Top Ten Reasons to Take a Ride Up the Hill

10.      The roads around Richmond are largely flat and heavily congested.

9.        Straight and boring Patterson Avenue turns into Rt. 6 up the James Rivah.

8.        There's more to Rt. 60/ Midlothian Turnpike beyond 288!

7.        Rt. 56 West out of Buckingham

6.        Rt. 39 and Goshen Pass

5.        Galt's Mill Road in Amherst County down to the James Rivah

4.        The roads along the Tye River by Crabtree Falls allow for tail light self-inspection!

3.        US 501 between Lynchburg and Buena Vista

2.        The Blue Ridge Parkway!

And the #1 reason to take a ride from Richmond to the Blue Ridge:

1.Lunch at Franks for the Memories in downtown Buena Vista!


        Open from 11:00 am until 7:00 pm, Mon-Sat, we offer the finest hot dog you've ever had, along with home-made chili, potato salad, cole slaw, Soup-o'-the-Day, and fountain drinks. To finish, the Dessert-o'-the-Day, fruit smoothies and shaved ice treats fill the bill.

        Easy to find at 2117 Magnolia Ave. in Buena Vista. Call 540-261-5553 for advance orders or to plan a special Sunday club ride lunch. Check out our web site at: Franks for the Memories