The Appalachian Journey
The Appalachian Journey takes place in Floyd, Virginia, United States on 3 April 2027.
- Date: 3 April 2027
- Location: Floyd, Virginia, United States
- Distances: 56 km, 113 km, 161 km
- Organizer: The Appalachian Journey
- Registration: closed
The Appalachian Journey – Floyd, Virginia, United States
- Date: April 4, 2026
- Location: Floyd, Virginia, United States
- Distances: 35 miles, 70 miles, 100 miles
- Event Type: Gravel ride
The Appalachian Journey is a gravel cycling event with three distance options: 35, 70, and 100 miles. It takes place in Floyd County, Virginia, which the organizers describe as one of the least populated and highest mountain plateaus east of the Mississippi River.
The event is held in a region known for its history, from the moonshiners of Shooting Creek to the counter-culture movement of the 1960s. The organizers note that the area is bordered by the Eastern Continental Divide on its northwest side. More details and registration information are available on the official event website.
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