Category: Virginia Cycling

  • East Coast Greenway:  Crossing the swollen James River…

    Day 2: …was one of the highlights of today’s cycling ride – from Richmond to somewhere south of Petersburg, Virginia.  Whatever ‘hit’ was lacking in my wake-up routine, was made up for in the adrenaline that helped to cross the mighty James River in Richmond.  After days and days of rain courtesy of Hurricane Jo’…

  • East Coast Greenway:  An amazing and rainy ride to Richmond

    Day 1: With lots of hope for good weather, our 36 person group of East Coast Greenway cyclists, departed Fredericksburg at 7:30AM in pouring rain.   Today’s destination was Richmond VA – 70 planned miles.  Note the word ‘planned’. The good news about the weather – is that Hurricane Joaquin brought us a wonderful tail wind. …