In celebration of Bike Month, the Shenandoah Valley Bicycle Coalition partnered with Virginia Momentum and Brothers Craft Brewing to piggyback on their Run, Sweat & Beers monthly event by adding a bike ride option. Join VA Momentum, Brothers Brewing, and the SVBC for a 10 mile bike ride starting and ending at Brothers Craft Brewery on Friday May…
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The Ride of Silence Happened and was a smashing success! 5/21/2015: Harrisonburg was WELL represented as well as some other locations (England) in last night’s Ride of Silence. There were 38 riders who participated in the 6 mile route through the city to highlight that bicycles too belong on our roads. Traffic was very respectful…
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Calling all ride leaders, co-ride leaders, wannabe ride leaders and folks who would like to have first aid training in a group of fellow cyclists. SVBC is sponsoring 8 hours of Wilderness First Aid Training that will be geared toward the Cyclist on 05/30/2015. All are welcome to attend and SVBC will cover the cost…
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Please join us for the Bicycle & Pedestrian Plan Public Workshop on Tuesday, May 19 at 6pm at Thomas Harrison Middle School. With the help of JMU 4C, this will be a facilitated workshop where we will seek input from stakeholders and community members to kick off development of the bicycle & pedestrian plan. More…
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Bike to work day is Friday May 15. Ride your bike to work and encourage your family, friends and co-workers to do the same. Be sure to join us at Court Square from 7-10am for breakfast. Friday, May 15: Bike To Work Day Stop at Court Square on your way to work for a free…
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On Tuesday April, 28 108 kids raced at the VAHMTBS @ Hillandale Park in Harrisonburg, VA Round 3 of the Virginia High School Mountain Bike Series took place at Hillendale Park in Harrisonburg, VA, aptly referred to as “Rocktown.” The course offered challenges to every level of rider from new mountain bikers to seasoned professionals…
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Tonight, May 7, there will be a public hearing on Smithland Road improvements. We would love to have some interested bike and pedestrian interests attend. If you can come then please note that the meeting is from 4 to 6pm at the VDOT office north on route 11. For more background on the project please…
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Sunday, May 10: Celebration of Women’s Cycling Come join us on a ride to celebrate women’s cycling on May 10 in conjunction with the internationally celebrated CycloFemme! We’ll meet at Kline’s Dairy Bar, 58 East Wolfe Street, at 2:00 pm and ride for about an hour. This ride is for anyone who wants to celebrate…
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SVBC has several Massanutten trail work days each month from March to November. These trail work sessions are a great opportunity to earn a season pass, help develop and maintain the trail system on the Western Slope, and meet fellow trail lovers. For more info on trail work days contact Thomas Jenkins: tj@shenandoahbicycle.com, 540-434-9943. SVBC’s history…
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Burns will Promote Wildlife and Reduce the Risk of Wildfire May 1 – Harrisonburg, VA – The George Washington and Jefferson National Forests provide habitat for thousands of species across Virginia and West Virginia, including nearly 300 threatened, endangered, sensitive and locally rare wildlife and plants. To help preserve these and other species Forest Service…
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