Rolling along a mountain plateau

Lunch Spot on the Maury River

How would you like a bike route with an eight mile level roll on a mountain plateau followed by a seven mile downhill through a beautiful pass? That's the description of the middle section of the TOF Brother's 44 mile ride this week. We knew the ride along the Maury River through Goshen Pass was downhill and beautiful but we were all completely surprised by the level section between Interstate 64 and the town of Goshen. We averaged 18-20 mph on that stretch through a valley named "Little California"! Who named it that and why? I'm sure there is a story.

Of course, in Virginia, sections like the one described above always come with a price; in this case the 2000 foot climb west of Lexington during the first 15 miles of the ride to get up to the plateau! It was a great ride and one that we all think would be spectacular when the leaves change color in the fall.

 

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