Bicycling Routes Around Richmond and Cycling Resources

Bicycling is more popular than ever and thanks to many changes, there are more bike paths and lanes to enjoy that help cyclists get around safely. Bikes are great way to get around and enjoy your environment. Here in Richmond, on a bike, you can visit parks, shop at farmers markets, tour Richmond historic sites, see murals, or get exercise.To enjoy these routes, search up Richmond’s bike trails and lanes.

Through August 31, 2020, Capital Trail Users are challenged to conquer all 51.7 miles of the Virginia Capital Trail. In exchange for completing 51.7 miles on the Capital Trail, in the Capital Trail Quarantine Challenge. You will receive an official Capital Trail certificate and t-shirt. This is for everyone, from cyclists to walkers to rollerbladers AND you can complete the Trail in bits and pieces or all at once! You just have to register and send proof of completion. You can use ANY app and email results to claire@virginiacapitaltrail.org. All proceeds go to the Virginia Capital Trail Foundation. For more information: https://runsignup.com/Race/VA/Richmond/CapitalQuarantineChallenge

Richmond on the Cheap’s readers sounded off on their favorite bike routes:

•Emily Alwood says: “I love biking on Floyd, Byrd and Bryan park. I love supporting local businesses by making pit stops at restaurants, etc! ”

•Try Gillie Creek Park.

•Dominga Barboza says: “So many new bike lanes around the city that I can do 20miles easily and hit all four sides of the town ❗”

•Bike lanes: As the weather improves, check out the new bikes lanes on Brook Road and in the Malvern and Patterson Avenues neighborhood. Drivers, remember: you have a responsibility to share the road. Richmond is aiming to achieve #VisionZero level parity for bikes on the road.