To submit an event, email sports@timesnews.net, fax listing information to (423) 392-1385 or contact the Sports Department after 6 p.m. at (423) 392-1323 or 1-800-251-0328, ext. 4323.
To submit an event, email sports@timesnews.net, fax information to (423) 392-1385 or contact the Sports Department after 6 p.m. at (423) 392-1323 or 1-800-251-0328, ext. 4323.
KINGSPORT — Bays Mountain Park is getting some much-needed additional parking, but the construction project will temporarily limit parking for visitors
Sullivan County officials met with members of the public Friday to get feedback and input on potential changes to the traffic pattern in the Blountville Historic District. A state grant will largely fund the addition of sidewalks from the historic courthouse to the Blountville Public Library.
The Virginia Coalfield Economic Development Authority board has approved a grant of up to $39,000 to The Breaks Interstate Park for e-bikes, mountain bikes, kayaks and replacement of stairwells at the park’s hotel facilities.
Bays Mountain Park and Reedy Creek Bicycles will continue offering free rides in January and February. The rides will begin at the Farmstead Museum at 6 p.m. each night and typically last about three hours.
At 1.2 miles, Wise County’s newest trail isn’t the longest by any means, but it certainly rates among the most scenic.
To submit an event, email the Sports Department at sports@timesnews.net, fax listing information to (423) 392-1385, or contact the Sports Department after 6 p.m. at (423) 392-1323 or 1-800-251-0328, ext. 323.
The event will take place at Bays Mountain Park and be host to numerous local bike shops offering demo bikes to try out on the trails throughout the park. Rocky Mountain Cycles and Scott Cycles will have factory demo representatives present and there will be group rides for all skill levels including an all ladies ride, beginners ride and an intermediate ride starting at 10:00 am.
The grand opening of the Ridgeview ATV Trail System in Dickenson County will take place on Saturday, April 8.
Trail construction is underway at Winged Deer Park, and Tannery Knobs Mountain Bike Park is in the design phase, with construction scheduled to begin this spring.
