TransVirginia Gravel
Explore Virginia’s best backcountry riding on unpaved and touring routes. From the beautiful countryside of the Shenandoah Valley to Virginia’s loftiest vistas, the Trans Virginia Route takes the road less traveled. The back roads, remote National Forests and two of Virginia’s most popular rail trails, offer a variety of challenging climbs, diverse landscapes and communities, with fascinating natural and historical sites.
An adventure this beautiful, diverse, and challenging can only be described as epic. Discover the path less traveled on Virginia’s amazing backcountry and make some memories on this amazing backcountry adventure.
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Know Before You Go
What Bike Should I Bring?
Please consider the terrain, and road surface, when preparing for this unique mountain tour. Portions of the tour require riding on rough, challenging, backcountry unpaved roads that are unsuitable for a road bike. Bicycles that can accommodate 42mm tires or larger are recommended. You can expect substantial climbing with some grades up to 18%. The recommended gearing is 23 gear inches or lower.