SUNSHINE and SPOKES GETAWAY 2026

About the Event

BIKE VIRGINIA’s upcoming adventure: the Sunshine and Spokes Getaway 2026!

SHEPHERDSTOWN, BOONSBORO, HARPERS FERRY and SHARPSBURG

Join us for a weekend of beautiful backroads, scenic river views, fascinating history, and fantastic riding as we explore the historic borders of West Virginia and Maryland. We've designed this getaway weekend with your enjoyment and ease in mind. All our routes are Ride w/ GPS and SAG supported, with plenty of cool stops to recharge along the way!

FRIDAY, JUNE 26
ARRIVE & WARM UP
Ease into the weekend with our late afternoon, early evening registration/checkin.

“Looking to stretch your legs after checking in? Hop on our Friday route to tour the host town of Shepherdstown. This short route is a great way to check out our wonderful host town and make sure the bike is working well before the weekend of riding begins.”

SATURDAY, JUNE 27
HISTORY, VINES, & VALLEY ROADS
Saturday offers an incredible mix of scenic backroads and rich history, all fully supported with Ride w/ GPS and SAG routes. Highlights include:

Exploring Shepherdstown, 2026 USA Today Nominee for Best Historic Small Towns in the U.S.
Visiting Shepherd University’s agricultural innovation center, Tabler Farm
Riding to Historic Boonsboro, home of author Nora Roberts, several fascinating museums, and the beautiful Antietam Creek Vineyards
A unique architecture tour through the Sharpsburg Historic District, featuring stone and brick homes in Georgian, Federal, Greek Revival, and Colonial Revival styles
We will top off the day with a post-ride reception at the Entler Hotel in Shepherdstown, featuring an insightful talk on
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SUNDAY, JUNE 28
HARPERS FERRY & SCENIC RIVERS
We wrap up the weekend with stunning views and iconic landmarks, including:

Harpers Ferry National Historical Park, where you can take in the confluence views of the Potomac and Shenandoah Rivers.
Exploring Harpers Ferry Lower Town, packed with preserved 19th-century buildings, the old armory, and the arsenal.
Riding to Bolivar Heights Battlefield.
A very special stop at True Treats Historic Candy with a chance to meet Susan Benjamin, the U.S. Candy Historian.

Races Offered

SUNSHINE and SPOKES GETAWAY Weekend

Jun 26, 2026

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Distance — SUNSHINE and SPOKES GETAWAY Weekend

terrain

Type — Cycling

timer

17:00

sell

$199.00

Weather History

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for June in Shepherdstown.

thermostat Temperature

17.2° / 29.5°

wb_sunny Feels like

17.2° / 28.9°

light_mode Avg sunshine hours

11h 25m

water_drop Avg rainfall

3.1 mm

ac_unit Avg snowfall

—

air Avg wind speed

9.3 km/h (Light breeze)

opacity Sweat loss rate

High

terrain Course conditions

Hard and dry surface

sunny Max UV Index

Very High (8.0)

humidity_mid Humidity

63.9%

wb_twilight Sunrise

05:44

nightlight Sunset

20:38

About Shepherdstown

Learn more about the host city, Shepherdstown.

Shepherdstown is a small historic town in the Eastern Panhandle of West Virginia, on the Potomac River and near both the Maryland and Virginia borders. It is the oldest town in West Virginia, maintaining its historic structures and the charm of a small town but boasting of a vibrant downtown area with about a dozen restaurants, many small locally-owned shops, and an independent movie theater. The performing arts are a vital part of the town's culture, with the renowned Contemporary American Theater Festival at Shepherd University in the summer, live music at local venues throughout the year, and the historic Opera House movie theater showing independent and foreign films on weekends.