Disc golf and the Gran Fondo: rec sports in the spotlight Gene Marrano May 11, 2018 1 min read Recreational Sports in the spotlight today – its officially called “Virginia’s Blue Ridge Gran Fondo,” 3 non-competitive road bike rides – and a disc golf course opens today near Explore Park: Share: Post navigation Previous: Adam Ward Day event tomorrow at Olde Salem BrewingNext: Brother of Florida school shooting suspect going to Shenandoah Valley Related Stories 1 min read Two plays open this weekend; RSO with Beethoven at Jeff Center, artist receptions and the Blue Ridge Potter’s Guild show and sale Gene Marrano November 5, 2025 1 min read Narrow 2023 loss turns into victory for Lily Franklin in Virginia’s 41st District Web Staff November 5, 2025 1 min read McNamara will return to Richmond; says he can work with Democrats Gene Marrano November 5, 2025