20K for the Greenway
June 7, 2025
20K for the Greenway
Join us for a fun, untimed bicycle ride to benefit Pathfinders for Greenways and PedalSafe ROA. This event is designed to encourage people of all ages and abilities to celebrate, explore, and enjoy one of Roanoke’s greatest assets—our city’s system of greenways and parks.
The 20K is like the bicycle equivalent of a 5K run, which is a great goal for beginners, kids, families, and folks getting back in the saddle, or anyone who wants to support our greenways. For those who want a longer ride, we have a 20-mile option and a NEW 100k option. E-Bikes are welcomed and encouraged!
When and Where?
When: Saturday June 7, 2025
Where: Cardinal Bicycle & Cardinal Café, 1312 Winborne St, Roanoke, VA
Friday Schedule:
- 4:00 - 6:pp p.m. Early Check-in
Saturday Schedule:
- 7:30 a.m.: 100k Riders Depart (Check-in on Friday)
- 8:00 a.m.: Rider Check-in opens.
- 9:00 a.m.: 20-mile riders depart
- 9:30 a.m.: 20k riders depart
- 11:00 a.m.: Post-ride party! Live music, kids corner, and more! All riders get a free beverage from the Cardinal Cafe, and lunch will be available for purchase.
Route Options
20k Classic Route: The 20K is a great goal for beginners, kids, families, folks getting back in the saddle, or anyone who wants to support cycling in our area. Riders will depart from Cardinal Bicycle, ride the Greenway to the Bennington Trailhead, and turn around and come back. Riders will have one aid station where they can stop for drinks and snacks.
20-Mile Greenway Adventure: This is a scenic and flat route along the Roanoke River Greenway. Riders will depart from Cardinal Bicycle, ride the Greenway to the Bennington Trailhead, turn around and ride to the Cook Avenue Trailhead in Salem, and then make the return trip to Cardinal Bicycle. Riders will have two aid stations where they can stop for drinks and snacks.
NEW - 100K Greenway Expedition! This ride will do the 20-mile course three times. This is a great way to test your endurance in a safe and supported environment, or just a fun way to get some extra miles in for those looking for a longer ride. 100k riders will begin their ride unsupported at 7:30 a.m. Our aid stations will open at 9:30.
Other Info
Parking: Public parking is available in Grandin Village. Please carpool or ride to the event if possible. You can park for free in the lot behind the Co+op on the far side of the alley past the church. Plan to arrive early to find a parking spot.
Small lockers are available inside Cardinal Bicycle if you need to store anything while you ride.
Weather: We will ride rain or shine. If severe weather is predicted, we will inform riders of any changes the night before the event.
Refunds and Cancellations: Since this event is a fundraiser for local non-profit organizations, there will be no refunds. Please consider your registration a donation if you are not able to attend.
Join the Ride!
About our Organizations
Cardinal Bicycle is a community-focused bike shop in Roanoke, Virginia, with locations on Orange Avenue and in Grandin Village. Cardinal Bicycle has bikes and equipment for all types of riders--from casual riders and new cyclists, to experienced riders and racers. Our professional mechanics service all types of bicycles, and we specialize in e-bike service and in mountain bike suspension service. We are able to perform mountain bike suspension service for all major brands in-house. We also offer Retul Bike Fitting services at our Grandin location.
Pathfinders for Greenways was incorporated in 1997 to be a non-profit organization to involve citizens in development of the greenway network. Pathfinders provides a forum for involvement of volunteers, coordination of work days, greenway promotional events, and fund raising. The Pathfinders have been effective in building and maintaining natural surface trails. They donate 3-5,000 hours of volunteer service each year, have purchased over $60,000 worth of trail building equipment, and bought and donated the Hinchee Trail to Roanoke County in 2019. Pathfinders’ trail projects include trails at Carvins Cove, Green Hill Park, Read Mountain Preserve, Poor Mountain Preserve, Waid Park, Natural Bridge, and Mill Mountain Park.
PedalSafe ROA is a charitable, volunteer-led organization located in Roanoke, Virginia. They formed in 2022 with the goal of advancing safe cycling for all in the Roanoke Valley. Their mission is to promote Roanoke as a livable community by improving the safety, convenience and acceptance of cycling for all people.
