We are thinking of our neighbors in SWVA and are grateful for the first responders and organizations that are providing assistance. Virginia's Blue Ridge region (Cities of Roanoke & Salem and Counties of Botetourt, Franklin, & Roanoke) was fortunate to sustain minimal damage from the storm and our local businesses are open and ready to welcome visitors. Learn More
A scenic tour of Roanoke's Blue Ridge vistas winding you along the Roanoke River Greenway and up Mill Mountain before passing through a strip of local South Roanoke business and eateries and then bringing you downtown for a closer look at the local brewery scene before you briefly pass through the historic Old Southwest Neighborhood and by Black Dog Salvage before reconnecting with a beautiful section of the Roanoke River Greenway winding you through the Vic Thomas Park sculpture garden, ending back at our shop in Wasena.
~11-mile e-bike tour taking around 3 hrs
Beautiful scenery overlooking downtown Roanoke, the Roanoke River, and the greater Roanoke valley
Stops at 3 local breweries either: Starr Hill, Golden Cactus, Olde Salem Brewing Company, AFOG, Twisted Tracks, or Big Lick
Equipment Provided
eBike (equipped with headlights)
Bike helmet
Complimentary beer(flight sized)
What to Bring
Food is not provided, we recommend eating beforehand, bringing a snack, or bringing money for a quick bite at the breweries(the ride will take us by Crystal Springs Grocery and Moe's). Our ebikes have baskets that can easily accommodate small coolers.
Comfortable clothes to spend several hours biking
Water bottle
Closed-toe shoes
A light jacket
A backpack/waist pack to carry belongings (credit card, debit card, photo I.D., phone)
Visit Virginia's Blue Ridge 101 Shenandoah Avenue NE Roanoke, VA 24016 (540) 342-6025 (800) 635-5535
Visit Virginia’s Blue Ridge is committed to cultivating an atmosphere that welcomes and celebrates the unique backgrounds, abilities, passions, and perspectives of our vibrant community. As our region’s only destination marketing organization, we have a responsibility to showcase the best the Roanoke Region has to offer, and those assets and strengths come in varied forms. We embrace differences in race, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, language, visible and invisible disabilities, and all the intersecting identities that make Virginians and visitors alike so unique. We believe our differences make us stronger– and better.