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Event Details
The 5th Annual Go Forward Together Ride to benefit the Forward Foundation is Saturday, October 5.
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Check-in begins 7:45AM
Ride begins 8:30AM
Ride Course Support ends 1:30PM
Post-Ride Event continues until...
Join us for the end-of-cycling-season finale that embraces all aspects of cycling culture, bringing area cyclists together to assist the organization that assists single parents in Central Virginia.
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The 30 or 50-mile ride will start and finish at Final Gravity Brewing Co., located at 6118 Lakeside Avenue in Richmond. The route will take cyclists from Lakeside, through the beautiful Ashland, Virginia-area countryside with a rest stop in downtown Ashland.
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Not participating in the ride? No problem!
The Afterparty has become as much fun as the ride itself with music, food trucks, vendors, games, giveaways and more.
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Final Gravity Brewing in Lakeside is the area’s most bike-friendly brewery and is the site of two organized rides every Sunday. Once again, they will be brewing the official beer of the Go Forward Together Ride - the Go Forward Pilsner - with a portion of the proceeds going directly to the Forward Foundation. And for those moved by the spirit of community engagement but not partaking in spirits, non-alcoholic options are available at this family-friendly event.
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Registration - $65.00
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Route
The Start/Finish Line will be located at Final Gravity Brewing Co. 6118 Lakeside Ave Richmond, VA 23228
50 Mile Turn by Turn Directions
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30 Mile Turn by Turn Directions
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Rest Stop - Town Hall Park in Ashland, VA. (approx. 15 miles from start)
SAG SUPPORT
Box Lunch provided by:
Palani Drive box lunches for the first 100 adult registrations. **You may also opt out of lunch, and have a 100% of your registration fee go towards the foundation.
Grand Prize: Trek FX3
sponsored by Blue Ridge Cyclery
"The Trek FX 3 is the finest for around town utility! A perfect match for anyone looking to get some cardio after a work day, commute to work, run errands, or try their hand at completing the entirety of the Capital Trail! A high-quality aluminum frame is paired with a carbon fiber fork that softens road vibration and improves handling. A wide gear range helps you climb to the coolest spots in Church Hill, and hydraulic disc brakes ensure you can stop on a dime as you descend the Shockoe Slip to the River Walk! Frame mounts are plentiful and ensure all your water bottles, cargo racks, and even a kickstand can be bolted directly to the bike. Go ahead, try it! You'll love it!" (retail value $1000)
Raffle Sponsor
Secure a refreshing bottle and you will also secure a future vote for grant support for the Forward Foundation!
Your $6 bottle purchase equals $2 donation to Forward Foundation.
Buy a bottle, get it at the ride, and cast your ballot for Forward Foundation at the next Richmond Water vote.
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Order your bottle and learn more about the votes being cast at Richmond Water here.
SPONSORS
David W. Fuller
Limited edition of signed prints for purchase
a fundraiser for our 2023 Go Forward Together Ride
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"At our GO FORWARD TOGETHER ride this past October we had riders from all over the Richmond area gather for not only a day of bike riding, but also one of community, togetherness, and love as all participants supported our mission of aiding single parents!
As a kid, I loved riding bikes with my friends, as there is just something about a pack of riders on the open road! The countryside, light streaming through the trees, team Forward Foundation shirts and awareness of the cause all make for an incredible day and a powerful event!
I used Leroy Neiman as the inspiration for the style of painting, vivid colors and an abstract vagueness to the details. I mixed a mosaic block color style in the trees to create a canvas that engages your mind and creativity to piece the image together and evoke memories of bike rides in the past."
- Scott Tilghman, Artist
This limited edition print is $100 in advance & $125 at our event.
To reserve a print, email: Andrea@forwardfoundationva.org
