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It’s Bike Rodeo Season! Volunteers needed.

School bike rodeos and events are approaching fast!  We could use a few volunteers to help corral kids in the right direction, assist with a group ride, hand out goodies and offer encouragement to those who might need a little extra help.  No prior experience is necessary. John C. Myers Bike/Walk at School Day, Wednesday,…
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April 21, 2016 0

Harrisonburg and Staunton by Bike classes Saturday 9am-1pm. Register TODAY!!

Join us for Harrisonburg & Staunton by Bike, a class that gives bike riders the confidence they need to ride safely and legally in traffic and on the trail. This class is combination of parking lot drills and on-road practice. Students of all skill levels are welcome and will find the course beneficial. Ages 14 &…
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April 19, 2016 0

4/23: Volunteers Needed for Tillman Road Trash Cleanup

We need volunteers! Please come and help us with some MUCH needed cleaning of the GW National Forest. For the last EIGHT 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.  We’re making it eight! Saturday, April  23 Meet 8:30…
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April 18, 2016 0

4/26: VENUE CHANGE! No longer @ Hillandale Park

Rocktown VAHS MTB Race 4/26: High School Mountain Bike Race to be held at the Miller School rather than Hillandale. UPDATE: “Dear Riders, Coaches, and Parents:  Due to high chance of rain showers in Harrisonburg tomorrow afternoon, the RACE 3 venue has been moved to Miller School of Albemarle. All race times and lap counts…
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April 16, 2016 0

4/22: Bluegrass, Bikes, & Beers

Join the SVBC on Friday April 22 at Pale Fire Brewing for Bluegrass, Bike & Beers with proceeds going to benefit the Shenandoah Valley Bicycle Coalition. We will hold a 4pm mountain bike ride from Pale Fire to the the Rocktown Trails at Hillandale Park and then music and party at Pale Fire with Travis…
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April 15, 2016 0

$300,000 of Trail Building in 2016 with your HELP

DONATE NOW to help us complete $300,000 of trail building in 2016 We have been talking an awful lot about all of the federal grant money that the Shenandoah Valley Bicycle Coalition secures to improve our trails in the George Washington National Forest. Well 2016 continues to be a red letter year for the SVBC in…
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April 14, 2016 0

4/14: Thursday Trail Work at Hillandale

Only two more weeks of Thursday Trail Work at Hillandale Park. Come out and support your in town trail system! https://www.facebook.com/events/1533231113648591/


April 13, 2016 0

4/11: April SVBC Monthly Social

Guest Speaker from IMBA and Massanutten Trails meeting all at the April SVBC social! We are gearing up for riding season and with more warm weather on the way, the events and rides will only increase. Stay up to speed on all of the SVBC weekly rides that have already begun this year. Learn about ALL the…
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April 10, 2016 0

Connet Our Schools Update 4/12 City Council Vote

4-10-2016: Connect Our Schools Update Many of you may be wondering where the Connect Our Schools Campaign stands. Well, we’re one step and pedal closer to victory. While our voice was heard loud and clear before by City Council, there is one more vote on April 12th on the bond amount for all the included projects. If…
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April 10, 2016 0

4/20: SVBC Time Trial Series on Dry River Road

The SVBC time trial series p/b by Rocktown Racing is the resurrection of the original time trial series put on by SVBC. Everyone is welcome to come to this event. Come try to get the fastest time overall or just come out to beat your own time. Either way this should be a fun series…
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April 3, 2016 0