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Reels and Wheels: A Bike Film Festival
PedalSafe ROA presents Reels and Wheels: A Bike Film Festival in celebration of Bike Month 2024. Enjoy an evening of short films, videos, and conversations about safe cycling at Golden Cactus Brewing. RSVP to the official Facebook event Event Details Time: 6:30-8:30PM on Thursday, May 23 Location: Golden Cactus Brewing in Roanoke (214 5th St…
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2024 Roanoke Ride of Silence
In collaboration with the City of Roanoke, PedalSafe ROA is hosting the 2024 Roanoke Ride of Silence. This event has been postponed due to predicted inclement weather. An alternate date will be announced soon. The Ride of Silence is an international event that honors cyclists who have been killed or injured while riding on public…
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20k for the Greenway
Cardinal Bicycle’s 20k for the Greenway is back! Join us for a fun, untimed ride along the Roanoke River Greenway on June 8. This family-friendly event has a 20km (~12.4-mile) and 20-mile option. It’s a great opportunity for people of all ability levels to experience our wonderful cycling infrastructure and community. Proceeds benefit PedalSafe ROA,…
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Public Meeting Monday, Wasena Bridge, and 20k for the Greenway!
Greetings PedalSafe ROA! Spring is officially here, and we have some exciting happenings rolling your way. PedalSafe Public Meeting Monday April 8, 6:00 – 7:30 PM, Kirk Family YMCA Join us for updates about local advocacy efforts and planning for Bike Month in May. PedalSafe is focused on two events for Bike Month – a…
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Looking forward to Fall: Public Meeting, OkraFest, Anniversary Bash, and GO Fest!
We’re back from summer break and we’re happy to announce the events PedalSafe is planning for this fall! We have a few big items on the calendar so far: Public Meeting Join us Monday, September 11 at 6:00pm in the Melrose Library community room at 2502 Melrose Ave NW for our next Public Meeting. (Note…
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Public Meeting – June 12 @ 6pm
PedalSafe ROA will have its next public meeting on Monday, June 12 at 6pm at the Roanoke main Public Library. The meeting will run from 6-7pm in the Auditorium. Join us to discuss: Hope to see you there!
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June 10 event: 20k for the Greenway benefits PedalSafe ROA!
On June 10, Cardinal Bicycle is hosting their 20k, untimed ride to benefit the Greenways in Roanoke: 20k for the Greenway. The ride is a casual, fun event that welcomes people of all abilities to come out and celebrate Roanoke’s Greenway system. We’re proud to say that this year proceeds will benefit both Pathfinders for…
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May 19: Bike to Work Day, coffee and donuts!
May is Bike Month and May 19 is Bike to Work Day! We know riding your bike to work, or other “commutes” like errands to the store or an appointment can be empowering. Getting one more car off the road and one more happy, smiling person on a bike is a big step forward in…
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Saturday, May 6: Bike Rodeo at Melrose Public Library!
To kick off Bike Month, PedalSafe ROA is promoting bikes and bike safety for kids with a Bike Rodeo! Join us at the Melrose Public Library for an exciting set of activities! Volunteer mechanics will check your bike over and make sure it’s working great and safe to ride. Then test your skills on our…
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Monday, May 8: PedalSafe ROA hosts Ralph Buehler at VTC
Come see Ralph Buehler, professor and author of Cycling for Sustainable Cities, speak at Virginia Tech Carilion on May 8. Dr. Buehler is Professor and Chair of Urban Affairs and Planning in the School of Public and International Affairs at Virginia Tech’s Research Center in Arlington, VA. An expert on transport, land use policy, and…
