Virginia Bicycling Federation

[ May 17, 2008; ] Join the Winchester Wheelmen for the 3rd annual Rich Rau Memorial Bike Tour and Pancake Breakfast in Berryville, VA, May 17, 2008. 15, 30, and 50 mile options. All funds raised by this event will be used for safety programs sponsored by the Town of Berryville and the Berryville Police Department.

[Read more →]

[ May 1, 2008; 9:00 am; ] The Governor’s ‘May Is Bike Month’ Proclamation is Thursday May 1, 9:00 AM at the Bell Tower on the Capitol grounds. BikeWalk will have proclamations available for you to give/receive to/from your elected officials.

[Read more →]

[ April 19, 2008; ] Arlington offers a bicycle tour of their Central Library and 6 of 7 branches on Saturday, April 19, 2008, 9:30am. 29 miles with shorter options, no registration required.

[Read more →]

[ April 28, 2008; 8:00 am to 4:00 pm. ] The Virginia LTAP (Local Technical Assistance Program) will conduct a one-day workshop on Designing for Bicycles in Charlottesville on Monday, April 28, 2008. Though geared toward transportation engineers and planning professionals, all are welcome. VBF encourages all bike advocates to attend, and to urge local governments and engineering and planning entities to send [...]

[Read more →]

[ May 16, 2008 to May 18, 2008. ] Enjoy riding quiet, flat back roads through the scenic salt marsh country of Mathews County. 5 different length organized rides Saturday. Explore on Sunday by bike, or bring a kayak or canoe for a pedal and paddle weekend. A great way to ease back onto the bike for the season.

[Read more →]

[ March 13, 2008 5:30 pm to March 19, 2008 7:00 pm. ] The Virginia Department of Transportation will hold three informal meetings in southwestern Virginia to provide information about its bicycle and pedestrian program and allow people interested in bicycling and walking to discuss the program with VDOT representatives.

VDOT’s bicycle and pedestrian program was formed to ensure that bicycling, walking and other modes of nonmotorized transportation receive [...]

[Read more →]

[ February 29, 2008 to March 2, 2008. ] All VBF Members are invited to join the Board for a weekend retreat and work session, with the goals of:

Setting and prioritizing goals for the organization
Developing objectives, strategies and tactics to meet priority goals
Reviewing bicycling related actions by the Virginia General Assembly
Planning for the 2008 Cross State Ride
Brainstorming and sharing Bike Month plans from across [...]

[Read more →]

[ May 10, 2008; ] Don’t miss one of Virginia’s biggest (over 600 riders) and most enjoyable bike events! A fundraiser for the Virginia Capital Trail, the Capital to Capital ride follows the Route 5 corridor alongside the trail, with some backroad loops thrown in. Unique, dual starts from both Richmond and Jamestown bring riders together for a [...]

[Read more →]

[ March 4, 2008 to March 6, 2008. ] The Bikeleague’s National Bike Summit is coming up soon! This year’s theme is “Climbing Capitol Hill.” With so much going on in the Virginia legislature, we haven’t finalized our plans. But rest assured, VBF will be at the Summit! This is a great opportunity for Virginia bike advocates to meet, so [...]

[Read more →]

[ January 26, 2008; 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm. ]

A team of Virginia filmmakers led by director David Deal will hold a fundraiser for their upcoming film, “Road to Roubaix,” on Saturday, Jan. 26, 7-9pm, at the Arts Center in Orange, 129 East Main St., Orange, VA. The event will feature a preview screening, and an auction for a large, limited edition photographic [...]

[Read more →]