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Announcing Our Path Forward

Your Bicycle Coalition has been busy over the past two years solidifying our beliefs and work to reflect who we are, A bicycle coalition with a vision for building better communities in the valley. We are excited to release our latest Road Map complete with a work plan to guide our work and impact in the coming…
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May 10, 2018 0

Act Today for Connect Our Schools

Have you seen the latest on the Connect Our Schools initiative? Read the Daily News Article below. It looks like the planned greenway connection around the city’s publicly owned golf course is in jeopardy and funds may be moved to Mount Clinton Pike. While Mt. Clinton Pike is a great project, it does not fulfill…
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May 4, 2018 0

Thursday Trail Work Starts This Thursday May 3rd!

Each Thursday for the next 26 weeks, Volunteers like YOU will work hard to expand the ever-growing Massanutten Western Slope Trail System! Come Join the fun and make this new trail (Red Line on map) become more than just a line on a map. See the trail on an interactive map. When: Every Thursday through…
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May 1, 2018 0

4/26: Open House 2040 Long Range Transportation Plan

From the Community Alliance for Preservation: Early last year, you showed up to meetings and commented on the Harrisonburg-Rockingham Metropolitan Planning Organization’s (MPO) draft Long Range Transportation Plan (Plan) As a part of that plan, and in response to new federal regulations and state-level transportation ranking methods, the MPO has been working the past year…
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April 25, 2018 0

4/28: Western Slope Trail Closure and volunteers needed

We need Volunteers: VHSMTB Massanutten Western Slope Race Volunteers needed: What’s needed:  Course Marshals When: Saturday 04/28/2018 meet at the Western Slope Pavillion at 11:00 for a meeting. Who: Mike Geortzen will be giving directions to all volunteers. Note: Bring you bike if you would like to ride,  however a bike is not required to…
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April 25, 2018 0

We Are Hiring

Our Coalition is searching for its first full-time paid Executive Director to guide us to our next level of cycling advocacy. We are looking for an energetic person who will engage our 850+ members and lead our many volunteer initiatives. The Executive Director must have the ability to juggle multiple assignments, engage existing members and…
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April 23, 2018 0

April 21: Cyclovia Harrisonburg

More Details On Earth Day weekend, come on over to Park View to celebrate biking, walking, skating, and healthy, outdoor recreation with family and friends! Inspired by the weekly Ciclovia in Bogota, Colombia, Renew Rocktown is putting on a family-friendly event for all. There will be free music, games, bike races, Zumba, yoga, and more!…
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April 19, 2018 0

4/19: Hillandale Power Line Trail Work

What: Spring Hillandale/Massanutten Trail Work Series (Thursdays) When: Thursday, April 19- Meet us at 5:30 pm in the back of Hillandale Park, last parking lot on the right near the trail kiosk. and work as long as you can or until dark. Starting May 3, we will move trail work to Massanutten for every Thursday through the…
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April 16, 2018 0

4/21: Tillman Road Trash Cleanup Celebrate Earth Day

We need volunteers! Please come and help us with some MUCH needed cleaning of the GW National Forest. For the last TEN years, the Shenandoah Valley Bicycle Coalition has been giving back to mother earth by picking up trash in our precious George Washington National Forest on Earth Day. When: Saturday, April-21 9 AM Where:…
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April 15, 2018 0

4/28: Saturday Trail Work on Massanutten’s Western Slope

What: Massanutten Saturday Morning trail work to happen bi-weekly on Saturday’s through the spring and summer. Where: Massanutten Western Slope Trails built by the Shenandoah Valley Bicycle Coalition. We will be working on the Boundary Trail, the newest trail that connects VA 54 up to the pond. When: Saturday, April 28 arrive at 8:50 for…
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April 11, 2018 0