Distance:  26 / 31 miles
Climbing:  80 / 85 feet per mile

Description:  This short but hilly ride includes a stretch through the James River Valley to Howardsville, then up to Schuyler. Most of the route is on quiet, shady roads.

Stores:  Mile 8 (Howardsville); mile 17 (Schuyler; long route)

Alerts:  None .