Cruise Virginia's Eastern Shore
Tucked between Bay & Sea, revel in the longest stretch of natural coastline remaining on the east coast. The vintage town of Exmore welcomes cyclists to explore golden marshes, pastoral fields, & secret, seaside hamlets. Hobbyists to uber cyclists. 4 ROUTES 25-40-60-100 Miles
Post Tour Celebration -Authentic Eastern Shore Oyster Roast - SOLD OUT
CAPS @1,000 RIDERS - SOLD OUT
A quarter century of bike tours under our wheels-join us for an unforgettable, cycling adventure. Find out why our riders return year after year.
ROUTES STARTING TIMES
100-mile English Century - 7:30 a.m.
60-mile Metric Century - 8 a.m.
40-mile - 9 a.m.
25-mile - 10 a.m.
Bike Tour Held RAIN or SHINE ________________________________
Landowners graciously open properties for rest stops with beverages, snacks, toilets. Stops open on published schedule. If you reach a stop before or after its scheduled time, service may not be available
Tour is on paved public roads except driveways leading to stops/lunch. Directional arrows painted on right edge of pavement at all public road intersections
SAG
Professional service available at start/finish and lunch stop. Several marked vehicles ride routes & available all day to assist riders. Most rest stops can contact them.
BIKE TOUR FEES*
Adult -$55 (Price increase 8/15 ) Kids(6 -12 yr) $15, Under 6 free w/adult
*NO REFUNDS & *No Transferring Ride Registrations
[Your understanding is appreciated]
BIKE HELMETS REQUIRED
More Info:
Sally Richardson Williams, Tour Coordinator
biketour@cbes.org , 757-678-3551 www.cbes.org
CONSIDER A STAY ON THE BAY Sunset Beach Hotel & Beach Club
Conveniently and beautifully located, Sunset Beach Hotel, a minute's drive north of the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel is welcoming cyclists!__________________________________________________
COMING FROM THE NORTH? Check out hotels at our host town of Exmore
Hampton Inn & Suites Exmore, Holiday Inn Express & Suites Exmore
LODGING INFO
Northampton County Chamber of Commerce & Cape Charles -Virginia's Cape & Eastern Shore Chamber of Virginia Tourism Commission
Routes designed for your cycling pleasure with tidal vistas and scenic rests stops. Flat terrain, little traffic make for a serene spin.
ALL RIDERS RECEIVE
Thank you for supporting "Pedal to Protect Virginia's Eastern Shore"!
START/FINISH: Exmore VA OPENS 7:30 AM: Sign-in, pickup cue sheets, receive T-Shirt
2019 BTW Bike Tour Apparel ON SALE NOW
Featuring original artwork by Bethany Simpson. Jerseys, Vests, Jackets CLICK FOR STORE
TAKE Bethany's PAINTING HOME! Raffle Tickets On REGISTRATION FORM or www.cbes.org
AUTHENTIC EASTERN SHORE OYSTER ROAST
SATURDAY 6PM - SOLD OUT Waiting List info@cbes.org Celebrate your epic cycling day with an Eastern Shore Traditional Oyster Roast. Under the stars, oysters & clams plucked fresh from nearby waters are roasted and served in a century old barn with local ES Clam Chowder, Cream of Crab Soup, Crab Dip -the real thing! Southern Fried Chicken. Foot-stompin' Blue Grass Band. Craft Beers & Wine
_____________________________ FRIDAY FUN RIDE
CBES offers Bike Tour Riders a FREE Friday afternoon guided fun ride with 12 and/or 20 mile routes at discretion of volunteer guides.Different scenic route from Sat.'s ride, announced by summer's end. Check Friday Ride box on registration form if plan to participate. _________________________________________________________________
Thank you PRESENTING SPONSORS
And:
Between the Waters Bike Tour Host Town: EXMORE VA
27th Between the Waters Bike Tour is funded in part by: Northampton Tourism Infrastructure Grant