Welcome to Virginia’s Blue Ridge, the ultimate destination for adventure and the proud host of the 2025 USA Cycling Endurance Mountain Bike National Championship!
We’re thrilled to welcome athletes and families from across the country to experience world-class riding, vibrant communities with a passionate spirit for cycling, and plenty of things to do while you’re here.
Championship Week kicks off with Marathon (XCM) at Carvins Cove, Short Track (XCC) at Elmwood Park, and Cross Country (XCO) at Explore Park. We can’t thank our community partners enough for their support!
Best of luck to all competitors — we’re glad you’re making the trip to Roanoke in Virginia’s Blue Ridge.
For detailed race information and the full event schedule, please visit the USA Cycling website >
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Check back as we continue to provide updates and additional information to help you plan your visit.
- Team Parking Information
- Vendor/Expo Application
- Spectator Guide
Get your brand in front of hundreds of cyclists and thousands of spectators from across the country! Unique sponsorship opportunities, including “Presenting Sponsor,” are available.
Contact Roanoke Local Organizing Committee Chair, Whit Ellerman to learn more >
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Free and inexpensive things to do during a weekend in Virginia's Blue Ridge.
Fuel up on delicious food & drinks during your time in Virginia's Blue Ridge. From great craft breweries, wineries, and distilleries on the VBR Cheers Trail, to an amazing assortment of local restaurants showcasing a variety of flavors, we invite you to experience a taste of the Roanoke Region.
Recognized by the United States Olympic Committee and the Union Cycliste Internationale, USA Cycling is the official governing body for all disciplines of competitive cycling in the United States, including BMX, cyclo-cross, mountain bike, road, and track. As a membership-based organization, USA Cycling comprises 64,000 members; 2,700+ clubs and teams; and 34 local associations. The national governing body sanctions over 3,100 competitive and non-competitive events throughout the U.S. each year and is responsible for the identification, development, and support of American cyclists. To learn more about USA Cycling, visit usacycling.org.
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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.