Virginia's Blue Ridge Podcast - Tourism NEWS for Roanoke, Salem, Franklin County and Botetourt County

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Virginia’s Blue Ridge –America’s East Coast Mountain Biking Capital - Virginia’s Blue Ridge is made up of the City of Roanoke at its heart and surrounding communities within an hour radius. The region offers a refined, authentic, Metro Mountain adventure, nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains and along the Blue Ridge Parkway. It’s a premier destination for outdoor recreation and is America’s East Coast Mountain Biking Capital, while offering a wide variety of amenities, unique attractions, and surprising diversity of cultural and culinary experiences.The region is full of amazing trails, including hiking on the Appalachian Trail, epic mountain biking at Carvins Cove, paddling the Upper James River Water Trail, locally-made craft beverages on the VBR Cheers Trail, and music history & heritage on The Crooked Road -Virginia’s Heritage Music Trail.

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United States

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Sports & Recreation Podcasts

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Virginia’s Blue Ridge –America’s East Coast Mountain Biking Capital - Virginia’s Blue Ridge is made up of the City of Roanoke at its heart and surrounding communities within an hour radius. The region offers a refined, authentic, Metro Mountain adventure, nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains and along the Blue Ridge Parkway. It’s a premier destination for outdoor recreation and is America’s East Coast Mountain Biking Capital, while offering a wide variety of amenities, unique attractions, and surprising diversity of cultural and culinary experiences.The region is full of amazing trails, including hiking on the Appalachian Trail, epic mountain biking at Carvins Cove, paddling the Upper James River Water Trail, locally-made craft beverages on the VBR Cheers Trail, and music history & heritage on The Crooked Road -Virginia’s Heritage Music Trail.

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English

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5403542278

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http://www.visitvbr.com/

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cfox@visitvbr.com

Episodes

We’ve Been Busy!!

6/30/2023

Our cycling hosts have a packed agenda today. John has been traveling and will reveal there was a second Tea Party in pre-revolutionary days. Dan has been slamming down mountains and is still thinking about hopping on a gravel bike and rolling some 'B' roads. Cycling events from all over the world: road, gravel, and mountain bike competitions from France to Kansas to Colombia. Training and tech tips. New bikes and tech... AND...the guys are pleased to welcome back Abi Snyder of Ride Fierce Racing. She just got back from competing in the Pan American Cross Country Mountain Bike Championships. Let's ride!

Duration:01:10:05

Spring Is Here In Full and The Boys Are Riding’!

5/24/2023

John and Dan have been busy as bees spinning on the road, grinding a little gravel, or flying down a mountain. It's all here today: rides completed and to come, some racing, meditations on bike packing, the latest tech, and more. And remember, watch out for that lady in the pick up truck!

Duration:00:54:03

Visit Virginia‘s Blue Ridge Episode 29 - Score With The Roanoke Rail Yard Dawgs

12/15/2021

The Roanoke Rail Yard Dawgs play from October to April every year! Head to https://www.railyarddawgs.com/ for tickets and more info

Duration:00:27:58

Visit Virginia‘s Blue Ridge Episode 27 Return to the Stage at Mill Mountain Theatre

11/22/2021

Thanks so much to Ginger Poole for coming and telling us all about the great shows coming up on the Trinkle Main Stage at Mill Mountain Theatre For more information and tickets head to www.millmountain.org

Duration:00:42:36

Visit Virginia‘s Blue Ridge Episode 28 GO Outside with GO FEST

10/8/2021

Go Fest is Roanoke's premiere annual outdoor festival For more info head to www.roanokegofest.org

Duration:00:34:51

Episode 26 - Scare It Up This Halloween At Blue Ridge Nightmares

9/6/2021

For tickets and info head to https://centerinthesquare.org/blue-ridge-nightmares

Duration:00:24:38

Visit Virginia's Blue Ridge Episode 24 Finish Off The Summer At The Sunflower Festival

8/24/2021

The Beaverdam Farm Sunflower Festival is one of Virginia's Blue Ridge's fastest growing events. For more information head to Sunflower Festival https://beaverdamsunflowers.com/ Harvest Tour http://www.muddysquirrel.com/harvest-tour.html Harvest Tour Video https://youtu.be/ZIq7l6EF6uk

Duration:00:33:27

Visit Virginia's Blue Ridge Episode 23 Come Have A Cold One At Twisted Track

8/2/2021

Head to https://twistedtrackbrewpub.com/ or https://www.facebook.com/TwistedTrackBrewpub or www.instagram.com/twistedtrackbrewpub for a full calendar of events and information Roanoke is a top adventure town! https://www.visitroanokeva.com/blog/post/roanoke-virginia-blue-ridge-mountains-top-adventure-town-contest-winner/ Check Out John's New Youtube Channel Biking4Boomers https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGVORmLXIla3Pav0tLz2ewA Cycling in Virginia's Blue Ridge www.BikeVBR.com

Duration:00:37:51

Visit Virginia's Blue Ridge Episode 22 Black Dog Salvage

6/14/2021

Black Dog Salvage is a Roanoke, Virginia staple. The world famous salvage and antique shop is a must see for any visitor to the valley. You can find out more at www.blackdogsalvage.com Roanoke is a top adventure town! https://www.visitroanokeva.com/blog/post/roanoke-virginia-blue-ridge-mountains-top-adventure-town-contest-winner/ Check Out John's New Youtube Channel Biking4Boomers https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGVORmLXIla3Pav0tLz2ewA Cycling in Virginia's Blue Ridge www.BikeVBR.com

Duration:00:42:00

Visit Virginia's Blue Ridge Episode 21 Everything You Could Want Outdoors in Franklin County

6/6/2021

Thank you to Matt Ross for coming to tell us everything Franklin County VA has to offer as the weather gets warm For more info head to www.playfranklincounty.com Crooked Road Music Trail Information https://www.virginia.org/thecrookedroad Roanoke is a top adventure town! https://www.visitroanokeva.com/blog/post/roanoke-virginia-blue-ridge-mountains-top-adventure-town-contest-winner/ Check Out John's New Youtube Channel Biking4Boomers https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGVORmLXIla3Pav0tLz2ewA Cycling in Virginia's Blue Ridge www.BikeVBR.com

Duration:00:49:35

Visit Virginia's Blue Ridge Episode 20 Climb High at Treetop Quest

5/23/2021

Treetop Quest at Explore Park is a great summer adventure for the whole family! For more information and tickets head to https://www.roanokecountyparks.com/505/Treetop-Quest

Duration:00:30:30

Visit Virginia's Blue Ridge Episode 19 Experience The Wonderful Culture of Local Colors

5/7/2021

Local Colors is Saturday May 15th, 2021!! This is one of Roanoke's premiere outdoor festivals all year. Come see the sights, taste the food, hear the music, and experience the fun of all the different cultures the valley has to offer Facebook https://www.facebook.com/LocalColorsVA YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWsEt_8y2xwAqF09mNo6ATA Blue Ridge PBS https://www.blueridgepbs.org/local-productions/shorts/local-colors/ Roanoke is a top adventure town! https://www.visitroanokeva.com/blog/post/roanoke-virginia-blue-ridge-mountains-top-adventure-town-contest-winner/ Check Out John's New Youtube Channel Biking4Boomers https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGVORmLXIla3Pav0tLz2ewA Cycling in Virginia's Blue Ridge www.BikeVBR.com

Duration:00:23:13

Visit Virginia's Blue Ridge Episode 18 Fun For The Whole Family At Kids Square

5/2/2021

Looking for something fun, educational and interactive for your children? Look no further than Kids Square at Center in the Square. Kids square is Roanoke's very own kid first museum. Exhibits are designed to be fun for all ages and to help your children learn in an exciting way. For booking, hours and more info head to https://kidssquare.org/ Roanoke is a top adventure town! https://www.visitroanokeva.com/blog/post/roanoke-virginia-blue-ridge-mountains-top-adventure-town-contest-winner/ Check Out John's New Youtube Channel Biking4Boomers https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGVORmLXIla3Pav0tLz2ewA Cycling in Virginia's Blue Ridge www.BikeVBR.com

Duration:00:52:59

Visit Virginia's Blue Ridge Episode 17 Take Me Out To The Ball Game with The Salem Red Sox

4/18/2021

Thanks so much to Red Sox General Manager Andrew Lawrence for telling us about all the great times coming up this season The Red Sox are the pride and joy of the valley. Come see a game this season! For more information and ticket sales visit https://www.milb.com/salem Roanoke is a top adventure town! https://www.visitroanokeva.com/blog/post/roanoke-virginia-blue-ridge-mountains-top-adventure-town-contest-winner/ Check Out John's New Youtube Channel Biking4Boomers https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGVORmLXIla3Pav0tLz2ewA Cycling in Virginia's Blue Ridge www.BikeVBR.com

Duration:00:36:16

Visit Virginia's Blue Ridge Episode 16 Ride Across Roanoke with Cardinal Bicycles

4/11/2021

Thanks to Whit Ellerman from Cardinal Bicycles for coming and telling us about all the bike developments in VBR Roanoke is a top adventure town! https://www.visitroanokeva.com/blog/post/roanoke-virginia-blue-ridge-mountains-top-adventure-town-contest-winner/ Check Out John's New Youtube Channel Biking4Boomers https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGVORmLXIla3Pav0tLz2ewA Cycling in Virginia's Blue Ridge www.BikeVBR.com

Duration:00:50:24

Visit Virginia's Blue Ridge Episode 14 The Scenic Blue Ridge Parkway

4/4/2021

Thank you to Leesa Brandon for talking with us about everything the famous blue ridge parkway has to offer Stretching hundreds of miles from the Great Smoky Mountains to the Shenandoah National Park, the Blue Ridge Parkway is the backbone of Virginia's Blue Ridge From scenic views to hiking and mountain biking to charming bed and breakfasts, the Blue Ridge Parkway has something to offer for everyone You'll have to come see for yourself! Find more information at www.blueridgeparkway.org

Duration:00:37:45

Visit Virginia's Blue Ridge Episode 14 Ice Cream, Bait, Beer and Everything Else at Dilly Dally

2/21/2021

Thank you so much to Lisa Garst for talking with us about her incredible store in downtown Salem Dilly Dally has everything you could want with a perfect general store feel Everything is locally sourced and guaranteed to be delicious. Whether you're after ice cream, a home made sandwich, Virginia peanuts, hand milled flour or you're on your way to go fishing. Head to www.dillydallystore.com for a full selection and more information! Roanoke is a top adventure town! https://www.visitroanokeva.com/blog/post/roanoke-virginia-blue-ridge-mountains-top-adventure-town-contest-winner/ Check Out John's New Youtube Channel Biking4Boomers https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGVORmLXIla3Pav0tLz2ewA Cycling in Virginia's Blue Ridge www.BikeVBR.com

Duration:00:27:04

Visit Virginia's Blue Ridge Episode 13 Escape Boredom with Jump Into Mystery

2/14/2021

Jump Into Mystery offers murder mysteries, escape rooms and all kinds of whodunnit fun right here in the Roanoke Valley Covid - 19 Precautions have caused them to get creative with their services, even moving to completely virtual whodunnit events Listen in and find out about all the fun and exciting new ways that they're keeping Roanoke on its toes. Thanks to Sabrina East for coming and telling us all about it. For more information, tickets and booking head to www.jumpintomystery.com Roanoke is a top adventure town! https://www.visitroanokeva.com/blog/post/roanoke-virginia-blue-ridge-mountains-top-adventure-town-contest-winner/ Check Out John's New Youtube Channel Biking4Boomers https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGVORmLXIla3Pav0tLz2ewA Cycling in Virginia's Blue Ridge www.BikeVBR.com

Duration:00:42:40

Visit Virginia's Blue Ridge Episode 12 Relax at the Salt Foot Sanctuary

2/7/2021

Need some relaxation after a long week? Just got done with a hike or bike? Give your feet a break at the Salt Foot Sanctuary at the Hotel Roanoke. Thanks to Larry Landolt for coming and telling us about all the great things they offer. Visit https://www.saltfootsanctuary.com/salt-foot-sanctuary for more information and to book your appointment today! Roanoke is a top adventure town! https://www.visitroanokeva.com/blog/post/roanoke-virginia-blue-ridge-mountains-top-adventure-town-contest-winner/ Check Out John's New Youtube Channel Biking4Boomers https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGVORmLXIla3Pav0tLz2ewA Cycling in Virginia's Blue Ridge www.BikeVBR.com

Duration:00:32:34

Visit Virginia's Blue Ridge Episode 11 A Scenic Place To Stay In The Mountains

1/31/2021

Thank you to Amy Vann from The Claiborne House in Rocky Mount for telling us about all the wonderful things her inn has to offer Whether it's hiking or scenery or sampling some of the local flavor, Rocky Mount has a lot to offer. Visit The Claiborne House at https://www.theclaibornehouseva.com/ for booking and more information Roanoke is a top adventure town! https://www.visitroanokeva.com/blog/post/roanoke-virginia-blue-ridge-mountains-top-adventure-town-contest-winner/ Check Out John's New Youtube Channel Biking4Boomers https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGVORmLXIla3Pav0tLz2ewA Cycling in Virginia's Blue Ridge www.BikeVBR.com

Duration:00:27:44