Richmond Area Bicycling Association - RABA

09/18/2026

Still haven't signed up for HOVA? It's not too late!

Online registration is closed, but you can still register tonight at packet pickup (at Main Line Brewery between 5-7pm) or tomorrow morning at Hanover Courthouse just before the event.

We hope to see y'all out there!

09/15/2026

Online registration for the Silverman Law Firm LC Presents 2026 Heart of Virginia closes on Thursday, September 17, at 11:59 pm. We will have walk-up registration on Friday, September 18, 5 pm to 7 pm, at Main Line Brewery 1603 Ownby Ln, Richmond, VA 23220, -and- on Saturday, September 19, 6:30 am to 9:30 am, at Hanover County Courthouse Complex, 7516 County Complex Rd., Hanover, VA 23069. On Friday, September 18, registration price will go up to $95 for RABA Members, $100 for guests from its current online price of $80 / $85. Take advantage of a lower price by registering by Thursday, September 17!

09/06/2026

RABA Foundation's Bikes for Kids fundraising is going on right now! We are so incredibly grateful to the Fore Foundation for their $20,000 donation match for the month of September! That's right - the Fore Foundation's grant will match your donation given September 1 through September 30, dollar for dollar, up to a maximum of $20,000. Online donation site: https://www.raba.org/bikes-for-kids/

SAVE THE DATE: Bikes for Kids Assembly, Sat, Nov 21, 2026, at Richmond Raceway. We need volunteers to build and check 500+ children's bicycles. Volunteer Registration site will be open mid-to-late October.

09/04/2026

The bicycle club's charity arm, the RABA Foundation, has been fundraising to buy hundreds of children's bicycles, build them, and donate to other charities, government agencies that support families, or elementary school systems since 2002. The program is called Bikes for Kids. The RABA Foundation President Andrew Mann was interviewed very recently by local CBS affiliate WTVR 6 - learn more about Bikes for Kids at https://www.wtvr.com/news/local-news/hanover-county/raba-heart-of-virginia-bike-festival-aug-27-2026 Donations to Bikes for Kids can be done at https://www.raba.org/bikes-for-kids/

Bikes for Kids Bikes for Kids Donations: It starts with fundraising throughout the year. This year events will include the Bikes for Kids March Madness Ride and Fundraiser as well the Heart of Virginia Bike Festival held in September… and, of course, your generous donations. Then the bikes are bou...

09/03/2026

Less than three weeks until RABA's biggest event! 🚴‍♂️ Join us on Sept 19 to ride or volunteer and support our charities, the Brain Injury Association of Virginia and the RABA Foundation's Bikes for Kids program! 💕 Register now at heartofvabikefestival.org (no extra fees!) and enjoy perks like free coffee & waffles! ☕️🥞

08/17/2026

Have you ridden at least one of the club's Rides for New Riders ride this summer? Have you been off the bike for a while and need a way to get started again? Do you want to ride a little slower and shorter? If you answered "yes" to any of these questions, we have a ride for you!

This Saturday (at 9am), RABA Member John Shomaker will be leading a ride as a bridge ride between the Ride for New Riders and regular group rides. Distance is 26 miles and the route is entirely on the Virginia Capital Trail. It starts at the Four Mile Creek trailhead, and the route will go to Herring Creek Trailhead. Then turn around and head back; no one will get lost. If you want to turn around early, no problem. Please contact John if you are interested in joining: 804-982-3056 or [email protected].

Start/finish: Four Mile Creek Park, 3256 New Market Rd, Henrico, VA 23231

08/13/2026

There is a price bump quickly approaching for the Silverman Law Firm LC Presents 2026 Heart of Virginia Bike Festival, held on Saturday, September 19, rain or shine, at the Hanover County Courthouse Complex. It is a charity ride with routes for everyone including 11, 35, 65 and even a bold 101 mile route followed by lunch, live music, beer and wine. Before the ride, registrants have access to a small waffle from Waffles on Wheels and coffee from Grit Coffee. Price bump on Sunday, August 16, at 12:01 am, so please register by August 15 if you would like a lower price. If you don't or can't ride, we are looking for volunteers. If you have two hours, we can use you! For more information and online registration for cyclists or volunteers, go to:

The Richmond Area Bicycle Association (RABA) and the Silverman Law Firm LC will be proud to present the annual Heart of Virginia Bike Festival Ride on Saturday, September 19, 2026. Come and cycle along the paths of Patrick Henry and the Washington-Rochambeau Revolutionary route and enjoy central Vir...

07/30/2026

Time flies when you are having fun - we are quickly approaching Saturday, August 1, where the last Ride for New Riders for the 2026 Summer riding season is happening.

These are rides for ANYONE who wants to learn a bit more about riding in groups, bicycle club RABA in general, or just hang out with some good riders and learn some traffic and safety skills! The only criteria is that you be able to pedal continuously for 45 to 60 minutes at a time and are somewhat comfortable riding on public roads and wear a helmet. The bicycle should be made to ride on the road (i.e., skinny tires). We'll provide training and advice on the ride to make road riding more palatable and safer.

We'll meet at Crump RF&P Park. After entering Crump Park, follow the road to the bottom of the hill and turn right into RF&P Park. Past the football field, turn right into an overflow parking lot. Look for my maroon Nissan Murano to the far right of the lot. Bring your bike, your helmet, some hydration and nutrition for the ride, whatever electronics you use, and a good attitude!

We will gather at 8:30 for a bit of a safety and skills lecture, then jump on bikes and ride to Ashland (approximately 10 miles), take a short rest, then return to RF&P Park. If you have a bicycle computer like Garmin or Wahoo, we will be using this route:

https://ridewithgps.com/routes/54870866

Questions? Contact Gregg Hillmar

07/15/2026

The deadline to order the Silverman Law Firm LC Presents 2026 Heart of Virginia Bike Festival's jersey is quickly approaching - it is Friday, July 17, 2026. It is $69, made by Cutaway, and is shipped directly to you! Whether you are riding the event or just want to add a sharp looking jersey to your collection, don't delay. Added bonus: if the minimum number of 50 jerseys is reached, Cutaway will donate a portion of the proceeds to the event, which we will then donate to our charity partners, Brain Injury Association of Virginia and the RABA Foundation's Bikes for Kids program. As of the posting of this message, we have 39 jerseys ordered.

Online pre-order for the Richmond Area Bicycling Association. Order widow is open from May 15th through - July 17th with delivery approx. 6.5 weeks after the conclusion of the online store. All items are custom made to order and not eligible for return or exchange. Please feel free to reach out with...

07/07/2026

REMINDER: It's the next to last Ride for New Riders for Summer 2026! It will be held Saturday, July 11, at 8:30 AM. This ride is aimed at attracting new cyclists to RABA, new to group riding, and getting more people into the sport. The ride will depart from the RF&P portion of Crump Park (3400 Mountain Rd, Glen Allen, VA 23060) and will be a total of 20 miles, going to and returning from Ashland. For stronger riders, there will be a 12-mile extension. Road bikes (skinny tire) are strongly encouraged because the ride will be on roads; helmets are required. Event will be canceled when there is inclement weather. Questions? Please contact Gregg Hillmar at .