Cycling
Roads and Trails - Clubs and Organizations - Stores and Repair Shops
GO FOR A RIDE
The Roanoke Region is one of the best places in the nation for cycling. Whether you're into BMX, road biking, or simply enjoy to ride now and then, the options are endless.
ROADS AND TRAILS
Between the Greenways and miles of trails winding through the mountains, the Roanoke Region offers a variety of trails ranging from easy to difficult.
Carvin's Cove Natural Reserve is often considered Roanoke's hidden gem as the 2nd largest municipal park in the US covering 8000 acres and featuring dozens of mountain biking trails. Rt. 11 and Rt. 311, Roanoke • 540.563.9170
Douthat State Park offers dozens of trails throughout the park. 14239 Douthat State Park Rd., Millsboro • 540.862.8100
Franklin County Recreational Park features mountain biking and hiking trails. 2150 Sontag Rd., Rocky Mount • 540.483.9293
George Washington and Jefferson National Forests maintain miles of mountain biking trails. James River Ranger District, 810-A Madison Avenue, Covington • 540.962.2214Roanoke Valley Greenways are 23 miles of designated road biking and walking trails. 210 Reserve Ave., Roanoke • 540.843.2236
New River Trail State Park offers a 57-mile long mountain trail parallel to the New River.176 Orphanage Dr., Foster Falls • 276. 699.6778
Salem Bike Route is an 11.2 mile round trip course designed for all ages and skill levels. Begins in Longwood Park, Salem • 540.375.3057
TransAmerica Trail runs through the region providing cycling opportunities.
Virginia Explore Park offers nine miles of biking trails. Milepost 115 Blue Ridge Parkway, Roanoke
Waid Recreation Area features several biking and hiking trails. 701 Waid Park Rd., Rocky Mount • 540.483.9293
Blue Ridge Bicycle Club promotes and encourages the use of the bicycle for transportation and recreation, provides information in the interest of bicycling safety, and promotes competitive cycling.
Roanoke Cycling Organization focuses on racing, riding, training, education and event promotion. Understand the impact of cyclists behavior on and off the road, seek continuing education from bike handling to maintenance techniques, and get involved in all forms of bicycle racing and promotion.
The Roanoke Outdoor and Social Club seeks to bring together people who represent a variety of interests and experience levels and provide a mix of activities inlcuding hiking, backpacking, biking, climbing, kayaking, canoeing, rafting, caving, and more.
Roanoke IMBA is a group of dedicated and passionate individuals whose mission is to create, enhance and preserve trail opportunities for mountain bikers in Roanoke and the surrounding areas.
STORES AND REPAIR SHOPS
Whether you are looking for a new bicycle or need some updates or repairs, there is always a bike shop just around the corner.
Cardinal Bicycle
2901 Orange Ave, Roanoke • 540.344.2453
Cooper's Bike Shop
12 W 4th St., Salem 540 • 389.2453East Coasters
3544 Electric Rd, Roanoke • 540.951.2369
Edwards Cycle Service
52 Edwards Cycle Rd, Fincastle • 540.982.1500Starlight Bicycles
902 13th St., Roanoke • 540.597.6750
