Virginia Capital Trail gets new bike workstations and a pavilion

Two bike workstations and a covered pavilion were installed along the Virginia Capital Trail in Charles City last week.

Why it matters: They give cyclists new spots to take a break or tune up along the trail — and it's thanks to local realtors.

Driving the news: The Richmond Association of Realtors used a $10,500 placemaking grant from their national organization to cover the new amenities.

• One of the workstations is at Indian Fields Tavern. The other and the pavilion are at the Breez-In trail crossing.
• And, like the trail itself, they're free and open to anyone to use.

Catch up quick: The 51.7-mile Capital Trail runs between Richmond and Williamsburg.

The bottom line: It just got a lot easier for locals to go out for a ride.