UPDATE: There is an informal post ride hangout in Bridgewater Check out the details. What: An annual tradition. The SVBC Icicle Ride is always on New Year’s Day and always leaves from Bridgewater. When: 12 NOON Where: Wildwood Park – Bridgewater See the park on a map Ride Description: (social ride – approx 2 hrs…
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The new parking lot at the bottom of the Wolfe Ridge Trail is set to be done Saturday morning. To finish, we need to reroute the last 200′ of trail so it comes into the new parking. We need about 5-8 trail workers for 2 hours Saturday morning to make this happen. Email or call…
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The first of a long list of SVBC grant projects broke ground this week. SVBC usually saves it’s digging for trails but in order to use the trails we all need a place to park. The new parking lot at the bottom of the Wolfe Ridge Trail will provide parking for those seeking to ride…
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Bicycle EIA Survey Complete! An update from the Central Shenandoah Valley Planning District Between April and November 2015, the CSPDC conducted a survey for the “Bicycling in the Shenandoah Valley” Economic Impact Analysis (EIA). Over 1,500 residents and visitors participated in the survey, 45% of which were visitors and 55% residents. Preliminary survey results indicate…
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The Fourth Annual Harrisonburg & Rockingham Bike-Walk Summit was a hit with our local elected representatives, city/county staff, JMU/EMU, and many of the wonderful volunteer advocates who make it all happen. For 2015 we enlisted the help of SVBC member Scott Wootten and his Adventure Seen Videos to create three short videos to help us recap…
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We have some new and exciting energy focused on the Rocktown Trails at Hillandale Park. Many of you know that the Power line trail was completed this fall and the pump track has seen some much needed love over the past few months. We have had many loads of dirt delivered thanks to Partners Excavating,…
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*The November ride was such a success with over 50 in attendance, we’ve decided to make it a monthly ride! Come out and enjoy the Bluestone Trail, Harrisonburg’s family biking destination! All kids and adults are welcome at any skill level and pace. When: December 13 from 3pm-4pm Cost: Free What to bring: Your bike, a helmet,…
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Open for comments until December 4, 2015 The City of Harrisonburg wants to know what more can be and needs to be done to increase biking and walking in our community. This timely discussion was posted in tandem with the Fourth Annual Harrisonburg & Rockingham Bike-Walk Summit that was held last Friday 11/13. Since…
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December 2015 Update: The survey is closed and we are anxiously awaiting the results. For now you can read a brief recap of the data that was received on SVBCoalition.org This is your last opportunity to take our survey and show the world how much money bicycles bring into our region. Tell us about your…
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Sponsoring Agency: Shenandoah Valley Bicycle Coalition Project Title: North River Trail Enhancements Phase II & Phase III State Project Number: VRT-257 & VRT 292 Funding Sources: NRT FY-08, 09, 11, 13, 14(FY) Invitation for Bid Seeking Bids from Experienced Trail Contractors The Shenandoah Valley Bicycle Coalition (SVBC) is seeking bids from experienced trail…
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