Put on your climbing legs, assemble a squad, and get ready for the return of the 4th Annual Richmond Cycling Corps’ Alpe du Richmond! Sign up below for the year's toughest, bumpiest, costumed hill climb as riders assemble to tackle the infamous Libby Hill Cobblestones.
The Alpe du Richmond is a two part FUNdraiser - in the weeks before the cobblestone climb, we reach out to our community of supporters and ask them to host small, individual fundraisers that help us keep our summer of programming rolling. With goals and fundraising prizes along the journey, supporters that cross the $200 mark are eligible to “compete” in a hill climb contest up Libby Hill on June 13th - with even more prizes to be won that day! No matter how much you raise, or even if you just want to spectate - we hope you’ll join us at Libby Hill for the fun.
Last year we raised $12,000. We know y'all can beat that this year!
In addition to riding up Libby Hill…we’ve adding a special category for your four-legged friend. We’ve met so many capable trail dogs on our rides in Richmond, and had a strong showing last year - that's why we're inviting your furry bestie into the fold. Register your pup to compete for fastest doggo up Libby Hill - and who could say NO to a fundraiser hosted by a sweet pupper?
WHAT’S THE DEAL?
You might be wondering: how do I participate?
1 - Sign up below by June 13! The link below will take you to our online fundraiser page.
2 - Assemble a team, or go it solo. Ride, run or jog with your pup if you want! Teams of up to three can compete in the climb, and we highly encourage themed costumes. There’s a prize for “best costume,” folks.
3 - Each team member or solo rider/pupper will need to launch a fundraiser and raise at least $200 as an entry fee ($600 minimum per team.) The sky’s the limit here! Get creative and go ham! No matter how much money you raise, we want to see you for the celebratory hill climb.
4 - Share that fundraiser wide and far! See if your employer will sponsor or match your donations, reach out to family and friends that would love to help you and invite them out to the event! The more the merrier.
5 - Show up June 13th at 8:30am, in costume, and ready to rumble. Bring friends to cheer you on!
The Hill Climb will start at 9 a.m on Saturday, June 13th. Come early to get a good seat and peep the lineup of riders. Bring your “coffee outside” kit and brew a cup on the hillside while you spectate, bring snacks, or picnic! We can’t wait to see you there.
