Distance:  29 / 37 / 52 miles
Climbing:  50 / 55 / 60 feet per mile

Description:  Mostly open but with some hills, this ride takes you through the countryside on both sides of the James River. The long route goes through the Yogaville Satchidananda Ashram with its striking domed shrine. You can visit the shrine by taking a 1-mile side trip; follow the signs when you reach Yogaville (just past the left turn onto Route 604 at mile 22.3).

Stores: Mile 17 (Howardsville; short and medium routes); mile 40 (Howardsville; long route).

Alerts:  None