ShoreRivers Ride for Clean Rivers

🪅 Festival
⛰️ Scenic
🎗️ Charity Event
Event Date

Sep 21, 2025

Location

Wye Mills, MD

Discipline

Road

About

Pedal for pristine rivers on Maryland's scenic Eastern Shore.

The ShoreRivers Ride for Clean Rivers on September 21, 2025, marks its 21st annual event supporting clean water initiatives across Maryland’s beautiful Eastern Shore. Riders of all abilities can choose from 20-mile, 35-mile, or 62-mile (metric century) scenic routes that wind through rural Talbot and Queen Anne’s Counties, passing picturesque farm landscapes and tranquil river views. Hosted at Chesapeake College in Wye Mills, this fully supported ride features rest stops, SAG support, and a festive post-ride celebration. Participants can also join remotely via the “Ride-On-Your-Own” option. All funds raised aid ShoreRivers’ vital work: water-quality monitoring, restoration, and educational outreach to protect Maryland's waterways.

COURSE DETAILS

Three fully supported routes (20 mi, 35 mi, 62 mi/metric century) over Maryland’s Eastern Shore’s scenic backroads; flat to gently rolling paved rural terrain; frequent river views.

Race HIGHLIGHTS

  • 21st annual community ride for clean water advocacy
  • Multiple route options (20, 35, 62 miles)
  • Scenic farm and river landscapes on Maryland's Eastern Shore
  • Fully supported rides: SAG vehicles, rest stops, post-ride festivities
  • Ride-On-Your-Own participation for remote cyclists

RIDE TYPES

Gran Fondo
Century Rides

Event Location

Race overview

Course Length

20 miles, 35 miles, or 62 miles (metric century); rider's choice.

Elevation / Elevation Gain

Wye Mills is ~30 ft above sea level; elevation gain per route ~500–800 ft.

Terrain

Flat to gently rolling, paved rural back roads with scenic surroundings.

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