Lynchburg, VA · separated · mixed

James River Heritage Trail

3.1 mi Out-and-back 144 ft gain

3.1-mile mixed route with 144 ft of elevation gain, signed as part of the local cycle network, separated from motor traffic.

Live · updated Jul 28, 1:51 PM ET

Today's verdict

Thunderstorms in the forecast — lightning and cyclists are a bad combination.

Thunderstorms — lightning and cyclists do not mix — get off the road before they arrive.
37 mph wind — gusty and hazardous on exposed bridges and overpasses.
Pavement: wet — wet during the likely ride window — reduced braking, road spray, limited visibility to drivers.
NWS alert active — check the alert before rolling out.

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Best for road cycling today

NWSSevere Thunderstorm Watch

Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued July 28 at 1:15PM EDT until July 28 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA

In effect through Jul 29, 12:00 AM

Route map

Orange marker is the start. Click the map to enable scroll-zoom — the polyline is approximate; use Ride with GPS or Komoot for turn-by-turn.

Atmosphere

Air temp

81°F

Clear
Wind

37 mph

SW
Rain

67%

Next 24h: 0.22"
Humidity

70%

Surface & daylight

Pavement

wet

mixed surface
Sunrise

6:17 AM
Sunset

8:28 PM

399 min remaining

Best time today

Every remaining hour today is flagged hazardous. Save it for tomorrow.

Wind on this route

37 mph crosswind — expect a 37 mph headwind on the return.

Currently 37 mph from the SW (220°). Relative to this ride's overall bearing, a crosswind.

Leg 1 Bearing 348° · quartering tailwind 0.3 mi
Leg 2 Bearing 352° · quartering tailwind 0.3 mi
Leg 3 Bearing 349° · quartering tailwind 0.3 mi
Leg 4 Bearing 16° · tailwind 0.2 mi
Leg 5 Bearing 297° · crosswind 0.3 mi
Leg 6 Bearing 286° · quartering headwind 0.3 mi
Leg 7 Bearing 322° · crosswind 0.3 mi
Leg 8 Bearing 265° · quartering headwind 0.3 mi

Elevation profile

359 ft gain 430 ft loss Max 741' Min 587' 2.9 mi sampled

Score breakdown

81°F air Within comfort range, outside ideal

-3

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37 mph wind Gusty and hazardous on exposed bridges and overpasses.

-36

−

Strong crosswind 37 mph crosswind — expect a 37 mph headwind on the return.

-3

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Thunderstorms Lightning and cyclists do not mix — get off the road before they arrive.

-45

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Pavement: wet Wet during the likely ride window — reduced braking, road spray, limited visibility to drivers.

-32

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NWS alert active Check the alert before rolling out.

-20

About this route

Distance: 3.1 mi one-way (double for round-trip)
Elevation gain: 144 ft
Surface: mixed
Shape: Out-and-back
Traffic exposure: separated
Activities: road cycling · e bike
Cycle network: LCN
Start: 37.4051, -79.1572
City hub: Lynchburg, VA
OSM: relation 10364909

Description sourced from OpenStreetMap relation tags and member-way geometry.