The Richmond Area Bicycling Association (RABA) has been offering cyclists of all levels and abilities many avenues from which to enjoy their favorite pastime for almost thirty-five years. The club offers:•Regularly scheduled on and off-road rides held on weekdays and weekends, •A monthly newsletter, The Pedaler, containing schedules, activities and articles pertaining to all cyclists, •Monthly dinner meetings featuring presenters speaking on topics of interest to the club membership. During the summer it’s usually “Pedal and Pizza” events combining a ride with dinner and socializing, and•Catastrophic medical insurance while on club rides. We’re also very active in the community by way of charitable concerns and governmental advocacy efforts. We’d love to have you join us! Now you can even do it on-line!Go here for the complete Monthly & Weekly SchedulesClick here for more information about selected Non-RABA rides and events.Have you been in a crash recently? Please fill out this survey.Volunteer to Lead a Ride..Using a GRTC Bike RackThanks to our 2011 Heart of Virginia Bike Festival Sponsors! See a list of them HERE...
●No experience necessary●Cue sheet library available●Great way to become more involved in the clubFor more information or to volunteer to lead a ride or pace group, contact:Ride Director (Monthly Road Rides):Alan Cooperalanhcooper@yahoo.com231-1997Ride Director (Weekly Road Rides):Jim Venningjalisvenn@gmail.com550-7250Ride Director(Off Road Rides):Karl Gordonkgordon88@yahoo.com314-7586Remember that The Pedaler deadline is the 15th of each month.Take a look at the wide variety of available rides in the schedules and calendars. Consider volunteering to lead one yourself. In fact, if you look at the current schedule and don’t see anyone leading a group at the pace you want to go on a particular ride, you can do that, too!
If you’re a Facebook member, check out the “Friends of RABA” group. Take part in cycling related discussions and share photos and videos with other members of the group!
I’m sure you’ve seen these on GRTC buses before. Maybe you’ve wondered how they work. You can also see a video (Video No. 7) of the procedure at this link.
We’d love to have you join and become a RABA member. Dues for a 12 Month Membership are $20 for an Individual and $25 for a Family.
RABA members can log in here to get the current Pedalernewsletter, update their membership information, register for upcoming events and more...
At RABA’s annual meeting on December 5, the members present elected those listed at the right to serve as the club’s Board of Directors for 2012.You see some new faces and some familiar ones. It’s a good mix. Next year should be great!Congratulations! OfficeNomineesPresidentHugh AaronVice PresidentCharlie ThomasSecretaryJulie Appleby TreasurerCindy EvansAdvocacy DirectorBud VyeMonthly Ride DirectorAlan CooperWeekly Ride DirectorJim VenningOff-Road Ride DirectorKarl GordonMember CommunicationsDirectorRichard HalleMembership DirectorKristen SwansonPublic Relations DirectorCristina BizzarriCentury DirectorMatthew BizzarriAt-large DirectorSteven Herzogand skills to help create the club’s look and feel, Jeanne is a most deserving recipient of the award.The President’s Award was presented to Matthew Bizzarri for his heading up the successful Heart of Virginia Bike Festival and the Club Jersey project.Congratulations and thanks! The 2011 Harvey Award and the President’s Award were also presented at the December 5 annual meeting.The Harvey Award, established in 1982 to honor a member for his or her outstanding service to the club, was given to Jeanne Minnix. From ride leading and participation, serving on the board of directors, and using her graphic talents
The Richmond Area Bicycling Association (RABA) has
been offering cyclists of all levels and abilities many
avenues from which to enjoy their favorite pastime for
almost thirty-five years. The club offers:
•
Regularly scheduled on and off-road rides held
on weekdays and weekends,
•
A monthly newsletter, The Pedaler, containing
schedules, activities and articles pertaining to
all cyclists,
•
Monthly dinner meetings featuring presenters
speaking on topics of interest to the club
membership. During the summer it’s usually
“Pedal and Pizza” events combining a ride with
dinner and socializing, and
•
Catastrophic medical insurance while on club
rides.
We’re also very active in the community by way of
charitable concerns and governmental advocacy efforts.
We’d love to have you join us! Now you can even do it
on-line!
Go here for the complete Monthly &
Weekly Schedules
Click here for more information about
selected Non-RABA rides and events.
Have you been in a crash recently?
Please fill out this survey.
Volunteer to Lead a Ride..
Using a GRTC
Bike Rack
Thanks to
our 2011
Heart of
Virginia Bike
Festival
Sponsors!
See a list of
them
HERE...
Congratulations to the
2012 RABA Board of
Directors and the 2011
Harvey and President’s
Award winners!
