Though the course may be rocky in places, riders in the 2026 USA Cycling Endurance Mountain Bike National Championships say they really like competing in Virginia’s Blue Ridge.

The USA Mountain Bike National Championships will once again be held in Virginia’s Blue Ridge. The races follow on the heels of the inaugural events in 2025.

A major cycling event is underway in the Roanoke Valley, set to bring a significant boost to the local economy. Roanoke is on track to become a premier mountain biking destination, and hosting the 2025 USA Cycling Endurance Mountain Bike National Championships is a big step.

In John Carlin’s Outdoors, we meet the legendary mountain biker who built the trail and a former Olympian who is coaching the next generation of cyclists, as they try out the new dirt.

The local foundation looking to disperse $25,000 in funding for outdoor amenities.