[hr] Dates: April 8 (Wednesday), 5:15 pm and April 11, (Saturday), 8 am Locations: April 8- North Park Library (8508 Franconia Rd, Richmond, VA 23227); April 11- Laurel Park Shopping Center (corner of Woodman and Hungary Roads) [hr] League of American Bicyclists certified instructors will be offering this comprehensive course to increase cyclist knowledge, skills, and […]
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We’re going to be doing the New Rider Ride on the first Saturday of each month from April through August again! It’s fun for everybody- those just starting out with club or group riding and those who’ve done it for a while and want to share their experience! You don’t have to be a RABA
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Richmond Area Bicycling Association (RABA) -The Early Years- The introduction of mass-produced automobiles early in the twentieth century virtually brought about the demise of bicycling by the adult population of the United States, although the bicycle continued in widespread use as a means of recreation and transportation in other parts of the world. Before World
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Here are a few images to help those of you familiar with the old site get used to the new one. Most of the links on the left sidebar of the original site are still on the left sidebar here. Remember that the location of the sidebar on the new site depends on the size
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RABA.ORG has changed. The current content and features have been reworked into a WordPress site that uses a responsive theme. That means that the layout of the site will adjust depending on the width of the screen of the device that you’re viewing it on. Below are screen captures of the main navigation features and
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Below are links to various cycling related websites and information. Let us know if there is anything else that should be listed or updated. Organizations and Clubs League of American Bicyclists—“To promote bicycling for fun, fitness and transportation and work through advocacy and education for a bicycle-friendly America.” Virginia Bicycling Federation—The unified voice of Virginia
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Group Riding (Videos by the Florida Bicycling Association) The Florida Bicycling Association has created the following series of videos showing how and why group cyclists have a special obligation to share the road responsibly and to respect other users. You can also see them on their site here. These videos were made a few years
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Below is contact information for local bike shops in the Richmond, Virginia area. Lets give them our support! Let us know if any of this information needs to be updated. Agee’s Bicycle Co. 11020 Midlothian Trnpk, Richmond, VA 794-6754 www.agees.com Agee’s Bicycle Co. 3116 W. Cary St., Richmond, VA 353-4888 www.agees.com Agee’s Bicycle Co. 7439 W. Broad
RABA RIDE LEADER GUIDELINES If you are doing a new route, you may want to physically check it within two weeks of riding it in order to avoid surprises such as unpaved sections, construction, or bridges being out. Prepare a map and/or cue sheet, unless you intend to have the group stay together for the entire
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Suggested Safety Briefing “Script” for Ride Leaders to Use at the Start of a Ride Here are some general safety guidelines for this ride: Try to ride single file as much as possible. If you are riding two abreast, make sure that you quickly get into a single file line whenever a car approaches from
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