Provided by Virginia Railway Express
On Saturday, Oct. 3, in conjunction with Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Virginia Railway Express (VRE) is proud to host the 6th Annual Tour de VRE, a charity bicycle ride that follows VRE’s Manassas Line and raises funds and awareness for the Triple Negative Breast Cancer Foundation. Registration is open through Oct. 2.
The event features route options for seasoned pros and amateurs alike, with a 35-mile route running from Backlick Road Station to Broad Run Station, and an 8-mile “fun ride” from Manassas Park Station to Broad Run. Along the way, riders will pass through several communities VRE serves, including Springfield, Burke, Clifton, Manassas, and Bristow, ending at a finish line celebration with food and refreshments, swag, and raffle prizes.
The event was created to raise awareness and funds for triple-negative breast cancer research in honor of Maria Foster, wife of VRE’s Kip Foster, who passed away in July 2021. The $35 ticket includes a commemorative t-shirt, medal, and free food and hydration stations throughout the route and at the finish line. Proceeds support the Triple Negative Breast Cancer Foundation.
Participants may park at the end of the route and take a complimentary VRE train up to the start line, or vice versa. Complementary bus transportation is also provided from Rosslyn and King Street. Station to the start line. Learn more about the event, including registration and transportation options, at vre.org/tourdevre.
- The 35-mile ride starts at 9 am. (Backlick Road Station, 6900 Hechinger Drive, Springfield)
- The 8-mile ride starts at 11 a.m. (Manassas Park Station, 9300 Railroad Drive, Manassas Park)
- The finish line is at the Broad Run VRE Station, 10637 Piper Lane, Bristow
