Longtime board member, advocacy chair, and treasurer Bud Vye passed away on Friday, May 14 at the age of 87. Virginia Bicycling Federation and Richmond Area Bicycling Association couldn’t be what they are without his dedication and passion, and we will always be standing on the shoulders of his giant legacy. He was awarded or recognized in just about every way possible during his decades in the bike movement. Bud was singularly committed to improving bicycling at the state legislature and is responsible for much of the freedom and protection we enjoy today riding in Virginia.

I encourage you to dedicate your next group ride to Bud, and squirt a little water from your bidon to the ground to remember him. And on that group ride, revel in your legal right to ride side-by-side, which Bud championed at the General Assembly in 2004 (previously bike riders were required to stay single file at all times). We are proud that as of July 1st, you won’t be required to single up at all. Here’s to you, Bud!

Please share a thought or memory of Bud in the comments!

~BT