Where: Stokesville, Virginia/George Washington National Forest (GWNF).
What: The creme de la creme of biking in Virginia is in the GWNF near Stokesville somewhere. Expect long stretches of gravel roads, long climbs, and downhills that will teach you the meaning of “permagrin.” Riding ranges from intermediate to super-expert.
Camp, shower, attend a festival or race at Stokesville Campground/Shenandoah Mountain Touring.
Bike the Valley’s featured routes near Stokesville are the IMBA Epic Southern Traverse, Lookout Mountain, and Narrowback.