Attention Trail Fans, We Need Your Input

Please take our short online survey to help us develop the Capital Trail into the world-class Trail that it deserves. Each registrant will also be entered to win a FREE personalized brick to be placed at the Jamestown Trailhead Station. Your name forever engraved on the most extraordinary Trail in America! Winner will be notified by email by October 1, 2010. Click here to take survey.
 

Anthem Moonlight Ride

Howl at the full moon and celebrate the joy of cycling at the Anthem Moonlight Ride. Get more details here.
 

6/17/2010 - We're seeking private / corporate partnerships. Let's talk!

The Virginia Capital Trail Foundation is seeking to develop partnerships with corporations from across the nation to assist in the development of enhancements for the 55-mile long, multi-use Trail, that will eventually connect the two historic capitals of Jamestown - the site of America’s first permanent English settlement in 1607, and Richmond - the present day capital of the Commonwealth of Virginia. Click to learn more.
 

05/08/10 - 2010 Cap2Cap ride was a HUGE success!

Another fun, intense, exhausting, thrilling, fullfilling day of supporting the cause through (sort of) serious cycling and volunteering is behind us.
 
Once again, riders turned out in record numbers: 1,600 participants registered for the 2010 event! That's an 11% increase over last year's numbers, with the 50-mile ride growing the most. We think that means lots of first time riders, which means good things for the future of the ride. Funds from the ride will be used for upcoming projects like a Richmond Trailhead facility, signs in Charles County, advocacy work in the areas where new phases are being built, and continued promotion and community outreach. Thank you everyone for supporting our work!
 
Save the date: May 14th, 2011 for our next Cap2Cap Ride!
 

03/26/10 - Virginia's First Lady Maureen McDonnell dedicates new Trailhead Station at the Jamestown entrance to the Virginia Capital Trail.

Click here to review our press release.
 

A big "Thank You" goes out to Dominion!

Dominion contributes $110,000 to equip trail with Multipurpose Electronic Kiosks, click here to learn more.
 

12/17/2009 - Governor Tim Kaine officially opens the Richmond Phase of the Virginia Capital Trail

A crowd of over 150 people gathered in Richmond today for the official opening of the riverfront section of the Virginia Capital Trail. Governor Tim Kaine, Richmond Mayor Dwight Jones, Secretary of Transportation Pierce Homer and other local dignitaries cut the ribbon, officially marking the to opening of the trail section.“Whoever came up with the idea is an absolute genius,” said Mayor Jones, “To connect the two capitals and put them together as a place that people could ride and walk to is absolutely amazing. I predict people will come from all over America… (to ride the trail).” Governor Kaine spoke of the benefits of the trail as, “A great asset for the region and Virginia,” as well as the health benefits citizens gain when they exercise and lead healthier lifestyles. Kaine announced that the Capital Trail had been a priority during his administration and used the ceremony as an opportunity to announce that the trail is fully funded.
 
See video highlights from the ceremony here on our YouTube Channel or check out some great photos on our Facebook page.
 

11/01/09 - Pictures of the Richmond Riverfront Ribbon Cutting

We've posted some pictures from the ribbon cutting ceremony at the Richmond Riverfront. Click here to view them on our Facebook page!

 

11/01/09 - Pictures of the Charles City County Ribbon Cutting

We've posted some pictures from the ribbon cutting ceremony at Charles City County. Click here to view them on our Facebook page!

 

10/23/09 - Charles City County phase Ribbon Cutting

The Virginia Capital Trail Foundation is pleased to announce the opening of the Charles City County phase of the new Virginia Capital Trail. Click here to view our press release.
 

4/30/09 - 2009 Biking Trail Event Expecting Record Numbers on May 9th, Dominion contributes $110,000 to equip trail with multi-purpose electronic kiosks

RICHMOND - A record number of participants are expected to participate in the annual Cap2Cap Richmond-Williamsburg bike ride on May 9.
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