Sponsored by the Virginia Creeper Trail Conservancy, the ride begins at the Abingdon Trailhead with a send-off by Lawrence Dye. Dye, an 88-year-old Trail Ambassador, has logged more than 192,000 miles biking on the region’s finest rails-to-trails landmark. Lawrence the Legend often rode daily to Whitetop Station and back to Abingdon. Phillip Hoffer will lead riders through Damascus to Whitetop Station and back, a 68-mile round trip. The pace will be moderate with plenty of breaks, and mileage can be shortened by joining or leaving the group at places along the trail. Participants should bring their own bikes (or rent one in Abingdon or Damascus) as well as weather-appropriate clothing, water, food and a tire-repair kit. Registration begins at 8 am. For more information, visit vacreepertrail.org.