With nearly 30,000 students in a town barely 5 miles across, bicycling is a natural for Blacksburg. See how students, local bike advocates, and the town are working toward a more bike-friendly environment.
Richmond to Host 2015 World Cycling Championships
It’s official: Richmond has been awarded the 2015 World Cycling Championships.
Tom Bowden tells us what this really means for Richmond, and for bicycling.
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Many thank to Tim Miller and Richmond2015, Mayor Dwight Jones and staff, our own Champe Burnley, and all the others who worked tirelessly to make this happen!
Annual Meeting — Elect Our Board & Officers
Update: congratulations to new board members Tom Bowden, Michael Gilbert, Beth Lohman, and Joe Morgan. Many thanks and best wishes to departing board members Barbara Duerk, Gary Duerk, and Bill Hart. The new board will elect officers for 2012 at our Fall Retreat, Nov. 11-13. Join us then — help strategize for the upcoming legislative session.
A Bike Lane for Virginia Beach’s Shore Drive
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After years of outcry and controversy, Virginia Beach cyclists will finally get a bike lane on the four mile wooded section of Shore Dr. Construction of the eastbound lane should start in December, to be completed in March. Construction of the westbound lane should start in July. The Virginian-Pilot has the full story.
Blue Ridge Pkwy. Trail Plan Needs Your Comments Now
Update: please attend the public input meeting Thursday, Sept. 1, 3-8pm at the Explore Park Visitors Center Auditorium, Milepost 115 on the Parkway. Also see the discussion at mtbr.com, which includes some analysis.
The Blue Ridge Parkway’s management has inflamed some of its biggest fans and supporters, and users throughout the Roanoke region, with a trail plan that threatens to close many of the feeder trails that provide access to Parkway property.
Mountain bikers will be especially affected, but road bikers will be affected too. Dan Casey’s editorial in the Roanoke Times explains much of the how and why.
Roanoke’s planning director called the plan “totally contrary to an outdoor destination” — which is what city leaders have been hoping the city could be.
Roanoke Outside has done a great job explaining the issues, and how you can respond. Your comments are needed now.
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