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May 25, 2011

From the Executive Director

Success!

According to the emails, phone calls and conversations since May 7, it appears Cap2Cap 2011 was the best yet. A lot of hard work from a lot of people made it a great day. If you rode, you know the weather was perfect, and the added signage, volunteer staff, music and assorted extras made this year's ride one to remember for all the right reasons. For those who have grown with us over the years, and given feedback on how to make it better each year, thanks for staying loyal to the ride. For all you new riders (over 700 of you!)--hope you're hooked. I'm guessing you discovered a great way to see the future richness of the Virginia Capital Trail, while supporting our efforts to make it an amenity all Virginians will be proud of.

Thanks everyone--what an amazing day it was!

Beth Weisbrod

The Numbers

Total registered riders: 1,739*

Richmond riders: 1,279*

Williamsburg riders: 460

Smithfield Century riders: 547

Sycom Half-Century riders: 853*

25-Mile riders: 339*

*All-time record

41-Mile runners: 3**

**Three runners who insisted on making the statement that the Virginia Capital Trail is not just for bikes, ran from Chickahominy Park to Rocketts Landing. Whoa, nicely done: Mark Guzzi, Matt Bugin and Ryan Nebel.

runners

Rider who came the farthest:

Barbara Snyder from Singapore

Rider who came the 2nd farthest:

Chuck Dietrich from Kailua, Hawaii

Oldest rider(s):

Catherine Ray, 78,

Richmond, Virginia

Burnham Gould, 78

Southern Shores, North Carolina

Youngest rider:

James Critchlow, 8

Mechanicsville, Virginia

Photos and Feedback

Check out (and purchase!) great pics of the ride:

Jesse Peters of Backlight photos was at Rocketts Landing.

Wendy Bardroff of Kingsmill Imaging was at Chickahominy Park.

Send us your feedback on the ride by taking a quick survey. We want to know what you think! It's anonymous, and we welcome constructive advice.

Where does the money go?

This year, the Cap2Cap raised over $60,000. Here is what we're doing in 2011:

Mileage markers and directional signs in Charles City County

Historic interpretive signs in James City County

The Richmond trailhead facility, which will include a shade structure, bike racks, informational kiosk, signage and landscaping at Shiplock Park

Ongoing advocacy efforts to ensure the trail's construction and alignment benefits users of all ages and abilities

Trail usage studies in James City County

Efforts to ensure completion of the entire trail by 2014

Testimonials on Cap2Cap 2011

Thank you Sundra Hominik for this cool video...

Cap2Cap Bike event

...and your kind words:

"Eastern Henrico residents and volunteers were proud to have all the riders in our neck of the woods. Hope ya'll come back through again soon".

"Great ride and great volunteers." Andres Martinez

"Great ride. Thanks to all the volunteers...you guys ROCKED IT." Tim Middleton

"This year's Cap2Cap was my first 50-miler..my thighs told me I should have trained a bit more. I'll walk again by Tuesday. A great day and one of the best organized events I have ever participated in." Ted Petrocci

"I want to thank everyone who was involved to make this event happen. The support was awesome. I can't wait until next year." William Emeny

Speaking of great reasons to ride your bike a long way...

MBA Road Project
W&M graduate business students Adam Reel, Mark Walkley, and Rawles Wilcox are biking cross-country in support of a great cause. Check out their story. Good luck guys! Call us when you're in the neighborhood!

Email us at: info@virginiacapitaltrail.org