Quote Originally Posted by tulip View Post
Every year, there is Bike Virginia, which is a four or five day tour through a different part of the state. Thousands of people come to it, many from way far away. It's great, and it really showcases different parts of the state. I've learned more about my adopted state through Bike Virginia than if I didn't participate.

There's a trail under construction between Williamsburg and Richmond (about 60 miles, I guess). When it's done, it'll be really great. It's called the Capital-To-Capital Trail, or Cap2Cap for short.
Virginia is not one of the best states for promoting cycling tourism, but we are trying and I hope getting better from year to year. Tulip is right about BVA - it is a great opportunity to tour a different part of the state each year. Virginia's advocacy group is Bike Walk Virginia: http://www.bikewalkvirginia.org/

They sponsor an early century ride from Richmond to Jamestown & back (and vice versa, should cyclists want to start at the other end). It, too, is called the Cap2Cap & is one of my favorite rides. Y'all come join us!