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. 
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July 2012
Keeping The Trail Beautiful
Bike Trail mural
Mural decorating a Wyoming bike trail underpass

A question about the evolving Virginia Capital Trail that comes up a lot:  Who will maintain it?  The VCTF plays an important role in this question.  Many of the maintenance needs are decided on between V-DOT and the locality.  For example, in James City County, the county cuts the grass, and V-DOT takes care of repairs to the asphalt, bridges and railings.  The VCTF installs signage and amenities, and repairs or replaces these as needed. 

The VCTF also engages volunteers to take on tasks that will keep the trail pristine.  This could be anything from periodic trail cleanups to removing debris or litter, or actually building an amenity to place along the trail.  It might also include weed whacking, planting trees or cleaning up a specific area, like a trailhead or access point.  In James City County, the YEPs (Young Emerging Professionals) have adopted the Greensprings portion of the trail, and the employees of Anheuser-Busch InBev have adopted the Chickahominy portion.  They've committed to quarterly cleanups and making sure to communicate anything needing additional attention. 

We've had a lot of inquiries about adopting the downtown Richmond portion and will be awarding that one shortly.  There are so many ways to improve the trail, and keep it well maintained through volunteer labor. The above mural along a Wyoming trail was done as a Brownie troup project.  

As construction progresses and new phases open, there will be a lot of opportunities to lend a hand and keep the Virginia Capital Trail sparkling.  Based on conversations, emails and phone calls, it seems there is no shortage of people ready to take this on. 

Thanks for supporting this great asset to our community,
Beth Weisbrod


Speaking of Opportunity...
Thank you V-DOT for another great Charles City County access point for the trail.  This one is near Berkeley Plantation at Herring Creek.  It's got plenty of parking, places to sit, even a grill.  If any scouts out there are looking for a project, a table would make a nice addition.  Email us at: [email protected] if you're interested in making this great spot even better!
Ch. City mini-trailhead 
Wounded Warriors Cycling Through Richmond
Stay tuned for more information on a group of Wounded Warriors pedaling through Richmond en route to Yorktown.  They are due in to Richmond on July 24, and will depart from Shiplock Park at 8 am on July 26.  So let's gather a crowd and join Mayor Jones in giving them an energetic send off as they finish a very long trip.  Watch your inbox for more details.
Events!
The Virginia Capital Trail Foundation is recruiting volunteers to support to two great upcoming events:

 

We need course marshals for the Saturday, August 4 Anthem Moonlight Ride.  Come on out and support another great Sportsbackers event!  It's a LOT of fun.   

Shift begins at 7 pm and ends at 10 pm.  

(If you've been planning to register, there's a price bump on July 16!)   

 

Email [email protected] or click on the logo.  

 

Ride Logo

 

Richmond Multisports has made the Virginia Capital Trail Foundation the designated charity for their September 23, Richmond Rox Triathlon at Rocketts Landing.  It's a 1/2 Ironman so come out and watch endurance athletes push themselves to the limit.  RMS needs lots of volunteer help to deliver a great event.  Support Richmond Rox and the Virginia Capital Trail Foundation at the same time!

 Email  [email protected] or click on the logo 

 

 

 

Save the Date:

Cap2Cap 2013:  Saturday, May 11

Sponsorships and volunteer positions available.

      


Cap2Cap 2012 Jerseys

If you ordered a Cap2Cap jersey, they are due in mid-August.  You should have received an email from us about this.  If you haven't, it's because we don't have your correct email address.  Email us to let us know you purchased a jersey, but haven't received it or any emails on when to expect it. 
 

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