Know before you go

• While the routes are open to all, most are designed for cyclists 16 or older who have at least a few years of bicycling experience. In other words, this isn’t where you should teach little Sally to ride a bike. Stick to local parks for that.
• Not all routes are marked with signs, and route conditions can vary.
• A red line on an individual route map indicates a shared roadway, while a green line indicates an off-road path.

Route this way

• Connects: Washington, DC and North Carolina.
• Where they can take you: Washington, DC; Yorktown, VA; Raleigh-Durham, NC; and more via connecting routes.
• Short ride: The Capital Trail makes up part of USBR 176, a route that connects USBRs 1 and 76. Take it eastbound from Great Shiplock Park to The Original Ronnie’s BBQ in Henrico (~6 miles) for a fun outing with delicious eats. Pro tip: Vegetarians, try the jackfruit barbecue.
• Long ride: Make the ~70-mile bike trek via USBR 1 northbound before hopping on the Virginia Railway Express in Spotsylvania (which features room for bikes on board) and taking it into DC to spend time exploring the capital.

• Pop-Up Class for 1st to 4th Graders | Monday, May 13 | 5-6 p.m. | SPARC, 2106 N. Hamilton St., Richmond | Free | Young thespians can get to know SPARC at this one-night workshop offering an hour of exploration through theatrical lessons.

• Seasonal Garden Tour | Tuesday, May 14 | 10-11 a.m. | Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden, 1800 Lakeside Ave., Richmond | $0-$22 | Enhance your appreciation of Lewis Ginter with this specialized tour featuring seasonal aspects of the garden.
• Harry’s Manifesto Hour: Wine Bottle Painting and Tasting | Tuesday, May 14 | 5:30-6:30 p.m. | Harry’s at Hofheimer, 2818 W. Broad St., Richmond | Free | Paint your own wine bottle, sample drinks, and network with other professionals at this evening of connection.

• Personal Finance 101 - Adult Learning Series | Wednesday, May 15 | 5:30-6:30 p.m. | Adult Education Center, 1420 N. Parham Rd., Henrico | Free | Join HCPS for a free financial education series for adults of all ages.
• Weinstein Author Series | Wednesday, May 15 | 6-7:30 p.m. | Library of Virginia, 800 E. Broad St., Richmond | Free | Enjoy an evening of poetry readings featuring members of the Poetry Society of Virginia in celebration of the group’s centennial anthology.

• Good For Her Films: “Jennifer’s Body” | Thursday, May 16 | 6 p.m. | Starr Hill Beer Hall & Rooftop, 3406 W. Leigh St., Richmond | Cost of purchase | A portion of proceeds at this cult classic movie night will benefit Side by Side Virginia.
• “Memories of Murder” | Thursday, May 16 | 7 p.m. | The Byrd Theatre, 2908 W. Cary St., Richmond | $9 | See Bong Joon-ho’s 2003 neo-noir thriller on the big screen.

• Flying Squirrels vs. Reading Fightin Phils | Friday, May 17 | 12:05 p.m. | The Diamond, 3001 N. Arthur Ashe Blvd., Richmond | $10-$25 | Start your weekend FUNN early at RVA Day with the Squirrels.

• Richmonder Freddie Harris has opened a location of dog grooming franchise Scenthound in the Innsbrook area. Harris has been working on the corporate side at Scenthound for several years, and he’s already looking at opening two more locations in the region. (Richmond BizSense)

• The VCU Board of Visitors voted unanimously to raise tuition 2.7%, or roughly $350 for in-state students. For out-of-staters, that’s about $1000. Elsewhere in the state, JMU, ODU, UVA, W&M, and VT have all raised tuition by 2.5-3%. (Richmond Times-Dispatch)

• $1.1 billion. That was the economic impact generated by Virginia’s distillery industry in 2022, according to a study by the Virginia Spirits Board. Altogether, 81 licensed distilleries supported over 3000 jobs around the commonwealth.

• Henrico County Manager John Vithoulkas and members of business collaborative InUnison met with business owners from around the county at a town hall last Thursday. This comes after a survey of local businesses found that 77% of respondents’ revenue grew over the past year. (VPM)

• James River Women will guide a lower lap paddle on the rapids this Thursday, May 16 at 5:30 p.m. The event is intended for intermediate kayakers — contact JRW before showing up to make sure you’ve got the necessary experience.

• Bingo Beer Co. is hosting a Throwback Prom this Friday, May 17. Head to the Scott’s Addition brewery for prom pics and nostalgic tunes from DJ Carter B.

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