As JMU welcomes another new freshman class for the 2015 fall semester, the entire class will hear a new kind of message from the university (see video above). We all know that biking and walking is omnipresent on college campuses and only seems to be growing in the city of Harrisonburg and on JMU’s campus.…
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The 18th annual Bike Shenandoah event will take place on Saturday September 19th. There are multiple ride options available from a 5 mile family ride to a century ride. All rides begin at Eastern Mennonite School, and registration includes SAG support, rest stops, bicycle tune-ups, and lunch for riders. For more information or to register for a…
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You could be really really motivated and get out to help with our trails in the George Washington National Forest 2 days in a row. First, Saturday the 22 starts the SVBC regular Saturday trail work in the George Washington National Forest. Then you can come out and help brush back the Chestnut portion of…
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Harrisonburg and Rockingham County uses the “National Bicycle and Pedestrian Documentation Project” methods to count bicyclists and pedestrians once per year throughout our area. Although this effort is led by city and county staff, it would not be possible without the many community volunteers (including SVBC members!) who help during the month of September to…
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Every October, the Shenandoah Valley Bicycle Coalition hosts its annual mountain bike festival. As the major fundraiser for the club, the festival is run 100% by local volunteers. We’re just getting started on planning our rides for this year’s festival on October 9-11, and we could use your help as a ride leader! Are you…
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Learn how to be more confident on your bike and how to ride to school safely! August 19 from 6-8pm for 3rd-6th graders Bluestone Bike and Run 1570 S. Main St. Harrisonburg Facebook event: http://on.fb.me/1EbJyyp August 23 from 3-5pm for 5-8th graders Westover Park (near skate park) 301 S Dogwood Dr, Harrisonburg Facebook event: http://on.fb.me/1JOLeEs …
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Friends of Shenandoah Mountain Shenandoah Mountain is a special place where we can each connect with nature in our own way, whether we like to mountain bike, hike, camp, fish, hunt, view wildlife, study nature, or simply drive to Reddish Knob to enjoy some of the most spectacular scenic beauty the Commonwealth has to offer.…
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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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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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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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