Well, Richmond and Norfolk are not next-door-neighbors. I'll try to find Claudia's post and answer her directly, but in case I don't find it, here are my observations and questions (in no particular order):
1. Is it Richmond or Norfolk? I can help with Richmond, but not with Norfolk.
2. How far/what speed are you wanting to ride?
3. Do you want to go with a group or alone?
4. For Richmond, you should take a look at the Richmond Area Bicyclists Association website (www.raba.org). They have rides every day of the week, and a cue sheet library.
5. As for specific ride routes, I'll send uforgot a PM, as I'm a little shy of posting riding routes on open websites.