“You cross the state line into Virginia and there’s that kind of magic Appalachian feel that I crave all the time when I want to go out and ride. Virginia is a magical place and I will tell people that forever.” – Brantley Tyndall, Bike Walk RVA
Brantley Tyndall completed the Trans Am Bike Race, a 4,191 mile ride across the United States. The ultra-endurance cyclist shares stories from his journey across ten states, including what it was like to complete the race right here in Virginia. Brantley discusses his gear, how to get started in bike packing, and the best bike trails across the Commonwealth. But Brantley is more than an athlete. His advocacy for safe streets has resulted in the development of new trails that will connect neighborhoods, boost local economies, and serve as a safe and accessible mode of transportation. Let’s Go!
Links Mentioned:
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Chippokes Plantation State Park, Surry https://www.dcr.virginia.gov/state-parks/chippokes-plantation
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Trans Am Bike Race https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trans_Am_Bike_Race
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Race Across America http://www.raceacrossamerica.org/
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US Bike Route 1, Central Virginia https://www.vabike.org/us-bike-route-1-richmond/
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Blue Ridge Parkway, Southwest Virginia https://www.blueridgeparkway.org/
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Virginia Capital Trail, Central Virginia https://www.virginia.org/BikeCapitalTrail/
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Breaks Insterstate Park, Breaks https://www.breakspark.com/
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Sportsbackers, Richmond https://www.sportsbackers.org/
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Bike Walk RVA https://www.sportsbackers.org/program/bike-walk-rva/
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Richmond Marathon, Richmond https://www.sportsbackers.org/events/richmond-marathon/
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Monument Avenue 10K, Richmond https://www.sportsbackers.org/events/2020-ukrops-monument-avenue-10k/
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Bike Walk RVA Academy https://www.sportsbackers.org/program/bike-walk-rva/bike-walk-rva-academy/
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T Potter Memorial Bridge, Richmond https://jamesriverpark.org/project/tyler-potterfield-memorial-bridge/
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W & OD Trail, Northern Virginia https://www.novaparks.com/parks/washington-and-old-dominion-railroad-regional-park
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High Bridge Trail State Park, Farmville https://www.dcr.virginia.gov/state-parks/high-bridge-trail
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New River Trail State Park, Max Meadows https://www.dcr.virginia.gov/state-parks/new-river-trail
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Eastern Shore Trail, Northampton https://www.co.northampton.va.us/visitors/tourism/free_things_to_see_and_do/free_recreation/bikes_and_hikes/southern_tip_bike___hike_trail
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Virginia Creeper Trail, Abingdon https://www.vacreepertrail.org/
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Ashland to Petersburg Trail https://www.sportsbackers.org/bike-walk-rva-blog/ashland-to-petersburg-trail-a-spine-for-regional-transportation/
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Mount Vernon Trail, Alexandria https://www.nps.gov/gwmp/planyourvisit/mtvernontrail.htm
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Custis Trail, Arlington http://bikewashington.org/trails/wad/custis.htm
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Great Allegheny Passage, PA/MD/WV/VA https://www.gaptrail.org/
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C & O Canal Trail https://www.nps.gov/choh/index.htm
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Dynamo Powered Light https://discerningcyclist.com/best-dynamo-bike-lights-self-powered-lighting/
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Trapezium Brewery, Petersburg http://www.trapeziumbrewing.com/
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Ashland Coffee and Tea, Ashland https://www.facebook.com/CanteenAshland/
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Outpost Bike Shop, Richmond https://outpostrichmond.com/
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League of American Bicyclists https://www.bikeleague.org/
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People for Bikes https://peopleforbikes.org/
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