pete's picks
What's my recommendation?
I'm loving this weather - it is
definitely spring and it is time to get outside!- On Saturday - grab the kids, friends, dogs, etc. and head up to the Blue Ridge Parkway to help plant some seedlings. The goal is to plant 500 seedlings, which will eventually help to protect the parkway view shed. Click here to learn more.
- On Sunday - join the Roanoke Appalachian Trail Club for an easy hike to Harveys Knob. This hike is open to all but you need to RSVP. Click here to learn more.
- On Tuesday - if you live in the Blacksburg area and/or enjoy the Pandapas Pond (Poverty Creek) trail system, please consider joining us for some simple trail repairs. Click here to learn more.
- And be sure to get your tickets to the "Race Across The Sky" movie. It is phenomenal and will sell out.
Got an idea? Send it to pete@roanoke.org Get OUTSIDE! Pete Eshelman (friend me on Facebook) Director of Outdoor Branding Roanoke Regional
Partnership
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"Race Across The Sky" April 23
The critically acclaimed "Race Across the
Sky" documents several riders, including Lance Armstrong, as they
compete in one of the world's toughest mountain bike endurance races.
Join us April 23 for this one-time
viewing experience! To watch a video trailer and learn more about the film Click Here>>>
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Gallop 4 The Greenways - May 8
The Carilion Clinic Gallop 4 The Greenways is an annual
fundraising event to support our growing network of pedestrian and bike
friendly trails. The 4th annual Gallop 4 the Greenways will be held on
May 8th in Elmwood Park in downtown Roanoke. Mark your calendars
today and join us in supporting one of the most important quality of
life assets in the Roanoke Valley. Why are greenways so important?
Greenways improve the quality of life in a community by providing
recreational opportunities, and promoting the preservation of natural
areas that might otherwise be lost to development. Greenways also play
an important role in economic development by aiding in recruitment
efforts and promoting a healthy workforce. Roanoke is committed to our
local greenways, and completion of the Conceptual Greenway Plan will be a
vital catalyst for change in the Roanoke Valley. You can do your part
to make the plan a reality by participating in the 2010 Gallop 4 The
Greenways. We look forward to seeing you there.
Net proceeds from the event go to
Pathfinders for Greenways, whose members to maintain existing trails,
and build new greenways throughout the Roanoke Valley. Membership in
Pathfinders is open to anyone, please visit their website to learn more.
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There's A New Race In Town!
Are you ready to ride? Well here's a great
start. Come out and join us for the Wednesday Night Disco this April and
May. A series of Wednesday night mountain bike races that will make you
want to dance on your pedals in preparation for the upcoming race
season. This event is all about having fun and getting people that ride
for fun to try out a race.
Roanoke Parks and Recreation is cooking up a great
series that will get your fro in a tizzy. This gig isn't one that will
replace polyester with spandex, rather an event for anyone that wants to
compete in an off-road mountain bike race. So, if you've
never entered a mountain bike race before, but have always wanted to,
this is the event for you!The location of the event will be at the
Discovery Center (AKA The Disco Center) atop Mill Mountain (located at
the parking lot for the Mill Mountain Zoo). Click here to learn more
about the event, watch videos of the trails, and register. Hope to see
you out there, bell bottoms and all!
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Photo Contest Winners
A few weeks ago Massanutten Resort
provided us with some tickets to give away. We thought it would be great
if people submitted photos of themselves playing outside. We had a lot
of really great submissions - from people sledding and snowboarding in
their backyard to dirty dogs to biking and fishing. We printed out all
the pictures and had an office vote. Below are the winners. Each will
receive a pair of tickets to Massanutten Resort, good for a day of
skiing, a round of golf, or a day at the indoor water park.
Stay tuned for our next contest - coming up
soon!
G.K. Kinsey - Surfing a small hole on the Smith River with fog hanging just above the water
line.To View the rest of the Winners Click Here>>>
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Fish With a PRo - on ESPN
Have you always wanted to fish like the
Pro's?
BASS has a Marshal Program where you can be paired with an Elite
Tournament Pro Fisherman and watch from the rear of a pro's boat during
the April 15-18 Blue Ridge Brawl at Smith Mountain Lake. If your Pro
does well you will experi-ence 3 days of learning from the best of the
Elite Anglers.  Marshal Entry Fee $100
Deadline: March 16, 2010
All Elite marshals entries are due by March 16.
Entry fees are non-refundable and non-transferable regardless of date of cancellation if you are in the tournament.
Marshals on the waiting list entry fee are refundable if they do not get into the tournamet.
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Upcoming events to keep your eye oN
Visit The RoanokeOutside.com Calendar of Events for details on these upcoming events!
Weekly bike rides throughout Roanoke & NRV Valleys - Group Trainer Rides & Movies every Tuesday
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Montvale 5 & 10 Mile Trail Run 3/27 - Wildflower Walk at Green Hill Park - 3/27
- Trail Work Day at Carvins Cove - 3/27
- 8K Race For Hope - 4/3
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Susan G. Komen Greater Roanoke Race for the Cure 5K 4/10 -
ESPN Bassmasters Blue Ridge Brawl at SML 4/16-19 -
Mill Mountain Mayhem 10K 4/17 -
Blue Ridge Marathon (full & half) 4/24 -
Angels Race Triathlon 4/25 -
Smith Mountain Lake Triathlon - early May - Middle Mountain Momma mtn. bike race - 5/2
- Mad Dash at Greenhill 5K - 5/7
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Gallop 4 the Greenways 5/8 Appalachian Power Festival 5K & 10K - mid May - The Amazing County Treasure Hunt - 5/15
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Alleghany Highlands Triathlon - 5/22 - Mountains of Misery - 5/30
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Trail Nut 10K and Half Marathon 6/5 -
Fat Tire Frenzy & Bike Festival - 6/18-19 New River Valley Triathlon 7/11
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