Bike Ride along the New River!

The New River bike trail follows an old railroad bed and runs along the New River in Virginia for many miles. It is essentially flat and therefore a very easy ride and people can go at their own pace. For those who want to caravan/carpool from WS, we will see you at the parking lot in front of the Great Outdoor Provision Co in the Thruway Shopping Center at 8:15. We will leave by 8:30. Or you can meet us up at the New River Trail Picnic Area in Fries VA at 10am.

We will then bike along the river for a couple of hours, have lunch along with way (bring your own) continue biking possibly as far as the little town of Ivanhoe, turn around and come back to Fries where we will have dinner there at the The Cafe around 5ish. For those who may wish to jump in the water if we find a good spot, please bring a change of clothes/swimsuit. For anyone who does not have a bike but would like to go, please note that in the comments below and I will be checking if rentals are available there and will post later. I have a four bike rack so I can take 3 other persons and their bikes.

For bike rentals try New River Outdoor Adventures at[masked] https://newriveroutdooradventures.com/. You may also wish to go ahead and reserve your bike as they get busy on Saturdays. It looks like they are located almost a mile down the trail from our meeting place at the town park. So I would say if you rent from them, you may wish to get on the trail and bike towards the town and we will see you on our way down. Remember, Saturdays are busy and we plan on meeting at the park at 10 and starting the trip shortly thereafter so please schedule accordingly. Not sure if we will have cell service but my number is[masked]. Also on the trail, we are free to go at our own pace, whatever that may be.

This is another rental place but I have not much success in reaching them. Is only 2 blocks from the trail so that may be a very good option for many: https://friesva.com/fries-new-river-trail-bike-rental/