What’s better than a beautiful day riding your bike along Virginia’s natural coast? 

 

The Le Tour de Shore bike ride has been giving riders a beautiful opportunity to explore Virginia’s rural coast for eight years! 

This June is a wonderful time to get out of the city and enjoy the fresh air and open roads of the Eastern Shore! The Le Tour de Shore bike ride has routes for riders with a range of abilities. All rides start and finish at Onancock Town Square, with beautiful views along the way.  

 

The 100 mile route leaves Onancock at 7am. It winds through pristine fields, farms and past stately homes. This route and all other routes will be supported by sag drivers, so should you need any help along the way, they will be there to assist! The 100k route leaves Onancock at 8am.  

The 50k and 25k riders will leave Onancock at 8:30am. No matter your skill level, you can find the perfect ride to get out into nature and experience riding in a group in a safe environment while enjoying all that the Eastern Shore of Virginia has to offer. 

 

Le Tour de Shore is a bike ride that tours Eastern Shore of Virginia’s backroads. 

The routes will take you through small towns and rural areas which means that sometimes your progress may be slowed down by traffic or construction. Please use caution and follow all safety protocols as you ride to ensure everyone is safe and comfortable! Staff and volunteers will be on hand at rest stops and along the routes to help you with anything you need. 

 

This ride was designed for all levels of cyclists so beginners are welcome! You don’t need to possess any special skills or equipment – just bring your bike! We’ll provide everything else: snacks, drinks, maps, and lunch! 

 

It is a beautiful, rural area to explore. 

The Eastern Shore is a beautiful, rural area to explore during Le Tour de Shore. The scenery is incredible and peaceful along quiet roads that are mostly flat. There are many interesting places to view during your ride. The Eastern Shore is the last stretch of undeveloped coastline on the Eastern seaboard and your trail will take you by farm fields, water views, and historic sites dating back hundreds of years. 

There are four distances available: 100 miles, 100k, 50k and 25k. 

There are four distances available, the 100 mile ride, which starts at 7am, the 100k, starting at 8am, and the 50k and 25k, which start at 8:30am. All rides start and finish at Onancock Town Square. The routes take riders through rural Virginia’s Eastern Shore countryside. A barbeque lunch is provided to the riders, courtesy of the Eastern Shore of Virginia Chamber of Commerce and the Onancock Rotary. 

 

The ESVA Chamber focuses on keeping riders safe, offering sag drivers on the course. 

Safety is a priority and The ESVA Chamber makes sure that the riders are as safe as possible. The Chamber offers sag drivers to help riders who need assistance with their bikes or themselves. They will give you water and bike repair essentials, and they can even provide a ride back to the finish line if you’re feeling too tired to continue on your own.  

 

What should you pack for the ride?  

Here are a few essentials to bring with you for your ride!  

• All safety equipment you will need, such as your helmet, gloves, sunglasses, etc.  
• Sunscreen (or apply before you ride!)  
• Your water bottle or hydration system 
• Bug spray 

When choosing the essentials to bring, remember that you have to carry everything on your bike, so pack light to aid your comfort during the ride. 

Ready to register? Have questions about Le Tour de Shore? Check out the website at https://www.esvachamber.org/le-tour-de-shore-event-page to learn more and to sign up for the ride!  

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