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2006 Bike to Work Day - Friday, May 19

GEAR UP FOR BIKE TO WORK DAY 2006 - Participate and Receive a FREE T-Shirt! BIKE TO WORK DAY is a Free Event full of Fun, Food and Prizes!

2006 Bike To Work Poster

 

Act now to protect Rock Creek Park!

Everyone, Passing this message on from Allen Muchnick about continuing to allow recreational use of Rock Creek Park. Has links to the appropriate web sites for more details. Chris

Save The Trail

TO: W&OD Trail Friends, Neighbors and all who enjoy the Trail......................... FROM: Save The Trail......... RE: Critical Events and How YOU can help

2006 Century registrations -to date

971 riders signed up (as of 26 Aug). Remember that on-site day-of registration is $40 (cash/check only).

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Tues/Thurs rides continue

The weekily Tuesday & Thursday evening rides continue to be popular. We launch 40-70 riders (levels A/B/C) each Tues and Thursday night. Click for details and join the fun!

RBC Meeting - August 2 7PM at Reston Library

Join us for the monthly meeting

2006 Century - Quick Summary

The 2006 RBC Century Ride on Aug 27 was the club's 24th annual charity event that attracted over 1160 registered riders.

RBC Board Meeting - Oct 4

Next RBC Board meeting is Wednesday, 4 Oct, 7PM at the Reston library. All members are welcome to attend.

Friendship Ride at Reston Town Center Pavilion

Back to School Cycling for the Family McLean, Virginia (July 1st, 2006)—Best Buddies Virginia has partnered with Lockheed Martin to host the Lockheed Martin/ Best Buddies Virginia Back-to-School Friendship Ride on Saturday, September 9th at the Reston Town Center Pavilion.

Weekly rides restart!

The club's weekly evening rides will restart in March. The Tues/Thurs rides begin on 10 Mar and the Wed social rides will restart on 1 Apr.

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All "Classic" Club Jerseys On Sale

You can show your Reston Bike Club pride and be the envy of other cyclists by ordering your jersey today. There is a very limited amount of original design jerseys available. Once they gone, there gone - so order now!

Tues/Thurs rides - 2007 Startup

The popular Tuesday and Thursday evening club rides restart on March 13, 2007.

2007 Face of America Ride

When was the last time you shared a journey that was infused with INSPIRATION, ENCOURAGEMENT and HOPE?

U.S. OPEN CYCLING CHAMPIONSHIPS - Richmond, VA - April 7, 2007

RICHMOND, VA – (Thursday, March 29, 2007) – Organizers today announced the inaugural racecourses for the U.S. Open Cycling Championships -- to be held on Saturday, April 7, 2007.

2007 Century On-line Registration

On-line registration for the 25th Reston Century is now open! Register now through the Active.com link below ($3.50 fee applies).

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2007 Face of America

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2007 Face of America

2 day, 110 mile bike ride on April 28 and 29

2007 Bike to Work Day - May 18

Bike to Work Day 2007 Reston Town Center Friday, May 18, 2007 6:30 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. Rain or shine

2007 Bike To Work Day Poster

2007 Bike To Work Day Poster

CSC Invitational - Volunteers Needed

As you know, the CSC Invitational is one of Northern VA's premier cycling events and it features PRO cycling races that draw big names in cycling. If you have attended this event, you know that it is a very exciting event.

Thurs- May 31 ONLY - Ride starts in Reston

Due to the Herndon Festival setup and detours, the May 31 Thursday evening ride will start at Hunters Woods Shopping Center in Reston (normal Tues location). The Jun 7 ride (and all other Thursdays) will start in Herndon.

Blue Ridge Bicycle Club Event

The Artie Levin Memorial Rides September 23, 2007 in Buchanan, VA

2007 Reston Triathlon, Sunday, September 9th - VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

Bike marshal volunteers are needed for the 2007 Reston Triathlon on Sunday, September 9th from 7AM-10:30AM.

Plum Grove Cyclery Event - IF

Please join Plum Grove Cyclery and IF October 26 and 27 for a weekend with Matt Bracken, President and Chief Frame Designer from Independent Fabrication.

Wild Goose Chase - women's bike ride

The Wild Goose Chase, a women's bike ride is being held in Cambridge, Maryland at Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge on Sunday, April 27. Cambridge is on the Eastern Shore of Maryland.

25th Reston Triathlon

The 2008 Reston Triathlon is Sunday, September 7, 2008.

New club jersey, again!

The winner is....

Harpers Ferry to Reston - Overnight Camping event- April 4-5, 2009

This ride was originally scheduled to begin on Friday, April 3. Due to rain, the ride will start on Saturday, April 4. Enjoy a two day, overnight camping bike ride. The ride starts at historic and scenic Harpers Ferry, West Virginia where we begin cycling on the C&O Canal bike path and covers three states; WV, MD, and VA. A great ride for novice or experienced cyclists. Bring your family, friend or just yourself.

2008 Financials and Tax Forms

 

Apr 15 meeting about bike lanes for Lawyers Road

Second community meeting about he Lawyers Road re-striping and bike lane additions - Wed, Apr 15, 7 PM Langston Hughes MS.

May 3 - First Annual Eco-Ride!

 

Reston Bicycle Safety Rodeo - May 9

On Saturday, May 9th from 1 – 4 PM the Reston Association will hold its 14th annual Bicycle Safety Rodeo. The event will be held at North Point at the Lake Newport Recreational Center pool parking lot. This is just east of Reston Avenue on Lake Newport Road. RBC will be assisting in this annual event. Volunteers are welcome to help inspect children's bicycles, do light repairs and adjustments and fit helmets.

Bike-to-Work Day May 15

This year’s bike to work day is scheduled for Friday, May 15, 2009. Put on by the Washington Area Bicycle Association (WABA), bike to work day encourages bicycle commuting as a viable way to get to work.

Cycle Fest - June 6

Cyclefest is back! This year The Bike Lane is hosting Cyclefest on Saturday, June 6, 8AM- 4PM at Lake Fairfax Park in Reston, VA on National Trails Day!

Paul's Ride for Life - June 6

WHAT: Paul's Ride for Life -- a fun bike ride for everyone! WHEN: Saturday, June 6, 2009, 7:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. WHERE: Washington and Old Dominion (W&OD) Trail - Ashburn, VA

May 27-28, Wed-Thurs rides relocated!

Due to the Herndon Festival setup, the Wednesday & Thursday evening rides (normally starting from the Herndon caboose) will start from the Hunters Woods shopping center (same as Tuesday night rides).

2009 Century Registration Open

Sign-up now for the RBC Century, Sunday 23 Aug.

13th Annual Eat-A-Peach Challenge Bike Ride

The Brain Injury Association of Maryland presents the 13th Annual Eat-A-Peach Challenge Bike Ride on Saturday, August 8, 2009.

2010 Jersey Contest Winners

RBC picks its latest jersey design.

Google Maps for Biking

Google Maps has added a new feature.

2011 Bike to Work Day - May 20

Friday, May 20, 6:30 AM - 9:00 AM at the Reston Town Center

Annual Meeting - Nov 13, 6-8 pm

Join us at Herndon ArtSpace for the Annual Meeting on Sunday-Nov 13, 6-8 PM.

Weekday Rides End Sep 30

The weekly Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday evening rides will end for 2010 on Sep 30.

2011 Jersey Contest Winners

Awards ceremony at South Lakes HS for the 2011 RBC Jersey design contest.

Happy Holidays

Holidays Greetings from the Reston Bike Club. Have a Happy New Year and ride safe in 2011.

WABA supports 3 ft passing law in VA

This year's legislative session in Richmond presents another opportunity to improve the safety of cyclists on Virginia's roadways.

Decide to Ride in Fairfax

Fairfax bike advocacy in the news. Reston Connection - Jan 20, 2011

"Decide to Ride" in Fairfax

Local cycling advocacy groups in the news - Reston Connection - Jan 20, 2011

RBC Dues Rise

The RBC board recently voted to increase the club's annual membership dues (effective immediately) to $20.

Mixed Public Reaction to Cycling in Loudon

Loudon County readers comment on the proposed "3ft rule" for passing cyclists.

National Bike Summit

The 2011 National Bike Summit will be held in Washington, DC between March 8-10

Century 2011 Registration Opens

The 29th Annual Reston Century will be on Sunday, August 21.

Sunday Salute to Spring - now May 1

The Sunday ride postponed from March 27 is now scheduled for May 1 - warm weather practically guaranteed!

VA Bike Survey

BikeWalk Virginia is launching a new program to collect information about cycling all across the state of Virginia.

Chilean "Road" Race

No more whining about Taylorstown after watching this!

Red Light Rights

New Virginia law for cyclists:

Board Meeting May 4

The club's next monthly board meeting (normally on the first Wednesday of each month) is scheduled for May 4.

Wed Rides Re-Start Apr 20

Wednesday Evening Social rides:(Apr 20 - Sep 29)

Cycle Fest - April 30

Saturday April 30th the "Cyclefest" will be occuring at Reston Town Center in conjunction with "Paul's Ride for Life".

Reston Bike Rodeo - May 7

RBC again supports the annual Reston Bike Rodeo.

RBC Loses One of its Own

We note the passing of long-time club member and avid cyclist - Robert Hall.

Bike Lanes on Soapstone Drive

Help show the bicycle flag on Monday-May 9, 7 PM at Terreset ES in Reston.

Thursday ride-June 2 relocated to Reston

Thursday-June 2: this date only, due to the annual Herndon Festival, our weekly ride starts in Reston -Hunters Woods shopping center - site of our normal Tuesday night day.

2011 club jersey deadline

Order your 2011 RBC jersey by June 15 and have it available for the Annual Century ride on August 21.

X-Train Survey

Answer the short survey below and help us plan future joint events with local sports clubs.

Century Preview Ride

Sat-Aug 13, 7 AM at Reston Town Center

Century Volunteer Meeting

Sunday - Aug 14, 4-5 PM at Reston Community Center - Hunters Woods

Century Registration - Sunday Aug 21

Advanced registration for Century 2011 ended August 12 - 11:59 PM.

Western MD Rail Trail

National Park Service is soliciting public comments on Western Maryland Rail Trail through August 15

Century 2011 T-Shirt Art

Jill Banks wins art contest with her oil interpretation of the Ashburn rest stop.

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RBC in Fairfax Times

Friday-Aug 05, 2011 Fairfax Times

Weekday Rides Ended Sep 29

The Tues-Wed-Thurs evening rides ended on September 29.

DC Police and Cyclists

DC police address concerns about tension and misunderstanding between bicyclists and police officers.

Oct Board Meeting Cancelled

The October 5 Board meeting has been cancelled.

WABA Bike Summit

Attend the Regional Call to Action Summit on November 3rd, 2011 Time: 8:30 am to 4:30 pm

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Board Meeting - Wed 10/3 - 7 PM

RBC monthly board meeting will be held on Wednesday, 3 October, 7 PM at the Reston Library.

2007 Annual Mtg - Quick Summary

RBC members share dinner and fellowship

2007 Financial Summary

Balance Sheet, Income and Expense summary for 2007

Used Bike Donations Needed

Used bike collection at Spokes Etc. of Vienna on April 6th from 12-4pm.

2008 Annual Report

PowerPoint presentation of club activities and finances for 2008.

Bike Lane-Trek Travel reception

The Bike Lane cordially invites you for an evening reception of wine and cheese and Trek Travel. Wednesday, September 9 7:30-9:00 PM The Bike Lane Reston Town Center 11943 Democracy Drive Reston Town Center

RBC Board Nominations

Your club needs candidates to serve as board officers and at-large members.

2009 Annual Meeting Summary

Sunday, November 8 6-8 PM, the RBC held it’s annual meeting at Art Space at 750 Center Street in Herndon.

New Cycling Gym

Grand Opening Reception - Friday, Jan 15, 4:30-7:30pm SportFit Lab at World Gate in Herndon

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Volunteer for Reston Sprint Triathlon

Volunteers needed for the Reston Sprint Triathlon Event date: Sunday, June 6 – Lake Newport Pool – 7 am

Cyclist Struck in Reston

A cyclist was critically injured in Reston on May 6. Barton Hill Road is at the bottom of the hill from where the trail crosses Sunrise Valley Drive. Please ride safely!

CNN-Bike news

Recent share the road news article-

2010 Jersey Awards to SLHS

RBC awards $1300 to South Lakes HS art student

Reston Safety Campaign

"Safe Avenues for Everyone" That's the name of a safety campaign to be conducted by the Reston police during June 12-25.

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Rt 28 Parking Lot Move

The new Pacific Blvd parking lot will open around August 31 and the "old" Route 28 parking lot will close this October 2010

Bike Art Show

Biketastic!, a free art show and benefit that celebrates cycling and recycling, to be held on Saturday, July 31st at the Soundry -316 Dominion Rd, Vienna, VA.

Lawyers Road VDOT Survey

Please take a moment to provide your feedback to VDOT.

Lawyers Road Survey Results

VDOT reports a reduction in speed and crashes since putting Lawers Road on a "diet".

2012 RBC Jersey Contest

Help pick the club's new jersey design.

Ride Safe in 2011

WABA asks for resolution signers to its 2011 Ride Safe program

Bike Commuting Newsletter-Blog

A good collection of bicycle commuting articles, blogs and general cycling links in Metro DC.

Bicycle Master Plan Mtg - Dec 12

The Great Falls/McLean Area Public Meeting, the fourth of 8 regional meetings, will be held on Monday, December 12 at 6:30 p.m. at Mclean Community Center

Save the Dates!

2012 rides dates are announced:

Tour de Madison Bike Ride

This year marks the 25th anniversary of the Tour de Madison Bike Ride and we are planning a special celebration of cycling in Madison County. The ride is on Saturday, May 19, 2012 this year and will begin and end at Graves Mountain Lodge in Syria, Virginia. (UPDATE: Special Room Rates are available at Graves Mountain Lodge, contact the Lodge for details: 540.923.4231)

Sunday's Ride 1/22 Cancelled

 

Cycle Fest 2012

Paul's Ride for Life and Cycle Fest on April 28.