My teammate eats ice chips like crazy. Isn’t that a sign of being anemic? Something must be wrong with me. I get out of breath just walking up a flight of stairs… Should I eat lots of spinach to boost my iron intake, given I’ve stopped eating red meat? Many of today’s athletes are eating little or no red meat (beef, lamb), which is one of the best sources of dietary iron. These athletes are simultaneously consuming less iron. Iron is a mineral found in the hemoglobin molecule inside red blood cells. It helps transport oxygen from your lungs to your muscles.  Iron deficiency contrib ..read more

The heroic true story of American cyclist Greg LeMond, considered to be one of the greatest cyclists of all time, who defied the odds for one of the most triumphant comeback stories in sporting history. The first, and only, American to win the Tour de France, LeMond came back from the brink of death to beat his famed rivals in the historic and nail-biting race at the 1989 Tour de France. Featuring exclusive interviews with LeMond and his wife Kathy as well as, never before seen footage. Watch the movie The Last Rider (by Roadside Attractions) after it is released in late June by clicking here ..read more

“I want to lose weight so other bikers don’t drop me on the hills.” “I plan to shed a few pounds before the marathon to be faster.” “Losing weight would really improve my Power to Weight ratio…” Lugging around excess body fat can certainly hinder athletic performance. Just notice how much harder you work when carrying a heavy bag of groceries up a flight of stairs! That said, if you are an already-good athlete and contemplating weight loss to supposedly improve your athletic performance, should you think again? I talk to many athletes who are fixated on having a better Power to Weight Rat ..read more

Staunton is pleased to partner with BIKE VIRGINIA for the first three days of the 2023 TOUR, Friday June 23rd thru Sunday June 25th. Our beautiful town of approximately 25,000 is nestled in Augusta County in the Shenandoah Valley and affords views of both the Blue Ridge and Allegheny Mountain ranges. It’s a town full of parks, independently owned restaurants and shops, museums, galleries, and well-preserved Victorian architecture. Staunton is known for its American Shakespeare Center and for its restaurant scene where you can indulge in Virginia wine and seasonal farm-to-table fare. You’ll fin ..read more

Dear BIKE VIRGINIA Family, Are you ready for an amazing bike vacation this summer? We are too! Jump aboard and save your spot for BIKE VIRGINIA’s return to riding — our first TOUR since 2019! Come along for the fun! You can camp or hotel-it, ride hand-selected bike routes in the perfect length for your style, explore, make new friends and create amazing memories. Dates and locations: June 23-25 @ Staunton, VA (Frontier Culture Museum) June 26-28 @ Harrisonburg, VA (Hillandale Park)   Services for the event include: Our signature bike routes hosted on the RIDE WITH GPS app Hand-picked mu ..read more

As a sports nutritionist, I commonly counsel athletes who have Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder—generally referred to as ADHD (or ADD). ADHD is characterized by hyperactivity, impulsivity, and/or inattention. It affects 4-10% of all American children and an estimated 4.4% of adults (ages 18-44 years). ADHD usually peaks when kids are 7 or 8 years old. Some of the ADHD symptoms diminish with maturation but 65-85% of the kids with AHDH go on to become adults with ADHD. Ideally, athletes with ADHD have gotten the help they need to learn how to manage their time and impulsiv ..read more

Dear registered participants, We’re pleased to let you know that we’ve resumed operations (based on newly acquired funding and partnerships.) To celebrate our return, the BIKE VIRGINIA team is hosting a one-day ride in Woodstock, Virginia on Saturday, September 17, 2022. Woodstock is a beautiful town and has a fun calendar of weekend activities for you to enjoy We invite you to be our guest and ride with us without fees! You do not have to use any of your deferred registration for this ride. Registration will open the first week of August. Event details will be announced at the time of regist ..read more

Dear registered participants, We’re pleased to let you know that we’ve resumed operations (based on newly acquired funding and partnerships.) To celebrate our return, the BIKE VIRGINIA team is hosting a one-day ride in Woodstock, Virginia on Saturday, September 17, 2022. Woodstock is a beautiful town and has a fun calendar of weekend activities for you to enjoy We invite you to be our guest and ride with us without fees! You do not have to use any of your deferred registration for this ride. Registration will open the first week of August. Event details will be announced at the time of regist ..read more

Due to continuing economic and supply chain challenges we are unable to host a 2022 bike event.  Our team has been making every effort to adapt in light of the current environment. Unfortunately, we are not able to proceed with offering a quality event at this time. We know you are eager to return to riding ..read more

Dear BIKE VIRGINIA Family, We know you are as anxious as we are to return to the joys of riding, in the ways we are accustomed to. Fall of 2021 had looked like the right time for easing back into the saddle, but with the continuously changing circumstances surrounding the pandemic, our staff and board have ..read more