About
VBF is an all-volunteer 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization with no paid staff. Our Board of Directors is comprised of dedicated individuals, from diverse communities and backgrounds, who want Virginians to appreciate bicycling as safe, healthy, and beneficial modes of transportation, recreation, and sport.
Board Members
2025 Officers
Brantley Tyndall (Petersburg) is an avid bike commuter, tourer, adventure cyclist, and former amateur racer. He grew a passion for safe riding in college into an 11th place finish in the 2019 Trans America Bike Race, covering 4,193 miles in 22 days. He is Director of Outreach for Bike Walk RVA at Sports Backers, Vice President of RVA Rapid Transit, and Chair of Richmond Families for Safe Streets. He now calls Petersburg home where he also enjoys woodworking and fresh cooking with his family and pup, Sadie.
Susan Ann Glass (Richmond) has been a cyclist, marathoner and triathlete for over 25 years, but is happiest when she is on two wheels! Bike/road safety, providing more opportunities for more people to ride bikes for transportation and leisure are paramount and have fueled Susan Ann’s passion for sharing her delight in cycling by working with organizations such as Virginia Bicycling Federation and Sportsbackers/Bike Walk RVA to advocate for greater education, understanding and mutual respect between motorists, cyclists and pedestrians on the roads we share. She is a Bike Walk RVA Champion and their 2019 Advocate of the Year.
Susan Ann has volunteered her time, talent and treasury to numerous charities, raising many thousands of dollars primarily for cancer research, prevention and education by serving on national and local boards, chairing fundraising galas and directing cycling events. Susan Ann was a board and founding member of Amy’s Army of Cancer Warriors where she helped develop and execute two annual cycling events that raised over $250K to support the life-saving research conducted by VCU/Massey Cancer Center. She served for many years as a century-cycling coach and mentor for experienced and new riders with the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s Team in Training program.
In her professional life, Susan Ann is the IT Support Manager for the Virginia Department of Health and has received several awards from the Governor for volunteering excellence with the Commonwealth Virginia Campaign.
Committee Chairs
Jim Durham (Alexandria) is a resident and volunteer in Alexandria, Virginia. He currently serves on the DASH bus Advisory Committee (DAC) and the Partnership for a Healthier Alexandria (PHA) steering committee, a citizen-led coalition of non-profit organizations, schools, municipal agencies, local businesses, community leaders, and concerned citizens who promote and preserve a healthy Alexandria. JIm previously served as chair of the Alexandria Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee (BPAC), an all volunteer 501(c)3 organization that promotes walking and biking. Under his leadership, BPAC partnered with Alexandria City Public Schools to provide universal walking and biking education in all elementary and middle schools.
Susan Motley (Henrico) currently works in the outdoor hospitality Industry in the capacity of VP of Member Services for the National Association of RV Parks and Campgrounds (ARVC). She also serves as Executive Director of the ARVC Foundation. Certified in adult learning design, she works with the National School of Campground Management, the only national program that certifies outdoor hospitality professionals.
Motley served in a variety of association roles over the last twenty years and has extensive public-policy experience, including the Virginia Funeral Directors Association, the Virginia Nurses Association, and the Medical Society of Virginia. She also served as Director of Tourism for Greater Richmond. A self-described “governance geek”, Susan enjoys unraveling complex issues and using the non-profit sector as an incubator for innovation, a role she believes is important for contemporary issues.
Married to an avid cyclist, Susan is a recreational trail rider who uses an e-bike and enjoys camping near Rails to Trails in as many states as she can get to in her spare time.
Susan would like to use her advocacy and governance skills to make a difference in Virginia for anybody that would like to get on a bike.
Joined the VBF Board in 2021.
Allen Muchnick (Manassas), a 30-year veteran of the VBF board, has actively campaigned for on-road cycling accommodations, safe and effective trails, and less car-dominated urban communities throughout Northern Virginia since 1991. A long-time member of the Arlington County Bicycle Advisory Committee (1991-2013) and the Citizens Advisory Committee of the National Capital Region Transportation Planning Board (1993-2013), Allen led the Arlington Coalition for Sensible Transportation’s successful 20-year fight for a “wiser, not wider” I-66. During his decade (1992-2002) on the board of the Washington Area Bicyclist Association (WABA), a leading metropolitan bicycling advocacy organization, Allen spearheaded scores of advocacy campaigns; represented WABA on VDOT’s statewide Bicycle Advisory Committee; developed two major fund-raising bike tours; networked with smart-growth, environmental, and trail coalitions; and guided a six-fold growth in membership, revenue, and paid staff.
From 2005-2010, Allen served on the Virginia Board of Transportation Safety which recommended highway safety grant awards by the Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles. A skilled transportation and endurance cyclist and League Cycling Instructor #538, Allen has taught hundreds of bicycle maintenance and traffic cycling classes since 1994. As a City of Manassas resident since 2014, Allen is helping Active Prince William and the Greater Prince William Trails Coalition advance bicycling, walking, trails, and public transportation in Prince William County and the cities of Manassas and Manassas Park.
A past six-year president of VBF, Allen currently serves as the Membership Database Coordinator and Membership Committee Chair, has repeatedly served on the Nominating Committee, and has been active on the Advocacy and Communications Committees.
Ed Hazelwood (Virginia Beach, formerly Arlington) started cycling in earnest during his college days at VCU in Richmond and has never looked back. He has been a member of the Potomac Pedalers Touring Club (PPTC) for about 20 years and has served on its ExCom for the past four years. PPTC is the largest bicycle club in the region. A former broadcast journalist at WTVR in Richmond and WAVY in Portsmouth, he recently retired from Aviation Week & Space Technology. Ed has been able to travel a lot internationally thanks to work and combine that with bicycle riding. The high points of his cycling life have included two trips to the Tour de France, climbing Alpe d’Huez, riding thru much of southern France and northern and southern Germany, as well as attending parts of the Tour of Great Britain and the Vuelta a España. He has also cycled in China and Singapore. Before retiring he routinely commuted to work by bike and still averages about 5,000 miles a year on the bike. With Potomac Pedalers Ed has been a long-time ride leader. He has also been instrumental in helping organize several Back Roads Century Rides. He is looking forward to working with the rest of VBF in making Virginia a safer and more enjoyable cycling state.
Joined the VBF Board in 2021.
Jenn Million (Blacksburg) is a multi-discipline cyclist living in Blacksburg, VA. She moved to the area in 2015 and quickly became an avid bike commuter and cycling advocate. She is the current President of the New River Valley Bicycle Association and serves on the Town of Blacksburg’s Corridor Committee. Prior to her terms as President, Jenn served as the NRVBA’s Programming Coordinator for four years and sat on the Town of Blacksburg’s Parks & Recreation Committee for three years. She is a graduate of Virginia Conservation Network’s Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Justice cohort as well as the Virginia Walkability Action Institute.
Jenn works alongside several other bike/ped organizations in the New River Valley to provide cycling education, enhance access to trails, promote inclusivity and accessibility in cycling, and advocate for increased cycling safety. She plans to continue working on VBF’s Education/Communication and Advocacy Committees in the coming year.
Joined the VBF Board in 2021.
Other Directors
Doug Allen (Richmond) is a lifelong Virginian who was born and raised in Hampton but has spent most of the past 20 years living in Richmond. Doug takes the occasional long trail ride, but as a car-free individual most of his miles are logged going to the store, the cafe, or just running general errands. He uses every bike ride around town as an opportunity to observe and understand how our cities should adapt to make riding a bike safe, accessible, comfortable, and dignified for folks of all ages and abilities.
Doug is also a co-organizer for Breakaway RVA, a monthly, themed, urban ride that aims to educate riders on some of the lesser-known aspects of Richmond. Leading rides with Breakaway has helped him better understand how difficult it can be to simply get from Point A to Point B in our cities. Doug looks forward to using all of his life experiences and skills to best advocate for better bicycling in the Commonwealth.
CY23 Intentions:
– Continue working on the Governance Committee to improve governance and comms on the Board
– Help engage with and coordinate regional and local bicycle advocacy groups from across the Commonwealth
– Conduct outreach through my local and statewide network to encourage my peers to become VBF members and to take on leadership positions where feasible
Joined the VBF Board in 2021.
Aaron Bull (Chesapeake) has been advocating for cycling since the early 2000s, serving on the Birthplace of America Trail (BoAT) Board, Vice President and Executive Board Member of the Tidewater Bicycle Association, and member of the Chesapeake Bicycle/Trails Advisory Committee (BTAC). Professionally, Aaron has over 30 years of multimedia and marketing experience, with a focus on digital marketing, over 20 years of web development experience, and extensive technical equipment proficiencies.
Joined VBF Board in 2022.
Marysa Burchett (Richmond), an attorney starting her own firm, has been the secretary for VBF from approximately 2018 through 2022. Before moving to Richmond, Marysa was involved with Bike Law NC, which advocated not only for injured cyclists but also in the local government with Ann Groninger. Since moving to Richmond in 2016, Marysa has been involved in the Richmond cycling community. After learning about VBF from Tom Bowden, she was excited to join. Marysa has always enjoyed advocating locally but felt this was the best way to really make a difference and advocate for cyclists’ rights. She hopes to help especially in the areas of education and communication.
Joined the VBF Board in 2024.
Barbara Duerk (Roanoke) helped reorganize VBF in 1994 and has since served the organization in many capacities, including organizing and supporting numerous board retreats, leading cross-Virginia rides on US Bicycle Route 76, developing a pin for USBR76 cross-Virginia riders, creating VBF’s bicycling-friendly recognition program, representing VBF at various statewide conferences, and serving as VBF president.
Barbara has advocated for on-road and off-road bicycling connections for neighborhoods, communities, and the Commonwealth since the 1980s and has advanced bicycling as a member of VDOT and DMV advisory bodies. She advocates for Safe Routes to School as well as trail and greenway infrastructure, both for healthful recreation and safe access to jobs. She often speaks at the Fall and Spring CTB hearings to promote the integration of bicycling in Virginia’s multimodal transportation network, including roll-on bike-on-rail access on passenger trains.
Barbara represents VBF on the Roanoke Valley Chamber of Commerce, where she networks with business and government leaders to promote bicycling as a healthful transportation choice that reduces traffic congestion, improves air quality, and enhances access to jobs, education, services, and employees.
A former Roanoke City Planning Commissioner, Barbara served as the 1st VP of the statewide association of volunteer planning commissioners where she encouraged a certified program for local planning commissioners. She also served on the former Virginia Board of Transportation Safety and on a CTB committee to review trail projects. For 8 years, Barbara led a VBF cross-Virginia ride carrying the Governor’s Bike Month Proclamation.
Duerk serves currently as an appointed Roanoke City representative on the Roanoke Valley-Alleghany Regional Commission (RVARC) and the Roanoke Valley Greenway Commission.
Over the next two years, Barbara aims to resume some of the VBF projects she previously initiated, including promotions of long-distance bike routes, a bicycle-friendly Blue Ridge Parkway, bicycle tourism for economic development, the Governor’s Bike Month Proclamation, cross-Virginia rides on USBR76, and an historical marker for Afton’s “Cookie Lady”, June Curry. She also seeks to update Virginia’s driver’s manual, driver’s test, and driver’s education curricula with relevant bicycling information and to establish state physical education curricula that incorporate bicycling as a life-long sport.
Trey Dunnaville (Henrico) has been a resident of Richmond, VA since childhood and became a cycling enthusiast in 2017, thanks to access to the Virginia Capital Trail. He is a BikeWalkRVA Champion and current President of Richmond Area Bicycling Association (RABA) and has served on the board of RABA since 2021. He’s also the host of the ‘The Wheel Community’ podcast, which he began in 2021. There he captures and shares the varied stories of cyclists’ experiences from Richmond, VA and surrounding areas. Trey hopes to encourage an inclusive and safe environment for all riders, novice to experienced.
Joined the VBF Board in 2023.
Dan Girouard (Williamsburg) is an economic development professional with over 30 year’s progressive experience in state, county and local government and private sector consulting. Originally from Colorado, Dan raced bicycles in the late 70s and early 80s. In 2014, he published an annual calendar of Century Bike Rides in Virginia and posted it on a Facebook page of the same name. While creating the calendar, he realized there was so much more to cycling in Virginia, but it was hard to find the information. In 2019, he created the website “Cycling Virginia” to showcase the diversity of cycling disciplines throughout the state and centralized cycling information into one place for everyone to find. As a Board Member of VBF, he is volunteering his time to advocate for bicycling as a means of transportation, fitness, competition, and recreation.
Joined the VBF Board in 2020.
Richard Grossman (Richmond) is a lifelong resident of Richmond and a graduate of the University of Georgia. Since 1994, he has been lobbyist before the Virginia State Government. He has also served on a number of civic and community Boards, including the Virginia Capital Trail Foundation and, for the past four years, the Virginia Bicycling Federation.
Joined the VBF Board in 2020.
John Hamilton (Richmond) enjoys riding his bicycle, both recreationally and for utilitarian purposes. He has ridden consistently and logged lots of miles since attending Virginia Tech. John was an accountant, retiring as the CFO for an IT government contractor before moving to Richmond from Herndon. His advocacy passion has led him to serve on the Reston Bike Club board, the Richmond Area Bicycling Association as its Advocacy Director, become a Bike Walk RVA Champion, and to currently serve on the Richmond City Safe and Healthy Streets Commission.
Joined the VBF Board in 2024.
Allie Hill (Charlottesville) is part of the Three Notched Trail Planning Group whose goal is to construct a 25 mile greenway connecting Charlottesville and the Blue Ridge Mountains. In 2022, the Planning Group partnered with Albemarle County to obtain a $2,000,000 grant for planning and construction documents for the Three Notched Trail (TNT). Connecting the TNT to the Virginia Capital Trail is an additional long term goal.
Allie serves on the Board of Directors for the non-profit Rivanna Trail Foundation in Charlottesville as well as the non-profit Virginia Food Works in Farmville. In addition to being an avid road cyclist and mountain biker, she coaches her kids’ high school mountain bike team.
Joined the VBF Board in 2022.
Phil Riggan (Richmond) is a bike commuter and mountain biker who lives in Richmond, Va., riding about 5,500 miles annually. Professionally, he is a transportation planner at PlanRVA (planrva.org), the Richmond Regional Planning District Commission and serves as Virginia chair for East Coast Greenway committee. Phil is a former member of Richmond media (23 years, Richmond Times-Dispatch and NBC12). He has frequently worked with nonprofits in Richmond, including rvaMORE, James River Outdoor Coalition (JROC), Friends of James River Park, James River Advisory Committee (JRAC), James River Association (JRA), Boy Scouts of America, and formerly served on the board for RVA Community ToolBank.
Joined the VBF Board in 2021.
Members & Supporters
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Bicycling-Related Organizations
Active Prince William–is a citizens’ group in Prince William County, Manassas, and Manassas Park that seeks more livable, equitable, and sustainable communities by advancing active mobility, public transportation, and healthy lifestyles. Current advocacy is focused on locality plans and active mobility and trail programs; public involvement and transparency in transportation decisions and project designs; bicycle parking accommodations; Safe Routes to School, Vision Zero, and developing the organization. Reach them through their website or at active.princewilliam@gmail.com.
Alexandria Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee (BPAC)— is an all-volunteer, 501(c)(3) charitable non-profit organization that promotes walking and biking and infrastructure and policy changes that create a safe, accessible, and livable Alexandria VA for all. BPAC activities include education and outreach, leading rides and walks, advocacy for safe walking and biking infrastucture, bike and pedestrian traffic counts, and other initiatives that encourage and support more walking and biking. Contact BPAC at alexandriabpac@gmail.com or at https://alexandriabpac.org/contact/ .
Bike Norfolk — is an advocacy and educational outreach organization for cyclists in Norfolk, VA and surrounding areas. It’s a 501(c)(3) non profit entirely run by volunteers and has no paid membership fees. Contact Liz Schleeper, president, at lizschleeper@yahoo.com.
Bike Walk RVA— is a program of Sports Backers that advocates for the growth of comfortable and connected places to bike and walk for people of all ages and abilities, to get people biking and walking on a regular basis and to normalize biking and walking throughout the Richmond Region. Reach them at 100 Avenue of Champions, Richmond, VA 23230,804.285.9495, or info@sportsbackers.org.
Cycling Virginia — is your one-stop resource for information on cycling in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Its website was developed to consolidate and showcase the diversity of cycling in Virginia and make it easier to find what you’re looking for–bike clubs and group rides, races, centuries and other events, bike trails and mountain bike areas — anything you might want to know! Contact them at https://www.cyclingva.com/contact/.
Dahlgren Railroad Heritage Trail Association — The 16-mile, privately owned, Dahlgren Railroad Heritage Trail follows the route of the old Dahlgren Branch rail line, stretching across King George County just south of the Potomac River in Virginia’s Northern Neck. The trail is open for walking, running, cycling and other non-motorized recreational uses. The trail is comprised of 240 acres of preserved sanctuary for native wildlife and natural beauty. Contact them at https://www.dahlgrentrail.org/contact-us.html.
Fairfax Alliance for Better Bicycling (FABB)–is a volunteer-led, 501(c)(3) organization working to make bicycling fun, safe, and accessible for people of all ages in Fairfax County. Since 2005, FABB volunteers have been an effective voice among transportation professionals, elected officials, community advocates, and leaders, resulting in the adoption of the County’s Bicycle Master Plan and Map in December 2014. FABB works tirelessly uniting government, local leaders, bike organizations, and citizens towards a common goal of making bicycling transportation safe, accessible, and commonplace in Fairfax County for all ages, abilities, and skill levels. Contact FABB at P.O. Box 3752, Reston, VA 20195 or info@fabb-bikes.org.
Fredericksburg Cyclists — is a medium-sized, non-profit cycling community founded in 1984 and incorporated in 1989 to foster safe riding, social activities, and social events among road cyclists in the Fredericksburg area. They host at least three group rides weekly. Contact Fredericksburg Cyclists Inc. at PO Box 7844, Fredericksburg VA 22404 or fcyclist@bikefred.com.
New River Valley Bicycle Association (NRVBA)– is an organization for casual riders, mountain bikers, commuters, and competitors, organizing biking activities, educating their community, and advocating bicycling throughout Floyd, Giles, Montgomery, and Pulaski counties and the City of Radford. Its mission is to create a better community through and for bicycling. Contract NRVBA at P.O. Box 488, Blacksburg, VA 24063-0488 or via this webpage.
Oxon Hill Bicycle and Trail Club (OHBTC)– is a non-profit, membership organization incorporated in 1972 to promote bicycling as a means of transportation, recreation, health, and physical fitness. It is an active bicycling club with members and rides in Maryland, the District of Columbia, and Northern Virginia. Membership is open to cyclists of all ages and abilities. Contact OHBTC at PO Box 81, Oxon Hill MD 20750 or ohbike@gmail.com.
Peninsula Bicycling Association–is a recreational bicycling and social club based on the Virginia Peninsula, serving cyclists in Newport News, Hampton, York County, James City County, Williamsburg, Isle of Wight County, Gloucester, Surry County, Mathews, and beyond. Cyclists of all ages are welcome to join and get into riding on a regular basis, meet other cyclists, and learn about equipment, riding techniques, and the best places to ride on and off the Peninsula. Write PBA at PO Box 12115, Newport News, VA 23612-2115 or email President Carlton Foster.
Potomac Pedalers–is a non-profit, 501(c)(3) educational, recreational, and social organization for bicycling enthusiasts throughout the metropolitan Washington D.C. area and one of the largest bicycle clubs in the United States. Each year, the club offers a great diversity of more than 1,000 weekend rides as well as a robust schedule of weekday, after-work rides, especially during the spring, summer, and early fall. They also sponsor several overnight, out-of-town special weekend events and an annual Back Roads Century. Click here for the Potomac Pedalers contact page.
Richmond Area Bicycling Association (RABA) — organizes bicycle rides for cyclists of all levels and abilities as safe, positive, enjoyable, and healthy activities and enhances the health of the community through group rides, education, cycling events, and charitable support. Contact RABA at PO Box 6565, Ashland, VA 23005 or jds17@yahoo.com.
Shenandoah Valley Bicycle Coalition (SVBC) — works to build better communities in the Harrisonburg and Rockingham County area, using the bicycle as its catalyst for change. SVBC organizes numerous rides, trail-building activities, and diverse and inclusive outreach and advocacy campaigns. Contact SVBC at PO Box 1014, Harrisonburg, VA 22803 or svbcoalition@gmail.com.
Virginia Capital Trail Foundation (VCTF)–protects, promotes, and enhances the Virginia Capital Trail, and serves as a resource, community builder, and connector to other trails throughout the Commonwealth. Contact VCTF at 200 South Third Street, Richmond, VA 23219, (804) 788-6453, or info@virginiacapitaltrail.org.
Washington Area Bicyclist Association (WABA)–as the bicycling advocacy organization for the Washington DC metropolitan region (which includes Northern Virginia), WABA empowers people to ride bikes, build connections, and transform places and envisions a just and sustainable transportation system where walking, biking, and transit are the best ways to get around. Contact WABA at 2599 Ontario Road NW, Washington, D.C. 20009, (202) 518-0524, or via https://waba.org/about-old/contact/
Patrons
Patrick Conley, Falls Church
Barbara & Gary Duerk, Roanoke
Frank Green, Arlington
Erin Flaherty, Richmond
Corey Heitz, Roanoke
Stephen Repetski, Oakton
Richmond Area Bicycling Association, Ashland
Rachel Ruhlen, Roanoke
Bayley Vanderpoel, Arlington
Kasey Vanderpoel, Arlington
Sponsors
Jared Allen
Tom Bowden/Timeless Counsel, PLC, Richmond
Cooper Hurley Injury Lawyers, Tidewater area
Patrick deMunecas, Rocky Hill, NJ
Loren Denton
Bucky Green, Arlington
John Hamilton, Richmond
Shyamali Hauth, Reston
Gregg Hillmar, Henrico
Allyson Kitchel/Kitchel Law, PLLC, Washington DC
Alice Jaworski, Blacksburg
Alan Marsilio, Manassas
Susan Motley, Henrico
Keith Oberg & Jessica Mott, Arlington