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Kyle Lawrence, Executive Director (he/him)

Contact me. Kyle has been advocating on two wheels since arriving in the Valley nearly 15 years ago. Knowledgeable in all-things-bicycle (and often pedestrian, as well) he has been instrumental in administering federal grants for trail building as well as helping to secure support and funding for the North End Greenway and Connect Our Schools…
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June 5, 2019 0

Empower (Do not carry over)

We develop tools, skills, and resources for everyone to be able to choose whether, where, and how to ride. As a Coalition, we are committed to including riders of all backgrounds, skill sets, fitness levels, and abilities in our advocacy. Whether riding to work, for fun, in town, or in the mountains, we want everyone…
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April 29, 2019 0

BikeJoy

    We believe in the power of the bicycle to transform ourselves and our world.  We believe that biking should be fun. We believe that change can be playful. Together we are reclaiming our streets, trails, and public places for current and future generations of walkers and riders. Join Us Learn More     EMPOWER…
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April 10, 2019 0

Announcing Our First Executive Director

With a 20+ year history of organizing and advocating for better bicycle opportunities in the Valley, powered by many long hours and the love of volunteers, the Shenandoah Valley Bicycle Coalition is ready to take a historic step. We are pleased to announce that we are expanding to include our first ever full-time, paid bicycle…
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July 10, 2018 0

SVBC Executive Director Job Description

About SVBC: The Shenandoah Valley Bicycle Coalition formed in 2008 when the Shenandoah Valley Bicycle Club and the Shenandoah Mountain Bike Club merged, combining road cycling and mountain biking under one umbrella organization.  With more than 850 members, we are the primary resource that organizes, communicates and advocates for an active and diverse cycling community…
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April 23, 2018 0

2018 Bicycle Coalition Board Elections

VOTE TODAY! Voting is open from 3/4/2018 to 3/12/2018 Click here to vote now Meet our Candidates for the Coalition Board of Directors. Once elected, each candidate will serve for a 3-year term. We have 2 candidates and 2 open spots on the coalition board. In February 2018, two of the Bicycle Coalition’s nine board members…
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March 5, 2018 0

Announcing Expansion, Search for an Executive Director

The Shenandoah Valley Bicycle Coalition Announces Expansion, Search for an Executive Director With a 20+ year history of organizing and advocating for better biking opportunities in the Valley, powered by many long hours and the love of volunteers, the Shenandoah Valley Bicycle Coalition is ready to take a historic step. We are pleased to announce…
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February 12, 2018 2

Recap of 2016 Harrisonburg & Rockingham Bike-Walk Summit

Presented by: The Shenandoah Valley Bicycle Coalition (SVBC) and the Harrisonburg-Rockingham Metropolitan Planning Organization (HRMPO) Recap of 2016 Summit “Stronger Together: Building an Inclusive Biking and Walking Community” Each year the Bike-Walk Summit brings together a broad range of partners who are working to make Harrisonburg and Rockingham County a great biking and walking community to live…
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September 29, 2017 0

BICYCLES FOR REFUGEES

Our Bicycles for Refugees program can always use your donated bicycles. Neups (pictured above) tells us why he donated two bikes. “I think the best thing you can do to help someone adapt to a new home is to help them with transportation. Cars can be expensive to buy/upkeep. Buses don’t run everywhere, nor always on…
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August 27, 2017 0

Matt Hassman and Cargo Bikes!

Local Safe Routes to School Coordinator for the City of Harrisonburg, SVBC member/volunteer, and all around great guy, Matt Hassman was recently featured in the Virginia Safe Routes to School Email Newsletter talking about cargo bikes. You can read the entire March newsletter here Friends & Faces: Matt Hassman and Kaspers Kargos   Matt Hassman…
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April 10, 2017 0