Sky-Mass

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Warren County, VA, US

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BID Ciclistas

Road biking and Cyclocross Washington DC Area

79 mi.

6,713 ft.

Wonderful 80 mile ride, starting in Skyline Drive, crossing the Shenandoah Valley, ascending the Massanutten Mountain and then riding Fort Valley to go back to Front Royal..

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# General Information
* **Route**.  Paved, 80 mile long loop starting in Skyline Drive (Front Royal, VA), passing Luray (Shenandoah Valley), crossing the Massanutten Mountain and then going parallel to the Passage Creek (Fort Valley).  
* **Route profile**.  At the beggining of the ride in Skyline Drive, one initial long climb combined with short descents (first 21 miles).  A second shorter but steeper climb (2.8 miles) in the Massanutten Mountain (mile 45).  After that, rolling road all the way to the end of the ride. 
* **Start point**. Parking available in Skyline Drive, 700 ft before the Skyline Drive Park Entrance Station.  You may park on both sides of the road.
* **Fees**. To enter Skyline Drive Park you need a Shenandoah Annual Pass Unlimited Entry for one year.  It can be purchased at the Park's Entrance Station on Skyline Drive.  Cost of the pass: $40.  Each pass covers up to four cyclists.      (@point[Entrance Station](d,708.36)).
* **@point[ Refueling](d,64633.46)**.  Recommended stop in Luray, 7-Eleven (mile 40, 
610 E Main St, Luray, VA 22835).  Bathroom available. After mile 40 there are no more refueling points.  Bring two bottles for liquid and extra power bars.
* **Duration of the ride**.  Five to six hours.
* **Safety weather**.  Early in the morning, as you climb Skyline Drive, temperature may decrease up to four/five degrees.  Also, you can expect fog once or twice a week in Spring and Summer.  Bring arm and leg warmers, windbreak and front and back lights (these are mandatory in Skyline Drive).
* **Safety traffic**.  Road conditions are excellent. Because of narrow shoulders and two-way roads, "single line all the time". 
* **After the ride**. Plenty of options for restaurants in Front Royal. Suggestion for a good hamburger and beer: PaveMint Taphouse and Grill (9 S Commerce Ave, Front Royal, VA 22630). Downside, service could be slow.

# Route

* @slice[Initial climb](d,132.7,7216.34) from the Entrance Station to the Dickey Rich Visitor Center, 4.5 miles.
* @slice[Second climb](d,13292.42,25211.25) from mile 8 to mile 16; followed by a 3.1 miles descent into the
@slice[Elkwallow Picnic Area](d,33754.77,38260.88).  Bathroom, water and food available.
* @slice[Third climb](d,30176.74,33485.6) from mile 18 to mile 21.  It ends in Hogback Overlook (altitude 3,386 ft).
* @slice[Warning! Route 211 descent to Luray](d,50655.36,64637.41) with traffic and switchbacks.  Stop before entering Route 211 from Skyline Drive.  Control your speed.  Refueling in Luray in mile 40.
* @slice[Fouth climb](d,72218.56,76895.13) to the Massanutten Mountain.  Steep 3 mile climb, starting in mile 45.
* @slice[Warning! Camp Roosevelt descent](d,76829.71,80432.26), narrow road and sharp curves.
* Rolling terrain for the last 28 miles to the end of the ride.

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