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Monday August 10: SVBC Monthly Social @ 7pm

Monday August 10, 2015 We will meet at regular time. 7:00pm in the basement of Clementine Cafe “Ruby’s” We will also have “Bike Capital” T-shirts available for purchase at the August Social with a FULL run of sizes once again available. On the second Monday of each month, we get together at Ruby’s (also known as Clementine’s…
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August 1, 2015 0

Saturday August 15 The Annual (albeit longer) Ice Cream Ride

The REAL (or at least original) Annual SVBC Ice Cream Ride will be held on August 15th As for the past 2 decades, the SVBC will cover your ice cream during the ride. This ride is LONGER and brisker than the “Ice Cream Rides” associated with Bike Month. Plan on more of a Wednesday night social ride type…
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August 1, 2015 0

Fall Classes: Harrisonburg & Staunton by Bike!

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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July 30, 2015 0

8/8: Youth TryAthlon Volunteers Needed

Volunteers are needed for the second annual Youth TryAthlon, sponsored by Harrisonburg Parks and Recreation, for the August 8 event  in two shifts: 7:45am-10:30am and/or 9:45am-noon.  We need about 25 volunteers to help make this a success. Please let Becky know if you can help by emailing Becky Johnston at rsjohnst@sentara.com with your availability. If you…
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July 29, 2015 0

Saturday August 1: Local Road Racing in Page County

SVBC member Jamie Doyle wants to make sure you know about local road racing. Not a ton of opportunities in our are to compete in sanctioned road events but if interested, you should head over to Page Valley this weekend. This year, Page Valley Cycling expanded its Shenandoah-based summer racing schedule!  In addition to the…
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July 29, 2015 0

Shen-Rock Composite Team Update

The ShenRock Bike Team will officially start practice on 08/04/2015 at Massanutten’s Western Slope. Practices will start at 5:30 and be held on Tuesdays and Thursdays at various locations around Harrisonburg an Rockingham County. The team will consist of Girls and Boys from Middle through High School age. For information about being on the team, please contact…
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July 29, 2015 0

New Weekly Ride-Monday Nights: Post-kids Bedtime Road Ride

What: The newest group road ride to be added to the Shenandoah Valley Bicycle Coalition Calendar, The Monday night Post Kids Bedtime Road Ride A 60-75 minute social road ride. Helmets and front/rear lights required. The ride will typically be between 15-20 miles with a night cap beverage afterwards. When: Monday Evenings at 8:30 Where: Meet…
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July 27, 2015 0

Harrisonburg Parks and Recreation Youth TryAthlon

Volunteer course marshals are needed for the Harrisonburg Parks and Recreation Youth TryAthlon on Saturday, August 8. Two shifts are available: 7:45 am to 10:30 am and/or 9:45 am to 12:00 noon. Interested volunteers may email Becky Johnston at rsjohnst@sentara.com.  More information is available at harrisonburgva.gov/youth-tryathlon.


July 13, 2015 0

7/13: SVBC July Social Tonight @ Ruby’s

Please Join the SVBC tonight for our monthly social. Always the second Monday of the month, 7pm in Ruby’s lounge (basement of Clementine). Full details about the monthly social is under the “Meet us” tab on SVBcoalition.org July 13, 2015 We will meet at regular time. 7:00pm in the basement of Clementine Cafe “Ruby’s” We will…
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July 13, 2015 0

Help us with Harrisonburg’s Bicycle Friendly Community Application

In May 2011, Harrisonburg was recognized as a Bronze Level Bicycle Friendly Community for the work we had done and our plans for growing our bike friendly community.  Now our award is about to expire. Think we can jump to the next level and get a Silver Award? Maybe we can with your help! Help the City of Harrisonburg…
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July 12, 2015 0