Local bicyclists, we’re seeking your tried-and-true advice.
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Last week, we asked our readers to share advice for beginner bicyclists in Richmond, whether it concerns safe road biking, hitting the best trails, or scoping out accessories + group rides. We got some great tips to kick things off, but let’s keep the wheels turning.
To make things easy, we put together a simple question-and-answer form, also found down below. Take a minute to support RVA’s new bikers, and you might see your name in an upcoming feature.
Here’s what we’re looking for:
Share your No. 1 piece of advice for beginner bicyclists in Richmond.
Share your beginner-friendly trail recommendations.
Share one piece of safety advice for biking around the city.
In your opinion, which Richmond neighborhood is the most bikeable?
Any additional advice or recommendations — suggested accessories, bike clubs or events, favorite local bike shops, etc.
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🚲 Share your RVA bike advice.
Answer one or answer all, just be sure to include your first name + last initial before submitting.
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You may remember me asking for beginner-friendly bike recommendations last week, after receiving one for my birthday. Several readers reached out that day, and I realized, why keep this tried-and-true advice to myself?
If you were one of the first to email me some recommendations, I’ll be keeping them on deck for our upcoming advice feature. If you didn’t get the chance, take a couple of minutes to support local riders, and share your advice now.
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