If you have followed the Coalition over the past several years, you have heard a lot about our desire to #ConnectOurSchools for walking and biking. We believe that everyone should have the freedom to choose whether to safely and conveniently walk or bike to their daily destinations. This is especially important for our schools and…
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By Sue George One of the Shenandoah Valley Bicycle Coalition’s longest-serving volunteers, Marcia Lamphier, has filled many different roles over several decades including Ride Leader and Treasurer. She is not only a Lifetime Member of the Bicycle Coalition but also has been a long-time member of the planning committees for enduring SVBC events like the…
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As we wrap up 2019, we are asking our members and broader network to support our community-centric fundraising campaign and please consider a donation to help us continue Building Better Communities in the Valley. We had a blast celebrating #GivingTuesday on December 3, 2019. We spent the day highlighting a few of the many volunteers…
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With passionate volunteers, we build exceptional riding opportunities. Powered by the time and talents of local riders, the Coalition has built over 30 miles of new mountain bike trails with 15,000+ volunteer hours leveraging $500,000 in federal grant dollars. Trail improvements in Hillandale Park, George Washington National Forest, and Massanutten’s Western Slope provide premier mountain…
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Another Big milestone is coming up for the Connect Our Schools Project and we need your help to ensure the project stays on track. The City of Harrisonburg heard YOU loud and clear. Our community NEEDS a connected network of greenways and Shared Use Paths. Preparations and behind the scenes work continues for the Connect…
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End of Year Appeal: As 2018 comes to a close we are asking our community for your financial support. We exist because of our members, donors, and volunteers. We are committed to developing a network of Greenways in our communities. The Northend Greenway is only the beginning of this network we can’t wait for the…
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After a few years of planning, plenty of rumors and lots of pin flags, the Spotswood High School Trail build began today to coincide with the first day of school. Mountain bike trails on high school property! What could be better? Help us finish this project and further our work to get more kids on…
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Registration is live for the 2018 Shenandoah Valley Century The 36th Annual Shenandoah Valley Century will be on Sunday, September 9, 2018 Online registration: Click here to register online. (NOTE: If you choose a family registration, be sure to enter each family member as a guest!) Bicycle rides of 25, 50, and 100 miles through the scenic and historic…
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Back in the fall of 2018, Brice Shirbach from Pink Bike spent some time in Harrisonburg riding trails, meeting people and hearing our stories about what makes this place so “sticky.” While in the area, Brice spent time riding many of our favorite trails to include, Lookout Mountain, Timber Ridge, Wolf, Narrowback, Massanutten Bike Park,…
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Special Guest for June 11: Harrisonburg City Council Member Chris Jones will come to our June monthly social. Join us and Chris Jones for an informal conversation about all things biking and walking in the Friendly City. Of special interest will be updates concerning the progress of the Connect Our Schools (Garbers Church Shared Use…
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