Events
Richmond Rider Rally Block Party
Saturday, August 21, 2010 5pm - 10pmCome out and support the third annual RideForJim at this jumping Westover Hills block party. We celebrate the arrival of this year's trans-America riders with Bagpipes, Bands, Barbeque, and Beer! The evening extravaganza includes urban tree climbing by Riverside Outfitters, a bike check for the Yorktown Finale Ride riders, a spin bike competition with prizes, and an awesome silent auction. The highlight of the evening is the "Welcome Back Parade" featuring the Greater Richmond Pipes and Drums, Central Virginia's largest bagpipe band. Crowd favorites Q Barbeque and Legend Brewing Company will once again be serving up the food and beverages for the evening. Live music will be provided by Kevin Davis and Ban Caribe. The emcee for the evening is Bill Bevins, Richmond's favorite radio show host from Lite 98.
Tickets are $30.00 purchased on-line through August 20th, $35.00 at the gate. Children ages 7-12 are $10.00 at the gate only.
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Yorktown Finale Ride
Sunday, August 22, 2010 8am DepartureJoin the RideForJim TransAmerica Tour riders on their final leg to Yorktown as they complete their epic journey. The Yorktown Finale Ride is a one-day, 70-mile supported group ride from Richmond to Yorktown. The multi-pace ride starts in downtown Richmond and ends at the Waterman's Museum on the Yorktown waterfront. A full rest-stop is provided in Charles City and again in Yorktown with light eats, music, and a tire-dipping ceremony in the York River.
Transportation arrangements for bikes and riders back to Richmond are available and included in the ride registration. A custom RideForJim cycling jersey will be awarded to all riders that raise over $150 in donations for their efforts, and riders get their own personalized fund-raising web page.
Rider registration includes a ticket to the Richmond Rider Rally block party the night before where individuals and teams can compete for prizes and bragging rights in the Spin Competition. Top fund-raisers get special recognition for their efforts in supporting cancer research at the VCU Massey Cancer Center. Register now and join the ride!
TransAmerica Tour
June 4, 2010The TransAmerica Tour requires physical exertion, planning and focus, all of which were attributes Jim possessed in abundance. Therefore this is a most fitting and lasting memorial to a tremendously gifted and generous friend whose life was all too brief. The scourge of cancer either has or soon will touch everyone's life in a very personal way. Ride For Jim has come to resonate with many across the country who want to honor their own "Jim or Jan" by donating or participating in our Ride For Jim events. For them it has become the "Ride for Him or Ride for Her".
The route taken for the first two TransAmerica tours follows the classic Adventure Cycling Bikecentennial Route 76 from Astoria, Oregon to Yorktown, Virginia covering 4,000 miles. In 2008 it took Jack Haar, supported by his son Philip, 60 days averaging 70 miles per day. In the summer of 2009, Charley Nottingham along with fellow cyclist Larry Bickford completed the journey in 47 days averaging 100 miles per day.
