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Welcome to Youth Cycling in the roanoke valley
Welcome to Youth Cycling in the roanoke valley
We are Roanoke Star Cycling; a 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation organized and operated by talented and passionate volunteers who are dedicated to the growth of youth mountain biking.
Our mission is to promote high quality instruction to youth cycling at a competitive and non-competitive level. We strive to teach the importance of teamwork, community, goal-setting, and fostering a healthy lifestyle in a supportive, fun, and safe environment. We believe cycling has the power to strengthen minds and bodies while promoting a sense of community and belonging.
Our vision Roanoke Star Cycling is dedicated to fostering a community of riders who not only excel in the sport of cycling but also grow into confident, resilient and responsible citizens. We envision a future where our team members, driven by their shared love for cycling, inspire positive change, engage in the community, embrace healthy lifestyles, and develop lifelong values of teamwork, determination, and respect. With unwavering commitment to their growth and well-being, we aim to be the catalyst for the next generation of champions both on and off the bike.
Our goal is to work towards a future where our program is the premier youth cycling league in the east coast providing the best opportunities for our athletes on a competitive and non-competitive level.
We offer membership to boys and girls between 7 and 18. Racing has always been a major part of what we do, however, it is not required. Our program allows kids to develop a mastery of mountain biking skills and have fun with new friends, all while participating in a sport that can lead to a lifetime of active enjoyment.
our board of directors
our board of directors
Roanoke Star Cycling is powered not only by passionate coaches and riders, but also by a group of dedicated volunteers who serve on our Board of Directors. These are community members, parents, and cycling enthusiasts who care deeply about giving young people the chance to grow through mountain biking. They help guide our programs, support our mission, and make sure our team has what it needs to ride, learn, and thrive.
Meet our board
Meet our board
karen childers
karen childers
President
Chad Braby
Chad Braby
Vice President, Member since 2022
I'm a lifelong mountain biker. I bought my first mtb way back in the 20th century; an early 90's fully rigid Specialized Rockhopper. I enjoy riding uphill as much as downhill and Carvin's Cove is my happy place. A meditative spin up Thousand Foot Climb or a flowy rip on Rock N Roll makes any day better.
I am a Civil Engineer turned Endurance Coach; at this point in my life I find my purpose in coaching kids in cycling and running. The world is increasingly complex and kids need adult mentors to support them - Have Fun, Work Hard, Be Kind is my mantra with all my teams. I'm also passionate about Virginia's Blue Ridge and building strong communities here. RSC is an outstanding organization and gives me a perfect outlet to serve all these passions at once.
susan herdon-powell
susan herdon-powell
Executive Director, 2025
Getting kids outside has always been a passion of mine, and what better way than on a bike! I want to inspire the next generation of young riders in our community to dream big, work hard, and develop a healthy lifestyle through biking and spending time outdoors. I believe that mountain biking gives kids opportunities to build confidence, resilience, and grit, skills that will serve them well beyond the bike. I'm also motivated to create positive spaces for families to connect and support one another.
Biking has always been one of my favorite ways to stay physically and mentally fit, especially when I'm out on the trail.There's nothing like being out in nature, with your sole focus being on the trail right in front of you. I'm also inspired by the way cycling brings people together, especially here in Roanoke. We've got a great community here!
Gordon Wadsworth
Gordon Wadsworth
Board Member since 2019
A career on two wheels has given me so many gifts of experiences, friendships, and a broadened view of the world and people. Sharing a lifetime of access to the bike is a priority of mine and where better than right at home with young riders?
Mountain biking shows me that fitness, fun, and well-being can all exist in the same place. Its been a tool for my own personal growth and development and shown me so much of this planet that I just keep wanting to explore more!
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