Virginia House of Delegates: Please Support the 3 Feet Passing Bill Support: SB 97 – Three Foot Passing Bill The Virginia Bicycle Federation (VBF) has been hard at work this winter during the Virginia General Assembly trying to pass a number of bicycle related bills. One of the most important is the three-foot passing bill which would…
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This winter, four of SVBC’s nine board members will see their terms expire. This year’s election is open through March 7 and once confirmed, board members will be active for a 2 year term starting March 10. Please submit your ballot by filling out this form. You can also submit a ballot by regular mail…
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Support SVBC and one it’s best partners, Massanutten Four Season Resort, at Monday Night Madness! Monday Night Madness February 17th (4-9 p.m.) , ski or ride at Massanutten with a portion of the proceeds going to Shenandoah Valley Bicycle Coalition. Slope-Use Ticket | $18 Rentals | $18 A free beginner group lesson at 5 or 6…
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Interested in inspiring others to give biking to work a try, or bike around their neighborhood with their family? Think more of your friends would bike more if they had just a little more confidence in their biking skills? Consider becoming a League (of American Bicyclists) Cycling Instructor (LCI) and teach “Smart Cycling”. Its is…
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From the Virginia Bicycling Federation Updated: 2014 Bike Legislation — Everyone Please Contact Your Legislators Help us get this legislation passed. Please email or call your delegate and senator, and ask them to support these bills. If you don’t know who they are, use the Who’s My Legislator page. SVBC note: For most of us in the Harriosonburg/Rockingham…
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The Second Annual Harrisonburg & Rockingham Bike Walk Summit was featured in the League of American Bicyclists Magazine, “American Bicyclists.” SVBC Board member and Bike Summit organizer Rich Harris wrote about the importance of hosting the local summit to bring together advocates, government and agency staff, along with local politicians. We look forward to the…
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When: Sunday February 2 @ Riding at 10:00 AM Where: Park at Briery Branch Community Center and bike up to Flagpole Knob Why: To enjoy winter mountain biking with 100 of your closest friends before watching the big game Option: A group will ride from town up to Flagpole and back. They will leave Mr J’s on 42 South at 8:45am…
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Here is a short article from the PATC (Potomac Appalchain Trail Club) news letter. If you come across a hiker/s while riding stop..talk, listen…wait for all riders in your group to prevent additional surprises. This was an eye opening read for me! – Thomas Jenkins: tj@shenandoahbicycle.com Sunday October 13. Wolf Ridge-A HIKE FROM HELL!. Michael XXXX,…
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From the Virginia Department of Transportation Safe Routes to School Winter Newsletter. This spotlight features an interview with Harrisonburg’s own (and SVBC member) Becky Johnston. You can read the entire email newsletter here: VDOTSRTS December Newsletter Often times, schools, parents, and SRTS advocates initiate and implement a Safe Routes to School program on their own,…
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New Year’s Day once again brought us the Icicle ride. With relatively warm temps, 50 riders showed up to ring in the new year by cruising through beautiful back roads in the Shenandoah Valley. Anyone know how many years the SVBC has had an icicle ride? We can’t figure out which year it all started…
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