Local “Friends” chapter chair bikes across country for BRP Gene Marrano August 5, 2015 1 minute read The chairman for the “Friends of the Blue Ridge Parkway” Peaks of Otter chapter is winding up a cross-country bicycle ride to raise money and awareness … he gets a local sendoff this morning as WFIR’s Gene Marrano reports: Share: Post navigation Previous: Virginia Democratic Senator backs Iran nuclear dealNext: Powers plant regs draw yays and nays Related Stories Roanoke County secures $6.3 million for McAfee Knob trailhead upgrades Web Staff February 27, 2026 0 Virginia consumers are more upbeat about the economy Gene Marrano February 27, 2026 0 Virginia Tech expert analyzes longest State of the Union address in history Web Staff February 27, 2026 0