Valley Veterans Ride for Heroes 2026

Valley Veterans Ride for Heroes is an annual charity bike ride in Virginia’s Shenandoah Valley, hosted at Rockbridge Vineyards and organized around support for Boulder Crest Foundation. Riders choose from three road loops of 27, 44, or 64 miles, with the hardest route climbing up to 3,905 feet. The event is easy to reach from I-81 and I-64, making it a practical day trip for riders coming from different parts of the region. The ride raises money for Boulder Crest programs serving combat veterans, military personnel, first responders, and their families, with all proceeds going directly to the foundation. More than $300,000 has already been donated. Rest stops give riders a chance to meet local veterans and hear some of their history, so the day is not just a miles-and-hills challenge. The organizing group comes from 12 VFW Posts in the Shenandoah Valley, and the ride also supports Boulder Crest Retreat in Waynesboro.