Harrisonburg

Mileage: 22 miles from town, 15.7 miles from Greenmount Church of the Brethren.

In Harrisonburg, VA, the Harris Roubaix takes place every spring on the same day as the Paris Roubaix. The group has a casual warm-up ride out to the start, then rides the gravel loop as many times as they wish. You can do the loop any time! A majority of the Roubaix loop is on smooth gravel roads to the northwest of Harrisonburg, located around the Singers Glen area. This area backs up on the Great North Mountain, so there may be several steep hill climbs.

Parking: From Downtown Harrisonburg (as indicated on the Ride With GPS route), Water Street Parking Deck.

Or: Greenmount Church of the Brethren, 4881 Greenmount Rd, Harrisonburg, VA 22802.

Mileage: 36.4

From downtown Harrisonburg, this ride heads south and then west toward the Allegheny Mountains by way of the historic Town of Dayton. It rolls past farms stewarded by Old Order Mennonite families before returning to Harrisonburg. You might even share the road with a horse and buggy. A longer ride, but easy on the climbing, and plenty of spots to eat and drink at the end of the ride.

Parking: Water Street Deck, 154 S. Liberty Street, Harrisonburg, 22801.