FUNDRAISER for Citizens for a Better Eastern Shore, CBES.
Working since 1988 to PROTECT THIS RARE COASTAL GEM!
Where - START & FINISH
Exmore Town Park
Corner of Main Street and Bright Ave
Exmore, VA 23350
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 10/28.
- 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 $81.00 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
Matt Pienkowski, CBES Bike Tour Coordinator
Citizens for a Better Eastern Shore
cbesbiketours@gmail.com (757-607-7659)
CBES 30th Between the Waters Bike Tour Saturday, October 28th, 2023
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 remaining 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! 2023 Tour CAPS at 1,200 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:
- 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.
2023 BETWEEN THE WATERS ORIGINAL PAINTING
GREAT NEWS! Popular Shore Artist Bethany Simpson is again donating an original painting celebrating what makes the Shore an uncommon place of tide and sky. It depicts a whimsical seaside sunrise in Willis Wharf, a gull's wing from the BTW Bike Tour's host town of Exmore - the “Shore's Hometown”.
CHERISH AN ORGINAL KEEPSAKE - JOIN THE RAFFLE EXCITEMENT!*
16" x 20" Painting. Value: Priceless!
All Proceeds Benefit: CBES 30th 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 7, 2023
NEW 2023 Jersey & Apparel COMING SOON!
Jerseys, vests, jackets & more featuring original coastal folk art by popular Shore Painter Bethany Simpson. The designs always celebrate the natural beauty and the proud heritage of our pastoral peninsula. New designs coming soon!
Photo below previous year design
Tickets Won't Last - Grab Them Now!
BTW OYSTER ROAST 2023
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 cooked up and served in a century old barn with other local seafood appertizers & Shore-fried chicken with homemade coleslaw. Plus homemade Dessert Bar.
NEW THIS YEAR - OYSTERS ON THE HALF SHELL [1st Hour]
Live music with the popular foot-stompin' Corn Funk Review. 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 (10/27) for those interested in a 10-15 mile casual bike tour the afternoon before the main event! Be sure to indicate your interest on your registration. Details coming soon.
REGISTRATION - PACKET PICKUP - TWO OPTIONS
- Friday, October 27 from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Exmore Town Park
- Saturday, October 28 from 7:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. Exmore Town Park
STAY IN THE BIKE TOUR'S HOST TOWN THE SHORE'S HOMETOWN ~
CLICK HERE FOR LODGING IN EXMORE!
Eastern Shore of Tourism Commission: Eat-Shop-Stay-Play
THANK YOU:
3Oth Between the Waters Bike Tour Host Town: Exmore