09/28/2026
Eighteen riders. A perfect September day. And one beautiful final ride. 🍂🚲
We followed the winding roads of Charles City, stopped for a picnic on the grounds of Westover Church, tested our history knowledge (with prizes!), and finished where so many BASKET & BIKE rides have ended over the years — sharing a glass of w**e at Upper Shirley, with the James River stretching out before us.
The weather could not have been more beautiful, but it was the people who made the day: curious, engaged, full of laughter and good conversation, and happy simply to be riding together.
After ten years of rides, I could not have imagined a lovelier group — or a lovelier day — for this final one.
Thank you to everyone who came along for the ride on Saturday — and to the many of you who couldn't be there but sent such kind notes and good wishes my way.
You were part of the day, too.
What a ride. ❤️🌕🍁