Our Bicycles for Refugees program can always use your donated bicycles. Neups (pictured above) tells us why he donated two bikes. “I think the best thing you can do to help someone adapt to a new home is to help them with transportation. Cars can be expensive to buy/upkeep. Buses don’t run everywhere, nor always on…
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Saturday 8/26: Massanutten Western Slope Trail Work -What: Trail work at Massanutten Western Slope on the VA ’54 (the trail we built last year), the short extension of ’54 that turns right as soon as you enter the trail, as well as some work on signage and the new kiosk in the parking lot. -When: Saturday 8/26…
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Join us for our August Social where the Supervisor of the George Washington and Jefferson National Forests will present the Coalition with the “Enduring Service Award” for all the work the Coalition has accomplished in our National Forest over the past 20 years. Other Forest Service staff including the District Ranger for North River and…
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Great news on progress for the much anticipated Northend Greenway. If all stays on schedule then we should see construction in 2018. WHSV had this piece on the NEG: Watch the Video at this link HARRISONBURG, Va. (WHSV) — Harrisonburg City Council unanimously approved the next phase of construction for the Northend Greenway during Tuesday night’s…
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The REAL (or at least original) Annual SVBC Summer Ice Cream Ride will be held on August 12th. As for the past 2 decades, your bicycle Coalition will cover your ice cream after the ride. This ride is LONGER and brisker than the “Ice Cream Rides” associated with Bike Month. Plan on more of a Wednesday…
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Highlights & Suggestions Another Red Wing has come and gone with all of the group rides along with it. Luckily, some great memories were made and the love of cycling certainly shined through all the participants. There was also a great turnout for all rides and something that we hope to maintain. We started early…
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Interested in volunteering? Please Email us by end of day 7/21: svbcoalition@gmail.com What: Course Marshalls needed for VA Momentum’s SUP Triathlon Full Event Details on VA Momentum’s Website When: Saturday July 29 from 8am to 11am a 3 hour time commitment Where: South of Bridgewater on the bicycle portion of the race course to point riders in…
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***Madison Run Admin Road is Closed to Bicycles at ALL times. This event has secured a special use permit for a single limited use. Please respect the rules and regulations of the National Park Service*** This event is NOT open to everyone. Read the rules to see if you are invited: 1. You must be…
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Redwing Festival Bicycle Rides Join us on Saturday, July 15 for any number of rides leaving from Natural Chimneys in conjunction with the Redwing Roots Music Festival. You do NOT have to have tickets to the festival in order to attend the rides. If you make it up to the top of Reddish Knob with us…
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Help us “brush” the power line trail at Hillandale Park to wrap up the new improvements that will keep our trail clear of the bulldozer. When: Wednesday, June 14 5:30 pm onward Where: Hillandale Power Line Trail. We will have equipment at the top of South Avenue but please park in Hillandale proper What we did:…
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