Description: With 60 events over five weeks, RVA Bike Month has grown into a rich and fun reflection of the deep roots of our bike-friendly community.
This year’s theme continues in the tradition of multiple meanings. Ten years ago, every public meeting about a bike lane or program was a test of biking’s legitimacy as a mode of transportation or recreation. Grassroots advocates and active transportation leaders had to justify the cost to install bike infrastructure over and over and over to skeptics at every turn. In the past ten years, with world championship races, the completion of the Virginia Capital Trail, the beginning of the Fall Line, more than q
But Big Bike Energy is also a love letter to the simple utilitarian beauty of cargo bikes. They are large, in charge, and ready to carry your groceries, your kids, or even a stack of pizzas! Cargo bikes are trip replacers, car replacers, and super fun ways to live. The world is a better place with them! Bring the Big Bike Energy!
1) Get ready! Get your bike tuned up and make sure to read the safety disclaimer at the bottom of the page. If you have any questions, email [email protected] . 2) Check each event’s details and information at www.rvabikemonth.com . Updates and rescheduling will also be posted here. 3) Take fun pics and tag #rvabikemonth . 4) Bike to Work! Bike to Work Day is May 19th! 5) Explore, patronize, and @ local businesses! Show them some love and thank them for supporting your ride. 6) Try something new! Seek out