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2024 Wilderness Road Ride
Venue: Bisset Park, Radford
Directions: Google Map Link
Date: Saturday, May 25, 2024
Time: 6:45 AM - TBD
Event Types: Sports, Charity
Cost:
Adults (age 18+): • 26 & 34 Milers: $60.00 • 55, 76 & Century Milers: $75.00 Youth Up To Age of 17: $60.00 Family of 3-5: $165.00

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Description:
FCA Endurance SW Virginia presents the 33rd Annual Wilderness Road Ride titled "A Gran Fondo" on Saturday, May 25, 2024 starting and ending at Bisset Park's Shelter #2.

The Wilderness Road Ride is a scenic and historical adventure through Southwest Virginia’s beautiful New River Valley, the ride follows part of Daniel Boone’s Wilderness Road. This is a recreational ride for all cycling levels and all ages to enjoy, with something for everyone, five routes to choose from ranging from a 26 mile relaxed journey for novices, to a century challenge for the fittest cyclist.

Routes Available:
• 26 Mile Route
• 34 Mile Route
• 55 Mile Route
• 76 Mile Route
• 100 Mile Route

The start will be a rolling start open from 6:45-8:30 AM. Riders may also gather in front of Bisset Park Shelter #2 at the starting line at a designated time for an optional group start times at 7:00, 7:10, 7:20, 7:30, 7:40 and 8:00 AM. Those who sign up for the century and 80 miler must leave no later than 7:30 AM. This year there will also be an e-bike option for the 26-mile route that will start at 7:30 AM.

To register online, visit: https://www.bikereg.com/wilderness-road-ride.

Day of registration is also available.

There is a rider cap of 400 for the event.

All pre-registered riders are guaranteed a technical t-shirt and other goodies.

ANSI or Snell Certified helmets are required. Riders under 16 must be accompanied by an adult and riders under 8 years old must have permission from the event director.

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

Fully supported aid stations will be positioned at regular intervals along the course and the start/finish location. Aid stations will be supplied with Heed Hammer Nutrition fuel as well as water and plenty of other snacks. SAG vehicles will be on the course for emergencies.

The event is held rain or shine. No refunds.

Non-riders can enjoy Bisset Park, the New River, and downtown Radford, while their families and friends are out riding.

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

All proceeds will benefit FCA Endurance ministries and missions projects in Southwest Virginia. FCA Endurance is part of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes which is a 501c3 non-profit organization.

For more information, visit:
https://www.wildernessroadride.org/ or https://www.bikereg.com/wilderness-road-ride or https://www.facebook.com/wildernessroadride/ or https://www.facebook.com/events/1351147982249443/ or https://www.instagram.com/wildernessroad/ or call 540-797-1081.