BICYCLING THE EASTERN SHORE OF VIRGINIA

Explore Virginia’s gorgeous Eastern Shore by bike. Join a small group of like-minded adventurers for a scenic journey, full of interesting learning opportunities and unique wildlife. Venture along the biking trails of Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge and Assateague National Seashore as you learn about the ecology and natural history of the island. Pedal to the Wallops Island Navy and NASA facility to learn about dune ecology at a pristine beach restricted to the public. Travel across the Eastern Shore Peninsula from the Atlantic Ocean to the Chesapeake Bay and visit 200 year old historic sites. Wild Ponies, Egrets and Horseshoe Crabs all await you on the Eastern Shore of Virginia!

Participants will bike approximately 9-20 miles, 3-5 hours a day at a moderate pace with frequent stops for natural interpretation and visits to historical sites. Biking routes are paved bucolic country roads on mostly flat terrain. Group biking style with pacesetter, sweep rider and fully stocked sag wagon. Participants are encouraged to bring their own hybrid or road bike, helmet and rain gear. Rentals are available for additional fee by contacting Chincoteague Bay Field Station ([email protected]​). CBFS does not have e-bikes available for rental.

2026 Tuition: $1049
Road Scholar programs are all-inclusive. From lectures and field trips to gratuities and accommodations – the price you pay up front is the price you pay.

2026 Program Dates:
March 31 - April 3
​April 14-17
​May 12-15
May 26-29
September 8-11
September 22-25
September 29 - October 2
October 13-16
October 27-30

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Road Scholar Programs at the Field Station
Click on the Program name below for more information.

Program #18032 - Bicycling the Eastern Shore of Virginia

Program #2019 - Birding Virginia's Eastern Shore: Assateague, Chincoteague and Wallops Island

Program #2018 - The Islands of Virginia's Eastern Shore: Chincoteague, Assateague and Wallops

Program #2285 - Kayaking the Eastern Shore: The Chesapeake and the Atlantic

Program #2579 - Share a Marine Science Adventure With Your Grandchild