Weekly Rides for April, 2024
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| Sunday |
Sunday Portabella Ride |
| Pace |
Time |
Miles |
Terrain |
Stops |
Leader |
| Various |
10:00 am |
19-52+ |
4 |
Various |
Coordinator: David McMillan,
mcmillanmail@comcast.net |
Note: The route selection will be posted to the RABA message boardby Saturday prior to the ride. If you are not a RABA member and/or do not receive the message board notifications, please contact the appropriate ride leader BEFORE Sunday morning. .
Leaders:
Description: This weekly ride starts at the rear
of Portabella Ristorante located in the Varina Food Lion Shopping Center. It is
a show and go ride like the Saturday ABC ride. There will be no pace group ride
leaders; riders will form their own groups. Ride leaders for each Sunday, listed
above, will provide a sign-up sheet and help new riders match up with riders of
a similar pace. Riders can choose their own route if they wish. We are also blessed
with the Capital Trail just across route 5 from the shopping center. Cue sheets
and maps for over a dozen rides ranging from 19 to 52 miles are available by going
to http://www.raba.org/raba-cue-sheets-and-maps/,
selecting "Portabella" in the drop-down with the "Any Start Location" default, and
clicking the "Show Rides" button. Print and bring your own cue sheet as none
will be available at the ride.
Parking: Please park behind Portabella Ristorante in the rear of the shopping
center. If this area is filled, park on the west (Richmond) side of the shopping
center. Do not park in front of Portabella Ristorante or other areas in front of
the shopping center.
Directions:Portabella Ristorante is located at 2627 New Market
Road (Route 5 and Strath Road), Henrico, VA 23231. Park in the lot behind the building
(See note above).
| Sunday |
Powhatan Courthouse |
| Pace |
Time |
Miles |
Terrain |
Stops |
Leader |
| B+ |
1 pm |
30 to 45 |
3 to 4 |
see below |
Barry and Martha Pullen, 561-3950 |
| B |
1 pm |
30 to 45 |
3 to 4 |
see below |
Barry and Martha Pullen, 561-3950 |
ALL RIDERS: Ride times listed are departure times. Please email or text (preferable)/call the ride leader one to two days before the ride to double check that the departure time remains as posted and to let the ride leader know that you are coming.
Description: Meet at the Powhatan County Courthouse
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 be at least 30 miles
with a longer option usually available. There may be no store stops. 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.
| Pace |
Time |
Miles |
Terrain |
Stops |
Leader |
| B+ |
9 am |
30-40 |
3 |
Some |
Mary Falterman, 741-2116, Barry Pullen, 561-3950 |
ALL RIDERS: Ride times listed are departure times. Please email or text (preferable)/call the ride leader one to two days before the ride to double check that the departure time remains as posted and to let the ride leader know that you are coming.
Description: The ride starts at a different location every
week. Each week"s location will be announced to the RABA e-mail list. If you are not on
the list, please contact one of the leaders.
| Monday |
Monday Ashland Ride |
ALL RIDERS: Ride times listed are departure times. Please email or text (preferable)/call the ride leader one to two days before the ride to double check that the departure time remains as posted and to let the ride leader know that you are coming.
Description and Directions: The ride now starts at Crump Park (3400 Mountain Rd, Glen Allen, VA 23060). One way to get to the start is to take Staples Mill Rd/Rt 33 West. Turn right onto Mountain Rd. Remain on Mountain Rd for approximately 1.3 miles. The park entrance will be on the left. Look for bicyclists in the very rear parking lot.
Routes and distances will be determined at departure and will vary from 10 to 20
miles or more to the Ashland rest stop at The Caboose Market & Cafe, 108 S.
Railroad Avenue.
| Tuesday |
Tuesdays at Rockville |
| Pace |
Time |
Miles |
Terrain |
Stops |
Leader |
| B+ |
9 am |
33 to 62 |
3 |
one |
Dee Nuckols,804-749-3400, sdnuckols@yahoo.com |
ALL RIDERS: Ride times listed are departure times. Please email or text (preferable)/call the ride leader one to two days before the ride to double check that the departure time remains as posted and to let the ride leader know that you are coming.
Description: Please join
us for a great ride through western Hanover, Goochland, and eastern Louisa. We leave
from what is popularly referred to as the "Rockville Little League Fields". Cue sheets
are always available. Often, we divide into more than one group as both faster and
slower riders attend. The ride varies weekly and on the day before each ride, Dee or Dick sends out a message on RABA Message Board announcing the distance and other
particulars of the ride.
Directions: Headed west from Richmond, take the Rockville/Manakin exit
off of I-64. Go right at the top of the ramp onto Route 623 toward Ashland. Turn left
at the first stoplight onto Pouncey Tract Rd. The little league fields are 3.8 miles to
the left. The address is 17347 Pouncey Tract Road
| Tuesday |
Tuesday Portabella Ride |
| Pace |
Time |
Miles |
Terrain |
Stops |
Leader |
| Various |
5:30 pm |
19-37 |
4 |
None |
Coordinator: John Senn,
john.senn@comcast.net |
*Note: The ride leader
for the week will monitor weather forecasts and determine the time and a Go - No
Go Status. This will be announced, along with a route selection, to the RABA message
board. If you are not a RABA member and/or do not receive the message board notifications,
please contact the appropriate ride leader BEFORE Monday evening.
Leaders:
- 2 April - Anthony Consorte
- 9 April - Brad Earley
- 16 April - John Senn
- 23 April - Renata Sampson
- 30 April - Anthony Consorte
Description: This weekly ride starts at the rear
of Portabella Ristorante located in the Varina Food Lion Shopping Center.
We are also blessed with the Capital Trail just across route 5 from the shopping
center. Cue sheets and maps for over a dozen rides ranging from 19 to 37 miles are
available by going to http://www.raba.org/raba-cue-sheets-and-maps/,
selecting "Portabella" in the drop-down with the "Any Start Location" default, and
clicking the "Show Rides" button.
Parking: Please park behind Portabella Ristorante in the rear of
the shopping center. If this area is filled, park on the west (Richmond) side of
the shopping center. Do not park in front of Portabella Ristorante or other
areas in front of the shopping center.
Directions: Portabella Ristorante is located at 2627 New Market
Road (Route 5 and Strath Road), Henrico, VA 23231. Park in the lot behind the building.
| Tuesday |
Hanover Courthouse After Work Ride |
Starting Times: April 2- 5:45
pm; All other April dates- 6 pm.
Description: The route varies from week to week
with routes with multiple mileage options starting and ending at the Hanover Government
Center (i.e., Hanover Courthouse) parking lot. The slower pace groups will ride
one of the shorter options and the faster pace groups will ride one of the longer
options so that everyone finishes around the same time. The pace group leaders will
announce the mileage for their group at the ride start. The pace groups will be
spaced out at the ride start to avoid large groups of cyclists on the road.
Important Safety Note: This ride is often very well attended which
creates the potential for large pace groups. Large pace groups tend to yo-yo increasing
the likelihood of wheel bumps. Also, large pace groups are frustrating to motorists
trying to get home from work on curvy country roads. That can result in frustrated
drivers passing in an unsafe manner. Consequently, the ride leaders may group riders
into smaller groups at the ride start in order to minimize large pace groups. Please
cooperate with the ride leaders if they ask you to break into a smaller group. Also,
do not regroup at stops if that will result in a large pace group. Pace groups should
be no larger than 6 to 10 riders. Groups of less than 6 are preferred. The pace
groups are spaced out at the ride start to avoid large groups of cyclists on the
road.
The routes for this month are:
Paper cue sheets are not provided. You should print your own cue
sheet prior to coming to the ride.
New members and those just getting started (or re-started) with cycling are encouraged
to come out.
Directions: The ride starts and finishes at the Hanover County
Government Complex (7497 County Complex Road, Hanover, VA 23069) on US Route 301
just south of the intersection of Routes 54 and 301.
| Tuesday |
Zwift Group Rides |
| Pace |
Time |
Miles |
Terrain |
Stops |
Leader |
| Varies |
6:20 pm |
10 - 20 |
varies |
n/a |
Trey Dunnaville, 804-836 2460,
trey.dunnaville@gmail.com |
ALL RIDERS: Ride times listed are departure times.
Please email or contact the ride leader one or two days before the ride to double
check that the departure time remains as posted and make sure you have the invite/link
on Zwift to attend.
Description: Group rides hosted every Tuesday and Thursday evening
on Zwift. Riders on Classic (Dumb) & Smart Trainers are welcome. Different routes
are selected each week, sometimes flat, other times with big climbs. Weekly emails
list which routes will be used that particular week and any changes to ride start
times. Also the group uses the app Discord to allow participants to talk to each
other during the Zwift rides (if they choose).
What is Zwift: Zwift is an online cycling game and training program
that enables users to ride, train and compete in a virtual world using a turbo trainer
at home.
| Wednesday |
Bud Vye Retiree's Midweek Ride and Lunch |
| Pace |
Time |
Miles |
Terrain |
Stops |
Leader |
| B+ & C+ |
9:30 am |
25 to 40 |
Varies |
Varies |
Barry Pullen, 561-3950 |
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Brian McCahill, 389-6067 |
ALL RIDERS: Ride times listed are departure times.Please email or text (preferable)/call the ride leader one to two days before the ride to double check that the departure time remains as posted and to let the ride leader know that you are coming.
Description: This ride meets at a different location each week
for a ride of 25 to 40 miles, followed by lunch. All riders are invited. Each week"s
location will be announced via the RABA Message Board. If you are not on the list, please
call Brian McCahill, 389-6067 or Barry Pullen, 561-3950.
| Wednesday |
Paul Z's Pizza and Beer Ride at West Creek
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ALL RIDERS: Ride times listed are departure
times. Please email or text (preferable)/call the ride leader one to two days before the ride
to double check that the departure time remains as posted and to let the ride leader
know that you are coming.
Description and Directions: Meet at the Kindred Spirit Brewery
(12830 W Creek Pkwy J, Richmond, VA 23238) in West Creek. PLEASE do not park in
the spots in front of the brewery. Park along the side of the brewery
or along the curb behind the brewery between the two buildings.
For those of you not familiar with West Creek, it is a well-lit office area with
a 6 mile loop. It is 4 lanes, so there is plenty of room for cars to pass safely.
There are cut-throughs, so if you want to shorten your loop you can. All paces and
distances welcome. Ride with a group or do your own thing, just make sure you sign
in.
We will have a RABA sign-in sheet. Please sign in, and indicate if you
will want pizza after the ride. Mark may be riding but he will leave
the sign-in sheet on a table besides his white Ford pick up truck. As pizza
will be ordered around 6:10PM, be sure to sign in by then. Pizza typically
costs around $7 which you can pay him when it arrives. Cash or
Paypal. If you want pizza and can't make it by 6:00PM,
let him know before 6:00 PM at off2themnts@gmail.com or
text him at 804-928-8757.
We meet back up in Kindred around 7:15 pm for pizza, beer and fellowship.
| Thursday |
Anything Goes Thursday |
ALL RIDERS: Ride times listed are departure times. Please email or text (preferable)/call the ride leader one to two days before the ride to double check that the departure time remains as posted and to let the ride leader know that you are coming.
Description: This ride meets at a different location
each week for a 35-40 mile scenic ride through different West End locations. All
paces are welcome but may be self led. Each week's start location will be announced
via the RABA Message Board.
**The start time is usually 9 am but may change depending on the
weather and the ride leader. Please email the ride leader for the correct start time.
| Thursday |
Crump Park Options (Ride Starts April 4) |
| Pace |
Time |
Miles |
Terrain |
Stops |
Leader |
| A |
5:45 pm |
24-29-31 |
2/3 |
None |
Kim Moore, luvs2cycle@yahoo.com
358-0935 |
This evening ride features multiple distances beginning in the
Far West End, progressing through Ashland and western Hanover County. We have prepared
cue sheets of 4 distances on roads familiar to all RABA riders. The shortest ride
is 24 miles, and we will start with shorter distances for the first few weeks in
April due to daylight being in short supply despite Daylight Savings Time. **Ride
starts promptly**
Cue sheet: Go to
https://www.raba.org/raba-cue-sheets-and-maps/,
in the field “Complete or Partial Ride Name:” type the word “Crump”, there will
be a link to a printable PDF file.
Ride with GPS files:
Address: : 3400 Mountain Rd, Glen Allen, VA 23060. Look for bicyclists in the very rear parking lot. Restrooms are available near the entrance of the park.
| Thursday |
BDR (Before Dinner Ride) |
Note: Not all ride leaders will be there every week, but our goal is for everyone who shows up to have group in their comfort zone.
Description: The ride leaves from the rear parking
lot behind the football field at RF&P Park which is in the back of Crump Park.
This is the same start location used by the ABC ride.
Routes vary from 17-30 miles and are mostly flat. All paces are welcome and
may be self-led. While the faster paces, B and up, are not no drop, leaders
will generally try to re-group as needed.
The ride is open to all cyclists. Due to the possibility of returning in low
light, each rider should have a working headlight and rear blinkie.
After the ride, join us at Franco’s on Staple’s Mill Road for dinner, drinks and
fellowship.
| Thursday |
Black Creek Ride |
Description: This Leader led evening ride features
an A/A+ pace cruise through eastern Hanover and New Kent Counties. The 32 mile cue
sheet is
here (The GPX is
here). .
Directions to Black Creek Baptist Church, 6289 McClellan Rd., Mechanicsville,
VA 23111. : From I-64, take exit 197B (Highland Springs, Rte.156N) onto Airport
Drive (Rte. 156N), continue through 2 lights, over Rte 295, bear right at Market
Rd.(Rte. 630),continue and bear right again on Fox Hunter Lane at Black Creek Country
Store. Next, turn left on McClellan Rd.(Rte. 628). The Church is about 2 miles on
the left. Use parking lot on north side of the church (right side).
| Thursday |
Zwift Group Rides |
| Pace |
Time |
Miles |
Terrain |
Stops |
Leader |
| Varies |
6:20 pm |
10 - 20 |
varies |
n/a |
Trey Dunnaville, 804-836 2460,
trey.dunnaville@gmail.com |
ALL RIDERS: Ride times listed are departure times.
Please email or contact the ride leader one or two days before the ride to double
check that the departure time remains as posted and make sure you have the invite/link
on Zwift to attend.
Description: Group rides hosted every Tuesday and Thursday evening
on Zwift. Riders on Classic (Dumb) & Smart Trainers are welcome. Different routes
are selected each week, sometimes flat, other times with big climbs. Weekly emails
list which routes will be used that particular week and any changes to ride start
times. Also the group uses the app Discord to allow participants to talk to each
other during the Zwift rides (if they choose).
What is Zwift: Zwift is an online cycling game and training program
that enables users to ride, train and compete in a virtual world using a turbo trainer
at home.
| Friday |
Charlie Thomas Memorial Ride (Charlie's Hylas Ride) |
ALL RIDERS: Ride times listed are departure times. Please email or text (preferable)/call the ride leader one to two days before the ride to double check that the departure time remains as posted and to let the ride leader know that you are coming.
Description:
This ride is at a B pace averaging 14 (+/-) MPH. The routes are to the west into the rolling hills of Western Goochland, Hanover, and Eastern Louisa Counties. This is not a no-drop ride, but we always try to re-group at major intersections. Riders should be familiar with the roads and general area, but cues sheets will be posted on a weekly basis, or provided at the start of the ride. All paces are welcome, but may be self-led. We always have a store or rest stop mid-ride.
Directions: The ride will start and end at the Berea Baptist Church at the intersection of Rt. 623
(Ashland Road) and Rt. 271 (Pouncey Tract Road). To get there, take I-64 West to Exit
173 (Rockville/Manakin), go right (north) on Rt. 623 and travel 2.5 miles to the Berea
Baptist Church on your right just before the intersection with Rt. 271.
| Saturday |
Chesterfield County Saturday Ride |
| Pace |
Time |
Miles |
Terrain |
Stops |
Leader |
| A (B+ check ahead) |
8:30 am |
Various |
3 |
Various |
Coordinator: Roger Skeen,
rls0716@hotmail.com, call/text
804.358.6537 |
Description: This Saturday morning weekly ride
begins and ends in the Publix grocery store parking lot located at 7200 Cosby Village
Road, Chesterfield, VA 23832. Rides will vary in length between 30 and 60 miles
depending on the season. Throughout most of the year we begin the rides at 8:30
a.m. but adjust the starting time to 8 a.m. during the months of July and August.
Routes vary on a weekly basis and details including a link to a download for a Ride
with GPS turn-by-turn map will be posted on the club’s message board a day or two
in advance. Non-members are encouraged but not required to contact the ride leader
in advance as we’ll gladly forward the route and answer any questions. Most, but
not all, routes will have a store stop for refueling. Please don’t be shy about
reaching out for more information. We want you to ride with us!
Most routes feature long stretches of quiet roads in the western and southern parts
of Chesterfield County. We often combine the neighborhoods of Magnolia Green, Woodlake,
Harpers Mill, and Hampton Park taking advantage of reduced vehicle speeds and additional
lanes allowing for traffic to easily pass. All rides will have an A pace ride leader,
and many are planned to have a B+ leader (when available-please check with the ride
leader in advance). Others are always welcome to attend. We’ll try our best to match
you with similar riders, but you are also free to ride your own pace. It is our
goal to expand the pace groups to include as many cyclists as possible so check
the calendar and message board often for the latest updates.
Parking: Out of respect for the local businesses we ask that you
park in the spaces farthest from the grocery store and near the dumpsters as you
face the entrance to Publix. These are the dumpsters located between the grocery
store and Autozone in the corner near Sand Dollar Beach Kitchen. When you arrive,
you'll see a row of parking spaces running parallel to Hull Street with dumpsters
at one end. Let's park and meet there.
While this is not intended to be a no drop ride leaders will do their best to match
riders of similar abilities. We can regroup at intersections if necessary.
| Saturday |
Crump Park ABC Ride |
| Pace |
Time |
Miles |
Terrain |
Stops |
Leader: |
| Varies |
9 am |
20 to 50+ |
5 |
Some |
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Description: The Crump Park ABC ride time will be self
led.
If you would like to help lead the ride on a regular basis, contact
Greg Johns (g.s.johns@verizon.net), the
Weekly Ride Director. If you would like to lead it on an impromptu basis, just post
it to the RABA message board. Provide the pace, distance and route.
Ride with GPS has a wide array of rides available starting at Crump Park.
See the details for the RABAs benefits for Ride with GPS membership on the club
website.
Directions : This ride leaves from the rear parking
lot behind the football field in the RF&P portion of Crump Park
(3400 Mountain Rd, Glen Allen, VA 23060).
| Saturday |
Centerville Saturday Ride - [Food Lion] |
ALL RIDERS: Ride times listed are departure times.
Please email or text (preferable)/call the ride leader one to two days before the
ride to double check that the departure time remains as posted and to let the ride
leader know that you are coming.
Description:Come out on Saturday mornings and enjoy a ride through
the rolling, rural countryside of Goochland, Hanover, and Louisa counties. We ride
a variety of routes in the 35 to 45 mile range at an honest B+ pace. We also usually
have a few riders who ride a faster pace on their own. A reminder including the
cue sheet for the week's ride is typically sent via the RABA Message Board on Thursday
or Friday.
**The start time is usually 9 am but may change depending on the weather
and the ride leader. Please email the ride leader for the correct start time.
Directions:The ride leaves from the parking lot of the Food Lion
(30 Broad Street, Manakin Sabot, VA 23103) in the Broadview Shopping Center in Centerville.
