Pibby's Bicycle Repair in a new location in Jan. '11!

Pibby's Bicycle Repair is moving to a new location in January 2011! The last day in the Marshall Street location is this Saturday, December 18. Beginning on Tuesday, there will be a week-long Moving Sale: All in-stock merchandise is 20% off! This includes Linus Bikes, Atlas Bikes, helmets from Bern & Lazer, locks from Kryptonite, tires, tubes, parts and accessories. Everything that is for sale, is on-sale!

As for the new location: the shop is moving to 209 West Broad Street and also will change it's name to Pibby's Bicycle & Skate. Not only will we be carrying a broader range of bicycles, but skateboards and roller skates too! The shop will reopen during First Friday on January 7th, 2011. Check it out!



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“A Day In The Park For Wayne” on Saturday, December 4 at 2:00 p.m.

MOUNTAIN BIKERS: A Wayne Goodman Benefit– “A Day In The Park For Wayne” on Saturday, December 4 at 2:00 p.m. at the main shelter (shelter #2) in Forest Hill Park.The plan is to spend “A Day in the Park for Wayne”.

We will be taking donations and selling “G-Man” t-shirts where all proceeds will go towards helping Wayne with his finances. We will have coffee, hot cider, brownies, cookies and anything anyone else would like to donate.

Wayne is has a long recovery ahead of him @ the VCU Medical Center’s spinal cord rehabilitation unit after suffering from a mountain bike accident earlier this fall.

For the last 5+ years, Wayne has donated literally thousands of hours of his time as well as money, blood, sweat and tears, to help create/maintain our downtown trails and now he is in need of our help.

Please STOP in and say, "Thanks," by helping out a friend in need.

We are also planning to post a donation link on Wayne’s website at http://cantholdagoodmandown.com/ in order that donations can be accepted from individuals or groups wishing to help out but don’t have the availability to attend fund raising activities.

Additional events are now being discussed and further information will be provided as the details are confirmed.Wayne remains very positive in his recovery and his rehab team reports very encouraging progress. The road is going be long and Wayne knows this will be the toughest race of his life. As a team, all of us can pull together to help someone who has enabled us to enjoy a park that is unique not only in Virginia but on a national level.

Thank you! (remember - come on out and start early but be sure to either park at "Wayne's Shelter" or drop by and drop off a small donation)

“A Day In The Park For Wayne” on Saturday, December 4 at 2:00 p.m. Forum Thread

Wayne Goodman - December 4th Fundraiser!

Hey All,
I wanted to post this up to share with everyone the "Wayne Goodman - December 4th Fundraiser"

Update on Wayne Goodman - December 4th Fundraiser
Wayne continues to do well in his recovery and as usual, continues to maintain a very positive attitude towards his recovery. A group of Wayne's friends have created a website with information about his accident and updates to his recovery. They will be having the first of many fundraisers to help Wayne with his medical expenses. Please see the press release below for the first event.

Press Release: Friday November 5, 2010

Benefit for Wayne Goodman – “A Day In The Park For Wayne”

Wayne Goodman, local trail builder and friend to the James River Park, was recently injured riding his mountain bike on his beloved JRP trails. He is recovering at the VCU Medical Center’s spinal cord rehabilitation unit. Wayne, who has donated literally thousands of hours of his time as well as money, blood, sweat and tears, is now in need of our help.

A small committee of his friends has formed to plan events and other means to help Wayne in his time of need. We are announcing the first event which will occur on Saturday, December 4 at 1:30 p.m. at the main shelter (shelter #2) in Forest Hill Park (note: this is the shelter area where Wayne’s fateful accident occurred). To get there, you should enter the park by heading north on 42nd Street, then turn right into the park at New Kent Avenue.

The plan is to spend “A Day in the Park for Wayne”. We will be taking donations and selling “G-Man” t-shirts where all proceeds will go towards helping Wayne with his finances. The location will be the main shelter at the back of the park. We will have coffee, hot cider, brownies, cookies and anything anyone else would like to donate.

We are also planning to post a donation link on Wayne’s website at http://cantholdagoodmandown.com/ in order that donations can be accepted from individuals or groups wishing to help out but don’t have the availability to attend fund raising activities.

Additional events are now being discussed and further information will be provided as the details are confirmed.

Wayne remains very positive in his recovery and his rehab team reports very encouraging progress. The road is going be long and Wayne knows this will be the toughest race of his life.

As a team, all of us can pull together to help someone who has enabled us to enjoy a park that is unique not only in Virginia but on a national level.

Thank you!

2011 Giant Anthem X 1,2, & 3 29er RECALL

Name of Product: 2011 Model Year Anthem Giant Bicycles


Importer: Giant Bicycle Inc., of Newbury Park, Calif.
Manufacturer: Giant Manufacturing Co. Ltd., of Taiwan

Description: This recall involves 2011 model year Giant Anthem X 29er 1, 2 and 3 model bicycles. The sizes sold in small, medium and large.
Hazard: The frame can crack at the junction of the seat post and top tube, posing a fall hazard to riders.
Number of Effected Units: About 370
Incidents/Injuries: None reported.
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop riding the recalled bicycles and contact any authorized Giant Bicycle dealer for a free inspection and repair.

Sold by: Authorized Giant Bicycle dealers nationwide during August 2010 for between $2,200 and $3,500.

For additional information: Contact Giant Bicycle at 1- (866) 458-2555 between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or visit the firm’s website at www.giant-bicycles.com

JRPS & Richmond-MORE Trail Building Class, Sat., Oct. 23rd, 2010

Greetings Fellow Mountain Bikers and Trail Enthusiasts,

The James River Park System and RA-MORE will be conducting a trail building and maintenance class on Saturday, October 23rd starting at 9:00am. The morning session of the class will be held at the Stone House in Forest Hill Park. Following a short break for lunch, the class will then continue to a section of the North Bank Trail which is slated for a re-route. The afternoon session will end around 4:00pm.

Topics covered in this class will include the following:

* Sustainable trail design
* Basic Construction
* Turns, drainage, and bridges
* Trail re-routes
* Trail reclamation
* Rock Work
* Mechanized trail building vs. manual trail building
* Effective use of signage
* Political environment

The class will be taught by Nathan Burrell and Mike Burton of the James River Park System.

Nathan, the James River Park System trails manager, brings a wealth of knowledge to urban trail building and has lectured at the state and national level on sustainable trail building in an urban environment.

Mike, a principal in Long Cane Trails LLC, is a professional trail builder who just relocated to the Richmond area and is now on the staff of the James River Park System. Mike has extensive experience in urban trail building and mechanized trail building in particular. Go to Mike's website at http://www.longcanet.../portfolio.html to see examples of his work.

This class is a unique opportunity to gain insight into the rationale behind the methodologies and techniques we use to design and maintain the trails in the James River Park System. Participation in this class will greatly enhance your appreciation and evaluation of the local trail system.

Class participation will be limited to 25 participants. The class is free and open to the public. Food and beverage will be provided by RA-MORE.

For registration information, contact Clark Jones at C.Jones0679@comcast.net.

Where: The Stone House in Forest Hill Park. Located across the street from Crossroads Coffee Shop.

When: Saturday, October 23rd, 9:00am to 4:00pm

Length: 1 Day

Cost: Free, Class limited to 25 participants

Bring: Water, work gloves, sturdy shoes, and an open mind

Shots Fired on Belle Island

Apparently quite a few folks witnessed police activity on Belle Island on Monday night, Sept. 13th.

Reports from fellow cyclists are saying that people were being told to leave the island and while people on the island were being told to get off.

The same cyclists are also saying that the shooter took aim at a fellow cyclist.

If you have any comments, questions, or info. to add, please head to this thread on CyclingCentralVa.org.
Belle Islnad Shots Fired Thread.

Pizza Crawl, the sequel

Pizza Crawl Part 2.

Bikes and Pizza with the CBC and Pamparius dudes. If you attended last time, you know the deal. If you're new, here goes.

Bring cash. We will be hitting up the best pizza sluts in the area. We order several pies, you slip us bills for a slice or two.

Bring lights. It will probably be dark out by some point so we want you to be safe. Helmets are worth bonus points.

We'll have shirts this time. Lets party.

Talk about it here on the CyclingCentralVa.org Pizza Crawl Thread

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