After the first turn, the course follows the Bike Centennial Route for nine miles with its distinct "76" signs. An easy ride for the area. This variation includes a ride to the New River.
Starting Point: On Rt. 11 (Lee Highway) near Radford in the parking lot between McDonalds and Kroger.
Distance: 29.6 miles.
Terrain: No major climbs, flat to rolling.
| Mile | Directions |
|---|---|
| 0.0 | Turn right on Rt. 11 (Lee Highway) heading towards Memorial Bridge (do not cross over). |
| 0.3 | Right turn before bridge onto Hazel Hollow Road (SR 626). |
| 4.3 | Right on Wilderness Road (SR 611). |
| 9.3 | Right on Newbern Rd. (SR 682). |
| 10.3 | Right on SR 100. |
| 10.4 | Right on Bagging Plant (SR 1030). |
| 12.8 | Left on old SR 11, then immediate right onto Ruebush Rd. |
| 12.9 | Cross over Rt. 11 (Lee Highway) staying on Ruebush Rd. |
| 17.2 | Right on Highland Rd. (SR 627). |
| 17.5 | Bear left on Highland Rd. when Morgan Farm Rd. goes straight. |
| 18.9 | Left at Belspring Rd. (SR 600) and continue, passing through Belspring. |
| 20.7 | Reach the New River. The road follows the river before turning into a gravel road near Parrott. |
| 22.5 | Turn around and continue opposite direction on Belspring Rd. (SR 600). |
| 26.1 | Continue on Belsprings Rd. (SR 600) when Highland Rd. (SR 627) intersects on right. |
| 28.8 | Cross over SR 114. |
| 29.3 | Left on Lee Highway (SR 11). |
| 29.5 | Right at light. |
| 29.6 | Return to parking lot. |
Notes:
A Marathon Convenience Store is at mile 10.3. A Hardee's Restaurant (24 hours) is located on Rt. 100 near mile 10.4.
This ride can also be extended by connecting with the Pulaski-Dublin Loop, the Claytor Lake Loop, or the Wilderness Ride. For further directions please see cue sheet for each ride.