Sports Backers Blog
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In their own words: Chesterfield County residents want bikeways and trails
Monday, October 12th
Over the last few months, we've been engaging with residents from all over Chesterfield County, hearing their stories and why they want to see Chesterfield County become a more walkable, bikeable place to live. The stories we've heard reflect the diversity of the county - we've spoken with recreational cyclists in Brandermill, bike commuters on…
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You can COUNT on bike infrastructure getting more to ride!
Tuesday, October 6th
If you're reading this, you might have been one of the crucial volunteers who have made our efforts to count people walking and biking at various places in the City of Richmond as part of the National Bicycle and Pedestrian Documentation Project. If you are, thanks so much! We started coordinating this effort to document…
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Act now to support bikeways and trails in Chesterfield County
Tuesday, October 6th
This is not a drill: it's time to take action. The Chesterfield County Board of Supervisors is hearing the Bikeways and Trails Plan on Nov. 18. While the future of the plan is uncertain, we know one thing for sure: your elected official wants to hear from you when deciding whether or not to adopt the plan. Please…
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Around the Worlds: Taking A Trip to the Virginia Capital Trail
Thursday, September 24th
The recently-completed Virginia Capital Trail is a destination for walkers, runners, and cyclists, and it is getting even more attention this week thanks to its proximity to the road circuit course for the UCI Road World Championships. Racing will take place on that circuit on Friday, Saturday,…
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Around the Worlds: Behind the Camera
Wednesday, September 23rd
By: Pete Woody Richmond is always a very photogenic region, with many landmarks and scenes of natural beauty, and on any given day there are amateur and professional photographers snapping shots all over the area. So hosting an international sporting event like the UCI Road World Championships has only served to multiply the number of…
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Around the Worlds: The Hills Are Alive
Tuesday, September 22nd
Tuesday brought us more time trial racing at the UCI Road World Championships, in the form of the Junior Men’s Individual Time Trial and the Elite Women’s Individual Time Trial. The talk of the course was the climb up Governor’s Street, past the Governor’s Mansion (I’m guessing…
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Around the Worlds Notebook
Monday, September 21st
After an exciting opening weekend (including a victory for American Taylor Phinney and his BMC Cycling team) of the UCI World Road Championships, there was more action on the streets of RVA today, including the Junior Women’s Individual Time Trial and the Under-23 Men’s Individual Time Trial. In the Women’s race, riders from Team USA took…
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Bike Valet for the World Championships!
Wednesday, September 16th
The best way to get to the races during next week's UCI Road Cycling World Championships is by BIKE. But you'll need a place to put it. That's where we come in! We'll be providing free bike valet services, as capacity allows, during the major days of the World Championships at the Branch Museum of…
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Floyd Ave. will be Richmond's first 20mph zone!
Tuesday, September 15th
Last night Richmond City Council passed Ordinance 2015-138, which will lower the maximum speed limit on Floyd Ave from 25mph to 20mph, Richmond's first such street optimized for lower speed vehicles in order to make riding and walking safer and more comfortable for everyone. The change will take effect at the end of March, 2016…
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CarMax Tacky Light Run Opens Second Registration Block
Monday, September 14th
Sports Backers announced today the opening of the 'Rudolph's Runner's block, the second block of registrations for the CarMax Tacky Light Run on December 12. The block will remain open until October 15 or until it fills the 1,125 available entries. The first block, ‘Blitzen’s Block,’ sold out in 24 hours. The CarMax Tacky Light Run…