The Fall Foliage Bike Festival annually draws between 550 to 750 riders from up and down the mid-Atlantic states and beyond. The weekend festival has been featured by mapmyride.com as one of "10 Epic Fall Century Rides in the U.S." and in U.S. News and World Report's Travel as one of America's Best Fall Bike Rides. We go out of our way to make sure you have enjoyable routes with plenty of rest stops (with a variety of snacks ), a hearty post-ride meal on Saturday and brunch on Sunday morning prepared by the master cooks of our local Ruritan Clubs.

Schedule of Events

October 18, 2024

3 p.m. - 8 p.m. - Registration/Check-in at  St. Paul's Church

Check-in/On-site Registration and packet pickup
Browse the on-site Fall Foliage Store for our new long-sleeve cycling jerseys, socks, wind vests, etc.
Enjoy Food Truck meals for purchase
Shop Black Dog Bikes' on-site tent for ride essentials and last-minute clothing and accessories
IF CAMPING: Check-in with the Boy Scouts to get your campsite location
Then head to downtown Staunton to enjoy dinner on your own and shopping!

October 19, 2024

7 a.m. - 9 a.m. Registration/Check-in  St. Paul's Church  (only for those who did not check-in on Friday)

Pay-what-you-will Breakfast available (breakfast biscuit sandwiches - includes vegetarian option, fruit, juice, coffee) starting at 7 a.m.  They intend to cook more than were RSVP'd but there is no guarantee of hot breakfast at St. Paul's unless you RSVP  to the church office by 10/16.
Browse the on-site Fall Foliage Store for our new long-sleeve cycling jerseys, socks, wind vests, etc. Note: This is the last time our Sales Table/Product Store will be open at the Festival

8 a.m. Saturday Routes Open at St. Paul's:

Century group start at St. Paul's at 8 a.m. with police safety escort out of church driveway.
Metric Century suggested start no later than 9:00 a.m. to ensure full SAG support.
9 a.m. Routes Open at Grace Christian/Beverley Manor Elementary School (see Driving Directions). This is the remote start location for Family Ride, 30-miler and Gravel Routes. Start by 11 a.m., and please be mindful of rest stop closure times.

Old Hat Band1-5 p.m. After Ride Meal opens at  St. Paul's Church

Enjoy live music with Old Hat from 1:30-4:30 p.m.  
4 p.m. - Routes Close (SAG and radio support ends)

Dinner (if not the after-ride meal) is on your own.

October 20, 2024

7:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. Registration/Check-in at LOCATION Middlebrook Community Center (for those who did not check-in on Friday or Saturday). Note that our Fall Foliage "Bike Store" - selling jerseys, socks, vests - will No Longer Be Open during this Sunday morning time. Please pickup your orders or make purchases on Friday or Saturday during registration hours at St. Paul's Church. Thanks!

8:00 a.m. - CAMPERS: If you've been camping at St. Paul's, you need to be rolled up and off the church grounds by 8 a.m. so they can prepare for Sunday morning services and church school. Thanks!

7:15 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Breakfast/Brunch: Middlebrook Community Center (enjoy a hearty breakfast/brunch included FREE at our Middlebrook
"headquarters")

8 a.m. - SUNDAY Routes open: Middlebrook Community Center

Metric Century, 65 miles - Suggested Start BY 9:00 a.m. to ensure full SAG support
26-Miler
Gravel Route
Family Route

10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Middlebrook Rest Stop: After the Brunch closes, a rest stop at Middlebrook Post Office will offer drinks and light snacks

4:00 p.m. - Routes close (SAG and radio support ends)

Dinner on your own and drive home safely!

Date:
October 18-20, 2024

Location:
Various Venue in Staunton, VA 24402

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