Electric Bicycle - E-Bike Lovers DC - MD - VA - Cycling

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LIMITATION OF LIABILITY: TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMISSIBLE PURSUANT TO APPLICABLE LAW, NEITHER GREGORY MAASSEN, NATHAN MERRIS, RICHARD CAMER, TRIP COORDINATORS, THEIR AFFILIATES, FAMILY AND FORMER AND CURRENT EMPLOYERS NOR ANY OTHER PARTY INVOLVED IN CREATING, PRODUCING, OR DELIVERING E-BIKE LOVERS GUIDES, OUR MEETUP EVENTS, AND THE GPS E-TRAILS IS LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, INDIRECT, EXEMPLARY, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF A USER’S ACCESS TO, OR USE OF THE E-BIKE LOVERS GUIDES, OUR MEETUP EVENTS, AND THE GPS E-TRAILS.
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Join us for an exciting two-day E-Bike adventure on Saturday and Sunday, May 2-3, 2026! This unique trip, organized by Bernie, combines scenic rides, historic exploration, Amtrak train ride, ferry ride and camaraderie among fellow riders.
Our 2025 Williamsburg Adventure was a huge success with 10 participants. Here is short video compiled by Michael with a few of the many highlights. Two Day Adventure: Williamsburg to Richmond on the Virginia Capital Trail

The below RWGPS routes will surely change prior to our departure. They are only provided here to show approximate routes. Final routes will be posted to all participants prior to adventure.

Bicentennial Park to Jamestown Museum · Ride with GPS
Virginia Capital Trail: Jamestown to Richmond · Ride with GPS
Scottland thru Chippokes Plantation and Surry Seafood · Ride with GPS

Itinerary Highlights:

• Saturday Morning: Meet at Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station by 8:30 AM to load bikes for transport on bike shuttle. Bikes will not be transported on Amtrak train. The train departs at 9:34 AM to Williamsburg, arriving at Williamsburg 10:36 AM. Fare: $13.00. 2-day parking pass $12.00
• Saturday Activities: Explore Williamsburg independently or with small groups and having lunch. At 1:00 PM we will regroup at Bicentennial Park and ride via the Colonial Parkway to and thru Jamestown National Historic Park ($20.00 fee to enter exhibits). Park closes at 5 PM
• At 2:30pm we will ride the Jamestown ferry across the James River to Scottland.
• From there we will enjoy the scenic Virginia countryside thru Chipppokes Plantation State park.
• Before returning to the Jamestown ferry we will enjoy dinner at the Surry Seafood Co. on Grays Creek. https://surryseafoodco.com/
• LODGING: Although you will find many options in such a popular tourist area both hotels, Airbnb's, Etc. Distance to Sunday's starting location should be considered. A good option to consider is the Hilton Vacation Club the Historic Powhatan Williamsburg. It has 1 B/R to 4 B/R Suites. Lodging at Powhatan was well received by previous participants. Regardless of where you choose it is highly recommended you choose the full refund for cancellation in case of unexpected circumstances that may arise. Getting a group together to share a suite will decrease your lodging expense if you can book early. We suggest booking lodging as soon as possible.
• Sunday: After breakfast, we’ll embark on a stunning ride back to Richmond along the Virginia Capital Trail. Along the way we will stop to have an enjoyable lunch with everyone at the Indian Fields Tavern. Home | Indian Fields Tavern

Details:

• Minimal elevation, mostly flat terrain.
• Participants are responsible for their own accommodations. Shared options may reduce costs and highly encouraged as Powatan is private bedrooms in a suite.
• The only required fees are the Amtrak fare, bike shuttle fee TBD, optional Jamestown entry fee and $6.00 day parking at Richmond Amtrak Station.
• Bike transport logistics and additional details will be finalized based on participation.
• A Support vehicle may be available but not yet confirmed. Bernie is looking for someone who is willing to be available with a vehicle capable of bike transport that can be called for emergency issues both minor medical and mechanical. Not a baggage transport. Contact Bernie directly if interested in more information.

Action Items: If interested, please confirm your participation by April 1st 2026. It is highly suggested that you book your lodging as soon as possible. For planning purposes Bernie ask you keep your status updated if your plans change.

The Virginia Capital Trail (VCT) is a paved bicycle and pedestrian trail crossing four counties and 51.7 miles (83.2 km) between Jamestown and Richmond, Virginia — that is, between the Colony of Virginia's first capital and Virginia's current capital.

Construction began in 2006 and completed to Jamestown in October 2015. With the Williamsburg extension, the trail extends approximately 62 miles (100 km).

Just across the James River from historic Jamestown in beautiful Surry County, Chippokes Plantation State Park is one of the oldest continually farmed plantations in the country. A working farm since 1619.

As usual, non-assisted bikers are most welcome.

For the E-Bike Lovers group to be successful, we need to grow our membership carefully. Please feel free to invite other E-Bike lovers spread the word, and let’s have fun!

Free Ride With GPS for E-Bike Lovers
Membership of the Ride With GPS E-bike Lovers club is now free as www.ebikelovers.com is generating sufficient income from ads to cover the costs.

Here is the link to activate your free membership:
https://ridewithgps.com/auto_approve/Club/6746/Zwa5jhttF5mJrFbN
More information about using GPS files: https://ebikelovers.com/2021/03/15/download-our-trails-and-never-get-lost/
More information about e-bike ranges:
https://ebikelovers.com/2020/12/31/e-bike-longer-and-happier-15-smart-strategies-to-reduce-your-e-bike-range-anxiety/

DISCLAIMER
LIMITATION OF LIABILITY: TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMISSIBLE PURSUANT TO APPLICABLE LAW, NEITHER GREGORY MAASSEN, NATHAN MERRIS, BERNIE PARODY, TRIP COORDINATORS, THEIR AFFILIATES, FAMILY AND FORMER AND CURRENT EMPLOYERS NOR ANY OTHER PARTY INVOLVED IN CREATING, PRODUCING, OR DELIVERING E-BIKE LOVERS GUIDES, OUR MEETUP EVENTS, AND THE GPS E-TRAILS IS LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, INDIRECT, EXEMPLARY, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF A USER’S ACCESS TO, OR USE OF THE E-BIKE LOVERS GUIDES, OUR MEETUP EVENTS, AND THE GPS E-TRAILS.

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https://ridewithgps.com/routes/34720279
23 miles. Toilets in the beginning, middle and the end of the trail.

From Sycamore Landing, we e-bike on the C&O towpath to White's Ferry, where the group stops at the Potomac River for a picnic. The ferry has a restaurant known for its pickle burger.

From the ferry, we return via River Road in Montgomery county's rustic farmland. The scenery is particularly fine everywhere along this 23-mile round trip. We will be biking in hilly terrain at the end of the trail. Most of the trail is flat.

See also: https://ebikelovers.com/2021/01/17/trail-4-maryland-e-biking-from-sycamore-landing-to-whites-ferry/

This event will be a combined towpath and farmland ride to Whites Ferry, originally designed by David Winer, former chair of the Friday biking group. Whites Ferry is out of commission, but this doesn't affect the ride as we will not cross the Potomac.

We meet at 10:00 a.m. at Sycamore Landing. We leave at 10:15 AM.

See the map above for the ride route and directions to reach the parking lot at Sycamore landing. The Meetup map guides you to the Sycamore Landing parking lot as well.

Nota Bene: By car, the turn from River Road is 16 miles from the I 495 Beltway, and the parking lot is all the way down this dirt road next to the canal towpath.

The scenery is particularly fine everywhere along this 23-mile round trip.

The riding surface beside the C&O canal is typically packed clay/gravel except near Whites Ferry, where it has been reworked into a smoother path. The route through the Montgomery Agricultural Preserve is a seldom-traveled road of packed gravel similar to the towpath's surfaces.

Lunch: Brown bag at picnic tables overlooking the Jubal Early car ferry. Snacks and sandwiches are available at the adjacent store.

The group stops a few times for slower riders to catch up. The distance will be some 22 miles or shorter any time you are fully satisfied with biking for the day.

Please remember to charge your bike, check your tires and brakes, and consider packing an extra tube.

We recommend downloading the Ride with GPS route map to enhance your independence.

https://ridewithgps.com/routes/34720279

Free Ride With GPS for E-Bike Lovers
The Ride With GPS E-bike Lovers club membership is now free as www.ebikelovers.com generates sufficient income from ads to cover the costs.
Here is the link to activate your free membership:
https://ridewithgps.com/auto_approve/Club/6746/Zwa5jhttF5mJrFbN
More information about using GPS files:
https://ebikelovers.com/2021/03/15/download-our-trails-and-never-get-lost/
More information about e-bike ranges:
https://ebikelovers.com/2020/12/31/e-bike-longer-and-happier-15-smart-strategies-to-reduce-your-e-bike-range-anxiety/

As usual, non-assisted bikers are most welcome.

About the C&O Canal:

The Chesapeake and Ohio Canal operated from 1831 until 1924 along the Potomac River from Washington, D.C., to Cumberland, Maryland. The canal's principal cargo was coal from the Allegheny Mountains.

The canal’s roots begin with George Washington’s dream of a waterway trade route. 74 locks were built.

About White's Ferry:

Historic White's Ferry is the last of 100 ferries that used to operate on the Potomac River. This ferry, named after the confederate Civil War General Jubal A. Early, connects Whites Ferry Road in Montgomery County, Maryland with a road by the same name in Loudoun County, Virginia. The cars line up on what looks like a boat ramp and drive down onto the ferry. Once loaded, the ferry follows a wire cable to the other side of the Potomac.

DISCLAIMER
LIMITATION OF LIABILITY: TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMISSIBLE PURSUANT TO APPLICABLE LAW, NEITHER GREGORY MAASSEN, NATHAN MERRIS, TRIP COORDINATORS, THEIR AFFILIATES, FAMILY AND FORMER AND CURRENT EMPLOYERS NOR ANY OTHER PARTY INVOLVED IN CREATING, PRODUCING, OR DELIVERING E-BIKE LOVERS GUIDES, OUR MEETUP EVENTS, AND THE GPS E-TRAILS IS LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, INDIRECT, EXEMPLARY, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF A USER’S ACCESS TO, OR USE OF THE E-BIKE LOVERS GUIDES, OUR MEETUP EVENTS, AND THE GPS E-TRAILS.

See for the full disclaimer: https://ebikelovers.com/disclaimer

Free Ride With GPS for E-Bike Lovers
The Ride With GPS E-bike Lovers club membership is now free as www.ebikelovers.com generates sufficient income from ads to cover the costs.
Here is the link to activate your free membership:
https://ridewithgps.com/auto_approve/Club/6746/Zwa5jhttF5mJrFbN
More information about using GPS files:
https://ebikelovers.com/2021/03/15/download-our-trails-and-never-get-lost/
More information about e-bike ranges:
https://ebikelovers.com/2020/12/31/e-bike-longer-and-happier-15-smart-strategies-to-reduce-your-e-bike-range-anxiety/

For the E-bike Lovers group to be successful, we need to grow our membership carefully. Please feel free to invite other E-bike lovers, spread the word and let's have fun.

When you register for this ride, you indicate your agreement with the terms of the disclaimer below.

DISCLAIMER
LIMITATION OF LIABILITY: TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMISSIBLE PURSUANT TO APPLICABLE LAW, NEITHER GREGORY MAASSEN, NATHAN MERRIS, RICHARD CAMER, TRIP COORDINATORS, THEIR AFFILIATES, FAMILY AND FORMER AND CURRENT EMPLOYERS NOR ANY OTHER PARTY INVOLVED IN CREATING, PRODUCING, OR DELIVERING E-BIKE LOVERS GUIDES, OUR MEETUP EVENTS, AND THE GPS E-TRAILS IS LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, INDIRECT, EXEMPLARY, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF A USER’S ACCESS TO, OR USE OF THE E-BIKE LOVERS GUIDES, OUR MEETUP EVENTS, AND THE GPS E-TRAILS.
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