Gary Waugh writes:
At 2 p.m., Tuesday, July 9, at the amphitheater at Pocahontas State Park, Gov. Bob McDonnell will join representatives from Richmond and Chesterfield County government and members of the Richmond bicycling community to accept a major donation that will go toward the development of an IMBA Ride Center. The center will incorporate trails in the City of Richmond, primarily in the James River Park System, and at Pocahontas State Park. The donation matches $50,000 in state funding for the project. The event is also the kick-off of a larger fund raising effort. Organizers of the event are encouraging members of the Richmond bicycling community to come out in full gear to participate in a trail ride after the short ceremony.
Pocahontas State Park is located off of Beach Road in Chesterfield County at 10301 State Park Road. The park’s daily parking fee will be waived for everyone attending the event. Tell the contact station ranger upon your arrival at the state park.
Gary Waugh
Public Relations Manager
Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation
So Pocahontas State Perk, Chesterfield County, and Richmond will join just 11 other areas worldwide that have received IMBA’s Ride Center designation, including Park City Utah, Taupo in New Zealand, and Virginia’s own Harrisonburg. The Pocahontas Ride Center will be a legacy project of the Richmond 2015 World Cycling Championships, and is innovative as a public-private partnership.
Come join the festivities Tuesday afternoon at 2pm. Bring your bike and riding gear for a celebration ride afterward.
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