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2016 The Year in Review

2016. The biggest year EVER for the Shenandoah Valley Bicycle Coalition. Without question. What did we do? More than we could have ever imagined. All to help get more people on bikes and make our corner of the world a better place to live, work, and play. With your help and by DONATING TODAY, we…
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December 12, 2016 0

Give a Gift of Trails and Win a Shimano XT Kit

READ ON FOR A CHANCE to Win an Entire SHIMANO XT kit (thanks to Shenandoah Bicycle Company and Shimano) hint- VOLUNTEER or DONATE Most of you have heard, some of you have helped, but as the year draws to a close, we need more help. 2016 will go down in the record books for the…
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December 12, 2016 0

12/12: SVBC December Social Ruby’s 7PM

Monday, December 12, 2016, We will meet at our regular time of 7:00pm and will be back in our typical location of Ruby’s Lounge in the basement of Clementine. More Details on Location Join Us! Read the Agenda by clicking here: December 2016 SVBC Social Agenda Most folks arrive around 7:00 pm, order food, and/or drinks, hang…
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December 12, 2016 0

City of Harrisonburg Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan

If it seems like we have been talking about bike/ped plans a lot lately, it’s because we have. Now that the Rockingham County and MPO Bike/Pedestrian plans are approved and finalized, we can move onto the City of Harrisonburg Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan. The draft plan is posted and the public comment period closes on…
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December 9, 2016 0

12/19: Soupfest Fundraiser for Bicycles for Refugees

What: Soupfest is an annual fundraiser and soup-making competition. This year’s Soupfest supports SVBC’s program: Bicycles for Refugees. Cost: $10 entry at the door When: December 19th 11:30AM-2:00AM Where: Dave’s Taverna – 810 Port Republic Road Harrisonburg, VA 22801 RSVP Via Evite:  RSVP for Soupfest NOW by clicking here Learn more about the SVBC Bicycles…
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December 9, 2016 0

12/7: Long Range Transportation Plan Public Open House

***Do we need a loop road around our Friendly City? We don’t think so. Take a look at some loop road info on CAPs website and then realize that these long-range transportation plans really do matter*** Read more about Loop Road: http://preserverockingham.org/bypassloop-road/ Read more about the plan in the Daily News Record The Harrisonburg-Rockingham Metropolitan Planning…
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December 5, 2016 0

12/10 & 12/11: One last Ask- Our Trails Need Your Help (Full Shimano XT Group)

READ ON FOR A CHANCE to Win an Entire SHIMANO XT kit (thanks to Shenandoah Bicycle Company and Shimano) hint- VOLUNTEER or DONATE Most of you have heard, some of you have helped, but as the year draws to a close, we need more help. We need your sweat equity and or your cash. 2016…
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December 2, 2016 0

SHEN-ROCK in 2016

ShenRock Bike Team had a super fall of learning, racing and riding. To start off our season we had a few open house type practices held at the Rocktown Trails at Hillandale park where we invited youth riders interested in the team to come out and ride with us and get a taste of what we…
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December 2, 2016 0

2016 Bicycles for Refugees Year-end Recap

December 2016 marks the end of the first year of the Bikes for Refugees Initiative This partnership between CWS Refugee Resettlement and the Shenandoah Valley Bicycle Coalition program has grown quickly with the support of our community. Here are our 2016 year stats in review: Over $6,0000 in tax-deductible monetary donations We are listed in…
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November 30, 2016 1

12/10: SVBC in the Bridgewater Christmas Parade

A new SVBC tradition! The Shenandoah Valley Bicycle Coalition will once again ride in the town of Bridgewater Christmas Parade on Saturday, December 10. Kathleen McCoy Bridgewater Christmas Parade What: Town of Bridgewater Christmas Parade on Bikes! Bring/wear your tacky decorations! WHEN: Saturday, December 10 Arrive at 8:30am to decorate your bikes with the group. Parade starts…
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November 23, 2016 0