Alleghany Ridge Ride

A 50-mile bicycling challenge across mile after mile of ridge top views stretching as far as the eye can see. Challenging plunges swoop bicyclists down and back up the next hill. Support vehicles and drinks and snacks provided. Camping available the night before on the grounds of the Alleghany Wellness Center. Registration begins at 7 a.m.

From I-77, northbound traffic take exit #83 and southbound exit #85 to US 21 north. Continue on US 21 North for 30 miles or so until you reach Sparta. At the second traffic signal turn left onto NC 18 south. Go a third of a mile and take the fourth right at Collins Road. The starting point is about a half mile on the right at the Wellness Center.