16th Annual Between the Waters Bike Tour Wachapreague, VA
Saturday, October 25, 2008

Explore the Eastern Shore of Virginia this fall when the Between the Waters Bike Tour begins in the quaint, seaside village of Wachapreague. This event sponsored by Citizens for a Better Eastern Shore (CBES), is held on Saturday, October 25, 2008 and winds through interesting historic towns and communities and along back roads to scenic rest stops that overlook the Atlantic seaside and the Chesapeake Bay.

This one day bike tour is an ecotourism event for CBES, a non-profit organization serving Northampton and Accomack counties, and the Between the Waters Bike Tour is one of the major fundraisers of the year for this group. With very little vehicle traffic, the ride is sure to be relaxed and peaceful as well as easygoing because of the flat terrain. Snack and drink stops are provided and a complimentary picnic lunch is served.

Riders have a choice of either 25, 40, 60 or 100-mile routes with staggered start times as follows:

• 100-mile English Century - 8:00 a.m.
• 60-mile Metric Century  - 9:00 a.m.
• 40-mile - 10:00 a.m.
• 25-mile Family Ride - 11:00 a.m.

Rest Stop Distances: 

• 25 Mile Route – 3 stops approximately 7 to 8 miles apart
     Will drive to the lunch stop.
• 40 Mile Route – 5 stops approximately 7 to 10 miles apart
     Lunch at 24.7 miles
• 60 Mile Route – 6 stops approximately 7 to 17 miles apart
     Lunch at 35.1 miles
• 100 Mile Route – 7 stops approximately 12 to 22 miles apart
     Lunch at 48.4 miles

Online and Mail-in registrations end October 20. Walk-up registration available on the day of the ride.

Bike Tour Fees:   
Adults:  $35 per rider through September 30 -- $45 beginning October 1
Children 7-12 yrs.:  $15 per rider through September 30 -- $20 beginning October 1
Children 6 yrs & under:  FREE but require a registration form and signed release form.

All riders who register by September 30 will receive a special event T-shirt by local artist Mary Miller.  T-shirts for those who register after October 1 will be available on a first come, first served bases and sizes cannot be guaranteed.

Riders come from the Tidewater region as well as from North Carolina, Maryland and the D.C. area.  Word has gotten out that it’s a good ride through some beautiful countryside.  There is more to the Eastern Shore than just Route 13.

Come for the day or enjoy the Shore for the weekend.  CBES offers a Friday afternoon guided fun ride that usually has a 10 and 20 mile route for riders to enjoy.  There are many lodging choices available from the quaint B&Bs in several of our towns, warm and friendly hotels and motels as well as rental houses.  After the ride on Saturday, come and enjoy a truly rustic Eastern Shore Oyster Roast.

Please check this website occasionally, as further information will become available.

WE HOPE TO SEE YOU ON OCTOBER 25, 2008

Generously Supported by our Family of Sponsors

O’Connor & Co., Inc.
Tankard Nurseries
Angelo Mesisco Salon
Best Western Eastern Shore Inn
Bike Shop @ PC Enhancements
Cherrystone Family Camping
Edward Jones
PNC Bank
Salisbury Cycle & Fitness, Inc.
The Gallery @ Eastville
The Nature Conservancy
Wescoat Nurseries