MOUNTAIN BIKING
TRAIL RUNNING
Hello there riders and runners! Yes, we can put together a great adventure for you with one of our Trailhead Tours.... but we know there's more to trip than just riding and running. Below, we get the wheels turning for you and offer some thoughts on lodging and more that put you close to the action, our next Trailhead Tour! But, this is only the tip of the iceberg that Richmond has to offer.
Trailside Treehouse, The Graduate with Rooftop Bar & Pool, Quirk with Rooftop Bar, and more
Breweries: Richmond is home to 20+ great craft breweries! Plus we have a few that are right off the trails. Perfect for that post-ride rehydration!Basic City, Legends, Triple Crossing, and more right off the trails!
Scott's Addiction: Brewery central, restuarants galore, and more [+]
Crossroads Coffee & Ice Cream with great food and 16 taps, and many more
Buddy (coming soon)
Wet Your Whistle with these videos!
TRAILHEAD TOURS Adventure Zones
RICHMOND, VIRGINIA
more than 70 miles of trails
'The Richmond Regional Ride Center represents the first legislative win of the nonpartisan Virginia Outdoor Recreation Caucus. With more than 70 miles of mountain bike trails for beginners, experts and even handcyclists, the center spans Pocahontas State Park, Chesterfield County and Richmond. It was also awarded Bronze Ride Center status by the International Mountain Bicycling Association.'
- Outdoor Industry Associaton
POCAHONTAS STATE PARK
Flow trails, Technical trails, All Kinds of trails Pocahontas State Park is the crown jewel of the Virginia State Parks. The Park is approximately 8,000 acres with 40+ miles of single and double track available for riding and running. Recently, Pocahontas was designated an IMBA Recognized Bronze-level Ride Center. There are now 3 sections of the park that are dedicated singletrack trails varying from tight & technical to fast & flowy.
RICHMOND, VIRGINIA
more than 70 miles of trails
'The Richmond Regional Ride Center represents the first legislative win of the nonpartisan Virginia Outdoor Recreation Caucus. With more than 70 miles of mountain bike trails for beginners, experts and even handcyclists, the center spans Pocahontas State Park, Chesterfield County and Richmond. It was also awarded Bronze Ride Center status by the International Mountain Bicycling Association.'- Outdoor Industry Associaton
POCAHONTAS STATE PARK
Flow trails, Technical trails, All Kinds of trails Pocahontas State Park is the crown jewel of the Virginia State Parks. The Park is approximately 8,000 acres with 40+ miles of single and double track available for riding and running. Recently, Pocahontas was designated an IMBA Recognized Bronze-level Ride Center. There are now 3 sections of the park that are dedicated singletrack trails varying from tight & technical to fast & flowy. WHO IS BEHIND THE TRAILHEAD TOURS?
WOODY ELLIOTT
WOODY ELLIOTT - - Mountain Biker, Trail Runner, Kayaker, Snowboarder, and the list goes on. I have spent most of my adult life hitting the trails. I began mountain biking in the early 90's when the trails were just starting to bud. My trail running came as a result from cross training for mountain bike racing around 2000. I was part of the volunteer group that built most of the trails around the area; so I know them pretty well. My experience with both endeavors has also taken me outside the Richmond area with multiple Shenandoah Mountain Backcountry 100 Mile Mountain Bike Races, TransRockies Mountain Bike Stage Race, Backcountry hut-2-huts in Colorado & Utah, and the list goes on.
Experience/Abilities:
MOUNTAIN BIKE OF CHOICE: ROCKY MOUNTAIN TEAM ELEMENT
BEST MOUNTAIN BIKE RACES RIDDEN: TransRockies, Shenandoah Mountain 100 mile Backcountry, Wild 100
Mountain Bike History: since 1991, Race Active Years since 1992
TRAIL RUNNING SHOES OF CHOICE: TOPO Athletic Terradventure & Runventure
BEST TRAIL RUNNING RACE DONE: Grandfurther, Bel Monte
Trail Running: since 2000, Strava says the last two years, I have averaged 1200 miles annually(90% trail). Comfortable with paces up to 7:30/mile but prefer comfort over speed.
2017: 1300 miles - 2018: 1100 miles
Experience/Abilities:
MOUNTAIN BIKE OF CHOICE: ROCKY MOUNTAIN TEAM ELEMENT
BEST MOUNTAIN BIKE RACES RIDDEN: TransRockies, Shenandoah Mountain 100 mile Backcountry, Wild 100
Mountain Bike History: since 1991, Race Active Years since 1992
TRAIL RUNNING SHOES OF CHOICE: TOPO Athletic Terradventure & Runventure
BEST TRAIL RUNNING RACE DONE: Grandfurther, Bel Monte
Trail Running: since 2000, Strava says the last two years, I have averaged 1200 miles annually(90% trail). Comfortable with paces up to 7:30/mile but prefer comfort over speed.
2017: 1300 miles - 2018: 1100 miles
WHAT IS THE TRAILHEAD TOURS MISSION?
Our Mission here at the Trailhead Tours is to assist visiting outdoor enthusiasts make the best mountain bike or trail running experience while here. Mountain biking and trail running is what we have been doing here for over 20 years. Let us use this knowledge to create the perfect Outdoor Richmond Adventure.
Our Mission here at the Trailhead Tours is to assist visiting outdoor enthusiasts make the best mountain bike or trail running experience while here. Mountain biking and trail running is what we have been doing here for over 20 years. Let us use this knowledge to create the perfect Outdoor Richmond Adventure.
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