Sports Backers Blog
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Walk to School Day expands to Oak Grove-Bellemeade
Monday, September 14th
In 2012, ten Richmond Public Schools celebrated National Walk to School Day. The number dropped to 6 in 2013. It was five in 2014. Well, with 2012 being its most recent year with a Walk to School Day event, Oak-Grove Bellemeade Elementary School is back on the list for 2015! And they'll have these great…
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PHOTO POPPIN' Infrastructure Update - September 2015
Friday, September 4th
It's been a while since we've done a bike and pedestrian infrastructure update. Take a look at projects popping up left and right around the city! Oregon Hill / Belvidere Bridge / Riverside Dr. / 2nd St. Bike Lanes This is the city's first contraflow bike lane (only bicycles can go the opposite direction of…
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Marathon Training Team Q&A: Max Hepp-Buchanan
Tuesday, September 1st
Welcome to the latest in an occasional series on Sports Backers staff members participating in the Marathon Training Team, which leads up to the Anthem Richmond Marathon on November 14, 2015. Get to know Max Hepp-Buchanan, Director of Bike Walk RVA, Seattle native, and huge fan of listening to Macklemore while running. How is training going…
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Kids Run RVA Run Clubs – How Do You Plug In?
Thursday, August 27th
If you are reading this blog or are subscribed to our blogs (Not subscribed yet? Click here!) then you likely already know a little something about the importance of being active. And thanks to Michelle Obama’s Let’s Move initiative, there has been an increased focus on the need for kids to get at least 60 minutes…
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Record Number of Participants Enjoy Anthem Moonlight Ride
Monday, August 24th
More than 3,300 cyclists, an event record, came to Sports Backers Stadium decked out in bright lights to participate in the seventh-annual Anthem Moonlight Ride on Saturday, August 22. The ride featured a "Full Moon" (15 miles) and a "Half Moon" (8 miles) route through Lakeside, Bryan Park, and the near West End. Then, participants were…
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Sports Backers Announce 'Trails and Ales' Trail Run and Craft Beer Festival for Oct. 3
Tuesday, August 18th
To celebrate Richmond’s urban trail system and fast-growing craft brewery culture, Sports Backers is announcing the first-ever ‘Trails and Ales’ trail run and craft beer festival, set for Saturday, October 3. The event will take place in Manchester at W. 10th Street and Semmes Avenue, adjacent to the SunTrust Mortgage offices, at 4:30 p.m. Registration…
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Applications due August 21 for the Bike Walk RVA Academy: Chesterfield
Monday, August 17th
Chesterfield County is a great place--a great place to live, a great place to work, and a great place to play. In a county that has so much to offer, Chesterfield is severely lacking in one category - comfortable, connected places to bike and walk. We want to change that, and we need your help. We…
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Get the Wheel Story on the Anthem Moonlight Ride!
Friday, August 14th
The Anthem Moonlight Ride is coming up on August 22. This year’s event is red, white and blue themed as a nod to a little ride coming to RVA in September. We spoke to Event Director Meghan Keogh as she gets her team in gear to tackle the lit-up lunar event. Q: How would you describe…
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Bike Prep Tips for the Anthem Moonlight Ride
Thursday, August 13th
The Anthem Moonlight Ride is set for August 22 at 8:00pm, and as you get ready to ride (and plan your costume and tacky light designs) be sure to check out these great tips on bike maintenance and group riding etiquette from local experts! First, we got some advice about how to make sure your…
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Kids Run RVA Gearing Up for Exciting Start to the School Year!
Wednesday, August 12th
Kids Run RVA, an award-winning youth running initiative of Sports Backers that promotes physical activity for kids in the Richmond region, is gearing up for the start of another exciting school year. Kids Run RVA provides a variety of programs and events to instill healthy habits that last for a lifetime, including: Kids Run RVA…