It’s a tragic fact that hundreds of cyclists die each year after being struck by vehicles. In 2014, 720 individuals across the country lost their lives after a collision with an automobile. Many thousands more survived the accidents with serious injuries. Unfortunately, we know all too well that cyclists in the Richmond Metro area are …
I Am RVA, a project to promote bicycling and bike safety, was one of two cycling projects that was recently awarded a $1000 RABA Grants. I Am RVA, a 501c3 non-profit organization, was founded by Pediatrician Scott Keel, who heads its ten-member Board of Directors comprised of members from many different walks of life, dedicated …
Bikes for Oak Grove Elementary School, a project that provides bicycles for students and promotes commuting to and from school, was awarded a $1000 RABA Grant. It is spearheaded by Bob Argabright with the help of Charlie Thomas, The project is supported by three organizations that work with the Oak Grove Elementary School: The Micah …
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There are LOTS of bike related events going on in the area this month! Check them out at the calendar HERE.
We actually started this year’s New Ride Ride series in April. Let’s just say that the weather wasn’t exactly cooperative… unless you’re one of those “April showers bring May flowers” type of people. So lets try it again! We’re going to be doing this ride on this first Saturday of the month from now through August! …
It’s April and RABA helps kick-off the riding season with its New Rider Ride series. These rides will take place on the first Saturday of each month from April through August! These rides are fun for everybody- those just starting out with club or group riding and those who’ve done it for a while and want to …
We are having a joint speaker program for RABA and the Richmond Triathlon Club (RTC) at the Bon Secours Washington Redskins Training Center. It’s been a few years since both clubs had a mutual program to benefit its members, so it’s time to do it again! Topic: “Orthopedic Injuries and Physiological Changes for the Older …
When: Friday, February 12, 2016 at 6:30 PM Where: Martin’s Food Market – Community Center Room, 2nd Fl., 10250 Staples Mill Rd, Glen Allen, VA 23228 Join us for our annual ceremony to recognize those club members who rode 1000 miles or more in 2015 and were tracking their mileage in Bike Journal! A member who qualified …
[metaslider id=843] Donations: Every year RABA, through its RABA Foundation (a 501-c3 organization), raises money to purchase bicycles to donate to area Christmas Mothers so they in turn can give them to kids less fortunate in our community. The program provided 550 bikes in 2016 and 600 bikes in 2017! With your support we can achieve …
In early December, 2015, RABA awarded a $1000 RABA Grant to REACHcycles, Virginia Chapter of National Ambucs, INC. It was used to help purchase a therapeutic AmTryke cycle giving mobility and independence to one of the very special people with whom they work. Since June of 2014, REACHcycles has given close to 100 customized, therapeutic cycles to children of …
