A Virginia bicycling advocacy group called BikeWalk Virginia has persuaded the 
Virginia general assembly to approve a new specialty license plate for enthusiasts. Trouble is the Virginia DMV will only begin production after receiving 350 applications for the new plate. To date, there have only been 301 applications. One reason demand has not reached the required minimum may be the original design of the proposed plate. 
Evidently, some riders complained that they wanted to see an image of a bike on the plate. (The originally proposed design is on the left).
The advocacy group is initiating a state wide contest for a new design. Designs are due by February 15, 2005. To learn more about the contest or to apply for the plate visit bikewalkvirginia.org.
