Welcome to the Williamsburg Area Bicyclists!
The Williamsburg Area Bicyclists is a recreational bicycling club based in Williamsburg, Va. We offer a variety of ride options, for the beginner through the experienced cyclist. If you are a member, log in with your username and password to access our Member Only features, such as the Ride Calendar, Message Board, Cue Sheet library and access to other club information. If you are not yet a member we encourage you to join us as our guest on one of our rides and experience for yourself how rewarding group riding can be. When you are ready to join, click on the "Join or Renew->Join as New Member" link above.
Member Benefits
Enjoy the benefits of being a member of the Williamsburg Bicycle Club:
With the advent of social media where you can create informal groups and share information, you might wonder why bother to join a formal bicycle club. Consider this:
- Make new friends and find riding partners
- Participate with the WAB in regular weekly and monthly bicycle riding opportunities - more than 200 scheduled rides annually!
- Access to our Route Library - containing over 250 excellent routes in the Williamsburg area! Your WAB membership includes membership in our Ride With GPS Club Account, enabling premium features for navigation and off-line maps normally requiring a Premium Ride With GPS account (an $80 value).
- Secondary accident insurance for injuries sustained on club rides.
- Regular informative Membership Meetings where you can learn and share with other like-minded bicycling enthusiasts
- Monthly Newsletter keeps you up to date with local bicycling news and opportunities
- Interactive website filled with lots of bicycling information including the Scheduled Rides, Club Events, Ride Logs, Message Board and more.
- WAB members ... with more than 300 there is a large pool of expertise and opportunities to get the most out of cycling.
- Discounts of 10% off list price for bicycle parts, accessories and clothing at many area bicycle shops!
- A wide array of rides and off-the-bike meetings featuring good fellowship, food and presentations on topics of interest!
How do I get started?
If you are either new to cycling, new to the Williamsburg area or just looking for a way to get more actively engaged in cycling, this page is for you!
The Williamsburg Area Bicyclists sponsors club rides where members and visitors come together and ride a designated “route” in the Williamsburg area. These rides are classified by difficulty (both pace and distance). Ride leaders provide the routes in the form of “cue sheets” and strive to facilitate safe and enjoyable experiences for all participants.
Bikes Out of Hibernation - 2024
Exciting News! ONCE AGAIN, the Williamsburg Area Bicyclists, James City County Parks & Recreation and BikeWalk Williamsburg will be offering the Bikes Out of Hibernation Event and it will be held in conjunction with Pedal the Parkway! It will be held on Saturday, April 20 from 9 AM to 1 PM at the Jamestown Settlement Parking Lot, adjacent to the Colonial Parkway. What a great way to kick off May is Bike Month! So get that neglected bike out of your garage and get it ready for Spring! Free tire pumping and minor adjustments will be given by several local bicycle shops. FREE helmets and helmet fittings! FREE refreshments! Then take your bike for a spin on the adjacent Virginia Capital Trail or the Jamestown Island loop! NO REGISTRATION - just come on down!
WAB Jersey and Kit Storefront is Now Open!
The various items of WAB cycling apparel are offered for sale a couple times of year (usually the Spring and the Fall). Cold weather apparel is normally only available during the Fall ordering window. The process to purchase a WAB jersey, shorts or other items is as follows:
1. WAB Storefront on the Ascend website is opened for a limited time period. (usually 2 weeks)
2. WAB members visit the storefront webpage, select the items and place their order.
3. Items are manufactured and shipped directly to the WAB member.
The storefront will be opened from 3/18/24 to 3/31/24! The URL/Link to the storefront is:
http://teamstore.agile-sportswear.com/store/williamsburg-area-bicyclists/
Items offered are:
- Short Sleeve Cycling Jersey
- Thermal Long Sleeve Cycling Jersey
- Cycling Shorts
- Cycling Bibs
- Cycling Long Bib tights
- Cycling Wind Jacket*
- Cycling Thermal jacket*
- Arm Warmers
*SIZING NOTE on the Jackets:
The Cycling Wind and Thermal Jackets fit to their Sport Cut. Semi tight fit just like the Sport Cut Cycling Jersey fit.
- If you fit into a Sport cut Male large cycling jersey you would want to order a Large Male Jacket
- If you fit into a Sport cut Female medium cycling jersey you would want to order a Medium Female Jacket
- If you fit into a Relaxed cut Male large cycling jersey you would want to order up a size- a XL Large Male Jacket
- If you fit into a Relaxed cut Female medium cycling jersey you would want to order up a size - a Large Female Jacket
To help you decide what size to order, a "fit kit" will be available at the General Membership Meeting on Thursday, 3/21.
Questions? Contact Jim Day at Jimda356@gmail.com or 757-755-5190