Veterans Ride 12 Miles in Richmond Event
About 75 veterans rode a 12-mile motorcycle route in Richmond hosted by the Phi Beta Sigma fraternity.
Updated on Nov. 8, 2026 in Motorcycles
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About 75 veterans took part in a 12-mile motorcycle ride in Richmond on Saturday, hosted by the Phi Beta Sigma fraternity. The ride, held for the past six years, supports veterans organizations.
Why it matters
The event gives riders from conflicts spanning the Vietnam War through the Afghanistan and Iraq wars a shared gathering and direct support for veterans groups. It also highlights local fraternity-led efforts to give back to the veteran community in Richmond.
About 75 veterans rode a 12-mile route from the Virginia War Memorial to Steel Horse Harley-Davidson off Hull Street Road. The fraternity has held the ride for six years and selects a different veterans organization to support each year.
The players
Phi Beta Sigma
Phi Beta Sigma is a historically Black fraternity founded in 1914 that hosts service and community programs.
Jalonda White
Jalonda White is an Iraq War veteran and Buffalo Soldier rider who works at Fort Lee supporting soldiers for the U.S. Army.
The details
Riders traveled from the Virginia War Memorial to the Steel Horse Harley-Davidson location off Hull Street Road, accompanied by a police escort, and gathered at the destination for music and vendors. Participants included Jalonda White, an Iraq War veteran and Buffalo Soldier rider who works at Fort Lee supporting soldiers for the U.S. Army.
Timeline
Held annually for the past six years by Phi Beta Sigma.
Saturday, November 7, 2026: about 75 veterans rode the 12-mile event.
Roadmap
Phi Beta Sigma has rotated its annual support among established groups such as Disabled American Veterans, the Purple Heart Association and the Wounded Warrior Project. This year's partner, the Northern Virginia Veterans Association, continues that pattern of backing national and regional veterans organizations.
Richmond-area veterans and motorcycle riders can participate in future annual rides hosted by Phi Beta Sigma. The event offers a structured group route with a police escort for riders joining the next edition.
The takeaway
Community rides like this one pair a motorcycle route with direct support for veterans organizations. Local riders interested in similar efforts can look for organized group events that rotate charitable partners.
Further reading
For more on local riding events, see Motorcycles coverage.
Source note: This article includes information reported by CBS 6 News Richmond WTVR.
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