SVBC Board Member Rich Harris will be on the radio!! He will be a guest Thursday on Virginia Insight, WMRA‘s call-in talk show. The show’s title is “The State of Biking.” Wahooo!! WMRA broadcasts on 90.7 FM in the Shenandoah Valley, 103.5 FM in Charlottesville, 89.9 FM in Lexington, 94.5 FM in Winchester, and 91.3 FM in Farmville.…
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For the past decade and-a-half, hardy souls from up and down the Appalachians have gathered to celebrate riding, friendship, and breathtaking mountains at the Giro d’Ville, the Appalachian take on the European Grand Tour.
SVBC Time Trial Series p/b Rocktown Racing The SVBC time trial series p/b by Rocktown Racing is the resurrection of the original time trial series put on by SVBC. Everyone is welcome to come to this event. Come try to get the fastest time overall or just come out to beat your own time. Either way…
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Interested in inspiring others to give biking to work a try, or bike around their neighborhood with their family? Think more of your friends would bike more if they had just a little more confidence in their biking skills? Consider becoming a League (of American Bicyclists) Cycling Instructor (LCI) and teach “Smart Cycling”. Its is…
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Sixty-three riders participated in the SVBC’s Ride of Silence on 15-May at 7PM. Thanks to all who showed up to support this memorial ride for those who have been killed or injured by motor vehicles. The ride left EMU promptly at 7PM as it did from locations all over the world. The silent procession traversed the street of…
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Convenience, charm and cash. Pro Tested Gear adds new layer to the local bike and business community. Ever sold your used gear for more than it cost brand-new? RMH anesthesiologist and cyclist Bob Li did, after stumbling into one of the Valley’s hidden sources of wealth. Seems Bob was chatting to the guy who runs the…
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Despite foggy conditions and a looming threat of thunderstorms Wednesday, over 50 students with many more parents, a few teachers and lots of community volunteers, came to Thomas Harrison Middle School (THMS) to celebrate National Bike to School Day. We had great support from City Council members Charlie Chenault and Richard Baugh, Delegate Tony Wilt,…
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IMBA GWNF documents Background on the Plan Every 15 years or so the National Forest creates a new plan under which a specific Forest will be managed. The plan greatly influences how district rangers and Forest Service Employees manage their individual forests and make day to day decisions. The George Washington National Forest Plan stalled…
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Rockingham County Recreation Department offering a trip on the Virginia Creeper Trail! Wednesday, May 8, 2013 Come ride a bike on this former rail bed that passes through the Mt. Rogers National Recreation Area and Highland County in southwest Virginia. This is a one-day, easy biking adventure that you and your friends will talk about for…
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A big thanks to everyone who made it out to pick up trash off of Tillman Road in the George Washington National Forest. As usual, the SVBC celebrated Earth Day by cleaning up one of our favorite roads in the National Forest. Marshall Hammond organized and led the gang on their treasure hunt. Thank you…
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