Ride for Ranked Choice Voting

Join Virginia Veterans for Political Innovation, FairVote Virginia, UpVote Virginia, Forward Party Virginia, and other coalition partners for the “Ride for RCV” event on May 12 – 13 in support of Ranked Choice Voting here in Virginia.

The ride will be done in conjunction with the CAP2CAP. The Cap2Cap ride has a lot of benefits:  more fun, more people, organized events and support, and of course, more people being exposed to RCV and our supporting organizations (customized merchandise will be available for purchase).

Please sign up for CAP2CAP soon, and then also email FairVote Virginia VP, Mike Cantwell, mtcantwell@msn.com to let us know that you registered.  There is a fee for joining, and that fee varies by the distance that you are riding and the number of riders.  Those details are available from CAP2CAP.

Please also take care of plans for travel and accommodations, if necessary.  There are a variety of hotels in the Jamestown/Williamsburg area at various price points.  Alternatively, those located not far from Jamestown or Richmond might choose to drive back and forth for the activities each day.  The base of our operations will be the Hilton Vacation Club The Historic Powhatan Williamsburg, but participants that need accommodations may stay at any hotel of their choosing.

The basic ride itinerary is as follows:

5/12 - Start at Jamestown. Bike to Charles City. Turnaround and bike back to Jamestown. Spend the night in the Jamestown/Williamsburg area. 5/13 - Drive to Charles City. Park. Bike to Richmond. Turnaround and bike back to Charles City. Drive home or drive back to Jamestown/Williamsburg area.  “Super cyclists” could do the full Jamestown to Richmond route both days (100 miles per day).  “Slow cyclists” could turn around before they get to Charles City (about 25 miles per day).

Before, during, and after the ride we will have meetings with elected/civic leaders in cities and counties along and near the route.  We will also have meet-ups with local supporters who are not riding.

So, please join us for this exciting event by registering and making any necessary travel and accommodation plans ASAP.  More details will be forthcoming and posted on our website as well as sent out via email.