Poverty Creek (also known as Pandapas Pond) is one of the area’s premier destinations for single-track mountain biking.
More than 20 miles of trail options, with steep climbs and fast downhills, will keep your heart pounding. There are 17 total trails in the trail system, and it is located right on the border Montgomery and Giles county border.
Bull & Bones Brewhaus and Grill is a locally-owned brewpub with both an upscale dining room and a separate sports bar with a casual dining area. The brewpub is located in “First and Main” in Blacksburg on South Main Street. Fresh lager and ale is handcrafted and served on site and the brewery is visible through glass walls throughout the restaurant.
Eastern Divide Brewing in Blacksburg is committed to offering an array of different beer styles and flavors for all folks, seasons, and occasions! They brew with all Virginia Grains from Murphy and Rude Malting Co.
The brewery is currently operating with a 3-barrel brewing system on site at the farm. Each batch is crafted with great care and attentiveness. The tasting room is open for various events throughout the week.
The River Company operates a 10 barrel direct fired Diversified Metal Engineering brew system. The brewery offers up to eight draft beers at any time. These are a mixture of year round offerings and special beers that the brewer dreams up.
The Bike Barn is a locally-owned, full-service road and mountain bike sales and repair shop, offering anything from a minor tuneup to a full overhaul. Bike Barn also rents comfort and hybrid bikes.
Since 1984, the Greenhouse Boardshop has served the needs of people who ride skateboards and snowboards. Two locations — Roanoke and Blacksburg — are dedicated to promoting our sports in a variety of ways such as fundraising and constructing our local skate parks, hosting professional demos and contests, and by keeping our doors open for anyone to come in and hang out.
New River Junction offers tube rentals and camping at McCoy Falls on the New River.
New River Outdoor Company provides canoe and kayak rentals, guided fishing, and cabin rentals on the New River.
The Snow Club at Virginia Tech is open to student and non-student members. Membership comes with perks such as discounted ski passes, trips, giveaways, discounts at local shops, and more.
TriAdventure Multisport Coaching & Fitness is a coaching organization committed to introducing beginners to the great sport of triathlon, and improving the fitness and performance of the endurance athlete. Triathlon and endurance training programs allow TriAdventure to offer a variety of fitness and endurance options, including strength and conditioning, swim, bike, run, and nutrition counseling for better health and peak performance.
TriAdventure supports a number of regional endurance events such as the Hell Climb 10K, TriAdventure Summer Sprint Tri, and Monster of a Metric Cycling Challenge.
The Virginia Tech Climbing Club is a student organization dedicated to helping people of all skill levels experience the joy of climbing. The club provides opportunities to meet other climbers, see what other people are climbing, clinics to demonstrate skills climbers need, and organizes trips to get out on the rock. Club meetings are open to anyone who would like to come.
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