RTC Labor Day Swim Bike Social 2025
- Date Mon 1st September 2025
- Time 7:30AM EDT
- Location Midlothian, Virginia
- Price Free
- Races 9 races
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Event summary
Get ready for an exciting day of fitness and fun at the RTC Labor Day Swim Bike Social on September 1, 2025, in Midlothian, Chesterfield! This fantastic event invites RTC members to kick off the day with an invigorating open water swim followed by a scenic bike ride. The swim begins at 8:00 AM and features a supported river course, ensuring a safe and enjoyable experience for all participants. After the swim, cyclists can choose between an 18.8-mile or a longer route, both of which showcase the beautiful rural roads of the area.
The social festivities will kick off at 10:30 AM, where swimmers, kayakers, SUPers, and volunteers can gather to enjoy delicious food provided by the club. Whether you choose to participate in the swim, bike, or just hang out and socialize, this event promises a great atmosphere and community spirit. Don’t forget to bring your bright swim cap, buoy, and a chair for the social! Join us for an unforgettable Labor Day celebration filled with camaraderie and outdoor adventure!
The social festivities will kick off at 10:30 AM, where swimmers, kayakers, SUPers, and volunteers can gather to enjoy delicious food provided by the club. Whether you choose to participate in the swim, bike, or just hang out and socialize, this event promises a great atmosphere and community spirit. Don’t forget to bring your bright swim cap, buoy, and a chair for the social! Join us for an unforgettable Labor Day celebration filled with camaraderie and outdoor adventure!
Organiser's Description
Join fellow RTC members on Sept 1st for a Swim Bike workout, followed by a Social at Robious Landing Park! Food will be supplied by the Club. You may join in all parts or just swim, just bike or just come to socialize!
WHO: The swim and bike portions are for RTC members only. We welcome non-member family/friends to volunteer with kayaking/SUPing and stay for the social part!
Every swimmer needs a bright colored cap and swim buoy. The swim starts at 8:00 AM with a safety briefing then a supported river swim. Everyone is out of the water by 9am.
The bike portion will start at 9:10am. It is an out and back bike route that allows you to turn around whenever you would like or there is an option to do a longer loop (see below)
The social part starts as members return from the bike. *BRING A CHAIR*
DETAILS: Event Schedule:
Open Water Swim: 8am - 9am SWIMMERS, PLEASE ARRIVE BY 7:50AM!
Bike: 9am - 10:30am - * 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. **Scroll down for more details on routes
Brunch: 10:30am - Noon
EVERYONE (Swimmers, Kayakers, SUP, and Trailer Driver) MUST REGISTER ONLINE ** PLEASE REMEMBER TO SELECT "COMPLETE REGISTRATION" AT THE END. IF YOU DON'T RECEIVE A CONFIRMATION EMAIL, YOUR REGISTRATION DID NOT GO THROUGH.
Volunteer schedule:
Trailer driver: Arrive at 7:30 am at James River HS parking lot
Kayakers/SUP: Arrive at 7:45 am (water safety review/instructions at 7:55am)
IF YOU ARE UNABLE TO MAKE THE EVENT AFTER SIGNING UP, PLEASE CANCEL ONLINE BY REQUESTING A REFUND!
MEMBERSHIPS WILL BE VERIFIED.
1. Every swimmer is required to sign the 2025 Waiver online
2. Every swimmer needs to SIGN-IN to the log book and list emergency contact persons name and phone number and SIGN OUT when done swimming.
3. 8:00 am Safety briefing/announcements - all must be present
4. Swim Safety Buoys are required by ALL swimmers. No Buoy = No Swim
5. Bright swim caps must be worn by all swimmers. We will have a limited number available in case you forget to bring one.
6. All participants (swimmers and volunteers) are encouraged to sign up for Rained Out text notifications https://www.rainedout.net/team_page.php?a=7a1a66c9d13367fce645
BIKE OPTIONS:
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
WHO: The swim and bike portions are for RTC members only. We welcome non-member family/friends to volunteer with kayaking/SUPing and stay for the social part!
Every swimmer needs a bright colored cap and swim buoy. The swim starts at 8:00 AM with a safety briefing then a supported river swim. Everyone is out of the water by 9am.
The bike portion will start at 9:10am. It is an out and back bike route that allows you to turn around whenever you would like or there is an option to do a longer loop (see below)
The social part starts as members return from the bike. *BRING A CHAIR*
DETAILS: Event Schedule:
Open Water Swim: 8am - 9am SWIMMERS, PLEASE ARRIVE BY 7:50AM!
Bike: 9am - 10:30am - * 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. **Scroll down for more details on routes
Brunch: 10:30am - Noon
EVERYONE (Swimmers, Kayakers, SUP, and Trailer Driver) MUST REGISTER ONLINE ** PLEASE REMEMBER TO SELECT "COMPLETE REGISTRATION" AT THE END. IF YOU DON'T RECEIVE A CONFIRMATION EMAIL, YOUR REGISTRATION DID NOT GO THROUGH.
Volunteer schedule:
Trailer driver: Arrive at 7:30 am at James River HS parking lot
Kayakers/SUP: Arrive at 7:45 am (water safety review/instructions at 7:55am)
IF YOU ARE UNABLE TO MAKE THE EVENT AFTER SIGNING UP, PLEASE CANCEL ONLINE BY REQUESTING A REFUND!
MEMBERSHIPS WILL BE VERIFIED.
1. Every swimmer is required to sign the 2025 Waiver online
2. Every swimmer needs to SIGN-IN to the log book and list emergency contact persons name and phone number and SIGN OUT when done swimming.
3. 8:00 am Safety briefing/announcements - all must be present
4. Swim Safety Buoys are required by ALL swimmers. No Buoy = No Swim
5. Bright swim caps must be worn by all swimmers. We will have a limited number available in case you forget to bring one.
6. All participants (swimmers and volunteers) are encouraged to sign up for Rained Out text notifications https://www.rainedout.net/team_page.php?a=7a1a66c9d13367fce645
BIKE OPTIONS:
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
Races
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Trailer Driver
Mon 1st September 2025 (7:30AM EDT)
Free
We need an experienced volunteer driver with a vehicle that can pull the Clubs trailer from James River HS to the Parks ramp and back less than a mile away (starting at 7:30am). Someone from the Club will meet the driver at the back of the HS parking lot and will help hook them up (*2 ball hitch required) and will follow to the kayak/SUP unloading area. Earn TriStars - Be sure to register for the TriStars Program on our website -
Kayak Volunteer
Mon 1st September 2025 (7:45AM EDT)
Free
* Must be 18 years or older * Must wear PFD, radio, whistle * Must be comfortable with swimmers grabbing on to the front or rear of kayak * Must be ready to throw line with PFD attached to swimmer Earn TriStar points - Be sure to register for the TriStars Program on our website -
Kayaker With Own Kayak
Mon 1st September 2025 (7:45AM EDT)
Free
Earn TriStar points - Be sure to register for the TriStars Program on our website -
SUP Volunteer
Mon 1st September 2025 (7:45AM EDT)
Free
* Must be 18 years or older * Must wear PFD, radio, whistle * Must be comfortable with swimmers grabbing on to the front or rear of SUP * Must be ready to throw line with PFD attached to swimmer Earn TriStar points - Be sure to register for the TriStars Program on our website -
Event Crew (Set Up and Tear Down)
Mon 1st September 2025 (7:30AM EDT)
Free
Help set up the tent, layout tables/table cloths, cuttlery, food, coolers, trash bags and recycle box, clean up, and return everything afterwards to the trailer. Earn TriStar points - Be sure to register for the TriStars Program on our website -
Swim Bike Social
Mon 1st September 2025 (7:30AM EDT)
Free
Current RTC Membership REQUIRED Membership will be verified -
Swim Social
Mon 1st September 2025 (7:30AM EDT)
Free
* Swim Safety Buoy Required * Bright Swim Cap Required * Swim up to the "dock" 750 yards and NOT beyond Current RTC Membership REQUIRED -
Bike Social
Mon 1st September 2025 (9:00AM EDT)
Free
Current RTC Membership REQUIRED -
Social Only
Mon 1st September 2025 (10:30AM EDT)
Free
Social will start at 10:30 am. Bring a chair, meet fellow Club members, enjoy the food! Please register if you plan to stay for the Social. We need to get an accurate count so that we can plan the food/drinks.
RTC Labor Day Swim Bike Social 2025
