The route goes through three traffic signals, then passes through undulating rural areas after crossing US 460. During rush hour in the evening, Glade Road can have some traffic. This variation extends the ride.

Starting Point: Main entrance to University Mall on University City Blvd. between Prices Fork Road and Glade Road in Blacksburg.

Distance: 18.5 miles.

Terrain: One moderate mile and a half climb near end of ride.


Mile Directions
0.0 From University Mall front doors, go west (left) onto University City Blvd.
0.1 Pass through traffic signal by Kroger.
0.9 Left at traffic signal onto Toms Creek Rd.
1.2 Go straight, crossing signal at US 460.
2.3 Curve left onto Meadowbrook Drive as Toms Creek and Laurel Drive go to right.
3.3 Top of moderate climb.
3.6 Pass Shadow Lake Rd. on left. Curve right staying on Meadowbrook Dr.
3.9 Top of moderate climb.
4.8 Right onto Glade Rd. (SR 655).
6.4 Sharp right turn on Mount Zion Rd. (SR 655).
10.7 Longshop. Turn left onto McCoy Rd. (SR 652).
14.2 Left on Prices Fork Rd. (SR 685).
18.3/td> Left onto University City Blvd.
18.5 Return to start.

Notes:
There is a 7-Eleven convenience store at mile 0.9, and a Deli-Mart at mile 6.9, both with a bathroom.