Sports Backers Blog
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Bike Walk RVA Academy will develop community of walking and biking supporters in Richmond
Monday, August 4th
New program will train community members to advocate for new bikeways and safer streets Bike Walk RVA (a branch of the Sports Backers) is launching the Bike Walk RVA Academy this fall, which is designed to recruit, train, and grow the number of people in Richmond who are effective spokespeople for safe and comfortable walking…
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Anthem Moonlight Ride Helps Family Embrace Active Lifestyle
Wednesday, July 23rd
By: Shihan Wijeyeratne School, work, long runs, soccer, swimming, summer camps, and baseball, topped off with a family bike ride on the Buttermilk Trail. All this and more is part of a typical week for the Janus family. Since recently moving to the area from Tennessee, Scott and Jennifer Janus have enjoyed continuing their active…
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Registration for CarMax Tacky Light Run to Open on July 25th
Tuesday, July 22nd
Registration for the second-annual CarMax Tacky Light Run opens on Friday, July 25th, for the six kilometer (3.72 mile) holiday-themed fun run. The date for this year’s event is Saturday, December 13th, and it will once again combine one of Richmond’s favorite traditions – tacky holiday lights – with a celebration of an active lifestyle.…
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Floyd Ave Bike/Walk Street moving into next phase
Thursday, July 17th
Tuesday night was the follow-up to the City’s first open house in May for what is now officially recognized as the Floyd Avenue Bike/Walk Street project (no longer “bicycle boulevard”). Over 300 residents and interested citizens attended the open house at which the consultant designing the project, Andy Boenau of Timmons Group, and City staff…
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Henricus Mudstock is Family Affair for Mother-Son Duo
Thursday, June 26th
By: Shihan Wijeyeratne Samantha Hassenfratz kept telling herself that she couldn’t run. Sure, the idea of crossing the finish line appealed to Samantha, but the thought of actually running a race scared her. But, through a fitness challenge program at her local gym, she signed up for a 5k, spent a few months training, and…
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Schedule of events announced for RVA Streets Alive! on Saturday, June 21
Thursday, June 19th
The 2nd annual RVA Streets Alive! festival is set for Saturday, June 21 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sports Backers, the Mayor’s Healthy Richmond Campaign, and the Richmond City Health District have partnered on this open streets festival, which will close a downtown route on East Broad Street and Brook Road to vehicular traffic…
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Eastern Speedgolf Open Combines Pace and Putting
Wednesday, June 18th
The second annual Eastern Speedgolf Open benefiting The First Tee of Richmond & Chesterfield will be contested at the Foundry Golf Club in Powhatan, Va. on Saturday, June 21. The unique tournament will feature players running between shots with a winner crowned by adding golf score and running time to determine the lowest combined total.…
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High Performance Meets High Technology at XTERRA East Championship
Wednesday, June 11th
Richmond, VA - High-performance meets high-technology at this year’s XTERRA East Championship/USA Triathlon Off-Road National Championship media day in Richmond, Virginia as XTERRA pros face-off in a pre-race shoot-out to showcase their talents, the City of Richmond, and the innovation of Luck Stone. The “shootout” is the first-of its kind and a prelude to the…
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Bike Month was a Great Success
Monday, June 9th
Bike month wrapped up to be the biggest it has ever been in Richmond, largely due to grassroots leaders like you who put on great events in their neighborhoods! Bike Walk RVA set National Bike Month, May, in motion with a Bike Month Volunteer social in April at which local residents could sign up to…
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Sports Backers Launch ActiveRVA.org as Community Fitness Resource
Tuesday, May 27th
The Mary Morton Parsons Foundation awards one-to-one challenge grant up to $100,000; Local swimmer Courtney Paulk jumpstarts fundraising efforts RICHMOND, VA –ActiveRVA.org is a one-stop shop for residents to learn about physical activity and fitness opportunities available in the Richmond region. ActiveRVA.org is a site that provides comprehensive information on fitness programs, local gyms, participatory…