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PETE's PICKS
What's my recommendation?
First - I would like to personally thank those of you who either ran in, volunteered, or cheered for runners of the inaugural National College Blue Ridge Marathon. As a founder/co-chair for this event I couldn't have been more pleased. I stood at the finish line shaking runners hands as they crossed and I cannot begin to tell you how appreciated the runners were of the community support they received. A local runner told me that they are "proud to be a Roanoker today" and I have to echo their sentiment. It was a spectacular day and we cannot wait for next year! Our army of volunteers (more than 300) contributed directly to the success of this event, so they get an additional "thank you". We'll be looking for more volunteers next year and we hope you'll consider volunteering. If you'd like some practice, the Gallop 4 The Greenways event is May 8 and they are in need of volunteers. Click here to learn more. Thank you Roanoke! Second - It looks like another busy outdoor weekend. I had such a great time cheering the marathon runners on that I'm recommending it to everyone. There are some races this weekend that are great to just watch (and cheer). Head to your favorite State Park, do some hiking, biking, boating, or fishing, and while you are there cheer on the competitors.
Get OUTSIDE! Pete Eshelman (friend me on Facebook) Director of Outdoor Branding Roanoke Regional
Partnership
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Roanoke Region Prepares for Bike Month
May is bike month in the Roanoke and New River Valleys, and RIDE Solutions and its partners have filled the month with a host of rides, repair classes, safety courses, races, and fun. From Ciclovia (May 22) to Clean Commute Fridays, from the Mayor's Ride to Movie Nights, there is something that bike experts, bike novices, and bike newbies can all get involved with.  Visit their full and growing event calendar to see what's on the horizon. RIDE Solutions and its partners are exited to launch Bike Month this weekend with these two events:
Bike Ready, Sunday, May 2nd from 1:00 p.m.
until 3:00 p.m. At Virginia Western Community College.
Bike technicians from Cyclo-Ward Bicycle Repair and Bike Barn will
offer safety checks and basic bicycle tune ups, all for free. Sharebike
will offer a bicycle recycling service, where bicycles which are beyond
repair may be offered as a tax-deductable donation. Sharebike will
strip the bikes for usable parts and make sure the rest is recycled. Instructors from Wilderness Adventure will be on hand for riding and
safety lessons. Sponsored by RIDE Solutions and Virginia Western
Community College.
Mayor's Bike Ride, Saturday, May 1 at 10:00
a.m. Starting from Roanoke Parks and Recreation, 210 Reserve Ave. Join
Mayor David Bowers on a 2.5 mile family ride along the Roanoke River
Greenway to Downtown Roanoke, where riders can enjoy the Strawberry
Festival and Chili Cook-off. The Blue Ridge Bicycle Club will also
offer their annual Bicycle Friendly awards. Sponsored by the Blue Ridge
Bicycle Club.
The Bike Month mission is to bring attention to both the opportunities
and challenges of bicycling as recreation and transportation in the
Roanoke Valley by creating events that involve all interest, skill, and
age level of cyclists. To support the region's move towards
certification under the League of American Bicyclist's Bicycle Friendly
Community Designation, events are aligned with the six E's of Bicycle
Friendly Communities: Education, Encouragement, Enforcement,
Engineering, Evaluation, and Equity.
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Caching in on Scenery
Discover the Hidden Jewels of Roanoke
County and Geocache Your Way to Some Amazing Gems! May 15, 2010Whether you're an experienced geocacher or
new to this fun hobby, you're invited to wind your way through the countryside picking
up  gems to add to your team's bounty. Travel by vehicle and on foot to
some of the most beloved spots in Roanoke County using a handheld GPS to
guide your way. This FREE event will begin at Roanoke County's Garst
Mill Park (2599 Willowlawn Street, Roanoke VA 24018). The event will run
from 12:00 noon until 5:00 PM. Registration will run from 10:00 AM
until 11:45 AM. A limited number of GPS units will be available to those
who do not bring their own and a $150 deposit will be required for
their use. Deposit can be either a personal check or cash and will be
returned upon the safe return of the GPS unit. Instruction on how to
operate the units will be held at 11:00 AM ( click here to learn what geocaching is all about). Scenic and /or historic sites within Roanoke County will be the
destinations for this second annual treasure hunt. Longitudes and
latitudes will be given and you will have from noon until 5 PM to
complete the treasure hunt. We strongly suggest there be two people per
car, (at least one navigator). All participants will end up at Camp
Roanoke for a final tallying of scores and prizes. Everyone must return
no later than 5 PM on event day. Entry form, pre-registration
information, day of registration information and further details will be
posted on our website. You can also give us a call at 540-387-6078 ext
251. The Amazing Treasure Hunt is an event of Roanoke County Department
of Parks, Recreation & Tourism with media support from the Roanoke
Star-Sentinel. For more information and complete details call
540-387-6078 or visit www.RoanokeCountyParks.com.
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May Day Tour with Radbird
Radbird is a new business in Radford,
Virginia, and designed to elevate awareness and interest in our natural
surroundings, and the winged creatures that inhabit this region.  Learn more about the business in this great
piece that the New River Voice did at: http://newrivervoice.com/archives/4145Join them for a may day tour! Saturday, May 1
2010 from 8:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. It will take place at Wildwood Park,
Radford, Virginia. radbird is the NRV's Premier birding
outiffter. Tours are led by celebrated birder, Clyde Kessler. Visit www.radbird.com or call today 540.639.3330 |
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
- Pandapas Mountain bike rid - 5/6
- Dirty at the cove- Mtn. bike ride - 5/6
- Mad Dash at Greenhill 5K - 5/7
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Gallop 4 the Greenways 5/8 - Roanoke River Renaissance 2 festival - 5/8
- Run for your young life 5K- 5/8
- BrewRidge Music Festival - 5/8
- Mothers Day kayaking - 5/9
- Jennings creek to Bryant Ridge shelter hike - 5/9
- Old Hotel Trail/Cold
Mountain/Mt. Pleasant Hike with RATC - 5/9
Appalachian Power Festival 5K & 10K - mid May - Family Wall Climbing at Camp
Roanoke (May) - 5/12
- Wednesday Night Disco Bike
Race Series - 5/12
- Pandapas Mountain Bike Ride - 5/13
- Get Dirty at The Cove - Mtn.
Bike Ride - 5/14
- The Amazing County Treasure Hunt - 5/15
- Rolling Down the River -
Canoeing - 5/15
- Wild Water Rafting Weekend - 5/15
- Andy Layne Trail to Tinker
Cliffs Hike - 5/16
- A.T., Ribble Trail to New
River Hike - 5/16
- Discover Roanoke - Free Biking
Series - 5/17
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Alleghany Highlands Triathlon - 5/22 - Whitewater Rafting - 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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