RTC Memorial Day (5/29/23) - Swim/Ride/Social - Members Only!

Join fellow RTC members for a Memorial Day Aqua Bike and Social Event at Robious Landing Park!

The fun will begin at 8:00 AM with a supported river swim, followed by an out & back (no drop) ride at 9:05 am, then returning to the Park for food (around 10:30 am).  This year, the post-ride food will be provided by the Club, so **BE SURE TO RSVP**  

We need you to register for the Social so that we can order food/drinks accordingly.  This event is open to you and your family, so a head count is very important!

• Event Schedule:
  • Open Water Swim 7:50 am - 9:00 am *Safety Briefing and Announcements 8:00 am
  • Bike 9:00 am - 10:30 am * Scroll down for more details
  • Brunch 10:30 am - 12:00 Noon *BRING A CHAIR(s)!
• Swimmers, Kayakers, SUP, and Trailer Driver must Register online
• Please be at the Park and checked in by 7:50 am (kayakers/SUP by 7:45 am, trailer driver by 7:30 am at James River HS parking lot 
• 8:00 am - Safety Briefing and Announcements
• Swimmers may only go as far as the white (what used to be a dock!) 750 meters and return to start
• If you are unable to make the event after signing up, please CANCEL online! 

** PLEASE REMEMBER TO SELECT "COMPLETE REGISTRATION" IN ORDER TO SUBMIT YOUR REGISTRATION.   YOU WILL RECEIVE A CONFIRMATION EMAIL, IF YOU DON'T, PLEASE RESUBMIT.  WE NEED TO HAVE AN ACCURATE HEAD COUNT FOR OUR WATER SAFETY CREW.  THANKS! **

1.  Registration is for all active members ONLY.   If you have not renewed your membership please go to https://www.richmondtriclub.com/join-or-renew memberships will be verified.

In order to maintain safety and social distancing guidelines:  Each wave has a maximum of 20 swimmers

Each swimmer should seed themselves (fastest to slowest by wave)

Top of the Pack (fast swimmers) Wave 1 (8:05 am start)

Slow/Newbie (swimmers) Wave 2 (8:10 am start)

2.  Every swimmer is required to sign the 2023 Waiver online

3.  Every swimmer needs to SIGN-IN to the log book and list emergency contact person’s name and phone number.  

4.  8:00 am Safety briefing/announcements - all must be present  

5.  Swim Safety Buoys are required by ALL swimmers.  They can be purchased online at Amazon.  We have a limited number of Swim Safety Buoys and are first come first served.  No Buoy = No Swim

6.  Bright swim caps must be worn by all swimmers.  We will have a limited number available in case you forget to bring one.

7.  After the swimmer returns, they must SIGN OUT of the log book.  The Race Directors will call the emergency contact if the swimmer does not log themselves out.  

8.  All participants (swimmers and volunteers) are encouraged to sign up for Rained Out text notifications https://www.rainedout.net/team_page.php?a=7a1a66c9d13367fce645

* We recommend getting there early, by no later than 7:50 am so that you get your swim buoy/wet suit set up, swim cap, etc. *

** We need 4 Volunteer Kayakers and 2 SUP's -- must be at least 18 years of age.  All will be provided with PFD's (personal flotation devices).  Must be comfortable having someone hold on to the kayak/SUP front or backside.  RTC membership not required but encouraged.  Waiver form completion required.

BIKE RIDE:  

Bike - Wheels rolling at 9:05 am the ride will leave the parking lot. This is a casual ride (no drop).  There will be a sweeper rider at the end of the last group.  

* This is not a car supported ride (bring your hydration, spare tube and CO2 cartridge, as well as any other tools) and your cell phone. *

The 18.8 mile bike is on rural roads heading west toward 288 and Powhatan. Riders will make a left hand turn on Manakintown Ferry Rd. after the church. This very nice and lowly populated road has 2 gradual climbs. The hill climb on Manakintown is substantial (3 percent and is just under 1.7 miles in length. The elevation change is approximately 194 ft) and you will need to train for it or walk it. The midway point on the ride is a U-turn just before Page Rd. You fly back down then make a right turn back onto Robious Rd (Huguenot trail) and back to Robious Landing Park.

30mi: https://connect.garmin.com/modern/course/163443205

45mi: https://connect.garmin.com/modern/course/107971298

Please be considerate, if you are unable to make the event you must CANCEL your registration. To do this, ask for a REFUND.  This to allows us to ensure safety procedures AND the FOOD/DRINKS count!  Thank you for your cooperation.