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9/11: 34th Annual Shenandoah Valley Century Ride

The 34th Annual Shenandoah Valley Century will be on Sunday, September 11, 2016 Bicycle rides of 25, 50, and 100 miles through the scenic and historic Shenandoah Valley sponsored by the Shenandoah Valley Bicycle Coalition. We invite you to help us celebrate the SHENANDOAH VALLEY CENTURY for some of the finest cycling to be found.…
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June 12, 2016 0

6/21 & 6/22: Hillandale Needs More Hairs Cut

Do you ride, walk, run at Hillandale? If yes, please come help give the trails a much needed brushing. We need 20 volunteers for 1-2 hours each to lend a hand cutting back the spring growth. When: June 21 and 22 Time: From 4pm to 8pm (Need 20 people to each pull off a 2 hour…
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June 10, 2016 0

Bicycles for Refugees In the News

The Shenandoah Valley Bicycle Coalition (SVBC) is helping local refugees with bicycles for transportation. Watch the WHSV TV3 Piece on the program Update 6/9/2013: Listen to the WMRA radio piece on the program This initiative began in November 2015 when a group of refugees in Harrisonburg identified transportation as a major challenge. For many refugees, bicycling…
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June 9, 2016 0

6/11: Hillandale’s Hair Cut Needs YOU!

Do you ride, walk, run at Hillandale? If yes, please come help give the trails a much needed brushing. We need 20 volunteers for 1-2 hours each to lend a hand cutting back the spring growth. When: June 11th Time: Anytime from 7am-1pm Where: Meet at trail head kiosk in Park. Sign up: Please fill…
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June 5, 2016 0

6/9: and EVERY THURSDAY: Massanutten Trail Work on the 4,000 hour Trail

THURSDAY June 9- The SVBC will be working on the newest trail (4K for now) that begins just above Del Webb Dr (gravel road to overlook) off of the existing 2K trail. We will be working from 5pm until dark and we NEED your help so that we can build at least 400′ of trail…
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June 4, 2016 0

June 4 & 5: Massanutten Hoo-HA Enduro and XC Race

3 Hours Left to save money on your Hoo-Ha Registration with special Discount code for SVBC members. If your SVBC registration is current be sure to use SVBC2016 Discount code when you register for the Hoo-Ha before 11:45pm tonight June 2. REGISTER NOW: https://www.bikereg.com/massanutten-hoo-ha The Massanutten Hoo-Ha is an annual favorite for the Shenandoah Valley Bicycle Coalition…
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June 2, 2016 0

6/3: (L)earn-a-bike Open House

It’s hard to believe that the (L)earn-a-Bike program has already reached its first birthday!   For an introduction to LAB, check out our previous blog post.   In the past year, we have have provided bicycle skills and prosocial education to around 30 Harrisonburg and Rockingham County youth. We just finished working with our sixth…
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June 1, 2016 0

Harrisonburg by Bike Class June 4th: Sponsored by Shenandoah Bicycle Company

On June 4th will be the last of the “Harrisonburg by Bike Class” this season. This is a great opportunity for anyone to get more comfortable riding around town. The class is open to anyone 14 years of age or older (minors must be accompanied by an adult). The class is free (sponsored by SBC)…
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June 1, 2016 0

5/29: Ice Cream Ride for Bike Month

Join us as we say goodbye to Bike Month 2016 with another Ice Cream Ride! We’ll meet again in the parking lot next to Kline’s on E. Wolfe St. at 2:00 pm on Sunday May 29, and take a nice, casual ride around town. Bring your helmet and bring your kids! (And if you’re under…
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May 25, 2016 0