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Massanutten Trail Work…Thursday 10/16 & 10/23 THE FINAL PUSH!!

The last 2000′  of the new trail at Massanutten are being machined. We have 2 weeks  to do the hand  finish work. Come out and help with this final push.  We will stage the tools at the pond at 5:15pm (no tools currently on site). We will work to dark so bring a head lamp…
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October 14, 2014 0

Bluestone Trail Ribbon Cutting October 22!

It’s here! The pavement is down for the city’s first substantial shared use path that is separated from roadways, and its ready for you to walk and bike on it! 1 mile of path between Port Republic Road to Stone Spring Road. Join us on October 22 at 2pm in Purcell Park for the Bluestone…
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October 14, 2014 0

City Seeking New Bike-Ped Subcommittee Members

Two (2) Bicycle and Pedestrian Subcommittee seats are up for appointment for the term beginning January 1, 2015 and ending December 31, 2018 2017. The Transportation Safety and Advisory Commission is seeking applications for subcommittee members. Applications are due on November 15, 2014 and are to be submitted to Thanh Dang at Thanh.Dang@harrisonburgva.gov or by fax to…
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October 13, 2014 2

Wednesday October 15: Second City Council Candidate’s Forum

Local Organizations Team Up to Host Second Candidate Forum HARRISONBURG, VA—Residents are invited to join candidates for Harrisonburg City Council on Wednesday, October 15. The forums are organized by the Downtown Dining Alliance, Shenandoah Valley Bicycle Coalition, Harrisonburg Rockingham Green Network, Better Together / Mejor Juntos, and the Northend Greenway. Both forums are free, open to…
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October 12, 2014 0

SVBC to co-host City Council Candidate Forum Tuesday Night 9/30 7pm!

Tuesday September 30th will be the first of two City Council Candidate Forums. 7pm Memorial Hall (old City High School). Come listen to what the Candidates have to say about a wide range of topics including bicycling in the City!


September 29, 2014 0

Volunteers Needed For Beer Garden 9/28

The SVBC needs your help at the Alpine Loop Gran Fondo beer garden. All proceeds from the beer sales will remain with the Shenandoah Valley Bicycle Coalition. Beer Garden volunteers are needed for Sunday September 28. We still need volunteers for the following shifts: 12 noon- 3:30pm 3:30pm to 6:30pm All you need to do is…
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September 25, 2014 0

Help JMU win the Outdoor Nation Campus Challenge Fall 2014!

Help JMU win the Outdoor Nation Campus Challenge Fall 2014! Ten schools who will go head-to-head, competing to see who can get the most people in their communities outside and active: think Mother Nature meets March Madness. Competition begins Saturday, September 27, and continues through Saturday, November 22. Participating individuals at each school must self-report on…
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September 19, 2014 0

Eagle Scout Project-Hillandale Park Bike Repair Station

SVBC member Connor Bell is asking for your help to fund a portion of his Eagle Scout project to install a bike repair station at Hillandale Park. You can Donate now to support the project: SVBC Member Austin Bell is raising money for a bike repair station at Hillandale for his Eagle Scout Project. See about…
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September 19, 2014 0

Friendly City Cross is BACK and starts this Wednesday September 17

Join us for a free weekly cross practice on Wednesday nights through the end of October Friendly City Grand Prix from Shenandoah Bicycle on Vimeo. Fort the third year the SVBC will host the Friendly City Cyclo-Cross Series. The Friendly City Grand Prix holds all events in Harrisonburg. Now you can come out to Ramblewood Park on Tuesday September 17…
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September 14, 2014 0

National Forest Trails…NEEDS YOUR HELP!

For 20 years SVBC has leading National Forest Trail Work Days and WE NEED YOUR HELP! We are looking for Crew Leaders (sounds more official then it is!) and trail work volunteers. Spend part of a  Saturday improving the trails that you use! When: Each Saturday this fall (ending date TBD). Meet: at Mr. J’s Route…
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September 10, 2014 0