Wilderness Road Ride

06/04/2026

Wet is still beautiful! You can't beat the NRV for its scenic views.

05/27/2026

Thanks to all those brave riders who came out and rode this year's WRR and many thanks to all the volunteers also! You are amazing and we are grateful! Sunny days will return.

05/27/2026

A cool thing happened a this year's WRR. Purdue’s Todd Wetzel is cycling 4,500 miles on TransAmerica Trail and he stopped at one of our aid stations where they fueled him and offered support! To top it off our great SAG support Team from Trek Bicycles repaired his bike the day prior! https://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/purduetoday/2026/Q2/purdues-todd-wetzel-will-bicycle-4500-miles-on-transamerica-trail/

05/25/2026

Thank you for being part of this year’s cycling event!

While Saturday brought plenty of rain, cooler temperatures, and a few extra challenges, we are incredibly grateful for everyone who supported the ride — whether you were able to brave the weather and ride with us or supported the event through your registration and encouragement from afar.

For those who rode, we hope you enjoyed the experience despite the wet and chilly conditions. Most importantly, everyone remained safe, and we appreciate your determination and positive spirit throughout the day.

For those who were unable to participate due to the weather or other circumstances, please know your support still made a meaningful impact. A large portion of the proceeds from this event will help send youth to FCA’s summer camp in Lynchburg, Virginia, where they’ll have an opportunity to grow stronger in both their faith and fitness. Your participation helps make those life-changing experiences possible.

Share Your Moments:
If you captured photos or videos during the ride, please reply to this email and send them our way — we’d love to feature them on our page!

We’d Love Your Feedback if you rode this year:
Your input helps us improve the ride each year. Please take a moment to reply to this email with your answers to the questions below using a 1–5 scale (1 = poor/highly unlikely and 5 = excellent/highly likely).
1. How would you rate your overall event experience? _____
2. How would you rate the rest stops and support along the route? _____
3. How likely are you to participate again next year? _____
4. How likely are you to recommend this ride to others? _____
5. Was there anything missing that would improve the experience? ______
6. Any additional comments or suggestions? ______

Thank you again for supporting this year’s event and helping make a difference in the lives of local youth. We truly appreciate each of you and hope to see you again next year!

Blessings,
Your WRR Team - Chris & Mark

05/22/2026

The Wilderness Road Ride is currently proceeding as scheduled. We are monitoring conditions closely and have contingency procedures in place should conditions deteriorate. Since light rain is forecasts, riders should prepare for wet-weather riding, use lights, ride conservatively, and choose distances appropriate for their experience and comfort level.

Our priorities are rider safety, volunteer safety, and clear communication. Please come prepared for wet riding conditions:
• Front and rear lights are strongly recommended
• Layer clothes and bring dry clothes at the finish
• Use caution on descents, bridges, painted lines, and turns
• Allow extra braking distance, especially on descents
• Ride predictably and communicate with fellow riders
• Choose a distance appropriate for your comfort and experience level
• The 75 and 100 mile routes can easily be shortened to 55 or 75 by turning right at Lomen’s Ferry and Old Route 100, after crossing the river.
• Those choosing to ride the 75 and 100 routes, please check in with Mark Long before departing.

Support vehicles, aid stations, and ride staff will remain operational throughout the event. Riders should understand that weather conditions may slow ride times and increase fatigue, so conservative riding decisions are encouraged. Participants are expected to adjust speed and riding behavior according to conditions.

If conditions deteriorate beyond safe operating thresholds — including lightning, flooding, or hazardous roadway conditions — organizers may modify routes, shorten portions of the ride, or halt operations as needed.

There is absolutely no shame in shortening your route or ending your ride early if conditions become uncomfortable.

We appreciate everyone’s flexibility, preparation, and support of the event. We look forward to riding together safely and responsibly.

See you at the start line.
Wilderness Road Ride Team

05/09/2026

🚴‍♂️ Ready for an unforgettable ride? Join us for the 35th Annual Wilderness Road Ride! 🚴‍♀️

Here are just a few GREAT reasons to register today:
✅ The long-range weather forecast is looking fantastic for ride weekend
✅ Register NOW before the May 15 price increase.
✅ Register TWO friends and YOU earn a FREE entry — PM me for details.
✅ Enjoy beautiful scenic country roads through the New River Valley.
✅ Fully supported ride with 7 aid stations.
✅ Delicious post-ride barbecue waiting for you at the finish.

What are you waiting for? Grab your spot today and come ride with us!
👉 Register now: https://wildernessroadride.org/

05/08/2026

Join us for this scenic adventure in the New River Valley. We are holding back the last price increase until 5/15 so register now. Bring your cycling friends! 7 fully stocked aid stations, SAG, t-shirt, Specialized water bottle, lots of door prizes and post ride BBQ. You won't want to miss this one! https://wildernessroadride.org

04/01/2026

We are gearing up and getting excited for the 35th Annual Wilderness Road Ride!! Come and join in the fun. If you have already registered, thanks! Now invite your friends and offer this discount code - WRRCODE2026. If you have not registered, please do! This year the swag includes a ride shirt as well as a Specialized water bottle! Register Here > https://wildernessroadride.org/

05/28/2025