Friday, April 3, 2015

Annual Spring Pilgramage to Richmond

Each Spring I make it a point to take a trip to Richmond and ride the trails.  Folks always ask me why I go to Richmond to ride trails when you live in Harrisonburg.  Here are a few simple answers:

The map of the downtown trail system.


  • It is usually 10 degrees warmer in Richmond (good in spring, bad in summer)
  • To get the reminder that the flowers do come up each year.
  • The downtown Richmond trail systems is awesome and fun! 

On a beatiful Tuesday evening, after spending 8 hours in a State zoning class, I was super excited to hook up with long time friend Bryan Moody and find dirt, ride flowing trails and see many outdoor folks enjoy the downtown trails.

Yes, you get the ride this bridge then the stairs down!


If you have not been to Richmond to ride I would suggest doing this trip sooner the later. The rolling, relatively flat trails are a great way to wake up the spring riding legs after a long winter hibernation. The Forest Hill trails are my favorite place to play the no pedal, no break game.  This game is a fantastic way to improve your turning ability and efficiency, something that can be hard to do in our steep neck of the woods.
Sunset on the James River!


When you are there you will also get a chance to check out some fantastic trail work, the Richmond MORE group has some of the finest trail builders on the east coast!

Old Man Freeride - Thomas


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