Virginia Governor Tim Kaine and Richmond Mayor Dwight Jones joined hundreds of riders this morning for a Bike to Work Day ride in Richmond.
See the official press release, Governor Kaine Celebrates National Bike to Work Day.
From Champe Burnley: “It was a great ride. Despite questionable weather forecasts, hundreds of riders from across Richmond converged on Monroe Park. Deputy Secretary of Transportation Ralph Davis commented on the benefits of bike commuting.”
Bud Vye brought us some pictures:
Bike to Work Day crowd enjoys pre-ride coffee and snacks
Richmond Mayor Dwight Jones and VBF's Champe Burnley
Mayor Dwight Jones greets the crowd...
...followed by Governor Tim Kaine
The group lines up behind the Governor...
...and they're off, led by Governor Kaine
