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Weekend Update
Pete's Picks
Get Involved in Family-Friendly Bike Races
Last Chance to Win FloydFest Tickets
Get Ready for Clean Valley Day
Upcoming Events To Keep Your Eye On
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WEEKEND UPDATE         
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PETE'S PICK         
I have two things for you to check out this weekend.

Thursday night, Sunniva Sorby will share her "lessons learned by the first all-women expedition to the South Pole." Sunniva and three other women made history in 1993 by skiing 700 miles (while hauling 200-pound sleds) to the South Pole.

On Saturday, RIMBA (the local chapter of the International Mountain Bicycling Association) is hosting a Spring Ride and Party. The rides will take place at Carvins Cove Bennett Springs lot (bring $2 for parking). Intermediate and advance rides start at 11 a.m. while the beginner rides begin at noon. When you're finished riding head to Billy's Barn to celebrate the fact that spring is on its way. This is the perfect opportunity to get a guided tour of the trails, learn more about the riding in the area, and meet fellow mountain bikers.

 

Get outside!

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Pete Eshelman 
Director of Outdoor Branding 

Roanoke Regional Partnership 
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GET INVOLVED IN FAMILY-FRIENDLY BIKE RACES     
It's the perfect time to pick up a new hobby or sport and thanks to the Fishburn Park Youth Mountain Bike Series, anyone can start mountain biking this spring.

Beginning April 3, this series will help bikers of all ages learn more about bike racing. The short course gives riders a diverse experience and is spectator friendly. In addition, there are race options for kids as young as 2 in the balance bike or trike races, on a short, flat, and straight course.

The standard course will be marked off arrows prior to the event and you can go out and pre-ride the course. Parents are allowed to ride along with their kids during the event.

Learn more about the series and how to get involved >>> 
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LAST CHANCE TO WIN FLOYDFEST TICKETS     

You only have a few more days to enter the March FloydFest ticket giveaway.

 

Entering in simple: Just tell us where you like to hike in the form on the Roanoke Outside blog. 

 

FloydFest 12 will include four days of camping (if you want to), beer and wine gardens, performance art, a global village, kids' universe, craft workshops, trapeze school, disc golf, mountain biking, and yes, plenty of great live music.

 

This year's music lineup is incredible with shows from The Lumineers, Old Crow Medicine Show, John Butler Trio, Megan Jean & The KFB, and more.


Learn more and enter to win FloydFest tickets today >>> 

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GET READY FOR CLEAN VALLEY DAY         
Pick a spot and get ready to help your community.

The 34th Annual Clean Valley Day is scheduled for April 13, with a kickoff celebration at 8:30 a.m. and Vic Thomas Park followed by clean ups at locations all over the Roanoke Region.

This valley-wide clean up promotes respect and dedication to the beautiful community we share. It's a great team-building opportunity for corporations and organizations, and a great way to teach your kids about community service.

So pick your spot -- a park, playground, roadside, stream bank, or your very own neighborhood - and get started. Anyone can participate. The Clean Valley Council only asks that you register in advance. They will even provide volunteers with trash bags and gloves.

Why wait? Register to participate in Clean Valley Day >>> 
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UPCOMING EVENTS TO KEEP YOUR EYE ON       

Visit The RoanokeOutside.com Calendar of Events for details on these upcoming events!       

  • Tail-Chaser 5K Run/Walk - 3/30   
  • Wilderness First Aid Course - 4/6-7 
  • TriAdventure Spring Sprint Triathlon - 4/7
  • Komen Race for the Cure - 4/13  
  • Mill Mountain Mayhem 10K - 4/13
  • Yoga/Wine/Vineyard - 4/14
  • Down by Downtown Music Festival - 4/17-20   
  • Foot Levelers Blue Ridge Marathon - 4/20
  • YMCA Kids Marathon - 4/20     
  • FloydFest - 7/25-28 
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