Local IMBA chapter president hopes Silver Ride designation leads to bigger things Gene Marrano May 21, 2018 1 min read Virginia’s Blue Ridge is now one of only 15 “Silver-Level Ride Centers” in the world – and the first on the east coast. A local mountain biking group hopes that leads to bigger things as WFIR’s Gene Marrano reports: About the Author Gene Marrano Editor View All Posts Share: Continue Reading Previous: Trump wants DOJ to look into informant reportNext: Grandmother: Police could have prevented Keonte Johnson shooting death Related Stories 5 min read Roanoke County Superintendent Ken Nicely announces retirement Web Staff September 18, 2025 1 min read Million Dollar Quartet opens, Opera Roanoke’s 50th birthday bash and music in the garden Gene Marrano September 17, 2025 1 min read Online dangers the subject of public meetings cohosted by Roanoke County Public Schools and the Partnership for Community Wellness Denise Membreno September 17, 2025