The Rappahannock Rough Ride is a cycling event held on Saturday, September 19, 2026. It is located at 10 Firehouse Ln in Washington, Virginia.
Sun, Jun 14, 2026 at 11:59 PM
The Loudoun 1725 Gravel Grinder, a scenic bike ride along historic gravel roads in Northern Virginia, returns on June 14, 2026! Located east of the Blue Ridge, in lush Loudoun Valley, these crushed
rock roadways meander through awe inspiring beauty, past stone walls, grand estates, horse farms, wineries, bubbling creeks, tiny hamlets, and significant historical sites. Riding these roads is a sublime experience - like stepping back in time and cycling through history.
Volunteer sign-up
Ride day email sent to registered riders
Check out this video showing the magic of ride day!
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With over 300 miles of gravel road dating back to the early 1700s, Loudoun County Virginia boasts the largest and oldest intact network of gravel roads in the United States. When settlement in this area officially began in the year 1725, these roads were first used by mills and farms to get goods to market and by settlers to get to town and church. Today these special routes are used by residents, farmers, visitors, equestrians, and cyclists.
From the ride staging area, riders will embark along a 40, 60, or 80-mile route. The ride will be fully marked and supported, with well stocked rest stops, mechanical and SAG support, and great post-ride food and beer!
To help preserve Loudoun’s unique and precious gravel roads, 5% of gross ride funds received will be donated to America’s Routes, a group that is advocating to save these historic rural roads from being paved over by development. Riders may donate additional funds during registration.
Ride Start Times
To space out the field of riders, we will be using staggered check-in times. The 80 miler riders will check in from 7:30am-8:00am; 60 mile riders from 8:00am-9:00am; and 40 mile riders from 9:00am-10:30am. Approximately one month before the ride, riders will select a 15-minute check-in window within their distance.
Your check-in time is an assigned window when you will check in for the ride and get your bike plate. Riders will select a 15-minute check-in window within their distance approximately one month before the ride. After you check in, you will enter the start queue. We will be starting small groups of 10 riders every few minutes. Please plan on arriving at the Foxcroft School 20 to 30 minutes before your assigned check-in time. This will allow you time to park, get your bike ready, and use the bathroom before you check in and start the ride.
Entry Fee Includes:
Awe inspiringly scenery and very little vehicle traffic. Soak it in!
Cycle through history on roads dating back to the early 1700s.
5% of GROSS funds will be donated to America's Routes, a non-profit whose mission is to help preserve Loudoun County's historic gravel roads.
Super fun and well stocked aid stations complete with food, hydration, gels/bars, mechanical support, portajohns, music, and jousting (OK, well maybe not jousting).
SAG and medical support along the course - we got your back!
Plentiful and energetic volunteers eager to feed and water tired and thirsty riders.
Finishers pint glass and special swag item - both are way cool.
Post-ride giveaways from sponsors.
T-Shirts, Food, and Beer
T-shirt and/or Post-Ride Meal - you decide - looking for an awesome, fully supported ride but you've got to bolt right after or you don't need another event shirt? Well, here ya go, skip the t-shirt and meal and save some cash.
Pre-orders for post race meal is $20. Food options are Jeremiah's BBQ, Taco Platters – 3 tacos served with Rice and Beans (Choice of Chicken, Pork or Veggie), or Grain Bowls (Choice of Chicken, Pork or Veggie). Beer onsite sold and provided by Bike Lane Brewing (Kolsch or IPA).
Food and event shirts (limited quantities) will be available for purchase on-site FOR AN ADDITIONAL COST.
Ride Routes
40-Mile (https://ridewithgps.com/routes/50274210)
The 40 mile route starts and finishes at Foxcroft Schoo in Middleburg, VA, measures just over 40 miles of rural roads (93% gravel) with over 2,000 feet of elevation gain. In order, this ride travels through or near the towns and hamlets of St. Louis, Unison, Willisville, Trapp, Bloomfield, Bluemont, Airmont, Unison, St. Louis, and Leithtown. 40-mile riders will check-in from 9:30am-10:45am. It will take most riders 2.5 – 4.5 hours to complete.
60-Mile (https://ridewithgps.com/routes/50274406)
The 60 mile route starts and finishes at Foxcroft School in Middleburg, VA, measures just a hair under 60 miles of rural roads (95% gravel) with 3,300+ feet of elevation gain. In order, this ride travels through or near the towns and hamlets of St. Louis, Unison, Willisville, Trapp, Bloomfield, Bluemont, Airmont, Unison, Philomont, White Pump, Lincoln, Philomont, St. Louis, and Leithtown. 60-mile riders will check-in from 8:15am-9:30am. It will take most riders 3.5 - 7 hours to complete.
80-Mile (https://ridewithgps.com/routes/50274591)
The 80 mile route starts and finishes at Foxcroft School in Middleburg, VA, measures 78 miles of rural roads (95% gravel) with 5,000+ feet of elevation gain. In order, this ride travels through or near the towns and hamlets of St. Louis, Unison, Willisville, Trapp, Bloomfield, Bluemont, Airmont, Unison, Philomont, White Pump, Lincoln, Woodburn, Philomont, St. Louis, and Leithtown. 80-mile riders will check-in from 7:30am-8:15am. It will take most riders 5 - 9 hours to complete.
Venue
Foxcroft School
22407 Foxhound Lane
Middleburg, VA 20117
The ride will stage out of the beautiful Foxcroft School located just outside the town of Middleburg.
Nearby Lodging
Hotel group rate is available through 5/22 only at Hilton in Chantilly (35 minutes from ride start)
Cover Photo by Douglas Graham/WLP
Sponsors
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Aid Station Partners
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Cycling Gravel Trail
Sun, Jul 12, 2026 at 8:00 AM
Tucked along the banks of the North Fork of the Shenandoah River and in the shadows of the mountains, this race is beautiful, scenic, and fun. Cool-off with a fun race which is guaranteed to get you
wet! Then enjoy post-race wine at our awards ceremony at Muse Vineyards within minutes of the finish line!
Earn Virginia State Parks Adventure Series Points!!!
Seven Bends AR & Aqua Blaze
July 11, 2026 | 7 Hour Adventure Race
July 12, 2026 | 7 Mile Aqua Blaze (Paddle-Run) - Separate Registration Site
Virginia State Park Series
USARA Race Series
AR Disciplines: Mountain Bike | Trek | Paddle
(Trek Only Race Options Available!)
Boats Provided by Race Organization
Aqua Blaze Disciplines: Paddle | Run
Boats are Provided!
You may bring your own watercraft this year! (Optional)
5 Mile Run, 2 Mile Paddle
7 Hours & 7 Miles on the 7 Bends!
Duathlon Run
Sat, Jul 25, 2026 at 7:00 AM
38.4 km from WashingtonCycling Gravel
Sat, Jul 25, 2026 at 7:00 AM
Since 2005 the Culpeper Triathlon has been staged out of Mountain Run Lake Park at the foot of the Blue Ridge Mountains. After a swim in Mountain Run Lake athletes roll out of T1 for a challenging
bike course with great pavement and amazing views. It’s not a PR bike course, but it is so beautiful and a place you will come back to ride! The run course has great views of Mountain Run Lake, the Blue Ridge mountains and is a rolling mix of flats and steady hills. There is so much to see and do in Culpeper, VA. Main street offers an eclectic mix of restaurants, shopping and nightlife while the surrounding area offers great hiking, biking, fishing and more.
Run Swim Triathlon
Sun, Aug 02, 2026 at 8:00 AM
Join us for a fun-filled day of swimming, biking and running in the 11th year of the Sherando Youth Triathlon!
This triathlon will challenge your child in their age group with a swim, bike ride in
Sherando Park, and a run utilizing a portion of the Sherando High School Track. Pre-Race Day Check-In and Bike Inspection will be on Saturday, August 9 at the Sherando Park Rotary Shelter (across from the Sherando Pool) between 5-7 p.m.
If you are not able to attend the bike inspection on 8/9, you can visit Element Sports or Blue Ridge Bicycles. Please email for the bicycle inspection form.
Age and Distance:
7-8 (25-meter swim, 1-mile bike, .5-mile run)
9-10 (75-meter swim, 3-mile bike, 1-mile run)
11-12 (125-meter swim, 3-mile bike, 1-mile run)
13-15 (125-meter swim, 3-mile bike, 1-mile run)
Awards: Top three male and female in each age group. All participants will receive a finisher medal.
T-shirts are not guaranteed to participants who register after July 5th. Once the deadline passes, T-shirts will be first come, first serve while quantities/sizes last.
Run Swim Triathlon