Public Safety
Debating the Bikecentennial Route in Christiansburg
Mountain Media, LLCMay 19, 2026
US Bicycle Route 76 along Mud Pike Road (Route 666) connecting Christiansburg and Radford faces ongoing safety concerns, echoing objections raised 50 years ago during its original Bikecentennial mapping.
US Bicycle Route 76 connects Christiansburg and Radford along Mud Pike Road (Route 666). Fifty years ago, when this route was mapped as the Bikecentennial, local residents objected because they regarded the road as too dangerous for cycling. Despite a resolution from the Montgomery County Board of Supervisors and apparent agreement from the Virginia Department […]