Does anyone know of a nice family ride in the Richmond area, my girlfriend is riding and her son does as well, he is 8 only been on a bike for 7 months or so, but he is bored with the normal paved trails, but gets discouraged easily, so I want to find an easy path that is dirt, maybe going in the woods so he sees he can ride on surfaces other then pavement and he gets more confidence. I appreciate all your help.
Quality Family Ride in Richmond Area
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Try Pocahontas State Park in southern Chesterfield
anything near Charlottesville? If pocahontas is good it is closer or the same distance to go to Charlottesville, I live near Short Pump Town Center. Thanks for the tip, I will look into Pocohontas.
GIF you are looking to ride this weekend, then I would say Pocahontas( my bike festival this weekend) family oriented
If you live near short pump try Deep run park out. Paved path all the way around with a lot of dirt trails off of the main trail you can hit. Very family friendly
I'd say if you have the time this weekend, check out the Pocohantas state park festival, but if you are looking for something a little closer to home, and not paved, check out Pony Pasture. Probably less than 15 minutes from shortpump, very flat, gravel and dirt trails through the woods, great place for a family ride. Its right next to the river, and you can even go for a nice family swim.
Another place to check out is Bryan Park. There are trails off of the paved roads that are suitable for kids. Also Mountain Bike Kids meets there! A fun group for kids to learn about biking with other kids.
http://www.mtbkids.org/
http://www.mtbkids.org/
I'd go with DENJEN's suggestion. Deep Run Park would be great. Stay out of Bryan Park. Not a place for young children. Too much drug and booty activity going on in that park. My old room mate is a cop now
, lives in the neighborhood around the park and is always getting calls for something there.
, lives in the neighborhood around the park and is always getting calls for something there.Tahnks for the tip, Being from Boston myself I am new to things in Richmond. We have gone to Deep Run many times, he is a typical little guy gets bored, and likes to see new places, he is lacking on leg strength and cannot climb hills very well. I appreciate all the input. I heard there is a nice trail from Richmond to Williamsburg, and one near Bon Air that runs along the James River anyone been on either one?
Smart a$$!I-64 East is a little rough to ride your bike on, and the cops frown upon it.
I think he means this..
http://www.virginiacapitaltrail.org/
and it's not quite finished yet.
So, did you end up riding this weekend?
I did not family came in to town, so we did the neighborhood ride. Next weekend hopefully.