Richard Tom Foundation Hosts 4th Annual Richard's Ride!!
Come join us at Cochran's this Saturday for bike rides for all abilities and FUN! See below...
Richard's Ride 2019
On May 18, 2019, the Richard Tom Foundation will host its 4th annual Richard's Ride. This ride differs from other organized rides by welcoming kids and families as well as bringing together road riders, mountain bikers and hand cyclists. In the spirit of Richard's connection to cyclists of all ages and abilities, there will be several ride options.
Richard's Children's Ride (road and trail): 4.4-miles; free of charge under age 17.
Richard's Beginners and Family Ride: A 13.5-mile ride, including some rolling hills.
Richard's Road 30 : A 30 mile loop for teens and adults over rolling terrain.
Richard's Road 70: A 67 mile loop, with climbs and descents for advanced cyclists.
Richard's MTB Ride: A technically challenging trail ride for experienced mountain bikers.
All rides will be staged from the Cochran Ski Area in Richmond, VT. This festive spring event will include lots of FREE fun, including: face painting for kids, a bouncy house, free food, free t- shirts (for all who preregister) and more!
Richard's Story
On April 26, 2015, Richard Tom, a beloved and avid cyclist from Hinesburg, Vermont, lost his life when he was struck by a speeding and impaired driver near his home. Richard's genuine warmth, thoughtfulness, passion and capacity to inspire cyclists of all abilities, ages and disciplines was celebrated by many in the Vermont cycling community.
Richard, would have turned 51 this year. It is comforting to all who loved Richard that his legacy continues to benefit his local community.
The Richard Tom Foundation (RTF)
The Richard Tom Foundation was created to honor Richard Tom who dedicated his life to sharing his passion for "all things bicycle"!
The RTF is committed to providing resources and activities so that all ages may safely experience the sense of joy, adventure, discovery, camaraderie, well-being and other benefits of cycling Vermont roads and trails.
The Foundation also supports educational and advocacy programs to advance the cause of safe roads for all who use them; including scholarships and gear for local kids and collaboration with local organizations like Local Motion and Little Bellas.
The RTF continues to create momentum to maintain and enhance Richard's positive influence on our community. As Richard's powerful legs reliably spun his pedals on routes of all kinds, we will continue to spin his legacy forward, powered by the inspiration he infused in each of us.
The Richard Tom Foundation profoundly thanks our many individual donors who have helped the Richard Tom Foundation grow this year.
To register for Richard's Ride please go to www.bikereg.com/rtfoundation.
Learn more about the Richard Tom Foundation at www.richardtomfoundation.com.
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