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Sparta – Virginia is for Lovers sign loop from Alleghany

Sparta – Virginia is for Lovers sign loop from Alleghany

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4.6

(6521)

10,422

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Sparta – Virginia is for Lovers sign loop from Alleghany

05:29

97.2km

1,720m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 1, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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502 m

Sparta

Highlight • Settlement

Sparta is a small town that gives visitors access to the New River and the Blue Ridge Parkway. The surrounding area has many opportunities for outdoor activities, like hiking, fishing, …

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56.9 km

Virginia is for Lovers sign

Highlight • Monument

The Virginia is for Lovers slogan was created by a team led by David N. Martin and George Woltz for the Virginia State Travel account in 1968. It has since …

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58.4 km

View of New River from Cam Fields Memorial Bridge

Highlight • Viewpoint

Pass over the Cam Fields Memorial Bridge and get a great view of the New River. This road has shoulders large enough to ride in and is not very busy with cars.

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97.2 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

41.0 km

35.6 km

20.5 km

187 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

58.2 km

39.1 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (990 m)

Lowest point (720 m)

Weather

Today

Thursday 25 June

26°C

13°C

34 %

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Virginia is for Lovers sign

View of New River from Cam Fields Memorial Bridge

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