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News from the Virginia Capital Trail Foundation

February 2015

A Moment to Bask

Reading the mail these last couple weeks has been a thrilling exercise -- I'd like to share a bit of that thrill with all of you. A couple weeks ago, we got a letter from Henrico County informing me that we're receiving an Award of Merit from their Historic Preservation Advisory Committee for "demonstrating a special commitment to historic preservation in Henrico County." Wow, thank you!

We're also receiving the Infrastructure Award from Active RVA because the Virginia Capital Trail will have such a big impact on the region's activity level by offering a safe place for all kinds of physical activity. Again, thank you!

While I have the huge honor of being the person accepting the awards, I do so on behalf of all of you. As everyone out there knows, a project like this is the work of a TON of people, most of whom never get recognized. V-DOT has worked and continues to work very hard on the Trail's completion, and the localities continue to work closely with us on enhancing and promoting this gem so it's as good as it can be. And, as I've said before, all of the volunteers supporting the trail and our work are a part of these awards as well.

So, congratulations, everyone! Woohoo!

Beth Weisbrod

Executive Director

Virginia Capital Trail Foundation

More Good News

The Virginia Capital Trail Foundation is thrilled to announce the kickoff of its mobile marketing campaign project, with the help of a $5,000 grant from the Virginia Tourism Corporation. With this grant, we're able to leverage generous donations from The Dominion Foundation and Harris, Hardy & Johnstone. P.C to help us design and implement the next phase of the Trail's web and mobile presence. This is how we will bring people from near and far to the Trail, and to make sure they know everything there is to see and do while they're here. We're hoping to have it ready by the ribbon cutting sometime in September! Thank you, VTC, for your trust and support!

Did You Know?

In 2008, the Sheboygan (WI) County Board of Supervisors designated bicycling and walking among its top priorities. Since then, walking has increased 61% through 2011 with the addition of 60 miles of bike lanes, multi-use trails, and traffic-calming measures near schools.

Businesses along the Greenville (SC) Health System Swamp Rabbit Trail report increases in sales/revenue ranging from 30% to as high as 85% since the trail was completed, beginning in 2008.

Cap2Cap 2015!

Something big is happening with Cap2Cap registrations this year. To date, we're over three times ahead of where we were this time last year. Don't be left out of the fun, register now for the 10th Annual Cap2Cap, scheduled for Saturday, May 9, 2015. It's going to be a great year!

Check out the cool Hardywood Park Craft Brewery logo on the back of the 2015 jerseys. Thank you Eric, Patrick, and the rest of the crew for your generous sponsorship!

Plans are in motion for a post-ride celebration in keeping with ten fabulous years of coming together in support of our Trail.

Click here to find out more and register, or

email us if you're interested in sponsorship or a spot in our vendor expo.

Or sign up to volunteer. We love anyone with a little energy and a smile on their face.

As always, we appreciate support in all its forms!

Thank you to our current sponsors:

(Sponsorships still available)

Construction Progress

City of Richmond: Everything is still moving forward in time for a Summer 2015 completion.

Tracks are gone!

Varina: Progress is visible everywhere. Construction is still on target for a Summer 2015 completion.

New Market Road & Messer

New Market Heights: A lot of visible construction happening on this phase. It's scheduled to be complete by Fall 2015.

Own a Mile!

Mile marker sponsorships along the Trail are going fast. Make sure you get yours before they're all gone. Thank you to these mileage (and bench!) sponsors!

An Easy Way to Support Us

Use this link every time you shop on Amazon.com, and .5% of your purchase will be donated to the VCTF through the AmazonSmile program. Thank you to all who have already used it!

As part of one of the largest bike events in the area, doesn't the Cap2Cap vendor expo sound like a great marketing opportunity?

Email us for more information.