Potomac Pedalers summer tradition.

http://www.bikepptc.org/Aug07Rides#Aug4Sat

Saturday August 4. Leaving from Stribling Orchard in Markham, VA. The C riders stay on the east side of the mountains (going down to Orleans), but the other groups cross thru the gap into the Shennandoah Valley.
It's a real pretty ride. Also a good chance to stop at the orchard and stock up on fresh peaches and early apples.
I'll probably do the CC ride again this year. 48 miles, moderate hills (although Tilthammer Mill is a beast)
Also B, BB, A and AA rides. The A's will probably go over the mountian instead of thur the gap.