Our 108-mile Face of America route begins in Arlington, Virginia. Riders will travel north through the city past the Pentagon and Fort Meyer, through Arlington National Cemetery and the Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park along the Potomac River, finishing on Saturday in Frederick, Maryland.
On Sunday, riders continue their journey north past the quiet, picturesque farms of northwestern Maryland and southern Pennsylvania, pedaling the final miles through the historic Civil War battlefield at Gettysburg.
Here is the TENTATIVE route – Note that the route may change owing to local road conditions.
Day 1 Saturday, April 20
- Start Time: 7:00 a.m.
- Rest Stops: 4
- Miles: 59.3
- Elevation Gain: 3,051 Feet
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- View Route Online and Download .gpx Data File
Day 2: Sunday, April 21
- Start Time: 7:00 a.m.
- Rest Stops: 3
- Miles: 49.1
- Elevation Gain: 1,868 Feet
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- View Route Online and Download .gpx Data File
Total Route Statistics
- Miles: 108.4
- Elevation Gain: 4,919 Feet
Please note this route will change up until the day of the ride. All riders are reminded to follow the pace car to avoid making a wrong turn.