Join Us for the Community Social at Nationals – Wednesday, July 16 after racing
Locals, visitors, riders, and spectators are all invited to gather at the Community Social during the USA Cycling Endurance Mountain Bike National Championships! In store are: group rides, a relay run, bike demos, a cult classic, and more.
Wednesday, July 16
5:00–9:00 PM
Elmwood Park, Roanoke, VA (Ride your bike, take a ride share, or park in the Elmwood Park Garage)
Schedule of Events
5:30 PM – Group Rides & Bike Films
• Chill: Grab a beer, dinner from one of our food vendors, and enjoy short bike films on the big screen going from 5:30 PM thru 7:00 PM when Rad begins!
• Active: Bring your bike (or come early to demo one with Specialized!) and join in on one of our community rides. Choose your adventure:
• A Mountain Bike Ride lead by Cardinal Bicycle – great opportunity to demo a new bike with Specialized!
• A Family-Friendly Greenway Ride with Roanoke Mountain Adventures
• Racers: Course open for practice
6:30 PM – Running Relay on The Short Track Course & Specialized Meet & Greet
• Runners: Join Fleet Feet Roanoke for a raucous relay run of the short track course. Stakes are low, vibes are high, costumes encouraged.
• Bikers: Grab a beer (or NA bevvy) come meet the athletes from Specialized in the stage beer garden
7:00 PM – Rad on the Big Screen
Come together for a rad mountain bike theme movie – Rad. The perfect show for a fun-loving bike-friendly crowd.
Bring your bike, bring your friends, and your community spirit. This is a perfect chance to connect with athletes, explore Roanoke, and celebrate cycling! Everyone’s welcome.
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