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PETE'S PICKS
I don't know about you, but I love the Fourth of July! Personally, I'll be sitting by a strategically-placed campfire Sunday evening. Last year we were able to see seven fireworks shows from this vantage point.
If you're up to the challenge, I highly recommend catching the fireworks shows from McAfee Knob. The 270° view will let you see many shows ranging from WV to Lynchburg.
Otherwise, click here for a list of local firework shows.
Beyond that, be sure to stop by the ID3 Races taking place each day (7/2-4). They're great fun to watch.
Get Outside!
Pete Eshelman
Director of Outdoor Branding
Roanoke Regional Partnership
  
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GEESE SURFING!
This is why we need a whitewater park on the Roanoke River! If geese can surf a wave like this, then so can anyone.
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WHAT DO YOU WANT IN YOUR MOBILE PHONE APP?
 We're giving some serious thoughts about developing a Roanoke Outside mobile phone app and want your input. What should it do? What features should it include? What would it need to entice you to use it? Post your ideas, suggestions, etc. in the comment section of our blog post.
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UPCOMING CYCLING EVENTS
Roanoke has some pretty cool road cycling events taking place over the next few weeks that are fun to participate in, but even more fun to watch. So if you have some free time be sure to check these events out..JPG)
July 2 - Mill Mountain Time Trial: Riders are timed as they race UP Mill Mountain. The person with the fastest time wins.
J uly 3-4 - Downtown Criterium: Think NASCAR but with bikes. Cyclists will race their way through the streets of downtown Roanoke, doing lap after lap.
July 9 - Alleghany Gran Fondo: Choose a 30, 66, or 105 mile option for this timed group ride through the scenic Alleghany Highlands. Use promo code "11RoaNOKE10off" for a discount.
July 10 - Saul Raisin's Recovery Ride: This relaxing ride will be led by Saul himself and will feature the spectacular scenery of Douthat State Park on a flatter course. The ride is intended for cyclists of all ability levels. Use promo code "11RoaNOKE10off" for a discount.
July 12 - Roanoke Civic Center Criterium Series: Stop by the Roanoke Civic Center (5:30pm) for some NASCAR cycling. July 12, July 19, and August 2.
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WANT A PAIR OF 4-DAY PASSES TO FLOYDFEST?
 There is a reason FloydFest was voted "Best Outdoor Festival" by Blue Ridge Outdoors magazine - it's simply an incredible experience you don't want to miss. It's much more than just a music festival - four days of camping, 10 music stages, beer and wine gardens, performance art, global village, kids' universe, craft workshops, disc golf, mountain bike trail, and lots more.
The music acts you'll see are too numerous to list, but here are a few headliners you won't want to miss: Old Crow Medicine Show, Grace Potter & the Nocturnals, Sam Bush, Hot Tuna, David Grisman, Donna the Buffalo, Cyro Baptista, Tony Rice, Pimps of Joytime, Robert Randolph, Yonder Mountain String Band, Taj Mahal, and the Dirty Dozen Brass Band.
Learn more about FloydFest and enter to win a pair of 4-day passes>>>
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Upcoming events to keep your eye oN
- Weekly bike rides throughout Roanoke & NRV Valley
- Weekly ultimate frisbee pickup games (Sundays & Wednesdays)
- Hikes too numerous to list
- Monday Bike Polo
- Tuesday Tune Ups
- Thursday Happy Hour Floats
- Alleghany Highlands Cycling Festival - 7/9-10
- Blackdog Wine & Blues Festival - 7/9-10
- Power Tool Drag Races - 7/10
- Canoe and/or Kayak Race - 7/16
- Mountain Bike Time Trial on Mill Mountain - 7/16
- Mountain Bike Race at Carvins Cove - 7/17
- Blue Ridge Blues & BBQ Festival - 7/16
- Family Canoe Trip - 7/16
- Kayaking the New River - 7/17
- Six Hours of Dirty Dawg - 7/23
- Adult Intro. to Rock Climbing - 7/23
- New River Paddle Fishing Tournament - 7/23
- FloydFest - 7/28-31
- Bass Pro Shops River Bassin' Trail Tournament - 9/10
- Banff Radical Reels Film Festival & Get Outside Expo - 9/14
- The Roanoke Outdoor Circus - 10/21-23
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Roanoke Regional Partnership · 111 Franklin Plaza, Suite 333 · Roanoke, VA 24011540.343.1550 X 104 · www.roanoke.org
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