riverside Drive - Old Gun Road loop. This in-town ride offers several nice climbs and is a great workout for folks in the city. We will stop just over half-way through at the Lucky Convenience Store on Winterfield Road to refill water bottles.
Meet at the Stratford Hills Shopping Center, corner of Hathaway Road and Forest Hill Ave.
February 19 (Monday) 11:00 am
Amelia County to Crewe[40 miles/15 to 16 mph, S-S/M]
Leader: Barry & Martha Pullen 804-561-3950
Meet us in the public parking lot behind Amelia Court House at 11 a.m. Monday, February 19 for a delightful ride to Crewe in Nottoway County. There is little traffic in this rural area. Our store stop is at 22 miles at a large convenience store in Crewe.
Amelia Court House is located southwest of Richmond off route 360. From Richmond, take I-288 to Rt.360 (Hull Street Road) and go west for about 18 miles. In Amelia, continue west on 360 through the traffic light (by the McDonalds). Turn left onto Amelia Avenue at the blinking yellow lights. Take first right onto Court Street and cross railroad tracks and cross US Business 360. Turn right onto Virginia Street. Court House will be on your left. Public parking lot is across the street (Church Street) from the rear of the Court House. NOTE: The McDonalds on 360 may be your last opportunity for a real bathroom until we get to the store stop.
Please call the ride leaders, Barry and Martha Pullen if there are any questions. We cannot respond to email.
February 25 (Sunday) 1:15 pm
Hanover Courthouse Leader's Choice[35/26 miles - all speeds - S-S/M]
Leader: Bud Vye, 262-9544
Lots of nice routes from this starting point and Bud will select one of them as the date gets closer. Attendees at 11:00 am church services can get to this one, and we should be riding in the warmest part of the day. Whichever route is selected will have a store stop on it, and no one will be left behind.
Hanover Courthouse is on the east side of Rt. 301, 10 miles north of where it crosses I-295.