Hurt, Pain, & Agony

The six-mile opening climb of this bike race is only the beginning of 66 miles of harsh hills, steep descents, and breath-taking but arduous stretches on the Blue Ridge Parkway. For the less ambitious, there’s a 32-mile option. Registration fees benefit the American Cancer Society.

Traphill Elementary School, 9794 Traphill Rd.; Saturday, 8 a.m., registration 7 a.m.; $25; www.bmcc.us/id42.htm