Ride Calendar > RABA Weekly Rides in April

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Sundays - 9:00 am (NEW TIME)

Powhatan Courthouse
[35 to 60-14 mph and up-S-F/G]

Leaders: Martha and Barry Pullen 561-3950

Meet at the Powhatan County Court House on Route 13. There are many nice rides from the Court House, mostly with good scenery and low traffic. The ride leaders will select a route that will vary between about 35-60 miles with a shorter option usually available. There may be no store stops on the shorter options. Maps and cue sheets will be available for those wishing to ride at their own pace. If the weather is doubtful, call the leaders to confirm if they will be riding.

Sundays - 2:00 pm - last ride for the season is April 15

East End Excursion
[30 to 45+-16 to 19+ mph-SS-S/M]

Leaders: Katy and Randy Rosemond, 966-5472 (velosalsaman@aol.com)

Meet at Dorey Park (Darbytown Road, 1 mile East of South Laburnam Avenue) for a fast spin through Eastern Henrico County and sometimes including Charles City County. The route varies to match the mood of the group and the weather. Can you say colder equals slower and shorter? Slower riders are welcome. Maps and cue sheets will be available for those wishing to ride at their own pace.

Sunday, April 15, will be the last East End Excursion ride at 2 pm from Dorey Park. Thanks to everyone who came out to ride with us during the cold season. We plan to resume leading the ride sometime in late fall.

Mondays w/Mary - 9:00 am

[30 to 40-16/18-S-S/M]

Leaders: Mary Falterman 741-2116, Barry Pullen 561-3950

They meet at a different part of town each week, and the meeting place and time are decided on Sunday evening at about 8:00, depending on Mary, Barry, and Chris Walke's schedule. To obtain the location, time and any additional information, please contact one of the ride leaders on Sunday evening.

Tuesday 5:40 p.m. & 5:45 p.m. and 5:50 p.m.

Innsbrook Options
[23/29/31/34-21 to 24-N-S/S]

Leaders: Mike & Kim Moore 358-0935

This is the 12th year that the Moores have led this intermediate to advanced level ride in and around Rockville. Riders should have a strong fitness level, paceline riding skills and good bicycle handling before attempting this ride. There are three start times to keep packs of riders smaller and more manageable - the earlier the start time, the faster the group. Because this area of town has exploded with housing growth and traffic, obeying traffic laws and riding single file are a must! To get to the start, take I-64 West to I-295; take the Nuckols Road North Exit. Go approx. one mile, turn right on Concourse Blvd. Park in the rear right parking lot.

Tuesday 6:00 pm  (earlier departure time for March only)

Hanover Courthouse Ride (Starts March 13)
[28/22-V-N-S/S]

Leaders: Kathy Wood, 779-3802, Dee Nuckols, 749-3400

Meet at the Hanover Courthouse on the east side of Route 301, 10 miles north of where it crosses I-295. Cue sheets and maps provided. This ride remains a beautiful ride with lots of farmland, little traffic, and a couple of hills that will get you up out of your seat.

Wednesdays - 10:30 am

Retirees Mid-Week Ride & Lunch

Every Wednesday the retired contingent meets at a different location at 10:30 am for a ride of between 25 and 40 miles, followed by lunch. Other ne'er do wells, vacationers, and night shifters who might be available are invited to join them. With RideLine discontinued, each week's location will be announced to the Ridefinder and RABA E Lists. If you are not on either, call Bud Vye, 262-9544 or Barry Pullen, 561-3950.

Wednesday 6:15 pm

Chesterfield County Ride

[25/22-17-20mph-N-S/M]

Leaders: Al & Lois Farrell 744-9306

This ride combines some smooth, flat sections and some rolling hills. There are typically two groups – one that averages about 17 and a faster group that averages around 20. Maps will be available to those wishing to ride at their own pace. The ride leaves from the Bethia Methodist Church at the corner of Winterpock and Beach. Take Hull Street 2.2 miles west of 288. Turn left at the light just past Lowes onto Winterpock. The church is 2.8 miles on the right just before the Stop sign at Beach. Be sure to allow time for traffic congestion on Hull Street on your way to the ride.

Wednesday 7:00 pm

Ashland Dinner Club
[20/13-15-V-N-M]

Leader: Champe Burnley, 358-6697, Email Me

This evening ride leaves from the Laurel Park Shopping Center at the corner of Woodman and Hungary Roads. We will ride to Ashland, and stop for dinner at a selected restaurant. The group retraces the route back to Laurel Park for a twenty-miles total. The pace is generally relaxed so any type of bike is appropriate.
Remember to:

CHECK ALL LIGHTS AND BATTERIES BEFORE YOU GET TO LAUREL PARK!!!

Thursday 5:40, 5:50 & p.m.

Glen Allen Elem School Options
[23/26/36/38-19 to 23-N-S/S]

Leaders: Mike & Kim Moore 358-0935

There are three start times to keep packs of riders smaller and more manageable. The route will include such favorite hills as Animal Shelter, the Three Sisters, Rocket’s Mill and Horseshoe. Riders who ride at a more social pace are welcome to come out – cue sheets are available. Obeying traffic laws and riding single file are a must. To get to the start, take Staples Mill Rd/Rt 33 West. Turn right onto Mountain Rd, then turn left onto Mill Rd (fire station at this corner). The school will be on the right.

Thursday 6:00 pm, starting April 12 (note parking change and earlier start time from last year)

East End Ride
[28/22/15-V-S-F/G]

Leaders: Eleanor and Wayne Shipley 737-7176

Meet at the Black Creek Baptist Church on Route 628/McClellan Road. The short option is for new riders and stays together so no one is left behind, while experienced and faster riders may take off on the longer options. Many riders will arrive by 5:45 to 6:00 pm in order to complete the longest ride before dark.

Meet at the Black Creek Baptist Church on Route 628/McClellan Road; use the parking area beside the brick church on the north side. The short option is for new riders and stays together so no one is left behind, while experienced and faster riders may take off on the longer options. Many riders will arrive by 5:45 pm in order to complete the longest ride before dark. I will leave the sign up sheet and ride maps out for anyone who can't make the earlier time. After the ride join the group for dinner at Nine Mile Grill, formerly Stuart’s Restaurant in Highland Springs. We need to be at the restaurant by 8:00 pm.

From Richmond, take I-64 east to Exit 197B Highland Springs; continue north on Airport Road/156, crossing Nine Mile Road, I-295 and the Chickahominy River before turning right on 630/Market Road. After 0.8 of a mile take the right fork on 613/Fox Hunter Lane at the Black Creek Store. Continue 0.75 of a mile to a left turn at 628/McClellan Road. Then two miles to the church on the left side.

Friday, 2:00 p.m.

Fridays at Hylas
[25 to 40-16 to 18 mph, S-S/M]

Leader: Dave Bloor 285-6177

The ride will start and end at the Berea Baptist Church at the intersection of 623 (Ashland Road) and 271 (Pouncey Tract).To get there take 64 West to exit 173 (Rockville, Manakin), go right (north) on 623 and travel 2.5 miles to the Berea Baptist Church (on your right just before the intersection with 271). The ride will vary each week. Maps will be available so that riders of different speeds can find their way.

Saturdays 8:00-8:30 am (EARLIER START TIME)

The Ashland Breakfast Club Rides

The Ashland Breakfast Club Rides(ABC)

As always, the ride leaves from the Laurel Park Shopping Center at Hungary and Woodman Roads. The basic ride is ten (10) almost flat miles to Ashland, where riders stop at Hardees or the Ashland Coffee and Tea for breakfast or a hot or cold drink, following which the group splits, with some coming directly back to Laurel Park while others do various extensions of the basic twenty (20) mile ride.

Riders arriving after the ride leader has left will find the sign-up sheet and route maps at the ride leader's car.

Members interested in taking a turn as leader of this ride should contact Jeanne Minnix at 594.0842 or jminnix@comcast.net.

Thanks to March ABC ride leaders: Hugh Aaron, Bill Whitworth, Stan Goldman, Gene Golden and Rickey Davis. Your help in leading the rides makes for a more enjoyable ride experience. Thanks for all that you guys do.

The April Ride Leaders are: