--Registration for the Civil War Loop is open through March 31, 2016.

To hold your spot, submit your application below.

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Join us for a fully supported adventure back in time to the mid-19th Century. We'll be transported to a different era in America’s history, from the spark of the Civil War to its decisive battles at Antietam, Gettysburg, and Cedar Creek. We'll pedal the route taken and fought over by Confederate and Union forces during the Civil War: over and through the Shenandoah Valley campaigns of 1862 and 1864 as well as the Northern Virginia countryside. This trip includes plenty of time for tours, side trips, and exploration, as well as options to add on mileage.

DATES

Tour dates: May 20 - June 1

DETAILS

The tour starts and ends in Leesburg, VA. We'll explore the Washington & Old Dominion Bike Trail, the Shenandoah Valley, the C&O bike path, and the stone walls and covered bridges of Virginia's horse country. We'll see the site of Harper's Ferry & John Brown's Raid in West Virginia, the Antietam Battlefield in Maryland, and spend Memorial Day weekend in Gettysburg, PA.

Included in the cost of this fully-supported tour is a seasoned guide and a skilled mechanic, daily lunches and dinners, 3 breakfasts, hotel lodging, a van for luggage transport, snacks, nightly happy hours, cue sheets, and gpx files. 

Read more about the route here >

RIDE RATING

Each day averages approximately 47 miles with rolling hills. Van shuttles will be available. The route includes bike paths, rail trails, and roads. 

BIKE TRANSPORT AND RENTAL

Tour participants are responsible for their own travel to and from the start/finish. After signing up, please wait for confirmation from your tour leader before booking air travel. For those of you arriving by plane, Washington Dulles (IAD) is the closest airport. Shuttles will be available on May 19. Talk to our helpful guide for details.

Rentals: We offer road, hybrid, and pedal assist options. Please select the rental option in the tour application for more information.

Bike Transport from NYC: We offer free round-trip bike transport from NYC for the bikes of the first 10 sign-ups (saving you the cost of packing and shipping).

ADMINISTRATION

The trip cost of $1,695 includes nine nights nights of lodging (based on double occupancy), nightly social hours (well stocked with snacks and beverages), lunches, ride snacks, maps & cue sheets, and two group dinners. To request to participate in this ride, use the sign-up link below and submit, cash/credit, your initial deposit of $250. Feel free to reach out to our touring leaders for more information about this tour, and see our FAQ for answers to some common questions about supported bike touring. Please carefully read our cancellation and transfer policy before signing up.

Single riders are encouraged to join. We will do our best to pair you with a roommate to keep the tour cost down. If one cannot be found, you will be given an option of paying the single supplement or canceling without penalty. 

REGISTRATION

To register for the Hudson tour, a non-refundable deposit of $250 is required. To submit your application, complete the following survey: