Motorcycle RentalsPlease contact Eagle Rider directly to arrange your rental. Pick up on Friday, October 19, and return on Monday, October 22. Eagle Rider Motorcycle Rental Agency IMPORTANT NOTE: If you are flying into Richmond International Airport and are renting a bike, you need to be in Richmond by 12:00 (noon) on Friday, October 19, so that we can transport you to Eagle Riders @ Patriot Harley Davidson to pick up your bike. Questions or Concerns?Contact: Paula Johnson |
This year’s ride will take you through the many exciting wonderful sights of Virginia and the magnificent scenery of the Blue Ridge Mountains to historic Colonial Williamsburg and Jamestown, America’s first permanent English colony, in Virginia in 1607.
On Saturday, October 20th, we’ll depart Richmond and travel through the “Center of the Universe” as we head west to the Blue Ridge Mountains. We’ll experience “Main Street USA” as we pass through a number of towns, including Louisa, Gordonsville, Stanardsville, Staunton, Waynesboro, Scottsville and Goochland. We’ll travel roads used by Presidents James Madison, Thomas Jefferson and Woodrow Wilson. Currently planned stops include Early Mountain Vineyards, Shenandoah Harley-Davidson and downtown Scottsville. This route is approximately 270 miles or 6.5 hours of riding time.
On Sunday, October 21st, we’ll depart Richmond and take a scenic ride eastward through historic plantations as we make our way to the Historic Triangle. We’ll step back in time as we travel the Colonial Parkway from Jamestown to Colonial Williamsburg and Yorktown. After crossing the James River, we’ll pass through the quaint town of Smithfield, home of Smithfield hams, then make our way back to Hopewell and Richmond. Currently planned stops include the Jamestown Settlement, Colonial Williamsburg, Pierce’s Pitt Bar-B-Que, the Yorktown waterfront, and Smithfield. The route is just over 200 miles or approximately 5.5 hours of riding time.
You may choose to participate both days, or on Saturday or Sunday only. A commemorative tee shirt is included in the registration fee if you register by September 14th.