Biking in Virginia's Blue Ridge
Biking
Roanoke and Virginia’s Blue Ridge is one of the best places in the nation for mountain biking and road cycling. In fact we’re the Mountain Bike Capital of the East Coast. People travel from all over the world to experience the incredible riding we have to offer. A temperate climate and access to miles of lightly traveled roads and trails are just a few of the reasons why Roanoke is known as a cycling mecca for both road and mountain biking, as well as a bicycle-friendly infrastructure perfect for riding your bike to work, see live music, or to grab some groceries.
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Mountain Biking
Roanoke, Virginia, was the first East Coast community with a Silver-Level Ride Center designation by the International Mountain Bicycling Association (IMBA); come see why we're the Mountain Bike Capital of the East. The Blue Ridge Mountains …
Gravel Bike Rides
What is gravel riding? It is a form of cycling that combines elements of mountain biking and road cycling. Picture yourself pedaling small backcountry gravel roads with amazing views and very few cars, that's gravel …
Road Cycling
There are more than 2,500 miles designated as scenic byways in Virginia, many of which are located within the Roanoke Region. The Blue Ridge Parkway, Salem Bike Route and Scenic Route 39 in the Alleghany …
Greenways
The Roanoke Region is home to more than more than 30 miles of urban trails connecting the area's natural beauty to its charming neighborhoods and vibrant downtown. And these greenways, which are defined as open-space …
Popular Bicycle Tour Routes
These popular self-guided bike routes will take you through historical and cultural areas, by sculptures and murals, by railroads and vistas, to ice cream and coffee shops, to breweries and tacos. Ride Solutions, an organization …
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