Selected Events:
Stop, Swap & Save- Bike and Swap Expo
Chesterfield County Fairgrounds
March 7, 2010

Don’t miss the mid-Atlantic’s largest indoor bike swap and consumer expo, at the Chesterfield County Fairgrounds (near Richmond) on Sunday, March 7, 9am-2pm. Sell your old bikes and parts, and take advantage of unbelievable deals. Buy, sell, browse, shop, trade, or just hang out with industry reps, individual vendors, bike shops, manufacturers, and like-minded cyclists! For more information go here.

17th Annual TarWheel Century
(33, 62 and 100 mile routes)
Saturday, April 24, 2010

Come to NE North Carolina where it's Springtime beautiful, flat and a bit windy... A great event for all ages and ability... Have fun and be safe... MUST WEAR HELMET...

...REGISTER NOW...
rivercitycyclingclub.com

TIMES
Registration opens: 7:00am
Riders Meeting: 7:45am
Mass Start: 8:00am
Ride Support Ends: 5:00pm
WHERE
Mid-America Christian University
(formerly Roanoke Bible College)
Poindexter Street
Elizabeth City, NC 27909

VOTED BEST SAG STOPS
Start: muffins, banana bread, ham biscuits, etc...
SAG 1: famous deviled eggs, etc.
SAG 2: fruit smoothies, etc.
SAG 3: animal food for the 100 milers
Finish: hot dogs and drinks...
Espresso and Coffee at Start, Thanks to Muddy's Coffeehouse
 
At the Finish -- Massages available by Amy Finn

3rd Annual Hope, Hams, History and Hospitality Bicycle Tour
Smithfield, Virginia

 Saturday, April 24, 2010

Our Relay for Life - American Cancer Society team has organized the 3rd Annual Hope, Hams, History and Hospitality Bicycle Tour on Saturday April 24 starting in Smithfield with a choice of 12, 35 or 50 mile marked routes through the scenic and historic sites of the counties of Isle of Wight and Surry.

Planned rest stops with refreshments are at historic sites where docent interpreters will be available. The rides conclude with a box lunch provided for all registered riders as well as prize drawings in Smithfield.

Registration fees are fully tax deductible. Members of our team have worked hard to make this a fun and safe event. Full details, a registration form and information on online registration are found on the website http://www.iwsbeaconsofhope.org/Bike_Tour.html

The Powhatan Historic Bike Tour
to benefit the Free Clinic of Powhatan
Sunday, April 25, 2010

Come kick off the Spring cycling season in beautiful Powhatan County, Virginia. On Sunday, April 25th, Powhatan will host the First Annual Powhatan Historic Bike Tour to benefit the Free Clinic of Powhatan.

The Powhatan Historic Bike Tour has three rides designed to appeal to cyclists of all abilities. The rides include a 100 mile century, a 100 Km (62 mile) metric century and a 50 Km (31 mile) half metric century. All three bike tours are on gently rolling, country roads with scenic views. Additionally, fully stocked rest stops will be provided at unique historic sites along the routes.

Go here for more information
The next TD Bank Five Boro Bike Tour (New York City) will take place on Sunday, May 2, 2010. Registration opened on Monday, February 1. The 2009 Tour sold out nearly two months in advance, so you have to register quickly in order to get a spot. RABA members have participated in this event in previous years and have raved about it.
VBF's Virginia Cross State Ride
May 13-28

Each year VBF sponsors the Cross-State Ride to raise awareness of US Bike Routes 1 and 76, and to promote bicycle-oriented tourism in Virginia. This year we’ll be riding Bike 76, from Breaks Interstate Park on the Kentucky border to Chickahominy Riverfront Park in Yorktown. It will be a 2-week tour with sagged camping.

As always, you’re encouraged to join us for any portion of the tour. We especially like day riders to join us as we ride through your area. So check your bike club calendars, and try to schedule a ride-along ride for your club. Note the weekend side trip planned for the Virginia Creeper Trail, a great chance for you to join us.

There is more information here.

Fan Free Clinic's Ride to Provide
Richmond, VA
May 15, 2010

Registration opens March 1. More information here.

Bikes, Bands and the Bay Festival
Mathews County, Virginia
May 14-16, 2010

The sponsors of the Tour de Chesapeake delightedly announce the first ever Bike, Bands and the Bay Festival. Mathews  County, the home of the festival will host a fun-filled weekend of pleasurable bike riding, great music, and water activities that embrace the beauty of the bay. It's the perfect springtime weekend getaway.

This year's event, the 12th year, will have a special focus on the Chesapeake Bay. Event activities will include opportunities to not only enjoy the beauty, but also learn about the unique and precious waterway. A portion of event proceeds will benefit the Chesapeake Bay Foundation's programs. More information here.

3nd annual Shenandoah Valley Heritage Ride
Winchester, VA
Sunday, June 6

The Boys and Girls Club of Northern Shenandoah Valley has scheduled its 3nd annual Shenandoah Valley Heritage Ride for Sunday, June 6 Winchester, VA, and follow historic routes through the Shenandoah Valley for 30, 50 and 70 miles. We also have added an enjoyable 10-mile loop for slightly less serious riders. Riders may register on-line or by mail.  For more information please visit http://www.svhride.org

4th Annual Mass BikePike Tour
August 5-8th, 2010

The 4th Annual Mass BikePike Tour, a bicycle tour in Massachusetts, is now accepting registrations for this four-day event taking place August 5-8th, 2010. The bike tour will begin and end in Amherst, with daily riding options ranging from 30 to 65 miles. The Mass BikePike Tour is a celebration of cycling in Massachusetts. Families and individuals who want a move leisurely pace will enjoy ample opportunity to explore the state’s scenic byways, quaint towns, and all the varied attractions the region has to offer. All the routes are hilly, but if you really want to test yourself, we have an option on day 3 to climb Mt. Wachusett which includes a one mile climb at a steady 9% grade to the Visitors Center at the State Park and then a climb up the mountain access road to the summit at 2,000 feet above sea level.

Overnight stops will feature great places to camp (indoor options available) and hearty meals featuring fresh local products. Participants who prefer an alternative to camping can choose to stay close by at local inns or B&Bs

Registered riders will receive maps, route descriptions, lists of local attractions along the route, access to snack stops, SAG support, a commemorative T-shirt, and the camaraderie of friendly folks having a good time.

Proceeds from the event will benefit MassBike, the statewide bicycle advocacy group.

Early discounted registration is available until March 1st , 2010

For more information and registration details, visit the web site at www.MassBikePike.org or call 617-710-1832. And now on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Mass-BikePike-Tour/183007192599?ref=nf. Become a fan today!