As the top riders in the United States take on the short track course at Roanoke’s Elmwood Park, they’ll be battling the course, one another and 90-degree temperatures.

Explore Park in Roanoke County is expanding it's trail network to accommodate the United States National Mountain Bike Championships this summer. 10 News anchor John Carlin takes a tour of some of the new trail with an expert rider.

Roanoke's former Director of Parks and Recreation, will become executive director the Roanoke Star Cycling, which had previously had volunteer leadership.