This beautiful loop is one that few bikers have ever done. It is on rural roads, except for the 9.7 mile stretch on US 221, which has faster traffic west of SR 8 with a 55 mph speed limit and no shoulders on the road. Use caution on this segment of the ride.
Starting Point: At Riner Food Center off Route 8 (Riner Rd.) just outside of Christiansburg.
Distance: 37.6 miles.
Terrain: Challenging terrain off and on.
| Mile | Directions |
|---|---|
| 0.0 | Go north (left) on SR 8 to first right. |
| 0.1 | Right onto SR 669 (Union Valley Rd.). |
| 2.0 | Go right to continue on SR 669 (Union Valley Rd.). |
| 4.4 | Right onto SR 615 (Pilot Rd.) at T intersection. |
| 6.2 | Right onto SR 615 (Old Pike Rd.) when SR 612 continues straight at Pilot Post Office. |
| 8.7 | Enter Floyd County. |
| 18.0 | Right onto US 221 (East Main Street) in Floyd. |
| 18.8 | Pass through downtown Floyd and cross SR 8 (Locust St.). |
| 18.9 | Turn around at the Floyd Country Store to return the way you came. |
| 19.0 | Right onto US 221 (East Main St.). |
| 19.8 | Left onto SR 615. |
| 26.2 | Continue right to stay on SR 615. |
| 31.3 | Continue left to stay on SR 615. |
| 33.1 | Left on SR 669. |
| 35.5 | Continue left to stay on SR 669. |
| 37.6 | Return to start. |
Notes:
The small town of Floyd has the only traffic light in the county.