“A couple folks have asked me about how we decide where to go on these camping trips. Sometimes we go to spots we see while we are doing other rides, sometimes we hit places other people have mentioned, and sometimes we pull out a map and simply decide that there is a place that looks…
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” It had been quite a while since Marshall, Roland, and I had been able to join forces for another fat bike ride in the snow. We were finally able to put something together this past Sunday. The weatherman predicted that we’d see temps as high as 50F. It sounded like it would be a…
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“With the holidays, other family commitments, cold, rainy weather and other stuff it had been since the end of November that we had been able to get out for a bikepacking trip. Both Johnny and I were off from work, there were 4 inches of snow on the ground and with a couple more forecast…
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Lookout December! from Adventure Seen on Vimeo. On December 1, 2012, a group of SVBC members went out for a lifestyle ride, going out-and-back on the newly rerouted Lookout Trail in Stokesville, VA. The trail was epic, the views were stunning and the riding speaks for itself. Thanks to Shenandoah Mountain Touring for keeping the…
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“Pink Lycra and Matching Socks” by (Burg ex-pat) Ryan Delaney and JV KING Kurt Rosenberger on November 28, 2012. “There are plenty of stories about how riding a tandem has strengthened relationships, or how the encouragement of a cheerful stoker has pushed a flagging captain through a low point on a century, but even though…
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Paul “P. J.” Johnston announces his retirement from the City of Harrisonburg Bicycle – Pedestrian Subcommittee. Reflecting on his tenure on the Bike-Ped Subcommittee, Johnston could barely contain his emotions. “I have volunteered advocating for bicycle infrastructure in the city since 2000 and I have happily served on the Bicycle and Pedestrian Subcommittee since its inception in 2010. However,…
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After a looonnnggg week at work, and with the weather not looking too cold, I secured domestic clearance to disappear for Saturday night. A quick email to Johnny and he was in. We decided we would roll from town noonish, ride up Reddish Knob, then descend via FR85 and FR95 to a campsite just off…
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“Six-Pack Invitational” by (Burg ex-pat) Chase Lyne on November 7, 2012. “Did you do two trail works this year? Did you write your letter of intent? Did you pay the master of ceremonies $20? …” Full article here: