EPISODE · Jan 9, 2025 · 16 MIN
16. Irish Creek
from Bike 76 VA: The Virginia Bikecentennial Route 76 Podcast · host Tom Ewing
Irish Creek flows almost fifteen miles from the headwaters near the crest of the Blue Ridge until it passes under the bridge that carries cyclists along Route 76. The name of the creek references a connection back to an earlier era, where this region of the country was settled by descendants from the British Isles. The crossing is also suggestive of another dimension of Route 76 across much of Virginia: the enduring impact of assumptions, prejudices, and expectations associated with Appalachian cultures, communities, and traditions. This episode is connected to the point where Route 76 crosses Irish Creek, located just over 250 miles from Yorktown, the starting point for the westbound route, and nearly 300 miles from the Kentucky border, where eastbound riders enter Virginia.
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Irish Creek flows almost fifteen miles from the headwaters near the crest of the Blue Ridge until it passes under the bridge that carries cyclists along Route 76. The name of the creek references a connection back to an earlier era, where this region of the country was settled by descendants from the British Isles. The crossing is also suggestive of another dimension of Route 76 across much of Virginia: the enduring impact of assumptions, prejudices, and expectations associated with Appalachian cultures, communities, and traditions. This episode is connected to the point where Route 76 crosses Irish Creek, located just over 250 miles from Yorktown, the starting point for the westbound route, and nearly 300 miles from the Kentucky border, where eastbound riders enter Virginia.
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