Sports Backers Blog
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Pocahontas Bike Park and Adventure Center Masterplan: Request for Proposals
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Active RVA Awards Honor Businesses and Schools Going the Extra Mile
Monday, May 15th
By: Kristen Eichert, Corporate Sales Manager On April 12, Sports Backers hosted the 10th annual Active RVA Awards presented by Cigna. The awards recognize individuals, organizations, and initiatives that promote physical activity and active living throughout the Richmond region. The Active RVA Awards celebrate the efforts of the honorees, who are working to make the…
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BWRVA Spring 2023 Update: Bike Month, Academy, Fall Line Vision Plan, National Bike Summit
Friday, May 12th
By: Brantley Tyndall, Director of Bike Walk RVA It's that time of year again, spring, when the weather is perfect for riding as long as it's not thunderstorming! Bike Month is back! RVA Bike Month has returned for its tenth year. Amazing! There are over 60 events and over five weeks for you to bring…
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Fitness Warriors Welcome New Class of Recruits
Thursday, May 11th
This blog was written by Tiffany Copeland, Director of Fitness Warriors “Independent, Athletic, I been sweating. Doing calisthenics … I been working. Working on my fitness,”- Lizzo. Not only have these lyrics graced the speakers at our training sites, they ring true for the 11 tenacious women that make up the 11th class of…
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Springing Forward with Kids Run RVA
Wednesday, May 10th
This blog is by our Kids Run RVA intern, Bridget Stacy This spring has brought lots of energy to Kids Run RVA! Across central Virginia, approximately 60 run and fitness clubs throughout elementary, middle, and high schools have been getting our youth active in a big way! Shout out to the coaches that have motivated…
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We Must Double our Prioritization of Pedestrian Safety
Tuesday, May 9th
Bike Walk RVA - May 9, 2023 We asked ChatGPT what Richmond should do to save pedestrians’ lives. Here’s what it said. It's time for Richmond to take action and save the lives of pedestrians on our streets. We can no longer stand by and watch as reckless drivers continue to put innocent lives in…
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Ukrop’s Monument Avenue 10k, Long May You Run
Thursday, May 4th
The following is a reflection on the 2023 Ukrop's Monument Avenue 10k by Bill Pike. Bill spectated members of his family participating and felt compelled to write about his day. On the morning of Saturday, April 22, I had orders to be at the home of our son and his wife by 7:15am. Our daughter-in-law…
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More years, equals more miles for Paul Harvey
Wednesday, May 3rd
Local Richmonder Paul Harvey has had what he describes as several running lives. He ran track in high school, ran recreationally in the 80s and 90s, and started running again when he moved to Richmond. However, it’s his most recent venture that you may find the most intriguing. Leading up to his 60th birthday he…
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Column: Sports Backers is expanding to create a healthier RVA
Thursday, April 27th
(The following is an excerpt from an Op-ed written by Jon Lugbill that appeared in the Richmond Times-Dispatch on April 15, 2023) If you’re active in the Richmond region’s parks, trails and athletic facilities, you may have noticed that more and more people are joining you. It’s not your imagination: The number of people…
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Sports Backers announce ‘Virginia Credit Union River City Half’ and 5k running event along the James River
Thursday, April 27th
New half marathon set for Saturday, March 9, 2024 RICHMOND, VA – Sports Backers announced a new half marathon event, the Virginia Credit Union River City Half and River City 5k, which will start and finish at the beautiful campus of the University of Richmond (UR) on Saturday, March 9, 2024. This is the…