Sports Backers Blog
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Get Active Group of the Week: Combat Sports Center
Monday, July 23rd
Each week, we'll be highlighting a different Active Group from around RVA - this week's group is Combat Sports Center, a dynamic martial arts school offering a wide range of training and classes. By: RaShauna Hobbs “Fly like a butterfly and sting like a bee” are the famous words of the legendary boxer Muhammad Ali.…
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Mermaid Makes a Splash at the Moonlight Ride
Thursday, July 19th
Heather Walsh's Little Mermaid costume was a hit at the 2011 Anthem Moonlight Ride, but her journey to the race wasn't always a fairy tale. By: RaShauna Hobbs It’s not every day that you get to see the Little Mermaid riding a bike through Richmond. But at the 2011 Anthem Moonlight Ride, Heather Walsh donned…
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Get Active Group of the Week: KYA Boot Camp
Monday, July 16th
Each week, we'll be highlighting a different Active Group from around RVA - this week's group is KYA Boot Camp, which is a high-energy workout designed to tone the body and boost energy levels. By: RaShauna Hobbs Early in the morning before the sun really starts to beat down, there is a group of women…
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Q&A with Bill Agee of Agee's Bicycles
Tuesday, July 10th
Agee's Bicycles continues to offer quality service to cyclists all over Richmond, and is back on board as a sponsor of the Anthem Moonlight Ride on August 4th. We talked to Bill Agee about the growth of the family-owned company and their involvement in numerous community events and projects in RVA. Tell us a little…
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Get Active Group of the Week: Hoopin and Groovin Hula Hoop Classes
Tuesday, July 10th
Each week, we'll be highlighting a different Active Group from around RVA - this week's group is Hoopin and Groovin, a vibrant hula hoop fitness class in western Henrico. By: RaShauna Hobbs Coming up on the one-year anniversary of teaching her dynamic class, Stacy Abbott has created a different way to have fun while…
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Costumes Are a Hit at the Anthem Moonlight Ride
Thursday, July 5th
Greg Leasure and his Shake Weight parody outfit took home first prize in last year's Moonlight Ride costume contest - and more great get-ups are in store this year. By: RaShauna Hobbs Bike riders of all ages and experience levels will come together at Sports Backers Stadium for the Anthem Moonlight Ride on August 4th…
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Get Active Group of the Week: Peluso Open Water
Tuesday, July 3rd
Each week, we'll be highlighting a different Active Group from around RVA - this week's group is Peluso Open Water, a swimming and training program geared towards triathletes. By: RaShauna Hobbs Peluso Open Water, a swimming and training program geared towards triathletes, is a challenging, safe, and fun way to experience Richmond’s James River. Jay…
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Get Active Group of the Week: Victory Lady Fitness
Wednesday, June 27th
Each week, we'll be highlighting a different Active Group from around RVA - this week's group is Victory Lady Fitness, with locations in the West End and Southside. By: RaShauna Hobbs For the women of Richmond looking for a way to workout, have fun, and feel comfortable, Victory Lady Fitness is a great one-stop shop.…
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Henricus Dauber Dash Brings Father, Daughter Closer Together
Thursday, June 21st
By: RaShauna Hobbs Have you ever heard the saying, “A father is always making his baby into a little woman. And when she is a woman, he turns her back again"? Chester resident Mark Rash knows the meaning of that saying well. Last year he walked his daughter, Kristina Gladin, down the aisle for her…
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The Virginia Capital Trail Needs Your Help!
Wednesday, June 13th
The Virginia Capital Trail needs your help. As you may have heard, VDOT held a public input meeting last week regarding the 10-mile Varina section of the Virginia Capital Trail. Trail supporters easily outnumbered opponents, but the opponents had the floor for the bulk of the meeting. In most cases, their opposition was based on…