Sports Backers Blog
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Mayor Stoney, Councilwoman Gray Celebrate New 'UpSwing' Jump Rope Stations in Downtown Richmond
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Sports Backers 8k Training Team Kicks Off Sept. 16
Thursday, September 14th
RICHMOND, VA - Registration remains open for the Sports Backers 8k Training Team, which will hold its first group runs on September 16 at seven convenient locations around the area. The eight-week program prepares runners for the VCU Health 8k on Saturday, November 11 during the Anthem Richmond Marathon weekend. The program emphasizes the group…
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Bike Walk RVA Announces First-Ever Bike Restaurant Week for Sept. 17-21
Tuesday, September 12th
RICHMOND, VA – Bike Walk RVA, a program of Sports Backers, is announcing the launch of its first-ever Bike Restaurant Week, a five-day promotional period from September 17-21 for participating restaurants in Richmond to celebrate riding to dine out. Over the course of the week, restaurants in neighborhoods throughout Richmond will offer discounts, deals, or…
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Kids Get Moving Thanks To Kids Run RVA Coaches
Friday, August 18th
By: Faith Hecht, Youth Programs Coordinator It’s 7:20am on a crisp and sunny morning in late October 2016 when I pull up to the back parking lot at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic School. As I arrive, I notice a handful of cars and a few munchkins in school uniform gathering near the softball field.…
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The Anthem Moonlight Ride Lets Families Shine
Tuesday, August 8th
By: Cameron Murphy The Anthem Moonlight Ride is a safe and exciting summer outing for all ages For Shannon Couvillion, her husband Doug, and their daughters Emily and Mariel, the Anthem Moonlight Ride is a signature part of summer. Every August, wearing glow sticks and sporting lights on their bikes and helmets, the Couvillions illuminate the…
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Sports Backers Half Marathon Training Team Kicks Off August 5th & 6th
Thursday, August 3rd
Registration remains open for the Sports Backers Half Marathon Training Team, which will have its first group run starting at City Stadium on Saturday, August 5 and Sunday, August 6 at 7:30 a.m. This marks the ninth year of the Sports Backers Half Marathon Training Team under the direction of head coach Ro Gammon. This…
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Registration Now Open for Trails and Ales presented by Capital Ale House
Tuesday, August 1st
*UPDATE 8/3/17: Block One is sold out, and Block Two of registration is now open at a rate of $35 for the 5k course and $45 for the 8-mile course. RICHMOND, VA – A celebration of Richmond’s urban trail system and popular craft brewery culture, Trails and Ales presented by Capital Ale House is set…
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Partnership for the Future, Sports Backers Provide Opportunities to Grow and Learn
Monday, July 31st
'A Day in G's Shoes' By: Glaster "G" Ellis, Partnership for the Future Intern with Sports Backers Editor's Note: Partnership for the Future (PFF) helps motivated high school students with limited resources transition from high school to college and employment, so they can become successful, contributing members of our community. With the help of business and university partners, including…
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Closing the Streets to the People
Thursday, July 27th
By: Max Hepp-Buchanan, Director of Bike Walk RVA UPDATE (8/1/2017): Since this blog was originally posted, a couple of things have changed and we've received some new information. The people have spoken (or Tweeted, as it were) and it has already made a difference. Over the weekend, at least a couple of places identified as…
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CarMax Tacky Light Run 'Christmas in July' block sells out in 24 hours; registration will reopen on Oct. 2
Thursday, July 27th
RICHMOND, VA – Initially open for a limited time to the first 500 participants, the ‘Christmas In July’ registration block for the CarMax Tacky Light Run sold out in 24 hours. Registration is now closed and will reopen on Monday, October 2, at a rate of $30 for adults and $17 for youth under the…