The First Ever RICHMOND REALITY RIDE met at the main library on March 28, 2009 to assess bike routes for the upcoming comprehensive Richmond bicycle plan. The Ride was organized and conducted by Brian Drayton and Doria Robinson of Richmond Spokes in order to "...get out and ride together while envisioning and co-creating a different, more sustainable future for Richmond..."

Each rider was responsible for observing certain conditions (e.g. hazards, signage, striping, etc.) and data was collected at preselected points along the nine mile route. The route ended up back at the library where the Richmond Spokes people passed out evaluations. Results will be posted by Richmond Spokes who are documenting the entire process with video.