Trail Work, Rides, and Mountain Bike Activism opportunities in Virginia's Blue Ridge.
Join Us for the 15th Anniversary of the Outdoor Circus! We’ll have basecamp set up, so stop by and say hello! For all the details, Go Here.
Join us for a no drop tour of the new trails on Mil! We will meet at 11am at the Roanoke Mountain Bike Alliance Tent at GO Fest and ride over to Mill. You’ll need your own bike and helmet, and bring water.
We will heading to the GW National Forest for some mix of new and old school trails! We will be meeting at the Wild Oak Trailhead at 10am on Saturday, October 4th and break into groups based on abilities and interests. Will we ride Lookout? Wolfe? Narrowback? Maybe some combination? All things are on the table!
If you want to go and camp the night before (the trailhead is 2 hours from Roanoke), there are free, dispersed camping spots along Tillman Road and the Stokesville Campground is always an option.
Join us as we ride the Brush Mountain Trails in Blacksburg! We’ll have rides of varying distances and abilities. The one thing we can’t avoid is going up hill. Afterwards we’ll go to Rising Silo Brewery for food and libations. We hope you can join us!
Where: Gateway Trailhead parking
When: August 17th, meeting at 10am
Join us!
Join us at Cardinal Bicycle in Grandin for our next public meeting! This is your chance to hear what events BROC has coming up and give us your feedback. We hope to see you there! Cardinal’s cafe will be open with drinks and snacks.
Join us at the Grandin Theatre for Freehub PRESENTS, the best mountain bike films of 2025! A collection of films celebrating unique perspectives and captivating stories on the big screen. This is the first stop on the international tour and is happening the week of US MTB Nationals. So come out, be part of the community and celebrate what makes the Roanoke Valley such a great place to be!
Tickets are $15 and can be purchased in advance. All proceeds will Help BROC in our mission to keep Roanoke a great place to ride and live!
🌞 Join BROC on the longest day of the year and 🚵♂️ ride all 15 trails that are open to bikes on Mill Mountain ⭐️ including some you probably haven’t ridden! 🤫
No fee for entry, but we’ll gladly accept donations! We’ll have snacks and drinks, but feel free to bring something to share.
There’s no set route and it’s not a race 🧭❌🏁.
Collect 🎟️ tokens to prove you’ve been everywhere 🗺️.
Not up for All of Mill? Then come ride Some and enjoy the extra daylight with us!
We have set up a Strava Club to track your ride. https://www.strava.com/clubs/1564414
🏆 Prizes for:
Longest route
Shortest route
And other fun “achievements” 🎉
Join us for a Public Meeting at Just The Right Gear!
We’ll also have a Google Meet link available for anyone who prefers to join remotely: https://meet.google.com/bdi-exgx-jyu
Come hear what’s happening and get involved — here’s what to expect:
🔧 Project updates – Ongoing and upcoming trail work
🎉 Social events – What’s on the calendar this year
🗣️ Community input – We want to hear from YOU
This is the first in a series of meetings we’ll be hosting across the region throughout the year.
📍 Can’t make it this time? No worries — our next event is coming in July!
🔧 Together, we’re shaping the future of our trails and community!
Join us Sunday, May 18 from 2–6pm for a Trail Work Day!
Meeting spot: Bennett Spring Parking Lot
This round, we’re focusing on repairing tread and drains on the Four Gorges Trail as we gear up to showcase our trails to the best riders in the country during US Nationals in July.
What to bring:
• Water
• Gloves
• Sturdy shoes
What’s provided:
• Tools and snacks, courtesy of BROC
Come out and help keep our trails dialed!
Looking for a fun way to help support area bike trails? Sign up to pour beer at GO Fest! Oct. 14 - 16 in Downtown Roanoke. Many shifts and jobs are available. Click the link and enter the Code BROC to register and help raise funds to support BROC. https://roanokeparksandrecreation.volunteerlocal.com/volunteer/?id=65941
Save the Date! Take a Kid Mountain Biking Day is happening October 1.
IMBA Take a Kid Mountain Biking Day (TKMBD) is an annual event that seeks to introduce the joy of mountain biking to the next generation. It was created in 2004 in honor of Jack Doub, and is recognized by the U.S. Congress,
Take a Kid Mountain Biking Day is officially celebrated every year on the first Saturday in October. TKMBD events can be hosted by almost anyone. Participating groups include
IMBA chapters and affiliated mountain bike clubs, community organizations, scouting groups, youth programs, schools, and others. Or, gather your family, friends, and coworkers to host your own, local ride. Every mountain biker is invited to participate!
Hit the trails with the young riders in your life and share
photos from your day with #TKMBD
Save the date and watch for more to come.
Enchanted Forest is a popular trail at the Cove that still has some mud spots that need fixin' and we need folks to help! Spread the word and sign up in the link in the event to let us know you are able to help.
We just need a few BROC volunteers to come out on Tuesday to help knock this out.
Click the link below for more details and to sign up. Be sure to tell them BROC sent you.
Thanks!
Working on Arrowhead reroute this Sunday morning July 24th. Meet at Bennet Springs parking lot by 8 am or get yourself to the work site when you want. If you don't know where we are at, just go up Arrowhead and look to your left near the top. You will see orange ribbons. We will not actually connect the trials until we are done, so you will not see a trail junction yet.
We have all the tools and equipment we need on-site. We don't plan to stay much past noon if it is as warm as they are predicting. Please check the calendar here to make sure the workday has not been canceled before heading out. Greenways Google Calendar
Wear sturdy shoes. Bring water, gloves, glasses, and snacks if you like. Tools are provided. No experience is needed.
Roanoke Parks and Recreation staff is hosting workdays in 2022 to do maintenance at Carvins Cove. The next workday is Tuesday, July 12 from 11 AM-3 PM. They are hoping to continue armoring mud on Enchanted Forest trail. Please meet at the Bennett Springs Trailhead at 4300 Carvins Cove Road, Salem, VA 24153 unless directed otherwise by the crew leader. Sign up by clicking below!
A community meeting will be held to review and discuss preliminary greenway alignments for the area between the Western Virginia Water Authority Water Pollution Control Plant and the Blue Ridge Parkway.
Date: June 30, 2022
Time: 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Open House-Style where you can come and go
Location: Explore Park Visitor Center, 56 Roanoke River Parkway, Roanoke, VA 24014
Roanoke County and Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) staff are collaborating on this project. Representatives from both agencies will be present to answer questions.
Here is a link for more information:
https://www.roanokecountyva.gov/ERRGGap
Hope you can make it out!
Morning Side Park is located at 917 Morgan Ave SE, Roanoke, VA 24013
Come out to Morningside Park and join the BROC Board in a few laps of the loop trail where BROC has just installed three new wooden features that are unique to the area.
While we are there, we will be heading over to the jump line for a couple of runs. You will be able to see where a second, more advanced line, will soon be added.
We will probably end up at Starr Hill for a cold refreshment. (The park closes at 8:00 pm.)
This is a great opportunity for BROC members to experience firsthand the results of our ongoing collaboration with Roanoke Outside Foundation and the City of Roanoke Parks and Recreation.
If you drive, park between the ball field and old tennis courts. The trailhead is at the edge of the tree line.
Ride with The Roanoke Valley Riveters this Wednesday. Leaving the Bennett Springs parking lot at Carvins Cove at 6pm.
Don’t forget the bike! In addition to Music, Paddling, River of Lights, Disc Golf, Camping, Tug of War, Farm Strong Challenge, Food Trucks, and Trail Running, there will be a group ride for all Ramble Weekend ticket holders. ($20.00 day $40.00 weekend). The group ride will be from 10:00 am-12:00 pm on Saturday, June 4th at Waid Park. All the information and pre-registration can be found here: https://www.playfranklincounty.com/197/Ramble-Weekend
If you would like to help with trail maintenance at Carvins Cove:
On Thursday, June 2, we will be working on Arrowhead (Bennett Springs half of trail only) meeting at 8am in the Barn at the Bennett Springs Trailhead. We are working on rolling water diverters, drainages, and tread repair.
Please check the calendar here to make sure the workday has not been canceled before heading out. Greenways Google Calendar
Wear sturdy shoes. Bring water, gloves, glasses, snacks if you like. Tools are provided. No experience needed.
Should be options to carpool back out before end of work day and you can come/go when you want if you can get yourself to site. We might have to stop around 1pm due to weather...we will see.
May is National Bike Month. Celebrate by getting to know our local trails even better with the Carvins Cove History by Mountain Bike Tour happening at the end of the month. There is a registration fee of $20 and the number of reservations available is limited. Roanoke Park and Recreation.
Ride hosted by Roanoke Valley Riveters.
Click here for more details
https://www.facebook.com/events/575125443849630?ref=newsfeed
Some upcoming trail work days:
May 21st - Ladies work day 8 to 12
May 21st - Public work day 1 to 4
For all work days meet at the Gateway parking lot
Dust off your sequins, spandex, blazers and bell bottoms...the Wednesday Night Disco Mountain Bike Races is back!
This groovy race series is a hump-day tradition, open to beginner and expert riders alike. Don't be shy, join these hip cats the last three Wednesdays in May and take it to the max!
The racing takes place on the Mill Mountain Trail system, and you can sign up for each night individually, or tackle the whole series.
Wednesday, May 18, we will be working on Arrowhead meeting at 9 am in the Bennett Springs Trailhead parking lot.
Please check the calendar here to make sure the workday has not been canceled before heading out. Greenways Google Calendar
Wear sturdy shoes. Bring water, gloves, glasses, and snacks if you like. Tools are provided. No experience is needed. Must be 14 or older due to equipment usage and high trail traffic.
There should be options to carpool back out before the end of the workday and you can come/go when you want if you can get yourself to the site. There will likely be someone working until 4 pm on both days.
International Women's Mountain Biking Day is celebrated annually on the first Saturday in May. This year, Women's MTB Day is on Saturday, May 7th, 2022. It's a day for riders who identify as women to gather, experience, and share their stoke for mountain biking! Tag your rides with #WomensMTBDay! https://www.imba.com/ride/for-women
Roanoke Parks and Recreation is teaming up with Star City Cycling Club and East Coasters for the return of Roanoke’s FREE mountain biking race series. Riders will compete on a short, spectator-friendly course against youth their own age and skill level. Medals will be awarded to the top three kids in each age group. At the end of the series, overall winners will be named for each group.
The Youth Mountain Biking Race Series is aimed at novice riders from ages 2 to 14. Riders will compete on a short, spectator-friendly course against youth their own age and skill level.
Friday
5:30-8:30pm
May 6: Eureka Park
Pathfinders will be working on Arrowhead (Bennett Springs half of trail only) meeting at 9 am in the Bennett Springs Trailhead parking lot. We are working on water diverters and tread repair.
Please check the calendar here to make sure the workday has not been canceled before heading out. Greenways Google Calendar
Wear sturdy shoes. Bring water, gloves, glasses, and snacks if you like. Tools are provided. No experience is needed.
There should be options to carpool back out before the end of the workday and you can come/go when you want if you can get yourself to the site. There will likely be someone working until 4 pm.
Roanoke Parks and Recreation is teaming up with Star City Cycling Club and East Coasters for the return of Roanoke’s FREE mountain biking race series. Riders will compete on a short, spectator-friendly course against youth their own age and skill level. Medals will be awarded to the top three kids in each age group. At the end of the series, overall winners will be named for each group.
The Youth Mountain Biking Race Series is aimed at novice riders from ages 2 to 14. Riders will compete on a short, spectator-friendly course against youth their own age and skill level.
Fridays
5:30-8:30pm
April 22: Washington Park
April 29: Morningside Park
May 6: Eureka Park
Thanks to all our fellow trail enthusiasts who signed up to learn how to build and maintain trails from assessment to completion using hand tools. we look forward to learning new skills and gaining a better understanding of how the natural dynamics of trails play out. The focus will be on improving the trails for mountain biking, but the skills and techniques you will learn are applicable to all natural surface trails.
When – April 23rd and 24th, from 9 am until 3 pm (lunch will be provided both days) You must attend Saturday to take part Sunday.
Who – Anyone and everyone who would like to see more and better trails at Explore Park.
Where – The Explore Park Visitor Center on Saturday, on the trail Sunday (56 Roanoke River Parkway, Roanoke, VA)
Why – Roanoke County is looking to improve and expand the existing trail network at Explore Park, but they cannot do it without help from the public.
Please bring water and wear long pants, gloves, and sturdy shoes. Tools will be provided. The cost is free, but you must register by April 15th as space is limited.
