Distance: 41 miles
Climbing: 70 feet per mile
Description: This route starts with a sharp climb up the backside of Peacock Hill, then heads out to Batesville, the Crossroads Store, and Dudley Mountain Rd. It is intended as a replacement for the Fontaine Rider’s Choice routes, but in reverse and avoiding riding out of and back into Charlottesville.
Stores: Mile 15 (Crossroads Store)
Alerts: None.
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Starting Point:
Murray Elementary School
3251 Morgantown Road
Charlottesville, VA 22903
GPS: 38.058672, -78.612960
NOTE: Do not park at the school on school days.