August , 2010

Did you know bicycle and pedestrian facilities are significant attractions for tourists?
  • A 2004 study of the North Carolina Northern Outer Banks indicates, "A conservative estimate of the annual economic impact of bicyclists is $60 million."(NCSU Institute for Transportation Research and Education)

  • "In the last 12 months, we've had more tourists than in the last 30 years." (Rockmart, Ga. Mayor Curtis Lewis speaking of the Silver Comet Trail, 2002)

  • In Damascus, Virginia--population 1,066--visitors of the Virginia Creeper and Appalachian trails spent $1.59 million annually.  More astoundingly, there are six bike shops from where a visitor to the Virginia Creeper Trail can rent a bicycle.  (Trails and Economic Development, August 2007, Rails-to-Trails Conservancy)

Trails throu
ghout the country report similar tourism results. Our Trail has the potential to become the same significant attraction for our entire region.  Thank you to everyone supporting the project and supporting the work of the Virginia Capital Trail Foundation.  You're making a sound investment.



You Are Cordially Invited To
A Fall Celebration of the Virginia Capital Trail

Thursday, September 23, 2010
 5-7 pm
We'll be sipping wine, and listening to music at the
Williamsburg Winery

$25 per person
$45 per couple

Hope to See You There!
For more information, email [email protected]

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Volunteers Still Needed...

Course marshals are still needed to make this cool, night time ride through Richmond safe and fun for the riders. Or, sign up to ride. Either way, it's always fun to be involved with a Sportsbackers event.


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The Virginia Capital Trail Foundation is a non-profit organization with a mission to oversee
completion, enhancement and promotion of the Virginia Capital Trail into a world-class amenity. 
Click here to make your secure on-line donation.

                  


 Show your ownership of the Trail today
with a personalized
Brick, Bench or Sign

Check it out!

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YOUR NAME HERE




Whither the Walkers and Runners?

According to our online survey, 93% of respondents say they use the Virginia Capital Trail to ride their bikes.  Thanks to all have taken the time to answer our questions.  Just curious, where are all the walkers and runners? We see you out there in large numbers every day! It's not too late to be counted
Click here.




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Thank you to the following organizations for allowing us to spread the good news of the Virginia Capital Trail:

Brandermill Rotary Club, Peninsula Biking Association, Emporia Rotary Club, James River Advisory Council, Richmond Area Chapter of the Mid-Atlantic Off Road Enthusiasts, Varina Beautification Committee, Richmond Road Runners, Hirschler-Fleischer, Troutman Sanders, Charles City Ruritans, James City Ruritans, Henrico North Rotary Club, Church Hill Association, Williamsburg Area Bicyclists, Richmond Area Bicyclists. 

Help us add valuable partnerships and supporters. 

Call the VCTF office, at 804-788-6455
to invite us to your next meeting.




THE 2011 CAPITAL TO CAPITAL BIKE EVENT WILL BE ON:
Saturday, May 7, 2011


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