Author: Kyle

Finish Line is Near Massanutten Trail Work for 2019

We have a BIG ask for you. Can you help us reach our trail building goals for 2019 on Massanutten’s Western Slope? We have trail work opportunities two times a week from now until the end of October on either Saturdays or Sundays. Whether you committed to trail work for your Massanutten Trail Pass, donated…
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August 21, 2019 0

Connecting Harrisonburg High School 2 for Walking-Biking

What will it take to connect the new Harrisonburg High School with safe and comfortable access for walking and biking? Given the location of the new school, reaching the building via the planned entrances off of US Route 11 will be challenging and dangerous for people walking and biking. In addition to the wide roads,…
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August 7, 2019 1

Job Opportunity- Safe Routes to School Waynesboro

The City of Waynesboro is hiring their first Safe Routes to School Coordinator for the Waynesboro Public Schools. Know someone who might be interested?Click for Job Description Click for ApplicationLook for- PROGRAM COORDINATOR PT Code: 1702-1Questions? Contact Us


July 19, 2019 1

eMTBs on Massanutten Western Slope Trails

Discussions around Electric Mountain Bikes (eMTBs) often trigger an instinctual and emotional reaction among those of us who recreate via natural surface trails on our public and private lands. The Shenandoah Valley Bicycle Coalition recognizes and acknowledges the wide range of strong opinions regarding eMTBs along with associated cultural challenges. We understand land access concerns…
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July 18, 2019 4

Virginia Trails Alliance

The Coalition is now a member of a new state-wide organization, the Virginia Trails Alliance. Below is a letter the new Alliance has sent to the Governor of Virginia. The Virginia Trails Alliance, an unincorporated coalition of businesses, non-profits and other organizations advocating for vibrant trail systems in Virginia and strong support for trails within…
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July 11, 2019 0

New Day Pass Option for Massanutten Western Slope Trails

You can now purchase a day pass for access to the Massanutten Western Slope Trails via the Luv Trails App. The pass then lives on your smartphone and helps to streamline the process of buying a trail pass. All trail pass proceeds continue to go directly to the Shenandoah Valley Bicycle Coalition to help maintain,…
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July 9, 2019 0

Redwing Roots Music Festival 2019

The Redwing Roots music festival is a highlight of our summer. Even if you don’t attend the festival you can still join us for our one of four rides hosted by the Shenandoah Valley Bicycle Coalition. In addition, the Festival supports the Coalition by donating a portion of the Huss & Dalton Guitar Raffle proceeds…
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July 1, 2019 0

Tillman Road is Partially Closed

Please Respect the Closure and avoid bodily harm/$2,500 fine for Federal trespassing What: A section of Tillman Road is closed until at least early October 2019. The area near the Hearthstone Dam is closed to all users to include people walking and biking. Please respect the closure to help the trails community maintain our positive…
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June 27, 2019 0

7/4: Volunteers Needed for Bicycles at Friendly City Fourth

Join us for our first foray into riding bicycles at Harrisonburg’s Friendly City Fourth. We will have kids activities set up as well as games for adults. It will be fun, inviting and help us reach new people with bicycles. Come out and lend us a hand and let us know if you are interested…
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June 14, 2019 0

6/20: Haircuts for Hillandale

What: The Rocktown Trails at Hillandale Park were built by volunteers of the Shenandoah Valley Bicycle Coalition. Our volunteers also maintain the trails and this is the time of year when they need your help to trim back vegetation. When: Thursday, June 20 from 4-7 PM Where: Rocktown Trails at Hillandale Park Who to Contact…
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June 14, 2019 0