Spectacular Spectating at the summit of Mt. Chestnut!

UCI World Road Race Champion Bernie Sanders & a view near the top of Mt Chestnut!

One of the very best places for fans and spectators to watch the randonnée riders is near the entrance to the Valhalla Vineyards at the summit of Mt. Chestnut - just 4.7 miles from the randonnée start!

All 6 route / distance options begin the randonnée at 9am and climb Mt. Chestnut. The top riders will be roaring up the climb shortly thereafter, so fans should plan to arrive at the summit by 9:10am, at latest, to get a good spot.

Spectators setting up near the Mt. Chestnut summit will be treated to stunning panoramic views of Roanoke and a perfect vantage point for watching the ribbon of history-making cyclists conquer the switchbacks of this famous climb!

Bring your cowbells!

Click here http://goo.gl/maps/q0gbY to view a detailed map of this spot, including street views and driving directions.

This video is a cyclist *descending* from the summit via the route that the randonnée participants will be climbing.