Valley’s IMBA designation as a mountain biking center could come next week Gene Marrano May 10, 2018 1 minute read A designation that Visit Virginia’s Blue Ridge and other mountain biking supporters have been working on may become a reality soon. WFIR’s Gene Marrano has that story: Share: Post navigation Previous: Gran Fondo bike rides coming to Botetourt CountyNext: UPDATE: Full communications restored at Salem State Police HQ Related Stories Mill Mountain Zoo welcomes pair of Patagonian maras Web Staff June 19, 2026 Dr. Verletta White, Superintendent of Roanoke City Schools, to step down in one more year Gene Marrano June 18, 2026 Fire chief presents plan to replace 75-year-old Roanoke Fire Station No. 2 Ian Price June 18, 2026