Arrive in Woodstock at The Shenandoah River Lodge.  Arrival time is 4 pm.  We will plan a short 10 mile jaunt tonight at 5 pm so you can learn your GPS before the longer rides start.  Enjoy appetizers that await you on your return, and socialize till our 7:30 pm dinner, allowing for late arrivals.

Day 2:  Shendandoah River Lodge, Woodstock 

Enjoy the nice rides of the Northern Shenandoah Valley today.  Here you will get to take in some of the areas most beautiful farm lands.  Perhaps you will want to put your feet in the river and relax, or we can arrange for a casual canoe trip down the Shenandoah.  The choice is yours.  Don’t worry about pushing yourself today, tomorrow has some nice climbs. Gather back for dinner, hot tub, and campfire. 

Day 3: Crimora Mine Retreat, Crimora

Today we transition to Crimora Mine Retreat.  We will start the day early moving vehicles to be conveniently located for the finish of our tour.  From that parking spot you will choose to make the aggressive climb up to Skyline Drive 18 miles away, then join the rest of the riders that chose to be taken to the top of Skyline drive, to ride the 40 mile southern section of Skyline Drive and on to Crimora Mine Retreat.  

Day 4:  Crimora Mine Retreat, Crimora
Enjoy the Shenandoah Valley today.  We will ride to Natural Chimney's, riding within the beautiful farmlands, crossing old bridges, passing through small towns, and enjoying challenging rolling hills.  This is open farmlands with great scenery.  You will be able to choose from 38, 58 or 70 miles, all on the same route today.

Day 5:  Crimora Mine Retreat, Crimora

Make the gentle climb up to Mile 0 of the Blue Ridge Parkway.  Here you can choose to ride the Parkway south 14 miles, then drop down into the valley and enjoy the long down hill and leisurely ride back to Crimora.  Or take the more aggressive route, crossing the parkway when everyone else gets on, drop down Afton mountain, and make the aggressive climb back up Wintergreen Mountian with where you climb for eight miles gradually increasing from 4% to 25% grade.   Tonight we will go to scenic Staunton, enjoy dinner at restaurant of your choice, and grab a show at the American Shakespeare Theatre if you want. 

Day 6:  Flutterby Fields, Barboursville

Transition to Barboursville today.  You can choose the aggressive ride back on Skyline Drive or ride on the untraveled roads that border the Shenandoah National Park below.  Which ever you choose, you will be telling the others what they missed.  Enjoy a swim in the refreshing pool of tonight's lodging. 

Day 7:  Flutterby Fields, Barboursville
We recommend an early morning ride today so you can enjoy some of the great options offered by Montpelier, home of James Madison, and Barboursville Winery, considered Virginia's premiere winery.

Day 8: Flutterby Fields, Barboursville

It is time to get you home.  Your vehicle is parked just a few miles away, so you can choose to get out early or ride and shower then head out.  You may choose to make a quick run to Charlottesville and visit Montecello, the home of Thomas Jefferson