After Richmond hosted the UCI Road World Championships, Virginians can’t get enough of cycling. Fortunately there are plenty of events taking place in 2016 for everyone who wants to participate or spectate. With competitive and recreational events, and courses of all lengths and skill levels, there’s something for every rider. Check out our guide to some of the cycling events in Virginia this year.
EVENTS IN MARCH
Event: Crystal City Wednesday Night Spins
Date: Wednesdays in March
Location: Arlington, Virginia
Type: Training Race
Event: Richmond International Raceway Criterium
Date: March 20
Location: Richmond, Virginia
Type: USA Cycling Race
EVENTS IN APRIL
Event: Conquer the Canal Time Trial
Date: April 2
Location: Chesapeake, Virginia
Type: USA Cycling Race
Event: Jefferson Cup
Date: April 3
Location: Charlottesville, Virginia
Type: USA Cycling Race
Event: Shenandoah Epic Adventure Race
Date: April 16-17
Location: Front Royal, Virginia
Type: US Adventure Racing Association Race
Event: Virginia’s Rough Roubaix
Date: April 17
Location: Harrisonburg, Virginia
Type: International Mountain Biking Association Race
Event: Pedal Through Petals
Date: April 17
Location: Richmond, Virginia
Type: Recreational Ride
Event: Tour of Page County
Date: April 22-24
Location: Luray, Virginia
Type: USA Cycling Race
EVENTS IN MAY
Event: Cap2Cap Ride
Date: May 14
Location: Charles City, Virginia
Type: Recreational Ride
Event: Tour de Madison
Date: May 16
Location: Syria, Virginia
Type: Recreational Ride
Event: Tour de Floyd
Date: May 21
Location: Floyd, Virginia
Type: Recreational Ride
Event: Tour de Chesapeake
Date: May 21
Location: Mathews, Virginia
Type: Recreational Ride
Event: Tour and Taste 2016: Ride and Beer Tasting Fundraiser
Date: May 21
Location: Harrisonburg, Virginia
Type: Fundraising and Recreational Ride
Event: Storming of Thunder Ridge
Date: May 22
Location: Lynchburg, Virginia
Type: Fundraising and Recreational Ride
Event: Smithfield Challenge
Date: May 28
Location: Smithfield, Virginia
Type: Recreational Ride
Event: Mountains of Misery
Date: May 29
Location: Newport, Virginia
Type: Timed Non-Competitive
EVENTS IN JUNE
Event: Lee Warren Queen City Century Bike Tour
Date: June 4
Location: Staunton, Virginia
Type: Recreational Ride
Event: Jamestown Gran Fondo
Date: June 11
Location: Williamsburg, Virginia
Type: Recreational Ride
Event: Warm Springs Mountain Challenge
Date: June 11-12
Location: Bath County, Virginia
Type: Recreational Ride
Event: Bike Virginia Tour
Date: June 24-29
Location: Harrisonburg, Virginia and Woodstock, Virginia
Type: Recreational Ride
Event: Artie Levin Memorial Century
Date: June 26
Location: Salem, Virginia
Type: Recreational Ride
EVENTS IN JULY
Event: Gran Fondo Alleghany
Date: July 9
Location: Covington, Virginia
Type: USA Cycling Ride
Event: Culpepper Gran Fondo
Date: July 30
Location: Culpepper, Virginia
Type: Recreational Ride
EVENTS IN AUGUST
Event: Mountain Mama Road Bike Challenge
Date: August 6
Location: Highland County, Virginia
Type: Recreational Ride
EVENTS IN SEPTEMBER
Event: Lakes and Grapes Century
Date: September 10
Location: Fredericksburg, Virginia
Type: Recreational Ride
Event: Rappahannock Rough Ride
Date: September 17
Location: Washington, Virginia
Type: Recreational Ride
Event: Trail Mix 2016
Date: September 17
Location: Aldie, Virginia
Type: Adventure Race
Event: Jeremiah Bishop’s Alpine Loop Gran Fondo
Date: September 25
Location: Harrisonburg, Virginia
Type: Recreational Ride
EVENTS IN OCTOBER
Event: Martin’s Tour of Richmond
Date: October 1
Location: Richmond, Virginia
Type: Recreational Ride
Event: Virginia Wine Country Bike Tour
Date: October 6
Location: Charlottesville, Virginia
Type: Recreational Ride
Event: Shenandoah Fall Foliage Bike Festival
Date: October 14-16
Location: Staunton, Virginia
Type: Recreational Ride
Event: Page County Grown Century
Date: October 15
Location: Luray, Virginia
Type: Recreational Ride
Event: Between the Waters Ride
Date: October 22
Location: Cape Charles, Virginia
Type: Recreational Ride
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