Richmond to Robious Landing Park via US Bike Route 1

The route is approximately 51.6 kilometers (about 32 miles) long. For a touring cyclist, it typically takes around 3 hours and 6 minutes to complete, depending on your pace and stops.

This route offers a varied cycling experience. It's predominantly paved, with about 42.3 km of asphalt and 9.09 km of other paved surfaces. You'll ride on a mix of roads (28.5 km), dedicated cycleways (12.2 km), streets (10.7 km), and access roads. Expect some rolling hills, as there's an elevation gain of 400 meters.

Komoot rates this as a 'moderate bike ride' requiring 'good fitness.' However, due to its mostly paved surfaces and manageable 400 meters of elevation gain over 51.6 km, it is generally considered suitable for all skill levels, including those with moderate cycling experience.

The journey transitions from urban Richmond to more natural settings. You'll pass through areas like Lewis G. Larus Park, known for its wooded scenery. The destination, Robious Landing Park, is a 102-acre park along the James River, offering a wooded environment with diverse trees and abundant wildlife.

Especially as you get closer to Robious Landing Park and along the James River, you might see osprey, bald eagles, great blue herons, and various songbirds like white-eyed vireos, kingfishers, red-headed woodpeckers, and barred owls. The wooded areas also feature paw-paw and spicebush in the understory.

Yes, the route is primarily a segment of the significant cross-country **US Bike Route 1 (Virginia)**, covering about 85% of its length. It also passes through sections of the Richmond Bike Route R3, Buttermilk Heights Trail, Pony Pasture, White Blaze Trail, 42nd Street Pedestrian Bridge, Blue Blaze Trail, Buttermilk Heights (Abandoned Quarry Loop), and Reedy Creek Trail.

You can find parking at Robious Landing Park, which is a popular community asset with extensive facilities. For starting the route from Richmond, various public parking options are available in the city, depending on your chosen starting point along US Bike Route 1.

While the US Bike Route 1 itself doesn't have specific dog regulations, dogs are generally welcome in public parks like Robious Landing Park and Lewis G. Larus Park, provided they are kept on a leash and you clean up after them. Always check specific park rules before visiting.

Spring and fall generally offer the most pleasant cycling conditions in Virginia, with mild temperatures and beautiful scenery. Summer can be hot and humid, while winter can bring colder temperatures, though cycling is often still possible on clear days.

There are no specific permits or entrance fees required to cycle the US Bike Route 1 segment itself. Similarly, public parks like Robious Landing Park and Lewis G. Larus Park typically do not charge entrance fees. However, always check local park regulations for any specific activities or facilities you plan to use.

Robious Landing Park is well-equipped, offering over three miles of trails for hiking and mountain biking, playgrounds, picnic areas, and a floating dock for water activities on the James River such as kayaking, canoeing, rowing, and fishing.