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James River Park System

Series of linked parks on the banks of the James River in Downtown Richmond. This is easily one of the most fun parks i have ridden, and to be set in in the middle of a major metro area is just amazing. Rocky, great climbs, amazing rock work all over, this place has something for everyone.
Headed out in the am to Richmond
Headed out in the am to Richmond		 James River Park System. Ya think they have an invasive problem?
James River Park System. Ya think they have an invasive problem?		 North side, so fun. Bridges in the distance
North side, so fun. Bridges in the distance		 The switchbacks here are built so bomber. Cribs/armoring everywhere
The switchbacks here are built so bomber. Cribs/armoring everywhere
Great signage
Great signage		 Lots of the bridges here use rocks or bricks in the center, makes for awesome traction
Lots of the bridges here use rocks or bricks in the center, makes for awesome traction		 The sign on the fence warns people of fast moving bikes.
The sign on the fence warns people of fast moving bikes.		 Rock garden under the Lee Bridge
Rock garden under the Lee Bridge
This switchback must have been 1000's of man hours in the making
This switchback must have been 1000's of man hours in the making		 Extra rocks? Rock-over!
Extra rocks? Rock-over!		 Drainage area, the rock-up across this stream crossing was harder than it looks
Drainage area, the rock-up across this "stream crossing" was harder than it looks		 Drainage, tunnels lead toward Forest Hill Park
Drainage, tunnels lead toward Forest Hill Park
The rock up
The rock up		 Forest Hill. The climbs here were insane-o. The cement thing was the end of a long descent
Forest Hill. The climbs here were insane-o. The cement thing was the end of a long descent		 Coming back from forest hill, this is right alongside a road.
Coming back from forest hill, this is right alongside a road.		 Bridge to Belle Isle
Bridge to Belle Isle
Suspended pedestrian walkway to Belle Isle, super cool
Suspended pedestrian walkway to Belle Isle, super cool		 Early 1900's structure on Belle Isle
Early 1900's structure on Belle Isle		 This was the exit from a super steep descent on Belle Isle.
This was the exit from a super steep descent on Belle Isle.		 Headed back to the truck
Headed back to the truck
Nice long day in the saddle. Little side trip to Carytown for lunch and a bike shop run.
Nice long day in the saddle. Little side trip to Carytown for lunch and a bike shop run.		 Back to the hotel
Back to the hotel

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