The Bicyclist Safety Act has been signed by the governor, and will take effect July 1.

Virginia Commonwealth University makes strides

In March, Virginia Commonwealth University was awarded the Silver level Bike Friendly University award by the League of American Bicyclists and launched a VCU RamBikes Bike Loan program.

On April 11 VCU holds the biannual Great Bike Round-Up, with free bike tune-ups and information about biking safely, registering bikes with VCU police. April 21 – 27 VCU and RideRichmond team up for Bike Week. Intentionally before Bike Month in order to be ahead of finals week.

VCU Bike Share program: http://www.news.vcu.edu/news/Check_it_Out

 On April 24, 4-6 pm, during Bike Week – VCU will host a “Confident Urban Cycling” class sponsored by Virginia Bicycling Federation’s Traffic Safety Grant from the Virginia DMV. The mini course is open to anyone. Register at http://vabike.camp8.org/events

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