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🚲 RVA Bike Share’s road to recovery

Richmond bike share program looking to get back on the road
A line of RVA Bike Share bikes are docked on Broad Street by the Science Museum.
RVA Bike Share stations are still located around the city. | Photo by RICtoday
Richmond’s bike share program has been shut down since its contractor abruptly closed operations in May. Now, VPM reports that the program could be making a return with a new software provider.

WeGoShare, a Portuguese software company, has announced a deal with the city to relaunch the program. According to VPM, the company signed a one-year, $55,000 deal to bring the program back. However, there’s no timeline for the return.

The WeGoShare website shows partnerships with several cities, many of which were formerly contracted with Bewegen. In 2019, Bewegen announced WeGoShare as an IT partner in its bike share operations.

RVA Bike Share launched in 2017 with a selection of membership options. With 22 stations around the city, the program was part of the growing number of micromobility options for navigating the River City. Before the closure, local administrators were working with community advocates to expand access by adding stations, particularly in Southside, and exploring a low-income program.

After announcing the shutdown in May, the city promised 30 days of free rides when the program got back up and running. We’ll keep readers updated on the relaunch efforts.
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Events
Monday, Aug. 7
  • Alter Bridge | Monday, Aug. 7 | 7 p.m. | Richmond Raceway, 600 E. Laburnum Ave., Richmond | $46 | The “Pawns & Kings” tour comes to Virginia Credit Union Live with Sevendust and Mammoth WVH.
Tuesday, Aug. 8
  • Yoga with Erin Lingo | Tuesday, Aug. 8 | 5:30-6:30 p.m. | The Branch Museum of Architecture and Design, 2501 Monument Ave., Richmond | $0-$20 | This hour-long yoga class is suitable for all levels and takes place in the galleries and garden of the museum.
  • Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit | Tuesday, Aug. 8 | 6 p.m. | Brown’s Island, 500 Tredegar St., Richmond | $45 | The county-rock group will play with S.G. Goodman.
Wednesday, Aug. 9
  • Forest Hill Clean Up | Wednesday, Aug. 9 | 5:30-7 p.m. | The Veil Brewing Co., 4910 Forest Hill Ave., Richmond | Free | Join Keep Virginia Cozy in this community event then enjoy a complimentary pour from The Veil.
  • Literary Virginia Book Group: “Ends of War” | Wednesday, Aug. 9 | 6-7:30 p.m. | Library of Virginia, 800 E. Broad St., Richmond | Free | This month, the group will discuss “Ends of War: The Unfinished Fight of Lee’s Army after Appomattox” by Caroline E. Janney.
  • Kickers vs. North Carolina FC | Wednesday, Aug. 9 | 7 p.m. | City Stadium, 3201 Maplewood Ave., Richmond | $16 | Cheer on the Roos with the whole squad at Family Night.
Thursday, Aug. 10
  • Italo Disco Open Skate | Thursday, Aug. 10 | 6:30-9 p.m. | Rollerdome, 4902 Williamsburg Rd., Richmond | $5 | Join River City Roller Derby for an evening of skating with music by Ben Speed and DJ Devolved.
  • “Paris, Texas” | Thursday, Aug. 10 | 7 p.m. | The Byrd Theatre, 2908 W. Cary St., Richmond | $8 | The 1984 Palme d’Or winner stars Harry Dean Stanton.
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News Notes
Civic
  • Do you know the flood risk in your neighborhood? It could be changing. The city is hosting three open houses to share FEMA’s proposed updates to the Flood Insurance Rate Map. The map is used to determine flood insurance and building requirements. The first open house is tomorrow.
Development
  • The former home of Buz and Ned’s and Car Pool Car Wash on Arthur Ashe Boulevard will be the site of a $98 million development. The 3.3-acre assemblage will be home to The Ace, which will include apartments, commercial space, and a parking deck. Construction could start in the next few weeks. (Richmond BizSense)
Shop
  • The Diamond Flea Market returns on Sunday, Aug. 27 from 12 to 6 p.m. Shop from local vendors, grab lunch from a selection of food trucks, and enjoy live music. Bonus: Stick around after the market for a 7 p.m. screening of “The Goonies” in the outfield.
Outdoors
  • Keep an eye out for these ashtrays around Scott’s Addition. Cigarette butts deposited in the new ashtrays can be recycled and turned into a park bench.
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  • A Banksy got everyday investors 32% returns? You read that right. Thousands of investors are smiling all the way to the bank thanks to the fine-art investing platform Masterworks. Investors have benefited from 14 sales with returns including 17.8%, 21.5%, and 35%. RICtoday readers can skip the waitlist and join.†*
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Outdoors

⚽️ Let’s kick it

30+ parks in the Richmond area
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This could be you. | Photo by Erik Drost
If the ongoing Women’s World Cup has inspired a new love for the beautiful game — even if you’re still reeling from the USWNT loss against Sweden — here’s a list of local parks that have fields perfect for a pickup game of soccer.

Bryan Park, 4308 Hermitage Rd.
Head to the center of the park for soccer fields, an 18-hole disc golf course, and tennis courts.

Dorey Park, 2999 Darbytown Rd.
This park also hosts seasonal community events like concerts and outdoor film screenings.

Deep Run Park, 9900 Ridgefield Pkwy.
This sprawling park has soccer fields, playgrounds, trails, and basketball courts.

Pouncey Tract Park, 4747 Pouncey Tract Rd.
Find the multi-use field or try your hand at pickleball.

Need more outdoor options? Click the button below for our full guide to Richmond parks.
25+ River City parks
 
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The Wrap
 
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Today’s edition by:
Robin
From the editor
I had a great time meeting readers at 804 Day over the weekend. Richmond Music Week continues through Friday with special events each day.
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