2024 Grand Depart: May 18
If you intend to ride a Grand Depart, ITT, or want to get email updates on any route updates, fill out this form: https://forms.gle/mzz4nxZkBynJAD179
Dec 2023-The New River Trail is undergoing construction on various bridges over the next few months, some which will require detours from the rail trail. The Austinville-Ivanhoe section of the NRT is the remaining section relevant to the TVA (“likely through first quarter of 2024.”). Suggested detour: ridewithgps.com/routes/44582176. See the official website for the latest information: https://www.dcr.virginia.gov/state-parks/new-river-trail
Ride from DC to Damascus to cross Virginia in 565 miles on mostly unpaved country and forest roads, double track and rail trails. Explore Virginia’s best backcountry riding on this new gravel bikepacking and touring route focused on rideable, non-technical, unpaved terrain intended for multi-day trips carrying overnight gear. The route traverses a variety of challenging climbs in remote areas of VA’s beautiful mountains, national forests and public lands. [about the route] [frequently asked questions]
TransVA Mountain 565:
- Total Distance: 566 miles (912km)
- Total climbing: 47,284 ft (14,412m)
- 9 Days at 62 miles/day, 5253 ft/day (a week and 2 weekends)
Check out recent trip reports and photos on Instagram and Facebook
Email bike@transvirginia.org with route questions,
ideas or anything relevant to the project!