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Saturday, October 25, 2025

7:30 am - 5:30 pm

Bike Tour in Oyster

Eastville on Virginia’s Eastern Shore

From a historic village to the broad waters of the Chesapeake Bay,

follow the call of the sea, pedal past golden fields, and discover hidden hamlets.


Designed for hobbyists to hardcore cyclists.

4 ROUTES: 25 - 40 - 60 - 100 miles

Flat terrain and little traffic make for a serene spin.


ALWAYS A SELLOUT

HURRY! 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!


Tickets $86 - Children 6 t0 12 years $20


Experience Our Charming Host Town

Jean Flynn

ALL RIDERS RECEIVE

  • Picnic 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"


ID Required at Registration

NO REGISTRATION TRANSFERS - Be Alert to Scammers Selling Tickets

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 25th

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 10/25.


START TIMES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE.

Parking options and route maps posted prior to event.


  • Bike Tour Held RAIN or SHINE
  • Helmets Mandatory/No Headphones
  • NO Refunds
  • NO Transferring Registrations
  • ID Required at Registration
  • [Your understanding is appreciated]


Landowners graciously open properties for rest stops/lunch. [Please no cars at lunch]


Rest stops stocked with beverages, snacks, toilets and open on published schedule. If you reach a stop before or after its scheduled time, service may not be available. [Schedule will be posted]


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 $86  - $111 After August 15 [If available]        

Children (6 -12 yrs with adult) $20           

Under 6 free with an adult  

[Includes all service fees]


REGISTRATION PACKET PICKUP

2 Options:

  1. Friday, October 24 from 3:00 to 7:00 pm in Eastville
  2. Saturday, October 25 from 7:30 to 10:00 am in Eastville


Have questions? Concerns? Feedback?

CBES Bike Tour Coordinator

Carol Upshur is here to help you!

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

BETWEEN THE WATERS BIKE TOUR

OYSTER ROAST

Saturday, October 25th 5:30 – 8:30pm

Celebrate your cycling adventure with a memorable finale:

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


For Our Cyclists & Their Guests Only

Just 150 Tickets

SELLS OUT FAST!


Oysters & clams plucked fresh from nearby waters and cooked under the stars. It's a communal feast gathered around a long table in the barn as watermen pour out the bay & sea delicacies. Your oyster knife a ready, you'll soon be releasing

these delicacies to your taste buds.

MENU: Variety of Local Seafood Appetizers and Shore-good Fried Chicken & Cole Slaw. Local Wine and Craft Beer at Cash Bar.

LOCATION: Historic Cherry Grove Farm, 1734 Savage Neck Road, outside Eastville, VA

Only 6 miles from the Finish Line of the BTW Bike Tour 

CLICK FOR INFO/TICKETS - Oyster Roast Tickets Sold Separately

FRIDAY FUN RIDE – Free Perk for BTW Cyclists

  • Late afternoon ride [Usually departs 4PM]  
  • No maps, just follow-the-leader fun.
  • Experienced local guide, Sue Rice
  • Location TBD. Always different route than BTW Bike Tour
  • See Registration Form for sign-up

NEW! Raffle to WIN:

Garmin Edge Explore 2 Bike Computer with Rearview Radar included

Combined Value of $550

Garmin Edge Explore 2 Bike Computer: $400 value

Features a 3" full color touch screen display that navigates routes you create and/or download (including Between the Waters navigation files). The unit shares with other units’ information on road hazards ahead such as potholes and sharp turns. It also tracks advanced training metrics such as calories and VO2. Computer is super easy to set up. It talks to your phone to display incoming messages and you can take calls right from the computer. 

This power bundle extends the impressive 16-hour battery life by allowing you to plug it into an external battery if required. Stop running your phone batteries dead on the BTW Bike Tour. This computer will get you everywhere safely and add fun to the journey! 

Garmin Varia RTL515 Radar: $150 value

Radar is a Garmin Varia RTL515 that can display real-time rear approaching vehicles on your compatible bike computer or Garmin app on your phone. It will display approaching cars (up to 8 and 150 yards away) as a dot with relative speed and distance to intercept you. As they approach, the built-in LED read light flashes brighter and with more urgency to let them know you are there. 

Raffle Ticket includes both! [1 for $10 or 3 for $26] Purchase on Registration Form

THE ULTIMATE TOUR KEEPSAKE

Raffle to Win

2025 Between the Waters Painting *

Popular Shore artist Bethany Durham again shares her distinctive talents, capturing the whimsical beauty of the Shore.

A vibrant, original 16” x 20” painting of BTW Bike Tour host town, Eastville VA. Home of the Oldest Continuous Courthouse Records. Value: Priceless

All Proceeds Benefit CBES 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 Exmore Antique Emporium, Exmore VA. 757-710-1867

Purchase on Registration Form: 1 chance for $22 or 3 for $54

*Drawing December 8


Rolling in before you know it - 2025 BTW Bike Tour Bike Apparel!

Featuring original artwork by Bethany Durham*

Watch your inbox and cbes.org


*Photo shows past BTW apparel

PHOTO CREDITS: JEAN FLYNN & WATTS PHOTOGRAPHY