Upcoming Events
Mill Mountain Thursday Group Rides
Join us every Thursday for a group ride, March Through November (weather permitting)! Routes and pace will vary. This is a social ride, but it will be intermediate in speed and distance.
Carvins Dirt Church
Meet at 9:30 a.m. at the Bennett Springs Lot of Carvins Cove for a RMBA group ride at the Cove. The route & pace will vary depending on who shows up, but come prepared for 2-3 hours on the trails.
Intro to Mill Mountain
Our regular weekly ride adds this beginner-friendly option on the 4th Thursday of each month.
Trough Trail Work Day & Grand Opening
If you haven't checked out the Trough re-route at Carvin's Cove lately, it is ALMOST DONE! There is a just a bit of hand finish work that needs done, so our plan is to do a work day from 9 to 1, then celebrate the grand opening and completion of the re-route immediately after with a ribbon-cutting and food (and maybe a ride if people are interested?).
Wear sturdy shoes and dress to get dirty. We’ll have tools and snacks, but bring water and gloves. If you haven’t done trail work before, don’t worry! All that’s needed is willingness to learn (and work hard!).
We'll be meeting at the Timberview lot at Carvin's Cove at 9. As always, parking is limited, so carpool if you're able--but we're stoked to see everybody out there to celebrate the completion of this major trail project!
Fall Destination Ride #2: The GW
For September, we are heading to the George Washington National Forest to ride some of the trails made famous by the Shenandoah 100 mountain bike race. We will meet at the Braley Pond Parking area at 10 a.m., then head out for a figure-8 loop, which will allow riders to cut the ride short if they’re not feeling the full day. The total ride will be just under 20 miles, but has a lot of climbing (all in two big pushes!) and is primarily on blue/intermediate-level trails.
Follow us on social media for more details on the ride and updates as it gets closer!
Roanoke Bicycle Film Series: Best Day Ever
Mark your calendars for Wednesday, September 23 for the final stop in the Roanoke Bicycle Film Series presented by @newbelgium.
We'll be showing the Best Day Ever film, a powerful new documentary that celebrates resilience, connection, and the beauty of finding joy even in the hardest moments through the lives of adaptive mountain bikers.
Tickets can be purchased here for $15. Children under 12 are free with adult ticket purchase.
@bestdayevermovie
Fall Destination Ride #3: Monday Lick, WV
Our fall destination rides will be starting in August, and are going to hit some STELLAR trail systems around our region. For each of these rides, expect a 2-3 hour ride (or more!) on intermediate-level terrain (blue trails, with black options for more advanced riders, and usually a fair bit of climbing).
Follow us on social media for more details on the ride and the shuttle from Roanoke Mountain Adventures.
GO Fest Ride on Mill!
Join us for a 10 mile cruise of the trails of Mill Mountain. This will be a no drop intermediate ride, but be prepared for climbing and challenging trails. The ride will be led by Roanoke Mountain Bike Alliance members. Just find us at the RMBA tent ready to ride at 10:30am!
Fall Destination Ride #1: Douthat State Park
Mark those calendars! Our fall destination rides will be starting in August, and are going to hit some STELLAR trail systems around our region. For each of these rides, expect a 2-3 hour ride (or more!) on intermediate-level terrain (blue trails, with black options for more advanced riders, and usually a fair bit of climbing).
On August 16th, we'll hit up Douthat State Park, which is often a bit cooler than Roanoke itself, and has some epic riding. Don't miss out on this opportunity to ride some epic trails in our region--and invite your friends!
We will meet at 10am at the Discovery Center Parking lot. The driveway to the Discovery Center is the first left past the Ranger Station. (There is a $5 entrance fee per vehicle; stop at the ranger station to pay.)
The Ride: As a heads-up, there is no ride at Douthat that doesn't involve a lot of climbing. We'll do some version of this route on Trailforks, likely by cruising back on the road at the end of Brushy Hollow: https://www.trailforks.com/routepopular/90495754/
Unfortunately, we have had to cancel the RMA shuttle for the Douthat trip. RMA is moving into their new location and do not have a van and driver available.
Trail Work Day @ Morningside
We've got some finish work to do on the jump lines at Morningside, and also plan to do a bit of work to clean up the singletrack in the woods. Many hands make light work, so come join us at Morningside Park for our next trail work day: 9 a.m. on August 15th! See you there!
Freehub Presents Film Festival at the Grandin Theater
Freehub PRESENTS is an annual mountain bike film festival and community-driven event series that showcases unreleased short films from some of the best filmmakers and riders. This multi-stop film festival honors top and emerging filmmakers, riders, leaders, and storytellers who will shape the sport for generations to come. Supported by SRAM, Maxxis, evo, Leatt, and Orbea.
This event is part of the Roanoke By Bicycle Film Festival presented by New Belgium Brewing. Each event in the 2026 Series is hosted by a different local non-profit dedicated to making cycling more accessible for all. This evening supports Roanoke Mountain Bike Alliance.
Buy tickets here
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