By Fran Smith, RABA Public Relations Director It is the last week of August and the increase in cooler temperatures are ushering in a hint of how wonderful the Fall season can be for cycling. As one glances across the Friends of RABA and the Richmond Area Bicycling Association Facebook pages, there is clear evidence […]
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Come to the Richmond Area Bicycling Association’s (RABA) 2017 Heart of Virginia Century. It will take place on Saturday, September 16, 2017 at the historic Hanover County Courthouse. Great location! Great Rides! One fun filled day! It will feature an English Century (102 Miles), a Metric Century (65.5 Miles), a Half Metric Century (34 Miles) and
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Difficult to believe that we are nearing the end of summer, but it’s time for the club annual picnic. We hope you will be able to join for the pedaling, food feast, camaraderie or all three! It is one of the best attended events of the year. Note: In the event of inclement weather, this
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By Fran Smith, RABA Public Relations Director The word I’ve often heard for the month of July is “HOT” and, for most of us, seems to be a reason to limit our riding times. This has been a July of record according to the weather forecasters and Richmond reaching triple digits for the first time
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August 5 (Saturday) Group Rides for New Riders Pace Time Miles Terrain Stops Leader All 8:00 am Varies 4 one Wes Surina, 804-687-3117, wessurina@gmail.com Description and Directions: This is the last in our Group Rides for New Riders series this year. Please join us at Dorey Park (2999 Darbytown Rd, Henrico, VA 23231). The ride will start at
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When: Monday, July 17, 6:00 pm-8:00 pm Where: Answer Brewpub, 6008 W Broad St, Richmond, VA 23230 Main Floor – Back Bar Entrance to Answer is BEHIND Mekong Restaurant, free parking lot! What: Silent auction, raffle, food and 56 taps of various beers = FUN + FUNDRAISING Celebrate the return of the planet’s most
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As the month of June quickly comes to a close, I’m amazed at how many cycling activities RABA members have been supporting or promoting. Perhaps it has been the increased number of sunny days over the rainy forecasts in May? Maybe it was the impetus of training for some big events such as the MS
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July 1 (Saturday) Group Rides for New Riders Pace Time Miles Terrain Stops Leader All 8:00 am Varies 4 one Wes Surina, 804-687-3117, wessurina@gmail.com Description and Directions: This year we are going to be making some changes to the New Rider Ride. We are moving the ride out of Laurel Park Shopping Center. This year
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Team RABA once again participated in Bike MS June 3 -4. What a great weekend for riding, what a great team! As a team, we raised over $15,700.00 to help fight MS. Way to go TEAM RABA! Some rode both days, some just one, some even did the century option, and I know of one
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The official “Bike Month 2017” debuted on Thursday, May 4, 2017. We were well represented on this important day that included an official Bike Month Proclamation event at the capital. An impressive group of RABA members were on hand to help usher in this event along with members from the Williamsburg club. A beautiful
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