When we’re out and about, we typically see other people biking and walking in their neighborhoods, towns, and cities. As a planner, one of the things that fascinates me is where people walk and bike, as this factor is often an important prerequisite for identifying where infrastructure such as bike […]
As the heat of summer wanes and gives way to the cooler temperatures of fall, it might be a great time to try biking as part of your commute or other essential trip. In addition to saving money and wear-and-tear on your vehicle, you’ll be getting a free workout! In […]
Henry County’s Smith River Fest takes place this Saturday, August 21st from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Smith River Sports Complex, located at 1000 Irisburg Road in Axton. According to the website (https://www.visitmartinsville.com/smith-river/smith-river-fest) advertising the event, the Smith River Fest celebrates the Smith River and the great outdoors. […]
We at RIDE Solutions often promote bicycling and walking as means of mobility. If you live in or around several towns or cities in the West Piedmont Region, you may be able to walk or bike to a great location to purchase locally-produced foods – your local farmers’ market. This […]
Periodically, the U.S. Census Bureau releases commutation data which shows commuting patterns among localities throughout the United States. Recently, I wrote blogs highlighting commuting patterns throughout the entire West Piedmont Planning District and many of its constituent localities (see https://ridesolutions.org/west-piedmont/ and scroll to the bottom of the page). This week, I focus […]
The Wilderness Road Ride takes place Saturday, May 29, 2021. A tradition for many years with riders throughout the Roanoke Valley and NRV and an excellent opportunity for riders of all levels to cycle some of the most scenic and beautiful roads in Virginia. There are 5 route options and […]
Beginning in 2020, RIDE Solutions began to create Self-Guided Bicycle Tours around its service region as a way to enable people to become more comfortable with bicycling, and to learn about new bike routes they can use, particularly between their homes and destinations they are trying to get to. Many […]
The 14th Annual Ride of Silence – NRV will be held on Wednesday May 19th! All Ages! All Kinds of Bikes! Police Escort! Hosted by Pathways for Radford and the New River Valley Bike Association.Join cyclists worldwide in a silent, slow paced ride in honor of those who have been […]
May is Bike Month, and, specifically, the week of May 17th – 21st is Bike to Work Week here in Virginia, as part of #bikeva. During Bike Month this year, the Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation (DRPT), is promoting bicycling for commuting, recreation, or essential trips as a […]
May marks the beginning of Bike Month here in Virginia. Bike Month serves as an opportunity to promote the many benefits of bicycling and to encourage individuals to give this travel mode a try as a means of transportation as well as recreation. During the month of May, RIDE Solutions […]