FUNDRAISER for Citizens for a Better Eastern Shore, CBES.
Working since 1988 to PROTECT THIS RARE COASTAL GEM!
Where - START & FINISH
Wachapreague Seaside Park (in front of the Wachapreague Volunteer Fire Company)Corner of Atlantic Ave. and Main St.
Wachapreague, VA 23480
COVID MITIGATION MEASURES
This bike tour, oyster roast & related CBES activities will comply with all state of Virginia COVID mandates in place at the time of the events.
ROUTES ROLLING STARTING TIMES
- 100-mile - 8:00 - 8:30 a.m.
- 60-mile - 8:30 - 9:00 a.m.
- 40-mile - 9:00 - 9:30 a.m.
- 25-mile - 9:30 - 10:00 a.m.
- Due to sunlight safety issues, plan to arrive no earlier than 7:15 a.m. on 10/22.
- START TIMES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE.
- Parking options and route maps coming soon.
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. Schedule coming soon.
Tour is on paved public roads, except driveways leading to rest stops/lunch and some parking areas.
Directional arrows painted on right edge of pavement at all public road intersections.
Support and Gear (SAG):
Professional service available at start and lunch stop. Several marked vehicles ride routes & available all day to assist riders.
- Police/Rescue Squads aware of tour routes.
- If you have an emergency, call 911 ASAP.
- If you need assistance on tour, contact personnel at any stop and SAG support.
BIKE TOUR FEES*:
Adult $75.00 Children (6 -12 yrs) $20 Under 6 free with an adult
*LATE FEE $10 as of AUGUST 1st *INCLUDES ALL SERVICE FEES
NO REFUNDS NO Transferring Registrations Your understanding is appreciated!
BIKE HELMETS REQUIRED NO HEADPHONES
Register Now! Due to each individual cyclist required to acknowledge the waiver, only one cyclist may register at a time.
Contact
Mary Ehmann, Bike Tour Coordinator
Citizens for a Better Eastern Shore
cbesbiketours@gmail.com (973-787-7895)
CBES 29th Between the Waters Bike Tour Saturday, October 22, 2022
Embraced by bay and sea, find bi-coastal biking on the pastoral peninsula of Virginia's Eastern Shore. Immerse yourself in the longest stretch of natural coastline left on the east coast.
From the serene seaside to the waters of the Chesapeake Bay, pedal past golden fields through historic small towns & hidden seaside hamlets.
Designed for hobbyist to hardcore cyclists. 4 ROUTES: 25 - 40 - 60 - 100 miles Flat terrain, little traffic makes for a serene spin.
A PERENNIAL SELLOUT HURRY! 2022 Tour CAPS at 1,000 RIDERS
With over 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!
ALL RIDERS RECEIVE:
- Boxed Lunch Stop
- Rest Stops Stocked with Snacks/Beverages & Helpful Volunteers
- Free Commemorative Long Sleeve T-Shirts [If pre-ordered]
- Free Friday Fun Ride
- Well-Marked Scenic Route, Map/Cue Sheet, GPS Route
- SAG (Support and Gear) Service along the Bike Tour
- Our heartfelt thanks for supporting "Pedal to Protect Virginia's Eastern Shore"
Register Now! Due to each individual cyclist required to acknowledge the waiver, only one cyclist may register at a time.
TAKE THIS PAINTING HOME!
2022 BETWEEN THE WATERS BIKE TOUR ORIGINAL PAINTING
GREAT NEWS! Popular Shore Painter Bethany Simpson has again donated an original painting, this year celebrating our host town...the charming, seaside village of Wachapreague, the “Little City by the Sea”.
CHERISH AN ORGINAL KEEPSAKE - JOIN THE RAFFLE EXCITEMENT!*
16" x 20" Painting. Value: Priceless!
All Proceeds Benefit: CBES 29th Annual Between the Waters Bike Tour and its mission:
Pedal to Protect Virginia’s Eastern Shore
Thank you, Bethany! SEE her artwork on FB Bethany Simpson Artist
and Lemon Tree Gallery, Cape Charles, VA or call her 757-710-1867
Purchase raffle tickets: during bike tour registration or via www.cbes.org
* Raffle drawing is Thursday, December 8, 2022
2022 BETWEEN THE WATERS BIKE TOUR APPAREL 
NEW 2022 Jersey & Apparel AVAILABLE NOW!
Jerseys, vests, jackets & more featuring original coastal folk art by popular Shore Painter Bethany Simpson. This year celebrating our host town...the charming, seaside village of Wachapreague, the “Little City by the Sea”. To go to online store click HERE.
It's Back but Tickets Won't Last!
BTW OYSTER ROAST 2022
Celebrate your epic cycling day with an authentic Eastern Shore Oyster Roast at 6PM. Under the stars, oysters & clams plucked fresh from nearby waters are roasted and served in century old barn with other local seafood & Shore-fried chicken. Live music. Beer & ES award-winning wine for sale. ONLY 150 TICKETS - HURRY CLICK FOR MORE INFO & TICKETS
FRIDAY FUN RIDE
Join us for the Friday Fun Ride (10/21) for those interested in a 10-15 mile casual bike tour the afternoon before the main event! The fun ride typically leaves at 4:00 p.m. and returns by 5:30 p.m. Be sure to indicate your interest on your registration. Details coming soon.
REGISTRATION - PACKET PICKUP - TWO OPTIONS
- Friday, October 21 from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Current Reflections-Fine Arts Gallery - 8 Main Street in downtown Wachapreague
- Saturday, October 22 from 7:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. Wachapreague Seaside Park - corner of Atlantic Ave. & Main St.
STAY IN THE BIKE TOUR'S HOST TOWN LITTLE CITY BY THE SEA ~ WACHAPREAGUE
Wachapreague Stay and Play CLICK HERE
WACHAPREAGUE INN click here or call 757-787-2105
Revel in a quaint seaside village. Conveniently and beautifully located across the street from the waterfront and the start of the bike tour. An easy stroll to the Island House Restaurant, a fabulous seafood restaurant and bar on the marina.
THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS
Between the Waters Bike Tour Host Town: Wachapreague
Bay Creek Cherrystone Aqua-Farms David's Nursery Dominion Concrete Contractors Eastern Shore Signs Island House Restaurant Walter & Laurie Jones
L.J. Kellam Construction Seaside Ecotours-Captain Meriwether Weichert Realtors Mason-Davis
Lunch Host: Eastern Shore Yacht & County Club