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

Fri 4/25 to

Sun 4/27

First new host city in 18 years - Elizabeth City, NC, only 2 hours from Williamsburg.  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.  Registration fee: $265 thru 3/14/25; $280 final.  Lots of WABbits are already registered.  Details and the event registration are at https://ncsports.org/event/cyclenc_coastal_ride/.  There is also 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 Jim Gullo to use during the event to inform the group of evening plans, organize daytime group rides, etc.

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

Benefits the Virginia Capital Trail.  The event will take place both on May 9th with a party zone at Chickahominy Riverfront Park (James City County) and on May 10th with a party zone at Dorey Park (Henrico County).  Distances of 100, 50, 25, 7 miles.  Registration is open: Century $60, Half $50, Quarter $45, Family Fun $35, 2-Day $80, Virtual $35 (prices thru 1/5/25).  WAB may again have organized group rides, TBD.

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

Fri 5/16 to

Sun 5/18

Jim & Martha Gullo have registered for a new bicycle weekend event located in the Hershey area of PA. They are looking to see if others have interest.  Event info: www.biketoursbylinda.com.  If you have any questions, please feel free to email Jim at corkyruns@gmail.com or call at 856-404-0032.

Sat 5/17

65, 45, and 22 mile rides through the rolling hills of Madison County.  Registration fee: $50 (increases later).

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

22, 24, 25, & 30 mile routes - making a total of 101 miles for a century if you do them all, or mix and match, your choice!  Fully-supported (great food!), flat, scenic.  Registration is open as of 2/27/25.  If somebody organizes it, WAB usually has a contingent.

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

27, 45, 49, 75 and 100 mile rides in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains.  Challenging climbing!  Start, finish, and festivities at the Lynchburg YMCA.  Max 800 riders.  Benefits the YMCA of Central Virginia’s Annual Fund.  Registration fee: $75 initially, with bumps to follow.  Indoor & outdoor camping available.

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

62, 38, 20 (gravel), and 14-mile rides in the Blue Ridge Mountains.  Includes lunch.  Registration fee: $40 to 2/28, $55 to 3/31, $70 to 4/30, $85 to 6/3, $100 after, plus minimum $180 fund-raising.

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

100 mile, 100K, 50K, 25K rides.  Revel in the relaxed beauty tucked between the Chesapeake Bay and the Atlantic Ocean. Enjoy biking the “Land Between the Waters” with picturesque towns and miles of country farmland.  Sponsored by the Eastern Shore Chamber of Commerce.  Includes BBQ lunch.  Registration fee: $75 to 4/12, $85 after.  Jerseys to 1st 150 participants.

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

Cloverleaf format ride with (4) loops all circling back to a central rest stop.  Do a century, half, quarter, or metric.  Includes rest stops and pizza and beer at the end.  Registration fee: $50.  Benefits Renewing Homes of Greater Augusta - a critical home repair nonprofit based in Staunton.

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

Sat 7/19 - Sat 7/26

RAGBRAI, The Register’s Annual Great Bicycle Ride Across Iowa, is an annual 7-day bicycle ride across the state. In its 52nd year, RAGBRAI is the oldest, largest and longest recreational bicycle touring event in the world.

Registration fee: $250 thru 2/28, $275 thru 3/31, $300 thru 4/30, $350 after that.  See the website for detailed information.

Julie Christensen, Jessica Arthur, and Carol Buchman are registered.  Other WABbits are welcome.

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

Tues 7/22 - Sat 7/26

5-day bicycle tour through the beautiful Finger Lakes region of New York State. Our fully supported tour takes cyclists from wide-open farm fields, past stunning overlooks of our lakes to cavernous water-carved gorges, National Historic Sites, and award-winning wineries.

The Long Route appeals to those riders who love the challenge of a 50-100 mile ride per day. The Regular Route, typically 35 - 50 miles per day, tends to attract newer riders & those who plan on spending the day leisurely browsing the markets & attractions along the way. Many riders even switch back & forth between routes during the week.

Registration fee: $825 thru 5/1, $925 after that.  Includes camping accommodations, breakfasts & dinners, stocked rest stops, entertainment, and more.  Dorm & hotel choices are also available.  The event is a fundraiser for the Auburn YMCA.

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

2 days of cycling in the mountains of NC.  Various loop route options from 10-62 miles (over 300 miles of routes!).  Indoor or outdoor camping, rest stops, SAG support, Saturday dinner and entertainment, and more.  Registration fee: $210 thru 3/14, $220 thru 7/14, $230 final.  1-day options are available for Sat or Sun.

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

100, 62, 50, 32 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: $45.  Also join the Ice Cream Ride on Saturday!

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

7 days of cycling across NC from the Blue Ridge Mountains to the Atlantic Coast, Lake Lure to Fort Fisher.  Fee includes outdoor camping, luggage transportation, SAG support, rest stops, and more.  Registration fee: $475 thru 3/14, $500 thru 7/14, $525 final.  East & west 3-day registrations are also available.  Meal plans and other services are available.

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

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.  Registration fee $86 ($111 after 8/15 if still available) includes picnic lunch, rest stops, long-sleeve t-shirt, SAG support, RWGPS routes.  There will be WABbits there, may be an organized group.  Optional Friday fun ride for early arrivals.  Saturday evening oyster roast is extra cost, hear it is wonderful.

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