Stay Motivated with the Roanoke Socially Distant Stage Race

Posted on April 28th, 2020

virtual bike race

With so many events canceled this spring and into the early summer, it might be tough to stay motivated. Roa-Stoked has an answer with the Roanoke Socially Distant Stage Race in May.

The virtual bike race is six stages of cycling: 2 road, two mountain bike, and 2 gravel. Registration is free (but if you can, please make a donation to the Roanoke Valley United Way Covid-19 Community Response Fund) and runs May 2 through 25.

Here’s everything you need to know about the event that you can do alone or with a partner.

  • You can participate solo or as a two-person team (ridging three stages each alone).
  • Each stage has a Strava segment. You must complete the ride and make it public to count. You have to do it alone and submit the results to event organizers within 24 hours of completion.
  • Results will be updated every few days with winners at the ends of the event. Awards will be given for the best times plus a few fun categories (such as best food picture and best selfie).

Event Stages

  • Stage 1 – MTB: Carvins Cove: The Reach Around with Hotel
    • Distance: 15 miles
    • Elevation Gain: 2,300 feet
  • Stage 2 – MTB: Arcadia: Pine Ridge and Little Cove
    • Distance: 20.5 miles
    • Elevation Gain: 3,700 feet
  • Stage 3 – Gravel: Day Creek Gravel
    • Distance: 23.8 miles
    • Elevation Gain: 3,300 feet
  • Stage 4 – Gravel: Zimmerman / Sandy Ford Gravel
    • ​Distance: 27.7 miles
    • Elevation Gain: 3,800 feet
  • Stage 5 – Road: Lithia, Nace and BRP
    • ​Distance: 40.9 miles
    • Elevation Gain: 3,500 feet
  • Stage 6 – Road: Reverse Three Peaks
    • ​Distance: 13.8
    • Elevation Gain: 2,200 feet

How to Register

  • Join the Strava Club.
  • Make a donation to United Way of Roanoke Valley COVID-19 Community Response Fund if you can. (Suggested donation is $30.)
  • Email race@roa-stoked.com your info: Name, Link to Strava profile, Statement indicating that you know you are doing this AT YOUR OWN RISK, The amount you donated (info will not be shared); and for teams, provide your partner’s name and make sure they email the above info as well with your team name.

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