May 16, 2026
Bike Ride of Historic Great Bridge
Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism
1224 Progressive Drive Chesapeake, VA 23320
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Join us for a new family-friendly program where we explore local history on a bike! May is National Bike Month and National Historic Preservation Month. We’re celebrating both with a 3.5 mile ride through Great Bridge to discuss the history that is unique to Chesapeake! The ride will depart from the Great Bridge Community Center at Noon. We will stop to discuss the Municipal Complex, Battlefield Park, the A & C Canal, and the Great Bridge Locks. Bring your own bike and personal safety equipment. We encourage participants to bring their own bikes and personal safety equipment. This program is limited to 25 participants. Limited number of bikes are available to rent. If interested in renting PRT equipment, please call (757) 382-1360.


The route can be found here but is subject to change: https://maps.app.goo.gl/gVyAY8AH28T4UujY8

**Waiting List Information: Individuals added to a waitlist are not guaranteed participation. Guaranteed participation is only granted to individuals who have registered prior to the class reaching its maximum enrollment number.**

Location

Dismal Swamp Canal Trail

Instructor

Staff ...Parks-Rec-Tourism

Sessions

2

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May 16, 2026SaturdayAdd to calendar
Ages 16-255 · Co-Ed
Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism1224 Progressive Drive Chesapeake, VA 23320View Map
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