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Tour Includes:
- 4 nights lodging
- Breakfast and lunch each day
- water/snacks
- SAG Support
- T-Shirt
- Insulated water bottle
- Tickets to Blackfriar's Theater and Lime Kiln Theater
Fee:
$495 pp based on double occupancy
Bike & helmet rental available at $40/ day
Lodging:
During this tour we stay in 4 star hotels in the central historic areas of Lexington and Staunton.You can leave your car at the Lexington hotel and your luggage will be transported from the Lexington to Staunton and back.
Reservations:
Tour limited to 14 participants.
$100 deposit required to reserve your spot.
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Getting here:
Lexington, VA is conveniently located at the intersection of Interstates 81 and 64. There are three airports nearby, the closest is Roanoke, VA.
If you will be arriving by air, we can help with transport to the hotel, bike rental, etc. – please contact us to discuss your needs.
Rural Road Safety:
If you've never ridden on rural roads, you are in for a treat! There are some specific safety aspects which we will review before departing for the first days ride.
Join us for for a long weekend in the beautiful southern tip of the Shenandoah County. Starting and ending in Lexington, Virginia you'll enjoy the best of the sights and shows this region has to offer!
Day 1: Arrival day in Lexington, Virginia. Visit the historical sites and enjoy dinner on your own before gathering for a 7:30pm dessert reception/orientation
Day 2: 45 miles - Ride along the Allegheny foothills following creeks and streams as you cross the divide between the James & Potomac rivers. You'll enjoy lunch at Rockbridge Vineyards on the way and have dinner on your own in historic
Staunton, VA. The day will be topped off by a performance at the Blackfriar’s Theater by the world famous American Shakespeare Company.
Day 3: 44 miles or 75 miles - Return to Lexington one of two
ways: either at the foot of the Blue Ridge mountains, or along the Blue Ridge Parkway. Both routes
follow pleasant country roads with beautiful scenery. Have a relaxing dinner & evening on your own in historic Lexington.
Day 4: 50 miles or 32 miles (with transport) A trip to Rockbridge County is incomplete without a ride through Goshen Pass – one of the most beautiful areas of Virginia. Dinner on your own in downtown Lexington, followed by a concert at Lime Kiln Theater.
Day 5: Depart after a nice breakfast and a rejuvenating morning.
The routes are on paved rural roads with minimal traffic. These routes are rated difficult based on a few climbs, BUT walking your bike uphill is certainly allowed - or we can arrange to transport you to the top, in which case the routes are rated easy (and fun!).