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Wilderness Road Ride

The Wilderness Road Ride takes place Saturday of Memorial Day weekend (the last weekend in May). A scenic and historical adventure through southwest Virginia's New River Valley, the ride follows part of the historic Wilderness Road, Daniel Boone's route along the the Appalachians to the Cumberland Gap.

The Wilderness Road Ride offers something for everyone — 4 routes ranging from a relaxed journey for novices, to a challenge for the fittest athlete. All routes start and finish near the Dedmon Center in Radford, adjacent to Bisset Park, on the New River. This is an event for the entire family to enjoy!

Note that for 2008 we are dropping the 78 mile route. By simplifying our logistics we can maximize the quality of the event for everyone. Riders seeking greater challenge than the 58 mile route offers should consider doing Mountains of Misery.

But we'll be adding a 38 mile route. A lot of riders wanted to do more than the 29 mile route, but thought the 58 mile route was too long. For these people, the 38 mile route should be just right!

For 2008 we will also have a different venue for the start/finish area. Because of a construction project, we will not be able to use the Dedmon Center this year. The start/finish area will be moved just up the road to parking lots "E" and "U," in front of the Radford University Facilities Management building. This is on the way in to the Dedmon Center on University Dr., but not as far. So follow the usual directions to the Dedmon Center, but turn left into the parking lots immediately after crossing the bridge.

The Routes

• The 14 mile route map

• The 29 mile route map

• The 38 mile route map

• The 58 mile route map

You will receive detailed maps and cue sheets with your registration packet.

Comments From Previous Riders

"This is my 5th year and it is always great!"

"Great choice of food! Nutritious."

"Beautiful Countryside!"

"Great! 3rd time - I'll do it again! Thank you!!"

"Great support + great volunteers! SAG vehicles was noticeable several times..."

"Did the ride in 2003 + 2004. I had no complaints with either year. So when I say more of the same that is a positive comment. I'll be back in 2006."

"Thank you for all your work!!"

Directions

The ride starts near the Dedmon Center in Radford, VA. To get to the Dedmon Center from Blacksburg, head west on 685 (Prices Fork Road), turn Right on 114 (Peppers Ferry Road), turn left at US 11 (Lee Highway), turn left after crossing the bridge on US 11, then turn left on University Drive.

From I-81, Exit 109 to Radford, follow 177 (Tyler Ave) into Radford, turn right at the US 11 Junction (Norwood Dr), then turn left on University Drive. Immediately after crossing the bridge on University Dr., turn left into parking lots "E" and "U."

Important Information

You will receive detailed maps and cue sheets with your registration packet.

Please remember, this is not a race. All traffic laws, signals, and signs must be obeyed.

Personal SAG vehicles are not allowed.