Monthly Rides for April, 2025
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| April 5 (Saturday) at 8 am |
Adopt-a-Highway Trash Pick Up |
Information: Deanna Weiler, 804-334-6860,
dfwbanana@gmail.com
Description and Directions: It’s time for our first ABC Route trash pickup for this year. Please meet at the intersection of Karen, Elmont, and Old Elmont Roads. We’ll gather supplies and split into work groups. Gloves, long pants, and boots are recommended. When finished we head to Ashland for light refreshments.
| April 5 (Saturday) |
Group Rides for New Riders |
| Pace |
Time |
Miles |
Terrain |
Stops |
Leader |
| All |
8:30 am (Safety) / 9 am (Ride) |
20 / more (opt) |
3 |
one |
Gregg Hillmar,
bike@hillmardesign.com |
Description: This is the first of 5 rides for
new riders, to be held on the first Saturday in April, May, June, July, and August.
This ride is aimed at attracting new cyclists to RABA and getting more riders into
the sport. The ride will depart from the RF&P portion of Crump Park (3400 Mountain Rd,
Glen Allen, VA 23060) and follow the normal ABC route with a stopover at Ashland.
For stronger riders, there will be a 12-mile extension. If you would like to volunteer
to help out, please arrive at 8:30 am. Contact Gregg for details.
Directions: The ride will depart from the RF&P portion of Crump Park
(3400 Mountain Rd, Glen Allen, VA 23060)
| April 6 (Sunday) |
Joint Team RABA and Portabella Ride |
| Pace |
Time |
Miles |
Terrain |
Stops |
Leader |
| B+ |
10 am |
43 |
4 |
Two |
Josh Silverman, 804-307-3338,
jds17@yahoo.com |
Description: Team RABA will piggyback on the Sunday
Portabella Ride for our first April training ride. You have the option of doing
the Wayside 43 mile route, which overlaps portions of the Bike MS 150 route, or
doing an out and back on the Va. Capital Trail with Sam Cox. We will organize riders
by pace at the start. All paces will be included from A to D.
Cue Sheet: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/34266499
Start / finish address: This ride will start and end at 2627 New
Market Road, Henrico, VA 23231.
| April 12 (Saturday) |
Introduction to Leakes Mill |
| Pace |
Time |
Miles |
Terrain |
Stops |
Leader |
| D |
10 am |
9 (Closed Course) |
2 |
none |
Vorden Walsh, 804-357-6993,
vortech35@gmail.com, Bryan Bridgeman
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Description: This is a mountain bike ride. The course will be broken down to segments
and guided by two people familiar with the course and what is required to safely
navigate it.
Directions: The ride will start and stop at Leakes Mill Park (3951
River Rd W, Goochland, VA 23063)
| April 19 (Saturday) |
Pocahontas Gravel 30 |
Description: Pocahontas State Park ride on gravel
fire roads and multiuse paths, 12% paved roads. Not on the dedicated mountain bike
trails. Ride is aimed at riders who can ride a road A, B+, or B- pace of 14-20 mph
on paved roads. Of course, on gravel with steep climbs we will see a different (lower)
average speed at the end of the ride. All paces welcome but may be self-led. Fee
to park. Please download route for your device or phone.
Cue Sheet:
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/38346806
Start / finish address: This ride will start and end at 7298 Courthouse
RD Chesterfield VA 23832.
| April 27 (Sunday) |
Skyline Magic |
| Pace |
Time |
Miles |
Terrain |
Stops |
Leader |
| B+ |
10 am |
75 |
1 |
One |
Alan Zoldork, 804-787-0694,
ajzoldork@gmail.com |
Description: Please join me for a wonderful ride
up Skyline Drive in the Shenandoah National Park. This will be an out and back course,
totaling about 75 miles. I anticipate the average for the lead group will be around
17 mph. Slower groups and lesser distances are always welcome, but mountain rides
are often difficult to keep together so keep this in mind. Store stop at the Loft
Mountain Wayside. Overall road conditions are excellent.
Climbs are moderate steepness, around 6 or 7%, so nothing that will blow your knees
out. We do go very hard on downhills, so be prepared to reach or exceed 40 mph.
We will have lots of fun. We will likely take a little break at the halfway point
and enjoy a good snack, so bring something good. Beverages provided by ride leader
upon completion. Let me know if you are coming so I can plan accordingly! Finally
I have a park pass so but we may need others to bring to avoid the entrance fee.
Start / finish address: This ride will start and end at 130 Afton
Cir, Afton, VA.
