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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

Asking for Help- Next Chapter of Bikes for Refugees

Ritchie Vaughan started our Bicycles for Refugees Program. After many years of hard work, Ritchie and the Coalition are looking for folks who might be interested in taking on a lead role with this awesome initiative.


June 11, 2019 0

Talking Bikes on the Local News

As part of Bike Month, WHSV talked with Kyle Lawrence about the Coalition’s Bike Everywhere Day and our Mayor’s Bike Ride.


June 9, 2019 0

Mayor’s Bike Ride

We started an annual tradition! Now let’s make sure that every future Harrisonburg Mayor joins us for a bike ride. Mayor Deanna Reed led 60+ riders on a casual cruise around the Friendly City that started and ended in downtown Harrisonburg. After the ride, Mayor Reed even took to the megaphone to tell everyone about…
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June 9, 2019 0

6/10: June Monthly Social with Special Guests

What: June Monthly Social open to everyone and anyone Where: Clementine’s Basement Lounge (Ruby’s) When: Monday, June 10 7 PM Join us on Monday, June 10 for our Monthly Social in the basement of Clementine (Ruby’s Lounge). Folks start to arrive at 7 PM and we usually kickoff a short agenda around 7:30. You’ll hear…
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June 7, 2019 0

Cognative MTB

From the Coalition: We are always excited to partner with businesses that share our values and beliefs. When Austin checked in with us about the possibility of a Shenandoah Valley Design we were all ears and full of support and enthusiasm. As Austin mentions, Cognative MTB donates a portion of every (Shenandoah Valley Design) sale…
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June 6, 2019 0

5/24: Bike, Run, Sweat & Beers

When: Friday, May 24 5:30pm In celebration of Bike Month, the Shenandoah Valley Bicycle Coalition partnered with Virginia Momentum and Brothers CraftBrewing to piggyback on their FREE Run, Sweat & Beers monthly event by adding a bike ride option. Join VA Momentum, Brothers Brewing, and your bicycle Coalition for a 10-mile bike ride starting and ending at Brothers Craft Brewery on Friday, May…
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May 22, 2019 0

Connect Our Schools Update and Action Needed

Another Big milestone is coming up for the Connect Our Schools Project and we need your help to ensure the project stays on track. The City of Harrisonburg heard YOU loud and clear. Our community NEEDS a connected network of greenways and Shared Use Paths. Preparations and behind the scenes work continues for the Connect…
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April 5, 2019 0