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UCI World Course (Zwift) – Belle Island loop from Richmond Main Street

UCI World Course (Zwift) – Belle Island loop from Richmond Main Street

Moderate

4.9

(5109)

11,421

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UCI World Course (Zwift) – Belle Island loop from Richmond Main Street

01:38

25.5km

210m

Gravel riding

Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 19, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 3.73 km for 289 m

After 4.57 km for 163 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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2.75 km

UCI World Course (Zwift)

Highlight • Cycleway

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3.10 km

James River and Kanawha Canal

Lake

9.32 km

JRPS Maintenance Access Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

JRPS Maintenance Access Trail is a flat, crushed gravel road. It is connected to the Reedy Creek trail and the Buttermilk Trail. It is not a very challenging path as …

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10.0 km

Canal Lock Ruins

Ruins

12.0 km

Quarry Pond

Highlight • Lake

Beautiful pond that was created when an old quarry was filled with water. This is a popular spot for people to come to relax and enjoy the wonderful views of the pond and the James River.

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12.0 km

Flooded Quarry Pond

Highlight • Lake

An old, flooded quarry that has a boardwalk around the perimeter.

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12.6 km

Belle Island

Highlight • Lake

Belle Island is a great place for a ride. The small island is on the James River and has an easy to ride bike path that goes around the perimeter of the island.

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19.0 km

Forest Hill Park

Highlight • Forest

A beautiful park in the heart of Richmond where you can walk, run and relax.

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23.5 km

Located close to the heart of downtown, this park offers stunning views of the James River and Haxall Canal. Throughout the park, you'll find several statues, including the Emancipation and Freedom Monument.

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23.6 km

T. Tyler Potterfield Memorial Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

The Tyler Potterfield Bridge is built on the remains of an old hydroelectric dam. It's named for a former city planner and is open to pedestrians and cyclists and is wheelchair accessible.

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25.5 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.3 km

6.63 km

3.70 km

2.08 km

2.02 km

551 m

252 m

Surfaces

11.4 km

6.50 km

5.74 km

1.59 km

242 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Tuesday 1 September

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UCI World Course (Zwift) – Belle Island loop from Richmond Main Street

UCI World Course (Zwift)

JRPS Maintenance Access Trail

Quarry Pond

Flooded Quarry Pond

Belle Island

Forest Hill Park

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T. Tyler Potterfield Memorial Bridge

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