Biking

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West Virginia is a top destination for cyclists and mountain bikers, offering scenic routes, rugged mountain trails, and thrilling downhill runs that attract riders from across the country. With popular spots like the Greenbrier River Trail, Snowshoe Mountain Bike Park, and the challenging singletrack trails in Kanawha State Forest, West Virginia delivers a perfect mix of terrain for road cycling, gravel riding, and technical mountain biking adventures. The state’s breathtaking Appalachian landscapes, rolling hills, and well-maintained trail systems offer cyclists endless opportunities to explore nature, stay fit, and enjoy the fresh mountain air. As more remote workers and outdoor enthusiasts relocate from big cities, West Virginia’s welcoming biking community and expanding network of bike-friendly towns and trails make it an ideal place to live, ride, and experience the freedom of the Mountain State’s great outdoors on two wheels.

Court Street, Fayetteville West Virginia (WV)

Two Fayetteville, W.Va., bike shops recognized nationally for outreach

The League of American Bicyclists has selected two bike shops in Fayetteville to receive its Bicycle-Friendly Business designation, according to a spokesperson from a regional active-living initiative for the New River region of southern West Virginia. New River Bikes and Marathon Bicycle Company were awarded silver-level designations for their efforts to accommodate and encourage bicycle riding … Read more