1 event in Max Meadows, Virginia

• Learn new mushroom identification skills while exploring Appalachia by bike. Have a cool down in the New River, camp under the stars, and see fireflies.

• We will base out of a central camp, exploring upriver on Saturday and Downriver on Sunday. We will return to camp already set up both days.

• Wild Mushrooms, Camping, and tour guides included.

Cost: $150 USD

Weekend bike rental can be added for $50

Register by August 10th

Includes: Campsite, Basic Fitting, Helmet, Camp Kitchen, Guided Tour, and Experienced Mushroom Identification Guides.

BrambleBerry BikeWorks of Floyd will be providing a fleet of cool modernized retro mountain bikes in all sizes and fun colors; the perfect ride for traveling along the New River Rail Trail. $50 USD covers rental for the entire weekend.

In the field lessons on mushroom and plant identification, ecology, cooking, and other uses such as herbal medicine. Matthew and Ja each have 20 years experience being wild mushroom and plant nerds, always striving to stay up to date on taxonomy and learning new species interactions.

Misty Mountains

Old Train Trestle

The Trail: Meandering along the New River on a converted railroad corridor, the path is flat to gently rolling crushed stone. Plenty of swimming holes, lush forests, birds, and mushrooms to enjoy!

We plan to average 18 miles on a different out and back ride each day, so you can easily ride shorter or longer distances.

Lingzhi and Chicken Delight

Pinot at Gnomestead Hollow

The Mushrooms:

August is peak season for a staggering array of mushroom diversity in the New River Valley. Exploring across a number of different habitats, we will walk you through key identifying features and culturally important uses. Expect edibles and improved abilities to identify them.

Chanterelles

BrambleBerry BikeWorks

The Bikes:

A fleet of 90’s retro mountain bikes lovingly updated for comfort and safety will be provided by BrambleBerry BikeWorks of Floyd for a modest fee of $50 USD for the entire weekend. Plenty of sizes and colors available to get you the right fit and vibe.

Or bring your own

Bikes and Adaptive cycles of many styles that are equipped with durable off pavement tyres are suitable for the surface.

•38mm tyre width minimum

•E-bikes up to class 2 are allowed

Let’s talk about your ride preparation!