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Saturday, October 25, 2025

7:00 am - 5:30 pm

Bike Tour in Oyster
Jean Flynn

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.


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!


Experience Our Charming Host Town

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


READ UP for FUN!

BTW BIKE TOUR INFORMATION


  • Bike Tour Held RAIN or SHINE
  • Helmets Mandatory/No Headphones
  • NO Refunds
  • NO Transferring Registrations
  • ID Required at Registration
  • Consider Bringing a Spare Inner Tube Specific to Your Bike



REGISTRATION PACKET PICKUP

2 Options:

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


CLICK for PARKING MAP


SATURDAY, OCTOBER 25th

ROUTES & ROLLING STARTING TIMES


BTW Bike Tour Routes 2025


100

https://ridewithgps.com/routes/52001178


60

https://ridewithgps.com/routes/51844471


40

https://ridewithgps.com/routes/51759981


25

https://ridewithgps.com/routes/51710322


MAPS

25: CLICK for MAP

40: CLICK for MAP

60: CLICK for MAP

100: CLICK for MAP


START OPENS AT 7:00 a.m..

100-mile - 7:30 - 8:00 a.m.

60-mile - 8:00 - 9:00 a.m.

40-mile - 9:00 - 10:00 a.m.

25-mile - 10:00 - 10:30 a.m. 

Due to sunlight safety issues, plan to start your ride no earlier than 7:15 a.m. on 10/25.


REST & LUNCH STOP TIMES 

Stops are open on the following schedule. Service CANNOT be guaranteed outside of these times:


Eastville Inn- Start/Finish: 7:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.


Cape Charles LOVE Sign: 8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

ESV Wildlife Refuge: 8:30a.m. -11:30 a.m.

Custis Tomb:  10:00 a.m.-12:45 p.m.


LUNCH: UVA Coastal Research Center

10:30 AM - 2:15 PM


Box Tree Landing:  10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.


LUNCH 100 MILERS: Quinby Harbor

11:15 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.


Bethel Baptist Church:  12:15 p.m.- 3:45 p.m.


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


Rest stops stocked with beverages, snacks, toilets and open on this published schedule.


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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Have questions? Concerns? Feedback?

CBES Bike Tour Coordinator

Carol Upshur is here to help you!

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


OYSTER ROAST HELP?

info@cbes.org 757-678-7157

LOOK for PAINTED DIRECTIONS ON ROAD in WHITE

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. 



2025 PROFESSIONAL BIKE APPAREL on SALE

It's the Art That Sets Us Apart!

Currently 3 Week Delivery Time: ORDER NOW!

 Gracing CBES 32nd Between the Waters Bike Tour Apparel is award-winning artist Bethany Durham’s original painting, a nod to the small-town charms of our host town, historic Eastville, Virginia. [Home of the Oldest Continuous Court Records]

Bethany’s vivid style adorns apparel you will be proud to wear, as a cyclist or a lover of all things Eastern Shore. Variety of professional bike apparel for sale: long Sleeve Crew Athletic (pictured), Short Sleeve Jerseys, jackets, vests, hats ... ORDER NOW

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” framed 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

CLICK TO PURCHASE: 1 chance for $22 or 3 for $54 *Drawing December 8

ATTENTION TICKET HOLDERS

BETWEEN THE WATERS BIKE TOUR OYSTER ROAST

Saturday, October 25th 5:30 – 8:30pm


Almost Time to Celebrate your cycling adventure with a memorable finale:

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

Did You Sign Up for the BTW FUN RIDE?


When: Friday Oct. 24, 3:30pm sign in & depart 4pm sharp! Return around 5:30pm

Start Location: Hungars Episcopal Church (10107 Bayside Rd, Machipongo, VA)

Mileage: 11.6

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

Route is different from the BTW Bike Tour.


If the weather is iffy: Check here or cbes.org BikeTour Page for UPDATES to see if Fun Ride is still on.

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] CLICK TO PURCHASE

PHOTO CREDITS: JEAN FLYNN & WATTS PHOTOGRAPHY