Sandy Snow
Sometimes the best adventures are those that present themselves when you least expect it. Such was the case when it came to the snowfall in the mountains west of Harrisonburg on the Virginia/West Virginia line due to hurricane nor’easter Sandy. Johnny and I started chatting about a potential ride Monday afternoon when he found out he was…
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Building Trail For Everyone
Two of the three projects in the SVBC’s latest trail building enterprise are located on Narrowback Mountain. Narrowback is a special place for mountain bikers because it provides an opportunity for new riders to cut their teeth riding bikes in the mountains. The new Tillman West Trail is a blast for riders of all abilities…
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Post Mud Pond Post
The burg’s got it. Traveling bike bums beware of this spiderweb of cyclery. When riding is so engrained in local culture, the good times roll. Literally. Costumes are in. And when halloween calls, you know it’s on. Little wheels lift from the dirt with ease, newcomers can try…
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Rader Mountain Overnight
After a highly successful first attempt at an overnighter (other than missing the place we were planning to camp and having to ride back over Shenandoah Mountain at dusk) the previous weekend, Johnnnny Youngdahl and I decided to head out again on 10/21 for another quick overnight. This time we decided to head north of Rt. 33…
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Intro
Okay, this is something I’ve been wanting to do for a while now. I like to take pictures while out on different adventures and enjoy writing so if nothing else it will be fun for me. Let’s start with my favorite Edward Abbey quote, “One final paragraph of advice: do not burn yourselves out. Be…
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City Council approves $1M for greenways (DNR)
Daily News-Record (Harrisonburg, VA) October 24, 2012 Section: News (Local) Surplus Finding Its Path PRESTON KNIGHT HARRISONBURG – City Council unanimously approved a plan to spend $4.76 million of reserve surplus funds on various capital projects Tuesday night, delighting a crowd that packed its South Main Street chambers. Of the surplus appropriation, $600,000 goes to…
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FINAL SATURDAY TRAIL WORK SESSION!
THIS SATURDAY is the last George Washington National Forest trail work session of our fall trail work series. And Ethan wants you out there! 9 am, Mr. J’s on 42 South, Saturday October 27!! tj@shenandoahbicycle.com for more information
Wootten captures Collin on 2,000 Hour Trail
This trail on western slope of the Massanutten Resort is the crown-jewel (so far!) of SVBC’s volunteer-built trails. Described as “the best volunteer-built trail in the country,” the 2,000 Hour Trail, so named for the 2,000 volunteer hours it took to build, was the crazy vision of SVBC member Thomas Jenkins, a vision that was…
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Pack the City Council Chambers!
With the City on the verge of committing over 1 Million dollars to the Bluestone and Northend Greenway Trails, we need your help. Come to the City Council Chambers on Tuesday, October 23rd at 7pm to show your support! Arrive early and bring a friend!