New “Downshift” offers bikes, beers and community downtown Gene Marrano October 18, 2017 1 minute read Stop in for a quick repair, check out a new ride, have a craft brew or a cup of coffee. More on the new “Downshift” bike shop and cafe in downtown Roanoke from WFIR’s Gene Marrano: Share: Post navigation Previous: POLL:Gillespie voters not all behind President TrumpNext: Police: Friday Vinton funeral procession likely to create town-wide traffic delays Related Stories Roanoke College and Korean Embassy to unveil new Kim Kyusik Center for Korean Studies Clark Palmer March 13, 2026 0 Virginia Tech Men’s Basketball Team declines invite to NIT Clark Palmer March 13, 2026 0 Excel Center and Virginia Western to Sign Partnership Agreement Clark Palmer March 13, 2026 0