This ride follows the short section of the annual Wilderness Ride, which is held in Christiansburg during the month of June. While traveling along rural roads, the ride passes by many historic spots in Montgomery County. This variation extends the ride by following the Bike Centennial Route into Radford to meet with the ride around Claytor Lake.
Starting Point: Montgomery Museum on Pepper St. in Christiansburg.
Distance: 21.0 miles.
Terrain: A few hills.
| Mile | Directions |
|---|---|
| 0.0 | Proceed to the left (southeast) on Pepper Street. |
| 0.1 | Left onto S. Franklin. |
| 0.5 | Pass beneath I-81. |
| 1.7 | Leave Christiansburg, continue ahead on Pilot Rd. (SR 615). |
| 3.7 | Cross Elliott Creek. |
| 4.1 | Right onto Nolley Rd. (SR 679). |
| 5.8 | Right (straight) onto Union Valley Rd. (SR 669). |
| 7.6 | Riner, intersection with Five Points Rd. (SR 671). |
| 7.7 | Cross Riner Rd. (SR 8), continue ahead on Fairview Church Rd. (SR 669). |
| 11.0 | Right onto Piney Woods Rd. (SR 600). |
| 11.6 | Right onto Childress Rd. (SR 693). |
| 11.7 | Left onto Tyler Rd. (SR 600). |
| 14.6 | Cross bridge over I-81. |
| 15.3 | Left onto SR 664 (Lovely Mount Dr.). |
| 16.5 | Right on SR 787. |
| 18.1 | Left on SR 611. |
| 19.5 | Left on SR 611. |
| 21.0 | Right on Main St. in Radford to join ride around Claytor Lake. For further directions see cue sheet for Claytor Lake Main Route. |
Notes:
There are stores at mile 5.7 (Ellett Valley Food Time), 22.2 (Lancer's Truck Stop), 26.2 (Mountain View Market), 32.1 (Ellett Valley Food Time), and 41.6 Keffer's Store in Catawba on the alternate route.