Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 27, 2026

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After 3.32 km for 61 m

After 47.7 km for 147 m

After 48.0 km for 87 m

After 48.2 km for 84 m

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Start point

Bus stop

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3.35 km

Virginia State Capitol

Highlight • Historical Site

The Virginia State Capitol in Richmond has served as the seat of the Virginia General Assembly for over two centuries. Designed by Thomas Jefferson and inspired by classical Roman architecture, …

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4.30 km

The White House of the Confederacy

Highlight • Historical Site

Home and office of the president of the confederate states of America, Jefferson Davis, during the Civil War.

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5.80 km

Richmond Street Art Murals

Highlight • Monument

7.37 km

Dock Street Park

Highlight • Parking

This spot provides fantastic views of the James River and the downtown area. A pleasant trail runs along the river, connecting to other parks in the vicinity.

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25.6 km

Virginia Capital Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

This is a great bike path connecting Jamestown and Richmond. It follows the Scenic Route 5 for 52 miles (83 km), passing through more than 400 years of history.

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44.2 km

View of the James River and Downtown Richmond

Highlight • Viewpoint

This spot provides fantastic views of the James River and the downtown area. A pleasant trail runs along the river, connecting to other parks in the vicinity.

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45.5 km

UCI World Course (Zwift)

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like a boss :)

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46.0 km

East Main Street

Highlight (Segment) • Structure

A very beautiful avenue in Downtown

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50.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

39.6 km

5.53 km

3.11 km

1.37 km

737 m

222 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

45.3 km

3.85 km

921 m

255 m

200 m

Elevation

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The White House of the Confederacy

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Dock Street Park

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