All ride levels with a diversity of distances. Ride files will be posted in April.
WCCC FIRST ALL-CLUB REMOTE WEEKEND RIDE
All club Gravel ride Weekend in Loudoun County 5/31-6/2
Loudoun County Va. is a magical place only 3 hours from West Chester.... Imagine Chester County but the majority of the roads are unpaved, with little to no traffic. Large equestrian farms are the foundation of the landscape with tree lined gravel roads.
This all-club weekend will have guided rides for all levels (C, B-, B, A).
Each of the start locations will have post-ride lunch spots including one good ol’ southern BBQ.
There will be all-club dinner spots pre-planned for riders and non-riding family members.
Much to do off the bike, lots of boutiques, hiking, wineries, coffee shops, breweries and even a distillery.
https://www.visitloudoun.org/. We are leaving accommodation decisions to each rider as there are no large hotel chains in the western part of the county where the extensive gravel road network is. Instead, there are plenty of (Air)BnBs, camping, and other lodging options available to book (see details below).
Rides and rough Itinerary
Ride start locations:
We will be starting rides from two locations - They are about half hr. drive from each other:
Purcellville & Middleburg. These are the two larger towns that essentially sit at the northern and southern edges of the hundreds of miles of gravel roads nestled in the western part of Loudoun County.
Where to stay:
Middleburg, Purcellville, Leesburg are your best bet. Leesburg is closer to the county’s east/west dividing line and while you’ll have to drive a bit further to reach the rides on Saturday and Sunday, you’ll find many more conveniences and accommodations in and around Leesburg. Middleburg & Purcellville are quaint historical towns.
Hotels
Leesburg- Home2 Suite, Hampton Inn, Homewood suites
Middleburg- The red fox Inn and tavern, Salamander Resort & Spa[NH1]
Purcellville- B&B’s and Airbnb’s
Airbnb
There are MANY in the greater area all with in a half hour
CAMPING[NH2]
There is no camping in the area we will be riding. If you want to camp your drive to ride starts will be a bit longer.
Hillwood Camping Park
14280 Gardner Mnr Pl
Gainesville, VA 20155
703-754-6105
hillwoodcamping.com
Candy Hill Campground
165 Ward Ave
Winchester, VA 22602-2250
540-662-8010
Www.candyhill.com
Watermelon Park & RV Campground
3322 Locke's Mill Rd
Berryville, VA 22611
(540) 955-4803
https://watermelonpark.com/
White Oak Trading Post/Campground
1039 Fairfax Pike
Stephens City, VA 22655
(540) 869-2539
No web site
Twin Rivers Campground
203 Riverside Dr
Front Royal, VA 22630
(540) 636-6192
https://www.twinriversrvcampground.com/
Gooney Creek Campground
7122 Stonewall Jackson Hwy
Front Royal, VA 22630
540-635-4066
https://www.gooneycreek.com/