Interested in inspiring others to try bicycling to work or to ride around the neighborhood with their families? Think your friends would ride more if they had just a little more confidence in their biking skills? Consider becoming an SVBC Education Volunteer! SVBC’s Education Committee started in 2013 with seven local League Cycling Instructors (LCIs)…
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As the Virginia General Assembly moves into the next phase of the legislative session, only two important bicycling related bills made it out of committee and will be voted on by every legislator. It is important for YOU to ask your state elected representatives from the valley to vote for these two bicycle related bills. Our…
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We kick off elections every year in February. Like last year, voting begins on February 28 and is open through March 7 If you would like to run for the board election (2 seats available) then please let us know ASAP so we can get your info up on the website or answer any questions…
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You heard right. The Western Slope Trails are open for Daily use but remember that you need a trail pass in order to ride the trails. You can obtain your pass through the Shenandoah Valley Bicycle Coalition and 100% of the funds associated with the pass goes to the SVBC to be used towards building…
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When: Sunday February 7 @ Riding at 10:00 AM Where: Park at Briery Branch Community Center and bike up to Flagpole Knob Why: To enjoy winter mountain biking with 100 of your closest friends before watching the big game Option: A group will ride from town up to Flagpole and back. They will leave Mr J’s on 42 South at 8:45am…
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Use this simple form letter to email your delegate TODAY Two bills under consideration this session by the Virginia Legislature would make bicyclists in Virginia safer on the roads. Both bills cleared the Senate and passed out of committees — They are expected to be up for a vote in the house TODAY 3/4/2016 Read…
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The Northend Greenway continues to work towards raising awareness for the construction of a greenway to connect downtown with EMU and the northern ends of the city. Harrisonburg Winter Sprinter: Bicycle Scavenger Hunt and Movie Night! When: 2pm-6pm February, 13th (Ride registration opens at 1:30, and the movie will start ~4:00pm) Where: Pale Fire Brewing…
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We are compiling a list of local businesses and organizations who support Connecting our Schools. Have interest? Or know someone who might be interested? Read the letter of support. We are building a coalition we are building it bigger, widening the corridors, and adding more lanes. We will present this letter to City Council in addition…
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Email Your City Council Members Hopefully you heard but in case you have been living under a rock, WE WON! That means $3 million for Connecting our schools. It is ALWAYS helpful to send an email. We would still love for you to email your council members and city manager this time. THANK THEM for…
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Multiuse Path Petition Gaining Momentum Posted: February 1, 2016 By RYAN CORNELL Found online here: http://www.dnronline.com/article/bike_paths02012016 HARRISONBURG — A campaign to build a sidewalk and several shared-use paths around the city’s future elementary school and Thomas Harrison Middle School is gaining traction. The Connect Our Schools petition, organized by the Shenandoah Valley Bicycle Coalition, recently opened to…
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