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\u00a0Views & Brews with Roanoke Mountain Adventures<\/em><\/strong><\/h5>\n
WORDS & PHOTOS | Lisa Archer<\/h5>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Pack your water bottles and comfy clothes and explore with Roanoke Mountain Adventures<\/strong>!<\/a><\/p>\n

A guided ebike tour, which can accommodate many levels of riders, is the perfect way to get to know the historic, brewery-packed Star City. Before leaving the shop, your expert guide will go over the proper use of ebikes and the rules of the road. Then you\u2019ll hop on the Greenway<\/strong>, which follows the Roanoke River, passing flower-filled meadows, Black Dog Salvage (famous for their reality show, Salvage Dawgs) and murals created by a myriad of local artists.[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=”No Line”][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_gallery type=”image_grid” images=”1007,1005,1004″ image_grid_loading=”default” layout=”3″ item_spacing=”default” gallery_style=”7″ load_in_animation=”none” img_size=”400×600″][vc_column_text]The Greenway leads you to the base of Mill Mountain<\/strong>, where the steep ascent will seem little more than a speed bump with your electric-charged bike. The mountain offers sweeping views of the city and the mountains beyond.<\/p>\n

A sedated descent on a multi-use gravel trail takes you through redbud-studded woods before depositing you in South Roanoke, home to Crystal Springs Grocery<\/strong>, Yard Bull Meats<\/strong> butcher shop and River & Rail <\/strong>restaurant. You\u2019ll have the opportunity to stop into the shop for snacks before continuing to your first brewery stop, Starr Hill<\/strong>. Enjoy a small pour of beer on their sun-soaked back deck before hopping back on your trusty steed (er, bike!).[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]The heart of downtown is only a short ride away and home to Olde Salem Brewing Co.\u2019s<\/strong> newest location. As you sip one of their delightful sours you can view the historic open-air market and may just see some farmers or local artisans selling their wares. As you bike through downtown you\u2019ll pass notable landmarks such as Firehouse One, the Liberty Trust \u2014 a former bank turned boutique hotel \u2014 and the railroad that put Roanoke on the map, so to speak.<\/p>\n

Located in the western part of downtown \u2014an area quickly becoming known as the brewers\u2019 district, with four breweries located within walking distance of one another \u2014 you\u2019ll land at your last brewery of the day, Golden Cactus Brewing<\/strong>. This social hub is a favorite among locals and visitors alike with lots of natural light, lush tropical plants and, of course, tasty beer. If you\u2019re feeling peckish, FoodHut RKE<\/strong>, which shares Golden Cactus\u2019s patio, can fuel you for the ride back to the bike shop.[\/vc_column_text][image_with_animation image_url=”1011″ image_size=”full” animation_type=”entrance” animation=”None” animation_movement_type=”transform_y” hover_animation=”none” alignment=”” border_radius=”none” box_shadow=”none” image_loading=”default” max_width=”100%” max_width_mobile=”default”][vc_column_text]On your return to Roanoke Mountain Adventures, you\u2019ll pass Old Southwest, a historic neighborhood, before crossing the Main Street Bridge and descending into the revitalized Wasena neighborhood. Colorful small businesses line the main street, including coffee, juice, and hemp shops, an artisanal bakery and a small plate restaurant and neighborhood barbershop. Upon your return to RMA, staff can help plan your next adventure. From tours to bike and water rentals to new and used bike (including ebike!) gear and apparel, you\u2019re certain to find something to facilitate your outdoor explorations.[\/vc_column_text][image_with_animation image_url=”1010″ image_size=”full” animation_type=”entrance” animation=”None” animation_movement_type=”transform_y” hover_animation=”none” alignment=”” border_radius=”none” box_shadow=”none” image_loading=”default” max_width=”100%” max_width_mobile=”default”][vc_column_text]This article first appeared in our 2023 Summer Issue, Innovate.<\/em>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overflow=”visible” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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