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2011

April Club Meeting and Social
Join us at Legend on April 20th to get caught up on the latest club news.
2011 Richmond Bike Week (April 12-19)
RideRichmond is proud to present Richmond’s first annual Bike-Week, a kick-off to a wonderful Spring and Summer filled with biking! One week this year, one month next year!
Ride Like a Girl 2011
Join Team LUNA Chix at Poor Farm the first Tuesday of the month
Future of Poor Farm Park Meeting May 2nd
Given the large and varied number of park visitors that utilize the trail system at Poor Farm Park, the Parks & Recreation Department feels as though a series of meetings to discuss concerns, suggestions and other considerations regarding the use of this area is warranted.
Richmond Earth Month 2011
April is Earth Month in the River City. Celebrate Earth Day in Richmond with a month long series of events.
R Triple C JRPS MTB Clinic
Postponed until May 21st - 11am at Tredegar.
SMT 2011 Event Schedule
Here is a brief listing of what SMT has going on in 2011
Summer is here, stay safe
We got our first taste of summer today and if the large number of rescue vehicles on Belle Island today is any indication, we could all use a quick review of summer safety tips...
RiverRockin Movie & Raffle Night
Kick off the RiverRock Festival with a Movie and Raffle on Thurday, May 12th at the Downtown Capital Ale House. Get your tickets now!
Buy a new Helmet, Support RaMORE
Last year's helmet is out of style. Buy a new Giant Realm helmet and support RaMORE. More details inside...
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IPMBA in RVA
The 21st Annual International Police Mountain Bike Association Conference is in Richmond, VA this week.
JROC Gear Swap April 23rd
The James River Outdoor Coalition annual gear swap will be held at the Richmond Earth Day Festival on April 23rd from 12-4pm.
IMBA Trail Care Crew @ Carvin's Cove - April 23rd
This is as close to Richmond as the IMBA Trail Care Crew is going to get this Spring, so go ahead and make the drive to Roanoke and help add some sweet single track to Carvin's Cove.
2010-2011 Trailwork Summary
The City of Richmond Trail Care Crew and Richmond MORE volunteers were busy this winter. Here's a summary of their trail building accomplishments.
Virginia Mountain Bike Festival - Memorial Day Weekend
That's right, it's time to head out to Stokesville for a fun filled long weekend of mountain biking on May 27-30, 2011.
April Meeting Notes
Some quick notes from tonight's club meeting
Preddy Creek
Our friends to the west, CAMBC, along with Albemarle County have opened up a new park and new trails.
Washington Lacy / Hickory Hill Ride - April 30th
The Friends of Hanover Trails is proud to invite you to be the first to enjoy the premiere showing of the trails within Hickory Hill which are not yet open to the public. Ride within Washington Lacy Park and Hickory Hill Plantation.
Biscuit Run (New State Park) Survey
Please help out CAMBC by filling out this online survey by noon on Friday!!! http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/XPVHGVS Additionally, there will be Public Meeting on June 6th (and September 19th) in Charlottesville.
Volunteers Needed: Weaver ES Bike Rodeo
One volunteer needed from 9:45-10:30am on May 9-13 to help teach bike skills to 4th graders at Weaver Elementary School.
Cleaning Trails for Dominion RiverRock
We're looking for some volunteers to help cleanup the trails and clear sight lines on May 10th at 5:30pm in preparation for RiverRock.
Bike Month Kicks off in Ashland on May 1st
Join the Governor & VA Bicycling Federation at the Ashland Train Station on Sunday, May 1st at 10am to kick off Bike Month in Virginia.
This Week in Mountain Biking
Richmond Area Mountain Biking Events for the week for May 2nd - 8th
Scout Camp Trail Building - UPDATED
The Scout Camp is an amazing place to ride. Come out on Monday, May 9th and Sunday, May 15th to make it even more amazing.
Future of Poor Farm
Notes from Monday night's meeting with the Hanover Parks Department
This Week in Mountain Biking
Richmond Area Mountain Bike News for the week of May 9 - 15
Future of Transportation and Infrastructure in Richmond
The City of Richmond as part of the Richmond Strategic Multimodal Transportation Plan, known as Richmond Connects, invites you to help kick off the plan on Tuesday, May 17th at the Carillon.
Office Rogers in the Times-Dispatch
Local mountain biking Police Officer Stacy Rogers got a nice write up in today's Times-Dispatch.
City Councilman Jewell Wants to Slash the JRPS Budget - UPDATED
Proposes a 26% cut in JRPS Maintenance and 16% in general park maintenance
In The Loop - 5/16
Weekly Mountain Biking news for the River City (May 16-22)
Scout Camp Trail Work
Sunday, May 22nd at 9am and Monday, May 23rd at 5pm
In the Loop - 5/23
Richmond, VA Mountain Biking News for the week of 5/23-5/30
Route 5/VA Capital Trail Corridor Study Meeting
VDOT is hosting a meeting on the Virginia Capital Trail on Tuesday (5/31) night at the VDOT Central Office (1221 E. Braod St.) from 6-8pm
National Trails Day
Join Richmond-MORE and REI on National Trails Day (Saturday, June 4th) for a Trail Work Event.
GWNF Draft Forest Plan Comments
The US Forest Service is seeking comments on the Draft Forest Plan for the George Washington National Forest.
Upcoming Pedestrian, Bicycle, and Trails Commission Meetings
The City of Richmond has just released future meeting dates and times for the Pedestrian, Bicycle, and Trails (PBT) Commission.
Greenway Talk at the Science Museum
June 21st at 7pm
Niner Demo - June 12th
Courtesy of Carytown Bicycle Company, Niner bikes will be having a Demo Day in Forest Hill Park on Sunday, June 12th from 10a-4p.
National Trails Day Recap
Thanks REI!
Xterra Weekend
June 11th and 12th at Brown's Island
June Membership Meeting & Social
Wednesday June 15th at Legend Brewing Company from 6 - 8pm.
RVAgreen Workshop
Richmond is building a sustainable future and we need your input! Please join Mayor Dwight C. Jones for a community meeting to help shape the Sustainability Plan for Richmond’s future. At the Carillon Thursday, June 9th 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Scout Camp Work and Ride
10am on Sunday June 19th. No riding without working.
June Meeting Notes
Notes from the June 15, 2011 Richmond-MORE Membership Meeting and Social.
Richmond MORE receives $10,000 grant from local retailer REI
Richmond MORE applied for the grant to help rebuild bridges in the JRP trail system.
RPD Honors Bike Patrol Officer Stacy Rogers
Officer Stacy Rogers was awarded the Officer of the Month honors for the month of May.
Anthem Moonlight Ride
Good Afternoon Richmond MORE Members, The smoke of the fireworks has settled and most of us have returned to work from what was hopefully a nice extended weekend that included a bit of riding. Before you get too wrapped up in who wrecked who in Le Tour we wanted to take a moment to let you know that the 2011 Anthem Moonlight Ride is quickly approaching and once again this year we will have the opportunity to act as some of the most important people at the event. The folks who bring you beer!
IMBA Mid-Atlantic Summit
When: July 22-24 Where: Harrisonburg, VA
Richmond2015
Richmond2015 has launched a new website to promote Richmond's bid for the 2015 World Road Cycling Championships. Check out the recent news, blog posts, sign up for the newsletter and buy t-shirts to show your support.
Westcreek Parkway Warning
Richmond MORE is a mountain bike club, but we want all cyclist to be safe, so check out the following information about cycling on Westcreek Parkway...
Richmond Cycling Corps Movie Night
Group Ride, Drinks and a Movie to support a great local non-profit.
3rd RCCC Bike Clinic
Rescheduled to Saturday, July 30th at 11am.
VDOT Names Statewide Bike-Ped Coordinator
John Bolocek is named as the Statewide Bike-Ped Coordinator
Cannon Creek Greenway Update
Construction has started on Richmond's newest greenway along the Richmond-Henrico Turnpike.
Tour de France Viewing Party & Ride
Join Richmond 2015 for the final stage of the Tour de France. Hopefully we'll be seeing American Tyler Farrar take the win on the famed Champs-Élysées! Have some brunch, watch the race and then we'll head out on an organized ride!
News From Northern Virginia
Richmond-MORE's parent organization, MORE, has some exciting news to share including new bike jerseys, a summer picnic and the development of a new bike skills area.
Anthem Moonlight Ride - Help Needed
Bikes and Beer! Volunteers needed to help pour beer at the Anthem Moonlight Ride. The Sportsbackers have been very generous in the past in showing their appreciation for helping out at their events. Let's make another strong showing at the Anthem Moonlight Ride on Saturday, August 13th.
Coming Soon: Bike Sharrows
80 miles of marked shared use lanes coming to Richmond over the next two years.
VA Capital Trail: Sherwood Forest
VA Capital Trail will soon be 12 miles closer to completion
Fountainhead Park Receives Grants to Renovate Trails
$125,000 in grants to renovate trail system at Fountainhead Park
Dry Trails
Does anyone remember the last time it rained enough in Richmond to have to worry about riding on muddy trails?
IMBA Mid-Atlantic Summit
Several Richmonders headed west a few weekends ago to check out the IMBA Mid-Atlantic Regional Summit in Harrisonburg.
Richmond's New Bike, Ped & Trails Coordinator
The City of Richmond has hired Jakob C. Helmboldt as Richmond’s first “Bicycle, Pedestrian, and Trails Coordinator.”
The Bike Code
Learn the code, follow the code.
Scout Camp Trail Work
August 13th - 10am If you come out to work you get to ride the trails as your reward.
RVA Bike News
Pedestrian, Bicycle, and Trails Commission Meeting notes from August 10, 2011
Interviews with Jakob Hemboldt
Jakob Hemboldt is Richmond's new Bicycle, Pedestrian and Trail Coordinator
Take a Kid Mountain Biking Day
Friends of Pocahontas State Park will host the event on Saturday, October 1st
Blue Ridge Parkway Trails Plan
Comments are due now before trails that access the parkway in the Roanoke area are closed.
Irene
Trees down, wet trails, be careful.
Irene Update
Please see out Facebook page for trail status and updates concerning damage and repairs from Hurricane Irene.
National Public Lands Day
Join REI for some work on the Buttermilk Trail on September 24th
Pocahontas Trail Cleanup
Saturday, September 3rd - 8am - 1pm
Scout Camp Trail Cleanup
Saturday, September 3rd - 9am
Richmond Riverfront Plan - Public Forum
Wednesday, September 14th - 6pm at The Virginia War Memorial.
MoCo Epic
Join our friends to the north for an epic day of riding on October 16, 2011.
15th Annual Shenandoah Mountain Bike Festival
October 7-9, 2011 - Stokesville, VA
Pocahontas Trail Cleanup
Saturday, September 10th.
Virginia Capital Trail Reception
Hear the latest news on trail issues, construction updates.
Pocahontas Trail Cleanup - Green Trail
Saturday, September 17th - 9am
CANCELED - National Public Lands Day / REI Trail Work Project
Sorry. Canceled due to rain. Paint doesn't stick to wet bridges, so we'll have to get out there and maintain them another time.
2011 Scout Camp Rides
Scout Camp Rides leading up to the 18 Hours Race.
Biscuit Run Master Plan Public Meeting
Monday, September 19th - 7pm in Charlottesville
Richmond 2015!
Welcome the world of professional cycling to Richmond, VA for the 2015 UCI World Cycling Championships.
LUNAFEST
Promote women filmmakers, raise awareness for women’s issues, and support worthy women’s nonprofit organizations on Tuesday the 27th at Capital Ale House
Trail Building 101
The James River Park System Staff and RA-MORE will be conducting a trail building and maintenance class on Saturday, October 8th starting at 9:00am.
Take a Kid Mountain Biking Day
Saturday, October 1st is IMBA's Take a Kid Mountain Biking Day
Richmond BOMB
Fall is here and if you're looking for people to ride with, we've got the group for you.
Pocahontas Trail Work Day
Sunday, October 2nd
David Horton speaks about the Tour Divide
Dr. David Horton will be speaking in Charlottesville about his Tour Divide race this summer on October 11th at 6pm.
October Member Meeting
Join Richmond MORE at Legend Brewery on Wednesday, October 19th at 6pm for the October Membership Meeting and Social.
RaMORE Trail Day at Pocahontas
Join Richmond MORE, Friends of Pocahontas and Richmond ASR for a trail cleanup day at Pocahontas State Park on Saturday, October 15th.
Richmond Riverfront Plan - Meeting #2
Tuesday, October 18th at 6 p.m. at the Virginia War Memorial
New North Bank Canal Bridge
The wooden bridge over the Kanawha Canal (near Tredegar) is set be replaced.
Nathan Burrell - Top 40 Under 40
Named to Style Weekly's 2011 Top 40 Under 40 List
Mountain Bike Skills Clinic - CANCELED
UPDATE - 10/28 - CANCELED DUE TO WEATHER! We'll try to reschedule this soon. Come Ride and Learn New Skills on Saturday, October 29, 2011
Trail Work - October 22nd
Working on the reroute by the 22nd Street staircase...
IMBA Coming to DC Area
Working on the Rockburn Skills Area on October 29th and 30th
Downtown Forum on Biking in RVA
Thursday, November 3, 5:30 p.m. at the Virginia War Memorial
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