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 RoVa Labs at Carilion Clinic cuts the ribbon on shared lab space Gene Marrano May 6, 2026 A Virginia Tech professor who studies hospitality and tourism says those planning a vacation should do it now and not wait for gas prices to come down Gene Marrano May 6, 2026 FBI searches Virginia Senate leader’s office as part of corruption probe, AP source says AP May 6, 2026