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Bicycling-Related Organizations
Active Prince William–is a citizens’ group in Prince William County, Manassas, and Manassas Park that seeks more livable, equitable, and sustainable communities by advancing active mobility, public transportation, and healthy lifestyles. Current advocacy is focused on locality plans and active mobility and trail programs; public involvement and transparency in transportation decisions and project designs; bicycle parking accommodations; Safe Routes to School, Vision Zero, and developing the organization. Reach them through their website or at active.princewilliam@gmail.com .
Alexandria Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee (BPAC)— is an all-volunteer, 501(c)(3) charitable non-profit organization that promotes walking and biking and infrastructure and policy changes that create a safe, accessible, and livable Alexandria VA for all. BPAC activities include education and outreach, leading rides and walks, advocacy for safe walking and biking infrastucture, bike and pedestrian traffic counts, and other initiatives that encourage and support more walking and biking. Contact BPAC at 622 Fort Williams Pkwy, Alexandria, VA 22304 or alexandriabpac@gmail.com .
Bike Norfolk — is an advocacy and educational outreach organization for cyclists in Norfolk, VA and surrounding areas. It’s a 501(c)(3) non profit entirely run by volunteers and has no paid membership fees. Contact Liz Schleeper, president, at lizschleeper@yahoo.com .
Bike Walk RVA— is a program of Sports Backers that advocates for the growth of comfortable and connected places to bike and walk for people of all ages and abilities, to get people biking and walking on a regular basis and to normalize biking and walking throughout the Richmond Region. Reach them at 100 Avenue of Champions, Richmond, VA 23230,804.285.9495, or info@sportsbackers.org .
Cycling Virginia — is your one-stop resource for information on cycling in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Its website was developed to consolidate and showcase the diversity of cycling in Virginia and make it easier to find what you’re looking for–bike clubs and group rides, races, centuries and other events, bike trails and mountain bike areas — anything you might want to know! Contact them at https://www.cyclingva.com/contact/ .
Dahlgren Railroad Heritage Trail Association — The 16-mile, privately owned, Dahlgren Railroad Heritage Trail follows the route of the old Dahlgren Branch rail line, stretching across King George County just south of the Potomac River in Virginia’s Northern Neck. The trail is open for walking, running, cycling and other non-motorized recreational uses. The trail is comprised of 240 acres of preserved sanctuary for native wildlife and natural beauty. Contact them at https://www.dahlgrentrail.org/contact-us.html .
Ebikelovers.com — is an inclusive social group of electric bicycle users who bike in the metropolitan area of Washington DC, Maryland and Virginia. They organize free guided e-bike rides (Meetup) and social events and review books, movies, and e-bike accessories, such as their favorite handlebar mirror everyone talks about. Contact Ebikelovers.com at https://ebikelovers.com/contact/.
Fairfax Alliance for Better Bicycling (FABB)–is a volunteer-led, 501(c)(3) organization working to make bicycling fun, safe, and accessible for people of all ages in Fairfax County. Since 2005, FABB volunteers have been an effective voice among transportation professionals, elected officials, community advocates, and leaders, resulting in the adoption of the County’s Bicycle Master Plan and Map in December 2014. FABB works tirelessly uniting government, local leaders, bike organizations, and citizens towards a common goal of making bicycling transportation safe, accessible, and commonplace in Fairfax County for all ages, abilities, and skill levels. Contact FABB at P.O. Box 3752, Reston, VA 20195 or info@fabb-bikes.org .
Fredericksburg Cyclists — is a medium-sized, non-profit cycling community founded in 1984 and incorporated in 1989 to foster safe riding, social activities, and social events among road cyclists in the Fredericksburg area. They host at least three group rides weekly. Contact Fredericksburg Cyclists Inc. at PO Box 7844, Fredericksburg VA 22404 or fcyclist@bikefred.com .
New River Valley Bicycle Association (NRVBA)– is an organization for casual riders, mountain bikers, commuters, and competitors, organizing biking activities, educating their community, and advocating bicycling throughout Floyd, Giles, Montgomery, and Pulaski counties and the City of Radford. Its mission is to create a better community through and for bicycling. Contract NRVBA at P.O. Box 488, Blacksburg, VA 24063-0488 or via this webpage.
Oxon Hill Bicycle and Trail Club (OHBTC)– is a non-profit, membership organization incorporated in 1972 to promote bicycling as a means of transportation, recreation, health, and physical fitness. It is an active bicycling club with members and rides in Maryland, the District of Columbia, and Northern Virginia. Membership is open to cyclists of all ages and abilities. Contact contact OHBTC at PO Box 81, Oxon Hill MD 20750 or ohbike@gmail.com
Potomac Pedalers–is a non-profit, 501(c)(3) educational, recreational, and social organization for bicycling enthusiasts throughout the metropolitan Washington D.C. area and one of the largest bicycle clubs in the United States. Each year, the club offers a great diversity of more than 1,000 weekend rides as well as a robust schedule of weekday, after-work rides, especially during the spring, summer, and early fall. They also sponsor several overnight, out-of-town special weekend events and an annual Back Roads Century. Click here for the Potomac Pedalers contact page.
Richmond Area Bicycling Association (RABA) — organizes bicycle rides for cyclists of all levels and abilities as safe, positive, enjoyable, and healthy activities and enhances the health of the community through group rides, education, cycling events, and charitable support. Contact RABA at PO Box 6565, Ashland, VA 23005 or jds17@yahoo.com .
Shenandoah Valley Bicycle Coalition (SVBC) — works to build better communities in the Harrisonburg and Rockingham County area, using the bicycle as its catalyst for change. SVBC organizes numerous rides, trail-building activities, and diverse and inclusive outreach and advocacy campaigns. Contact SVBC at PO Box 1014, Harrisonburg, VA 22803 or svbcoalition@gmail.com .
Virginia Capital Trail Foundation (VCTF)–protects, promotes, and enhances the Virginia Capital Trail, and serves as a resource, community builder, and connector to other trails throughout the Commonwealth. Contact VCTF at 200 South Third Street, Richmond, VA 23219, (804) 788-6453, or info@virginiacapitaltrail.org .
Patrons
Gillian Burgess, Arlington
Barbara & Gary Duerk, Roanoke
Stephen Repetski, Oakton
Sponsors
Tom Bowden/Timeless Counsel, PLC, Richmond
Jeanne Duddy, Roanoke
Allyson Kitchel/Kitchel Law, PLLC, Washington DC
Alice Jaworski, Blacksburg
Sharon Nuzik, North Chestefield