Edenton

Ok, so it is way too hot for a long ride. How about a Lunch ride. If you leave no later than 10:00am you should be home around 2:30 or 3:00. Just when it is the hottest.


Leaving from the Virginia Beach Municipal Center, head out North Landing road towards Chesapeake. North Landing Road becomes Mount Pleasant road. Follow this to BattleField Blvd. Turn Right and ride to the first stop light. Turn left onto Cedar Road. Take Cedar road to Dominion Blvd. Turn Left on to dominion Blvd.


Now the fun begins. Dominion Becomes Route 17 and it is wide open. It's a good steady run for you and your bike.Stay on 17 until you get to route 158 in North Carolina. You will pass the 17 rest stop which is also a welcome center and pretty good place to take a break.


Turn Right onto 158 and follow it to Route 32. Turn left on 32 and stay on that road until you get to Edonton (approx 70 miles). 32 is a nice senic road and if you are early enough there is very little traffic. 32 takes you into Edenton, follow the signs to the visitor center. They offer guided tours of the historical area, but more importantly, they have information about local attractions (including restaurants) so you can do your own thing. My wife and I ate at Chicken Kitchen 809 N. Broad St. Highly recommended for a good, fast, cheap lunch.


When you leave Edenton, head back the same way you came, but instead or turning back on to 32, stay on route 17 all the way to Elizabeth City. From Elizabeth City there are several ways you can go, the choice is up to you. You can take 158 East to 168 and take 168 North back to Chesapeake. You can stay on 17 to Sunbury and follow those back roads to come out on Ballahack and then back to 168 and home, or you can just stay on 17 all the way.


In all, depending on your return trip this is approx 180 mile round trip.
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