Virginia's Blue Ridge GO Cross Cyclocross Race presented by Deschutes

Picture mud-splattered cyclists running up hills with bikes flung over their shoulders. Riders smoothly dismounting, leaping over barriers, then jumping back on. Loud cheers, the clanging of cowbells, camaraderie and fun. (performancebike.com) Cyclocross courses are typically 1.5-2 miles off-road, although may include pavement and include a variety of riding surfaces and obstacles including grass, dirt, mud pits, gravel pits, sand, stairs, barriers and a slew of other creative combinations.

AT GO Cross in Roanoke's Fallon Park, expect to see all kinds of racers from the international elite, racing for cash prizes, to the first-timers and juniors all on the same course racing throughout the weekend. Everyone is welcome at GO Cross and to show you we mean it, we'll have Deschutes Brewery slinging beers, great food, live music, and plenty of fun to go 'round.