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Saturday, October 24, 2026

7:00 am - 5:30 pm


Get Ready to Revel in Bicoastal Biking on Virginia's Eastern Shore!


REVIEW for ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW


Updates can also be found on www.cbes the BIKE TOUR/EVENTS Page

Bike Tour in Oyster

On Virginia’s Eastern Shore

Starting in the seaside village of Wachapreague to the broad waters of the Chesapeake Bay, follow the tides as you pedal past golden fields and discover hidden hamlets


PRINTABLE Cue Sheets/Maps

25 Miles: CLICK Map CLICK Cue Sheet

40 Miles: CLICK Map CLICK Cue Sheet

60 Miles: CLICK Map CLICK Cue Sheet

100: CLICK Map CLICK Cue Sheet

 Experience the Enchanting Eastern Shore

Sunrise over Wachapreague The Little City by the Sea by M. Mitchell Photography

ALL RIDERS RECEIVE

  • Picnic Lunch Stop 
  • Rest Stops Stocked with Snacks/Beverages, Portable Toilets & Helpful Volunteers
  • Free Commemorative Long Sleeve T-Shirts [If pre-ordered] 
  • Friday Fun Ride  [If you signed-up]
  • Well-Marked Scenic Route, GPS -see BELOW LEFT, Map/Cue Sheet [Posting SOON! Some copies at Tour Start] 
  • SAG [Support and Gear] Service along the Bike Tour


Our heartfelt thanks for supporting "Pedal to Protect Virginia's Eastern Shore"


ID Required at Registration

NO REGISTRATION TRANSFERS - Be Alert to Scammers Selling Tickets


The annual Between the Waters Bike Tour is brought to you by the nonprofit Citizens for a Better Eastern Shore. Since 1988 CBES has been helping to protect this rare, coastal gem. It is our only fundraising event.

SOME SLOTS HAVE OPENED UP!

BETWEEN THE WATERS BIKE TOUR OYSTER ROAST

Saturday, October 24, 5:30 – 8:30pm


Celebrate your cycling adventure with a memorable finale

An authentic Eastern Shore Oyster Roast in a century-old barn


Oysters & Clams plucked fresh from local waters and cooked under the stars with Shore-grown seafood appetizers and the best fried chicken on the Bay. And raising the rafters, live music from fan-favorites the Corn Funk Revue

HURRY! YOU MIGHT GET IN


READ UP! For Fun & Safety

BTW BIKE TOUR INFORMATION


  • Bike Tour Held RAIN or SHINE
  • Helmets Mandatory/No Headphones
  • NO Refunds
  • NO Transferring Registrations
  • ID Required at Registration
  • Ride Single File [Only Double if Adequate Shoulder Space]
  • Consider Bringing a Spare Inner Tube Specific to Your Bike


CLICK for BTW Bike Tour Routes 2026: Ride With GPS


PRINTABLE Cue Sheets/Maps


25 Miles: CLICK Map CLICK Cue Sheet

40 Miles: CLICK Map CLICK Cue Sheet

60 Miles: CLICK Map CLICK Cue Sheet

100: CLICK Map CLICK Cue Sheet


REGISTRATION PACKET PICKUP

2 Options:

  1. Friday, October 23 from 3 to 7 pm at Wachapreague Seaside Park
  2. Saturday, October 24 from 7:15 am to 10:30 am at Wachapreague Seaside Park


CLICK FOR MAP: Wachapreague Seaside Park, 2 High St, Wachapreague, VA 23480


SATURDAY, OCTOBER 24th

ROUTES & ROLLING STARTING TIMES


START OPENS AT 7 am*

100-mile - 7:30 - 8am

60-mile - 8 - 9 am

40-mile - 9 - 10 am

25-mile - 10 - 10:30 am 

*Due to sunlight safety issues, plan to start your ride no earlier than 7:15 am on 10/24.


REST & LUNCH STOP TIMES 

  • Landowners graciously open properties for rest stops/lunch. [Please no cars at lunch]
  • Rest stops stocked with beverages, snacks, toilets. Open on a published schedule. If you come earlier or later we cannot guarantee service.

LUNCH:

Eastern Shore Yacht & Country Club,

14421 Country Club Rd Melfa

OPEN 10 am - 3pm


REST STOPS:

Locustville Academy

28055 Drummondtown RD Locustville

OPEN 7:30 - 11 am

 

George N. McMath Park

21062 Colonial Ave Onley

OPEN 9:30 am - 12 pm

 

McCauley Home

34130 Seaside Rd. Painter

OPEN 12 - 5 pm

 

Parksley LOVE Sign

18444 Dunne Ave Parksley

OPEN 8:30 am - 12 pm

 

Broadway Baptist Church

15341 Broadway Rd Cashville

OPEN 9 am - 1pm

 

Long Home

14190 Sheilds Bridge Rd Bele Haven

OPEN 12 - 4 pm

 

Walker Home 

10182 Seaside Rd Birdsnest

OPEN 12:30 - 4:30 pm

 

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.

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PLEASE REVIEW This Entire Page Before Contacting Us.

It should cover all your questions. But if not...

CBES Bike Tour Coordinator

Dana Floyd is here to help you!

btw@cbes.org, (757) 607-6739


OYSTER ROAST HELP?

Ask Donna at info@cbes.org 757-678-7157

LOOK for PAINTED DIRECTIONS ON ROAD in WHITE

While in Wachapreague

savor its seaside charms!

LILLISTON SEAFOOD: Featuring a wide selection of fresh/frozen fish, oysters, clams, scallops, Blue Crab and Take Out Meals

WACHAPREAGUE GENERAL STORE: Breakfast, Lunch, Expresso, Beer/Wine, Gifts and Fri/Sat evening hours

SEASIDE ECOTOURS:

Barrier island birding & photography trips. Nature & sunset cruises; island boat trips for picnics.

DAY TRIPPERS MARINE EXCURSIONS: Sunset Cruises, Kayaking, Unspoiled Barrier Island Beaches...

CURRENT REFLECTIONS-Fine Arts Gallery:

Discover a collection of artists who have found artistic inspiration with the light, texture, depth and beauty of the salt life along the Eastern Shore of Virginia.

BICYCLE SAFETY PRACTICES:

Please be aware of the basic rules of biking


  • Wear approved helmet and visible clothing
  • Never wear headphones
  • Abide by all vehicular rules of the road including stop signs and traffic signals
  • Ride in the same direction as motor vehicles and as near to the right side as is safe
  • Ride single file unless there is adequate space on the shoulder to ride double—never 3 abreast
  • Announce yourself when overtaking or passing other cyclists
  • Only pass other cyclists on the left
  • Ride consistently and predictably
  • Check traffic conditions before changing lanes or making turns
  • Use standard hand signals in all appropriate situations
  • Consider a rearview mirror to help in traffic
  • Consider carrying a cell phone for emergencies
  • Beware of potholes, glass, scrap metal, gravel, leaves, man-hole covers, drainage grates, wet metal and other hazards
  • Beware of motor vehicle blind spots and opening doors on parked vehicles
  • Beware of chasing dogs
  • Drink before you are thirsty; eat before you are hungry
  • Walk your bike if the road or traffic conditions are beyond your cycling ability.


For additional information, visit www.bikeleague.org. 

2026 PROFESSIONAL BIKE APPAREL on SALE



It's the Art That Sets Us Apart!

Estimated Delivery: 3 Weeks

CLICK TO ORDER

Show off your Between the Waters Bike Tour Finish!

Gracing CBES 33rd Between the Waters Bike Tour Apparel is award-winning Shore artist Bethany Durham’s original painting, a nod to the simple pleasures of growing up on the seaside of Virginia’s Eastern Shore.

Bethany’s vivid style adorns apparel you will be proud to wear as a supporter of Pedal to Protect Virginia's Eastern Shore!


FOR SALE: Long Sleeve Jersey [Pictured] along with Short Sleeve Crew Athletic, jackets, vests, hats… more. CLICK to ORDER

READY TO RIDE ALL DAY?

Raffle to Win

2027 SPECIALIZED SIRRUS X 3.0

Medium in Gloss Cayenne Metallic all aluminum bike with reflective logos. Medium fits 5'-5" to 5'-10" people. It has a massive Shimano 11 speed cassette in the rear with a single chain ring in front for no-brainer shifting on the hills and low maintenance. Includes hydraulic 2-piston disc brakes like a sports car and upgraded Specialized Pathfinder TLR 40mm wide racing tires that provide grip on grass and packed gravel yet feature a smooth spot down the middle for quiet and fast riding on the road. Also includes: Fooker super grippy pedals, kickstand and not pictured: Waterproof Comfort Saddle, adjustable bottle cage and phone mount. $1,250 value

1 chance for $20 or 3 for $50 CLICK CBES Website Store- MUST Pick Up. NO DELIVERY Drawing Afternoon of Oct. 24 Bike Tour Weekend

THE ULTIMATE TOUR KEEPSAKE

Raffle to Win

2026 Between the Waters Painting

CLICK TO BRING THIS BEAUTY HOME

This year's original painting captures the charms of the Eastern Shore seaside. Popular Shore artist Bethany Durham shares her distinctive talents to remind us with whimsy, why this rare, coastal gem is worth protecting. Make this vibrant beauty yours!

16” x 20”, Value: Priceless. Raffle Tickets:1 chance for $20 or 3 for $50*

All Proceeds Benefit CBES Pedal to Protect Virginia's Eastern Shore. Thanks to Bethany!

*Drawing December 8th

DID YOU SIGN UP FOR THE

FUN RIDE?*

No maps, just follow-the-leader fun with your experienced local guides lead by Sue Rice.


When: Friday Oct. 23, departs at 4pm and returns around 5:30pm


Start Location: The Moose Lodge located at 15315 Merry Cat Ln, Belle Haven, VA 23306.  


Mileage: Estimated 13 - 14 miles


Inclement Weather: Unlike the main bike tour, the Fun Ride will be cancelled. You can check for weather and other updates on www.cbes.org on BIKE TOUR PAGE


*Fun Ride is only for those who signed up at registration. Thank you for your understanding.

Updates can also be found on www.cbes the BIKE TOUR/EVENTS Page



THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS

Sponsors help us maintain a quality ride for you

And new Anchor Sponsor: Wachapreague General Store

BTW Bike Tour 2026 Apparel is currently touring Europe- thanks Ben Payne!

PHOTO CREDITS: WATTS PHOTOGRAPHY