It’s that time of year again! You + 400 kids bikes built + delivery to Christmas Mothers’ warehouses = holiday joy and happiness for many families and their children! Our first task is to put together the bikes and we hope that you can volunteer: What: Bikes for Kids Assembly When: Saturday, Nov 4, at […]
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What: Staying Healthy Through the Holidays Who: Abby Forman, MS RD, Bon Secours Physical Therapy & Sports Performance When: Wednesday, October 25, 6 PM Where: Bon Secours Washington Redskins Training Center, Rear Conference Room, 2401 W Leigh St, Richmond, VA 23220 **Parking lot is free and this is a club members-only event**
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By Ron Corio Sportable and Rag and Bones Bicycle Cooperative, two local organizations that promote bicycling and support bicyclists, recently received grants from RABA. Sportable provides adaptive sports and recreational activities in the Richmond region to people with physical and visual disabilities. The Sportable mission is stated on their website We don’t just provide adaptive
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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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