This post appeared on the Virginia Business Magazine website on March 28, 2014 read the original article can be found here: http://www.virginiabusiness.com/news/article/recreational-asset Recreational asset The valley’s terrain and views make it a biking destination March 28, 2014 by James Heffernan When Kyle Lawrence came to Harrisonburg in 2003 to attend James Madison University, he was quickly…
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The Virginia High School Mountain Bike Series (VAHS MTB) is gearing up to start the 2014 racing season. VAHS MTB is an interscholastic high school mountain bike race series that is sanctioned by USA Cycling. This 5-race series is open to any high school or middle school student in Virginia. Harrisonburg/Rockingham County’s’s Rocktown Racers, the 3-time defending…
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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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This article originally appeared in the Daily News Record’s Rocktown Weekly on December 20, 2013 Happy Trails for the Friendly City By SARAH STACY Daily News-Record Though many individuals may cherish memories of riding bikes when they were younger, not all continued pedaling into adulthood. The Shenandoah Valley Bicycle Coalition is hoping to get people…
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You can help! Volunteers are needed to help on the day of the Century with registration, parking, sag driving and assistance at both Hillandale Park and the Bridgewater rest stop. We need to fill all the lovely green slots below with the names of beautiful volunteers, so check out your choices below (or open up the…
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Join the Shenandoah Valley Bicycle Coalition, the Northend Greenway, the City of Harrisonburg, and your neighbors for Harrisonburg Bike Month! Bike Month is a national event that celebrates the bicycle; a unique, fun, and green form of transportation. Bike Month is a way to bring awareness to the friendly citizens of Harrisonburg and Rockingham County to the…
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Hello ! My name is Julie Rae Powers and I am guest “blogging” for the Friendly City Grand Prix. For those of you who don’t know me I recently graduated from JMU with a degree in photography. I am relatively new to cycling.
Regular, volunteer-led trail work is a cornerstone of the Coalition’s culture. It’s also what has transformed nearby National Forest and private mountain ridges into premier mountain biking terrain. Get Involved Trail work occurs every Thursday evening and Saturday morning during the season, and new volunteers are always welcome! Trail work days are organized events with…
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Trail Rides & Maps There is tons of phenomenal mountain biking in the Harrisonburg area. Below is a small taste of our juicy goodness. Trail (click title for details) Downloads Hillandale Park Lo-Res | Hi-Res Massanutten Western Slope Trailhead | Map available with trail pass or at local bike shops Narrowback Directions to trailhead, map and route for…
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Rides & Maps The route maps and cue sheets are in Adobe PDF format. For more rides and cue sheets, check out Bike the Valley. Starting Point Route Distance Downloads Bridgewater Lazy Days new! 25 overview | route | cue sheet Bridgewater Base of the Mountain new! 40 overview | route | cue sheet Bridgewater…
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