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UID:154@velopigs.org
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260912T090000
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URL:https://www.velopigs.org/our-gravel-ride-calendar/new-river-trail-bike
 packing-ride/
SUMMARY:New River Trail Bikepacking Ride
DESCRIPTION:When: September 12 to 13\, 2026 (Rain or Shine)\n\nJoin the Vel
 oPigs for a two-day bikepacking adventure on Virginia's beautiful New Rive
 r Trail State Park.\n\nYou may want to make your way on Friday.  You can 
 stay the night at a hotel close to the trail or camp.  You will need to m
 ake your own arrangements for Friday.  A couple of us plan to stay at a h
 otel.  As soon as we find one\, we will post it here so you can make your
  arrangement.\nThe Ride\nSaturday\, September 12\nPulaski to Cliffview Cam
 pground\nApproximately 48 to 49 miles\n\nSunday\, September 13\nCliffview 
 Campground to Pulaski\nApproximately 48 to 49 miles\n\nTotal Weekend Dista
 nce: Approximately 96 to 98 miles\n\nThe New River Trail follows a former 
 railroad corridor through southwestern Virginia. It offers beautiful views
  of the New River\, historic bridges\, tunnels\, and dams\, as well as sma
 ll communities along the way.\n\nSaturday's ride will include stops at sev
 eral points of interest\, including Hiwassee River Bridge\, Foster Falls\,
  the historic Shot Tower\, Ivanhoe\, Buck Dam\, Byllesby Dam\, and Fries J
 unction. We will also have designated stops for water\, restrooms\, food\,
  and group regrouping.\n\nSaturday evening\, we will camp at Cliffview Cam
 pground near Galax. We are also planning a visit to Creek Bottom Brewing\,
  Distillery &amp\; Restaurant for a well-earned post-ride beer.\n\nSunday 
 morning\, we will pack up our bikes and make the return trip from Cliffvie
 w to Pulaski.\nWhat to Expect\nThis is a bikepacking ride\, so riders will
  need to carry their camping equipment\, clothing\, food\, and other neces
 sary gear on their bikes.\n\nThe trail is primarily crushed stone with gra
 dual railroad grades. Although there are no major mountain climbs\, riders
  should be prepared for approximately 50 miles of riding on consecutive da
 ys while carrying bikepacking gear.\n\nIf you dont want to camp\, there ar
 e a few hotels close to the trail. You need to coordinate that yourself.\n
 \nWe are currently planning for approximately 6-12 riders.\nInterested in 
 Joining Us?\nLet us know if you are interested in participating. Complete 
 the form below.\n\nA complete trip itinerary will be sent directly to each
  person interested in the ride. The full itinerary will include hotel info
 rmation\, campground reservations\, daily schedules\, Ride with GPS routes
  and elevation profiles\, water and restroom locations\, points of interes
 t\, food stops\, emergency information\, and a complete bikepacking packin
 g checklist.\n\nCome spend a weekend riding\, camping\, and exploring one 
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