Smithfield Challenge Bike Tour

Join the Peninsula Bicycling Association on its annual Spring ride, The Smithfield Challenge, starting from Windsor Castle Park in Smithfield, VA. The park is near downtown Smithfield at 301 Jericho Rd. Rides of 32, 50 and 62miles take place on quiet and lightly-traveled roads though Isle of Wight County. Roads are mostly flat with a few small rollers. Enjoy scenic views of Lake Burnt Mills and Lake Prince. Eagle sightings are common along these lakes. Afterwards, we will have a hot dog cookout in the park before you leave. If you like to kayak, bring it and take a little boat ride after you refuel. The creek goes out to the Pagan River near Smithfield Station Restaurant.

Pre-registration fee is $20 for members, $25 for non-members and $10 for each child age 12 & under. Fee includes maps, cue sheets, marked routes, rest stops, snacks, SAG support and lunch at the end of the ride. Pre-registration requested.  Pre-registration discount expires on May 1, 2016.  After that, the price will be $25 for members, $30 for non-members and $10 for each child (12 & under).  All children will need their parent to ride with them.

On Site registration is an available for an additional $5 and will open at 7:00 a.m. on the day of the event. There will be a mass start at 8:00am for the 62 mile route, 8:30 for the 50 mile route and 9:00 for the 32 mile route. Route SAG will start at 8:00 and not leave the course until the last rider is in. Lunch will be served from 11:00 a.m. until the last rider is in. HELMETS ARE REQUIRED!

Contact Jackie Shapiro at jlshapiro@verizon.net for additional details or to volunteer.