Wednesday, July 10, 2013
Virginia bike news
Arrests made in Reston trail assault - A number of assaults occurred on Reston trails earlier this summer. Police speculated that they were linked. According to Reston Patch, arrests were made in one of the attacks. "Police have charged one adult and three juveniles in connection with the June 7 robbery and assault near Pinecrest Road. The adult, Ali Lewis, 19 of Freetown Court, Reston was charged with robbery on June 21, Fairfax County Police said."Richmond Region Ride Center receives $50,000 donation - The ride center is located at Pocahontas State Park located just southwest of Richmond. The center will eventually include 50 miles of off-road trails. "An additional $490,000 would be needed for a new trail head with expanded parking, a restroom and event staging area." According to a recent study, the trail improvements will have an annual economic impact of $4.5 Million and create 51 new jobs."
Reston Town Center Grand Prix nixed for 2014 - According to Reston Patch, "Boston Properties, owner of the property, told Evolution Cycling Club, which operates the annual event, that ongoing construction and new residential and retail openings coming up made the race unworkable for the future."
Tuesday, August 21, 2012
VBF Annual Meeting Sept. 16
Virginia Bicycling Federation (VBF) will hold their annual meeting on Sunday September 16 in Richmond. If you're interested in helping to make Virginia a better place to bike, why not attend the meeting and get involved with VBF, the only statewide bicycle advocacy organization in Virginia.
Our Annual Meeting will be held from 1:00 to 4:00 PM Sunday, September 16 in the public meeting room at REI in Richmond.
2020 Old Brick Road
Glen Allen, VA 23060
(804) 360-1381
All are welcome. Help elect our 2013 board and officers, and plan our legislative strategy for the upcoming General Assembly.
If you are interested in serving as a board member next year, or know of indidviduals who would like to be considered, please contact Bud Vye, Nominating Committee Chair (bdvye@comcast.net)
2020 Old Brick Road
Glen Allen, VA 23060
(804) 360-1381
All are welcome. Help elect our 2013 board and officers, and plan our legislative strategy for the upcoming General Assembly.
If you are interested in serving as a board member next year, or know of indidviduals who would like to be considered, please contact Bud Vye, Nominating Committee Chair (bdvye@comcast.net)
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Wednesday, September 21, 2011
2015 World Cycling Championships to be held in Richmond
See the Virginia Bicycling Federation post that includes links to several news articles about the selection.
Labels: richmond, road world cycling championships
Friday, August 5, 2011
Richmond gets first ever bicycle coordinator
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| Jakob Helmboldt (center in red helmet) Richmond's new bike coordinator |
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Sunday, October 17, 2010
Planners focus on what younger generations want for Richmond
That's the title of an article in the Richmond Times-Dispatch about what the city is doing to attract young professionals:As Richmond-area leaders ponder strategic priorities for the region, they are beginning to listen to what younger generations say they want in a place to live, work and play. And the answer is they want outdoor recreation, especially centered on the James River; a lively, unstuffy art and music scene; and an urban environment that's authentic and stylish.
And they're willing to help create it by building trails in James River Park, flocking to art galleries throughout the city every first Friday, or gathering along the riverfront for the three-day Richmond Folk Festival.
The James is central to Chesterfield's riverfront plan, which envisions greenways for biking and hiking along the river, as well as along the Appomattox River in the southern end of the county. "We're looking at some major river corridors," said Mike Golden, director of parks and recreation in Chesterfield.
One unifying objective for the region is creating more opportunities for trails for bicycling, running and hiking. The Virginia Capital Trail is under construction on a 50-mile stretch from Williamsburg to Shockoe Bottom.
And they're willing to help create it by building trails in James River Park, flocking to art galleries throughout the city every first Friday, or gathering along the riverfront for the three-day Richmond Folk Festival.
The James is central to Chesterfield's riverfront plan, which envisions greenways for biking and hiking along the river, as well as along the Appomattox River in the southern end of the county. "We're looking at some major river corridors," said Mike Golden, director of parks and recreation in Chesterfield.
One unifying objective for the region is creating more opportunities for trails for bicycling, running and hiking. The Virginia Capital Trail is under construction on a 50-mile stretch from Williamsburg to Shockoe Bottom.
Labels: richmond, virginia capital trail
Wednesday, January 27, 2010
North American Handmade Bike Show coming to Richmond
To see some of the most beautiful bikes being made in America you should check out the North American Handmade Bike Show next month in Richmond. The bikes are not only beautiful, some are very practical city, commuting, touring, or cargo bikes.See a photo gallery from last year's show. Austin Wheels blog contains links to more photos from last year's show.
The show will be held Friday, Feb. 26 thru Sunday, Feb. 28. Cost of admission is only $15 per day. From this recent news article about the show, it sounds tickets are selling fast.
Sunday, November 1, 2009
Trading four wheels for two
That's the title of a guest column in Richmond BizSense about bike commuting in Richmond, VA. The author, an attorney in Richmond, discusses cyclist's legal rights to the road and reasons why some of us ride and why it's a good thing:In fact, cyclists, serious cyclists, bike commuters like me, are the motorist's best friends. Think of it this way—you may get frustrated if you have to veer around me in your rush to the next stoplight (where I will probably catch up to you waiting for the green). But ask yourself—would you rather veer around my bike or be stuck behind my Grand Cherokee? When you are looking for a parking space, isn't it nice to know that there is at least one more out there—the one that I would have used if I had driven? And when you go to the gas pump, think of the 7.5 million gallons of gas that we bike commuters didn't buy last week. That has to help keep prices down for drivers.
Labels: bike commuting, richmond
