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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 historic adventure through southwest Virginia's beautiful New River Valley, the ride follows part of the historic Wilderness Road, Daniel Boone's route through 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. This is an event for the entire family to enjoy!

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.

We're adding a 38 mile route. Many 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." This is on the way 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

Detailed maps and cue sheets will be available at the start of the ride.

Click here to download your Wilderness Road Ride 2008 Cyclist Information sheet.

Registration and Ride Schedule

You may register ahead of time, either online registration will be open until Wednesday, May 21 at 7:00 PM. You may also register last minute at the start-finish area, which opens at 6:30 AM; or at the Marriott in Blacksburg on Friday night.

You may start your ride any time between 7:00 and 9:00 AM. Please be on time, and do not start after 9:00 AM.

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!!"

Important Information

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

Personal SAG vehicles are not allowed.

Directions

The 2008 ride starts from Radford University lots "E" and "U," near our usual start at the Dedmon Center. After crossing the bridge on University Dr., the start-finish area will be immediately on your left.

From Blacksburg, head west on Prices Fork Road (685), turn right on Peppers Ferry Road (114), turn left at Lee Highway (US-11), turn left on Main St. after crossing the bridge, 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.