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 Rambler founder ‘betrayed’ after new owner terminates reporting staff Ian Price April 13, 2026 Excel Center at Melrose Plaza making progress, forging partnerships Gene Marrano April 10, 2026 Sen. Tim Kaine suggests VT President Tim Sands may have been forced out Clark Palmer April 10, 2026