Rides

The New River Valley offers cyclists some of the best riding in Virginia with scenic valleys, rolling hills, challenging climbs and low traffic. To help you find the best riding in the region (and just beyond), you can find weekly rides with leaders, cue sheets for self-directed rides and a list of the major supported weekend rides. Plus check out our other events and news about the New River Valley and the bicycling community.
  • Weekly Rides: Check out a list of rides being offered this week.
  • Local Road Rides: The NRVBA offers cue sheets for some of the most popular routes in the area.
  • Local Mountain Bike Rides: Check out some of the best mountain biking trails in the area.
  • Supported Rides: If you have set a goal of training for a longer, supported ride, take a look at the list of regional rides being offered throughout the year to pick your goal.
  • Dan Casey’s List of Rides: Dan Casey has been posting information about bike rides in the Roanoke region since 1997. Check out his archive on the Roanoke Times.
  • The annual Vermont Bicycling Vacation is a fun and affordable way to enjoy the beautiful New England summer for one or two weeks of cycling and fellowship. This socially-oriented trip is ideal for all skill levels and non-cyclists looking to recharge, relax and enjoy the many area attractions and activities.

NRVBA Supported Rides

The NRVBA sponsors and hosts several supported rides throughout the year.  The routes travel through some of the most scenic parts of western Virginia.  The rides include:

Mountains of Misery: With double metric and century options, Mountains of Misery is one of the challenging rides in the mid-Atlantic.  The final 5-mile climb to Mountain Lake and the coveted finisher’s shirt at the end, make this event memorable and rewarding.

Wilderness Road Ride:  A scenic and historical adventure through southwest Virginia’s beautiful New River Valley, the ride follows part of Daniel Boone’s Wilderness Road. This is a ride for the whole family to enjoy, with something for everyone — 5 routes ranging from a 14 mile relaxed journey for novices, to a 78 mile challenge for the fittest cyclist.  In 2010, the Fellowship for Chrisitan Athletes began operating this ride.

Burke’s Garden Century: This century has become a tradition for the New River Valley Bicycle Association since 1997 when a long time member initiated this ride for a casual outing to avoid campus traffic on ‘MOVE IN’ day for Virginia Tech. This ride has rapidly gained popularity as a fast, easy century for anyone who loves to ride bicycles. Many novice cyclists enjoy this century as their first, while advanced riders test their hammering ability to plug out 100 miles at a fast pace.