Explore Park vision for rec sports; national cycling champ is Roanoke native Gene Marrano May 15, 2019 1 min read A kayak park and a pedestrian bridge over the Roanoke River? And words of a advice from a biking champ who grew up in Roanoke. Share: Post navigation Previous: Carilion Roanoke Memorial to undergo $300 million-plus expansionNext: May is Motorcycle Awareness Month Related Stories 1 min read Huddle Up Moms co-founder honored as Social Entrepreneur of the Year by JA Gene Marrano November 6, 2025 1 min read United Way of Virginia’s Blue Ridge launches Emergency Relief Fund campaign Gene Marrano November 6, 2025 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