VA · mostly separated · mixed

Riverwalk Trail

7 mi Out-and-back 164 ft gain

7-mile mixed route with 164 ft of elevation gain, signed as part of the local cycle network, mostly 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.
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.
29 mph wind — strong — plan for slow outbound if wind is against you.

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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

Mostly Clear
Wind

29 mph

SW
Rain

69%

Next 24h: 0.18"
Humidity

84%

Surface & daylight

Pavement

wet

mixed surface
Sunrise

6:20 AM
Sunset

8:27 PM

397 min remaining

Best time today

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

Wind on this route

29 mph crosswind — expect a 29 mph headwind on the return.

Currently 29 mph from the SSW (200°). Relative to this ride's overall bearing, a crosswind.

Leg 1 Bearing 286° · crosswind 0.5 mi
Leg 2 Bearing 329° · quartering tailwind 0.6 mi
Leg 3 Bearing 335° · quartering tailwind 0.5 mi
Leg 4 Bearing 341° · quartering tailwind 0.6 mi
Leg 5 Bearing 315° · quartering tailwind 0.6 mi
Leg 6 Bearing 304° · crosswind 0.6 mi
Leg 7 Bearing 269° · quartering headwind 0.6 mi
Leg 8 Bearing 236° · quartering headwind 0.6 mi

Elevation profile

240 ft gain 83 ft loss Max 531' Min 377' 6 mi sampled

Score breakdown

81°F air Within comfort range, outside ideal

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29 mph wind Strong — plan for slow outbound if wind is against you.

-18

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Strong crosswind 29 mph crosswind — expect a 29 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

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84% humidity Swampy air — hydrate aggressively and expect a slower pace.

-5

About this route

Distance: 7 mi one-way (double for round-trip)
Elevation gain: 164 ft
Surface: mixed
Shape: Out-and-back
Traffic exposure: mostly separated
Activities: road cycling · e bike
Cycle network: LCN
Start: 36.5591, -79.3568
OSM: relation 9735538 , relation 15705784

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