The Watauga Leisure Bike Club is an informal club consisting of the authors of Biking The Country Roads of Watauga With Ole Gade and Roni Ellis and any bike riders who would like to join us. Inexperienced as well as seasoned bikers are invited to join us on these rides. We do ask that you obtain a copy of our book to prepare yourself for the distance and difficulty of the ride and to also read about all of the great places you are going to see. Most of our rides can be completed in 2 hours or less.

All riders are responsible for their own equipment, transport and safety. Bicycle helmets are required and identification is recommended, (see Road ID on Links page). We are happy to point out interesting sights along the way and to offer encouragement to any who feel they need it (and we all need it sometimes). Our main objective is to introduce new riders to the enjoyment of leisure cycling and to enjoy the fellowship of group rides.

Please carpool as often as possible, not only to conserve gasoline but to limit the number of cars using space in the parking areas. Some of the parking areas are private and should be used minimally and respectfully. Cyclists of all skill levels are invited to join us on these bike rides.

Please take a few minutes to take our survey.  Riders Survey

Below is a schedule for the upcoming rides, please check back for updates to the schedule. If you have questions, please email us at Info@WataugaLeisureBiking.com.

Now let's get out there and go "Biking For The Fun Of It"!

If weather is questionable, please check Ray's weather cancellations. (Click Image)

Archived Club Events

Thursday, July 10
Bamboo/George Hayes/Friendship Church (BA-3)
Meet @ 9:00 am at Samaritan's Purse parking lot
Rating 2.5
7.0 miles

Saturday, July 12 (Click here to see this event)
Bethel/Mountaindale/Beaverdam (NW-3) w/shorter (NW-3/A) option
Meet @ 9:00 am at Bethel Community Park (Rush Branch Road)
Rating 3.0 & 1.0*
14.0 miles & 11 miles*

Monday, July 14 (Click here to see this event)
Todd/Big Hill/Grassy Island (T-2 & T-2/A*)
Meet @ 9:00 am at Green Valley Community Park
Rating 2.5 & 1.5*
9 miles & 5.5 miles*

Wednesday, July 16
Sugar Grove/Silverstone/Amantha (NW-1 & NW-1/A*)
Meet @ 9:00 am at Old Cove Creek Elementary School
Rating 2.0 & 1.5*
9.1 miles & 15 miles*

Saturday, July 19
Brownwood/Hardin/US 421 (T-3) & (T-1*)
Meet @ 9:00 am at Riverside General Store
Rating 3.5 & 1.0*
12.3 miles & 20.8 miles*

Tuesday, July 22
Watauga River Round Trip (VC-3)
Meet @ 9:00 am at Valle Crucis Community Park
Rating 1.0
11.0 miles

Tuesday, July 22
Following the Ride We Will
Eat at The Ham Shoppe to
Celebrate Ole's 82nd Birthday

Friday, July 25
South Fork New River Encounters (BA-1 & BA-1/A*)
Meet @ 9:00 am at US 421 Food Lion parking lot
Rating 3.0 & 1.5*
11.0 miles & 9.0 miles*

Saturday, July 26
Stony Fork Loop
Meet @ 9:00 am at Stony Fork Baptist Church parking lot
Rating 3.5
8.9 miles

Monday, July 28
Bamboo/George Hayes/Friendship Church (BA-3)
Meet @ 9:00 am at Samaritan's Purse parking lot
Rating 2.5
7.0 miles

Thursday, July 31
Todd/Fleetwood Round Trip (T-1)
Meet @ 9:00 am at South Fork Baptist Church
Rating 1.0
20.4 miles

*Indicates alternate routes which are usually shorter and somewhat easier