tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-40635812975735601062024-03-13T13:53:07.241-04:00Shenandoah Bicycle Company BlogAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17869318255359424567noreply@blogger.comBlogger655125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4063581297573560106.post-67009588545687259832018-05-02T11:48:00.003-04:002018-05-02T11:49:33.281-04:00Bikepacking to Hone Quarry<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Last month, we led a crew of twenty riders from the shop out to Hone Quarry for an overnight Bikepacking trip! </div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The send off </td></tr>
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We had experienced bike tourists and beginners alike. It was awesome to see the different ways bikes were packed.</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Arlo's customized rigid dirt tourer</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">David's Long Haul Trucker, with trailer in tow</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Marshall's Krampus</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">My Stache</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">David's ECR</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">We left town on 33 and dipped off onto rolling back roads</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Fun in the sun</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Everybody's happy</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Two dads and their boys!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Gravel imminent </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The much awaited 257 Grocery refuel in Briery Branch</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Yum</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Relaxing at camp</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Dinner</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Sharing stories around the campfire</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Breakfast bagels</td></tr>
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<span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-size: small;">If you have never seen any footage of the European road racing classic, the Paris-Roubaix, I highly encourage you do a little a searching on Al Gore’s internet and find some time to watch a few minutes of this cycling frenzy. Have your bike close by while you watch, hopefully these videos will stir your cycling heart and make you want to ride some of the fine gravel roads we have in our surrounding counties, just like it did for me 15 plus years ago when we dreamed up the Harris-Roubaix. For years, a few of us would gravitate to the gravel roads while out on our afternoon road rides, but it was often hard to convince the thin tire lovers that gravel roads are an option for road bikes. There is no better way to get folks out of their comfort zone than hold an event, that is why a few us started the Harris-Roubaix almost two decades ago. The venue has changed from its original meeting point at the Greenmount Church and the group has increased in size from the 10 or 20 so folks who would join in the first few years but, the great gravel roads of the North remain.</span></span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: small;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Our great local events have few key ingredients; options for many level of riders, smiling faces and food, all these are at the heart of the Harris-Roubaix event. After dropping off their potluck donation at support vehicle the riders will enjoy the a slow group pace ride from Court Square to the “Chambers Farm” just east of Singers Glen. After regrouping at the farm the official Roubaix route will start consisting of paved and gravel roads with a loop distance ranging from 12 to 17 miles. The “racers” of the group will set a fast pace while they battle to lead the peloton into the first “Roubaix” (gravel road) section of the ride. For the majority of the group the riders cruise the north hilly valley roads with their heads held up high while the soak in the beauty of the fresh green fields. The lead riders will cruise by the fire ring and pot luck tables then head out for another lap, hoping they will be crown the king/queen of that years edition of the Harris-Roubaix, given to the male and female rider who finishes 3 laps first. Most of the peloton will be enticed by the food spread, lawn chairs and friendly conversations and get off their bikes after a lap and enjoy the afternoon among new and old friends. </span>This year’s Roubaix is right around the corner, Sunday April 8th. Grab your road bike, or any bike, air up your tires, bake some food and join our local bike community in what has become our spring “Classic”.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial"; font-size: 11pt; white-space: pre-wrap;">Leaving from my house this year started more innocent than most, with temperatures in the upper 20’s and a few snowflakes dropping from the sky. As I rolled into the Mr. J’s parking lot to hook up the “Ride out” crew I noticed only a few bikes leaning against the storefront glass. Did folks know something I did not? Where was the 20+ possie that usually rolls from town? Five hours later, we who did roll from town would be grateful that our crew was small. The ride from town is always chill and friendly but the pace slowed even more as we rode the last several miles up to the Briery Branch Community Center , I think we were trying to savor the beautiful snow covered roads and keep our conversations rolling.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial"; font-size: 11pt; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">I laid my bike down on the last flat pitch before Flagpole, it was time to put of all the layers for the cold descent to follow, this needed to done before being exposed at the mountain top. The final pitches were a sure walk for all, with snow falling at a rate seldom scene. At this point we knew we would make to the top, another year of praying to the mountain bike gods on top of Flagpole. Some made the decision to continue directly to Red Diamond, some folks entered the lower slopes of the Knob beforing turning their bikes down hill. I knew I had the gear, experience and will to take a few minute retreat to the fire ring on top, so along with Mike Carpenter we made the final push, never had the last bit seemed so challenging. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial"; font-size: 11pt; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">As we were traveling off the the mountain on Red Diamond we had a change in conditions that I have never experienced in my many years of mountain biking. We went from 6” of fresh snow to slush and river bed in just over a few minutes. The discomfortment of dumping snow was replaced by the pain of pouring rain and spraying tires. I sat at the bottom of Red Diamond for 15 or 20 minutes waiting for riders, giving words of encouragement and getting a pulse of what still remained on the upper slopes. Every time I thought I was unforgettable I glanced at other riders that went by and knew I was in good shape. There were folks who braved the conditions in cotton, 3 season gloves, sneakers. Attire for a fall ride not a full winter assault of Mother Nature. These are the heroes of the Super Bowl Sunday Ride, folks who braved the conditions and did so without complaining. During the next few miles of drenching wet conditions I was so happy to see our mountain bike community join forces and returned with vehicles to bring the last riders off the mountain. The warmth of a vehicles and comfort of a new or old friend ended this Super Bowl Ride experience with a smile. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial"; font-size: 11pt; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">I am constantly asked by many folks why would one ascend to the highest mountain top in Rockingham County in the middle of winter. I usually hold back from giving the 2 hour answer and verbalize the quick single sentence response, “because of the number of great folks spread out over a mountain dealing with whatever the mountain has to offer that day”. </span></div>
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</span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11220531434378606351noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4063581297573560106.post-52925434221704774432017-09-09T15:05:00.004-04:002017-09-09T15:05:57.493-04:00Cycle Central... Powered by SBC!<div style="text-align: center;">
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For years SBC has been advocating for more cycling opportunities at JMU. In 2016 JMU expanded UREC, and with this expansion the University provided an opportunity for JMU's first cycling hub - "Cycle Central powered by SBC". Cycle Central is a small bike shop in UREC operated by SBC. At Cycle Central we offer sales, service and bicycle information/support for the beginner to advanced cyclist. Cycle Central is not just for students, but also also for faculty, staff, and anybody with UREC access.<br />
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A university is an educational institution, the learning goes well beyond the classroom. At SBC we believe cycling is one of the life long lessons and experiences that a University needs to share with it's students. Making bicycling more accessible for students, staff and faculty will increase ridership and exposure to cycling. We don't believe every person has to ride a bike but we do believe we all need to learn to coexists and share the space we used for transportation and recreation. <br />
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<span style="text-align: left;">At Cycle Central we have the ability to fix most any level of bicycle repair that your machine might need. From simple tire inflation, brake adjustments, shifting adjustments to full overhauls, we can do it at Cycle Central. We will also get your repair turned around as possible with most repairs able to be done the same day or within 24 hours. At Cycle Central you will find a well rounded selection of bicycle accessories and parts, our offerings are increasing on a daily basis. If we do not have it at Cycle Central we can check our inventory at our downtown location and have items transferred that day. </span></div>
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We believe Cycle Central is the next step to help Harrisonburg and JMU become a bicycle community.<br />
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Cycle Central in UREC<br />
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<br />Thomas Jenkinshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00225613770696842122noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4063581297573560106.post-77348750108542975302017-08-14T12:07:00.000-04:002017-08-14T12:07:53.602-04:00City's Youth Try...What a great event!<div style="text-align: center;">
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Some events you just need to be there to get the full feel, The <a href="https://www.harrisonburgva.gov/youth-tryathlon" target="_blank"> City's Youth Tri</a> is one such event. Go once and you will be motivated to put it on your calendar for next year. This is the 4th year the City has put on the <a href="https://www.harrisonburgva.gov/youth-tryathlon" target="_blank">Youth Triathlon</a>, a unique event, designed to introduce kids to Triathlons. With age groups ranging from 5 to 17, there is a spot for any kid. There is no emphasis on winning or losing but just getting kids to finish and try something new.<br />
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SBC has participated each year making sure the kids two wheel machines are ready to take them from the swim leg to the run leg of the event. Supporting local events like this is an important part of the SBC business. The event is held each year at Westover Park. A big "THANK YOU" to the City Parks and Recreation Department, the HPD and all the volunteers who made this such a memorable day for the kids and the parents.<br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">If you haven't heard about the $250,000 raffle that Harrisonburg Downtown Renaissance is hosting then you better listen up! For $100, you can enter for a chance to win some crazy prices (cars, bikes, cash, getaways,etc). All the proceeds will go right back into s<span style="background-color: white; font-size: 16px; letter-spacing: 0.24px; text-align: center;">upporting the growth of downtown Harrisonburg through beautification projects, </span></span><span style="background-color: white; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.24px;">community-building initiatives, and business assistance programs. Shenandoah Bicycle Company will be </span></span><span style="letter-spacing: 0.24px;">contributing</span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.24px;"> a Trek Lift + Electric Bike! There are still tickets left so stop by SBC and get yours before they're all gone. </span></span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;">Hello everyone! The Confident City Cycling class will be held on Saturday, May 20 at Westover park. It will be led by League of American Bicyclists Cycling Instructors. I took this class last year and it was an awesome experience. I had just bought my bike and I was still nervous about riding it around town. </span><br />
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With the days being shorter this time of year, sneaking in a post-work ride can be tricky. Luckily, bike lights have drastically improved over the past decade. With the bursts of spring-like weather we've been having this week, night riding is a very viable option to prevent the beer belly from growing too much. Here are a few more reasons you should consider snagging a light and heading out under the stars this year...<br />
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There's no better vantage point for a sunset than on top of one of the many ridge lines west or east of town. It's hard to beat cruising up a mountain as the sky changes colors without feeling rushed for time. Sunsets around here worth watching<span style="font-size: 13.2px;"> and some of the best places to enjoy them aren't accessible by car. Grab a light for the descent back down the mountain.</span><br />
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On a clear night the sky puts on an incredible show of stars. I guarantee it's much better than the latest Netflix drama. Hone Quarry was my destination of choice last Wednesday night with a great wide open view above the reservoir. At some point in your ride turn your light off and look up.</div>
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<li> Get a reliable light. There are many cheap lights out there that are very bright; however, the batteries are generally unreliable. I use Light and Motion's Imjin 800 on my helmet and have been more than happy. It's super light-weight and relatively inexpensive compared to other lights out there.</li>
<li>Depending on what type of trail you're riding, it doesn't hurt to have two lights...One on the helmet, one on the bars. Your helmet light is crucial for scanning ahead into upcoming turns. I typically put my brightest light on my helmet, but that's something to play around with. The bar light is helpful with depth perception because you can direct it downward more to fill the gap where you're helmet light doesn't hit. </li>
<li>This time of year especially, bring extra layers. As the sun sets, the temperature drops a good bit.</li>
<li>Find some friends to ride with. Motivation is much easier to find with a group of people. Thomas leads a night ride from the SBC parking lot every Monday night around 8:30. If you don't have any night-riding experience this ride would be a great intro. Massanutten is another great place to start. Don't let the lack of sun get you down...</li>
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<span style="background-color: white;">Hey everyone, we are excited to announce that we are selling SBC long sleeves t-shirts! They are super warm and very comfortable. They are produced by Green Label, a family owned and operated business located here in the Blue Ridge. Their goal is to provide 100% organic certified cotton, pre-shrunk shirts while respecting their workers and the environment. All the shirts are made in the USA and are low impact dyed without using PVCs or other harsh chemistry.</span><br />
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Since the day SBC opened it's doors 17 years ago we have been passionate about supporting our local trails. We are always happy to be out there digging with the community and encouraging support for the trails. This Holiday season we will celebrate SVBC's accomplishments in the National Forest by giving away a full Shimano XT Groupset (Brakes, Cranks, Shifters, Cassette, Derailleurs & chain).<br />
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Thomas Jenkinshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00225613770696842122noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4063581297573560106.post-12063389173572174042016-11-19T12:43:00.001-05:002016-11-19T12:43:19.478-05:00Don't Let Jack Frost Nip at Your ToesIt's cooling down this week......<br />
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My Dad and I started our journey on the Cumberland Gap trail on
7/26/2016.The Cumberland Gap trail is a 150 mile rails to trail from
Cumberland, Maryland to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and a great ride for the
family. The trail is well maintained
with great places to eat and camp. On
the way up the mountain to the eastern continental divide, I was surprised at
the gradual grade going up. Although
it’s not a big grade, you can still feel the downhill after you get to the
top. When you’re on the trail you can
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There are many beautiful bridges and big tunnels. Big Savage tunnel was
one of my favorites, it is the longest tunnel along the trail, over 3,000 feet
long! This particular tunnel was in built in 1911. Each day my Dad and I rode
about 45 miles. Except for the last day,
because we didn’t have to set up camp, we road about 60 miles. On this trip we decided to camp with a tent
but we now realize it’s easier to camp with hammocks. We decided to camp the
two nights in Adelaide and Husky Haven campground in Rockwood, PA. When biking
through neighborhoods, I was surprised about the generosity of the people who
live along the trail. Although there were lots of them, two families stood out
to me. In Rockwood, one family turned
his dog’s play space into a camp ground and provided showers, water, and
bathrooms along with fun games like pool and darts. He even had a phone charging station. The
other family who lived along the trail in Van Meter, PA offered us home grown
vegetables, cold beverages, and made us bacon and eggs for a good price.<br />
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The first two days were nice, sunny, and
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if you change your clothes. It may seem
like a waste of time, I was skeptical too, but do it. It is worth it. We
finished the ride on 7/28/2016 at Point State Park in Pittsburgh where we were
met by my mom, my brother Peter, and my Grandmother and Dave. We had a great experience on the Cumberland
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Thomas Jenkinshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00225613770696842122noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4063581297573560106.post-8244225220788755392016-07-29T10:15:00.003-04:002016-07-29T10:15:43.641-04:00New ride with old Friends<div style="text-align: center;">
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Even though I have had my <a href="http://salsacycles.com/bikes/horsethief/2016_horsethief_carbon_x01" target="_blank">Salsa Horsethief</a> for over a month I finally have it set up and riding perfectly. With the addition of my new Industry Nine wheels and Shimano brakes the Thief is dialed! No better place to test the updated Horsethief then Lookout Mountain and Timber Ridge. No better crew to ride these trails with then your buddies who you first explored this forest with over 20 years ago. <br />
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It is always a treat to showcase the work on Lookout, the reroute of 6 years ago has now blended perfectly with the old ridge line sections. I remember riding this trail the first time with Adam Krop in 93', except we did it "backwards" in the rain. Lookout is usually enough to satisfy most folks but yesterday's crew wanted to hit some old school trails so we ascended up Sandsprings to Timber Ridge in the hottest of conditions. The down hill on Wolfe Ridge was rolling fast even with the summer growth that is coming in from every side. <br />
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Thomas Jenkinshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00225613770696842122noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4063581297573560106.post-35475240256574600352016-06-14T15:01:00.000-04:002016-06-14T15:01:54.794-04:00A year of a improvements to the George Washington National Forest. <br />
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This year is going to be an exciting year for trail projects in the George Washington National Forest (GWNF). Our friends with the Shenandoah Valley Bicycle Coalition (SVBC) have been working hard for years to line up funding which is all going to fall to the ground in 2016. The first and probably the largest project for 2016 is in the books, the Upper & Lower Hankey project. If you have not been able to get out and experience all the work done by our friends at <a href="http://www.elevatedtraildesign.com/" target="_blank">Elevated Trail Design</a> we encourage to you grab your mountain bike and head to the GWNF. <br />
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We have been talking about the Upper Hankey Project for the past two months, and a lot of folks have experienced this new mile of trail that replaces the "death shot" on The Wild Oak Trail (TWOT) near the upper portions of the Dowells Draft Trail. <br />
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The Lower Hankey Project will open people up to a whole new trail experience, as most folks in the mountain bike community have not ridden this portion of the Wild Oak Trail . This portion of the TWOT had numerous steep sections which kept most mountain bikers away from this area of the National Forest. The improvements to the lower slopes of Hankey Mountain has created a great trail loop that will allow folks to enjoy the Dowells Draft Trail with less road!<br />
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A unique thing about these the Upper and Lower Hankey builds is that they are connected by a hidden gem of the trail called the "Besty Trail", AKS "Magic Moss". The Betsy Trail is a short 1/2 mile trail but is what I commonly refer to as "half track". Half track this is when the tread is so narrow that you can't quite call it single track.<br />
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So what are the other projects in store for the National Forest this year?<br />
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<li><b>Carr Mountain </b>(30 North/West of Harrisonburg): six miles of new trail in a very remote part of the GWNF. The Carr Mountain Trail will be part of the larger Great Eastern Trail</li>
<li><b>Wolfe Ridge Trail: </b>Over the years this trail has seen numerous improvements, this time expect another mile of tasty trail to be built. Work will also include small improvements on the ridge section of the Wolfe Ridge Trail. </li>
<li><b>Chestnut Ridge (TWOT):</b> This trail descending from Little Bald Knob is always a highlight for the SM100 event, these improvements will keep the trail in top shape.</li>
<li><b>Camp Todd (TWOT):</b> Probably one of the longest continuous sections of single track on the TWOT is between Camp Todd and Little Bald. This beautiful section of trail will see much needed maintenance.</li>
<li><b>Southern Traverse: </b>This 17 mile section of the Shenandoah Mountain Trail will see much needed love. The trail became popular after is was designated an<a href="https://www.imba.com/epics/southern-traverse" target="_blank"> IMBA Epic Ride</a>. </li>
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See you out on the new improved Trails.<br />
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-ThomasThomas Jenkinshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00225613770696842122noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4063581297573560106.post-79278813143382320542016-05-31T10:49:00.001-04:002016-05-31T10:49:07.096-04:00West Virginia Extreme Loungin'<div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Creature comforts and primitive camping on the mountain top make for much needed restorative rest. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirSOpvOLhEZCwBMNUL3VemB1KnJfUPSInVTJb-ew_-fKgij5wdAvi0c6dDFOR2cLLCwqKzrwhcRp6wQYeMZ5j0UtPQr4DigwjGWwJ2V9QIJ6wfH2sBWoFIJ1Q-Md33MLnh26hLAK7fe1c/s640/blogger-image-730150590.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirSOpvOLhEZCwBMNUL3VemB1KnJfUPSInVTJb-ew_-fKgij5wdAvi0c6dDFOR2cLLCwqKzrwhcRp6wQYeMZ5j0UtPQr4DigwjGWwJ2V9QIJ6wfH2sBWoFIJ1Q-Md33MLnh26hLAK7fe1c/s640/blogger-image-730150590.jpg"></a></div><div><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">On the outskirts of Harrisonburg day trip distance is the profound North Fork Mountain just North of Franklin, WV.<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgY6fohdB_bZy5BYoIKAKBUDIi56s_J27T-rd4eKyq6Uz-S9Yp_2bIK74iJ3cwEnDRFhyvv7pIFkKMCwpsxgWSwFsHFW-_1S-ItR8u_oLHUNpHw5Sr-xM3B1PuH0Dr0nCyJd0Yj5zd07uc/s640/blogger-image--1660077754.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgY6fohdB_bZy5BYoIKAKBUDIi56s_J27T-rd4eKyq6Uz-S9Yp_2bIK74iJ3cwEnDRFhyvv7pIFkKMCwpsxgWSwFsHFW-_1S-ItR8u_oLHUNpHw5Sr-xM3B1PuH0Dr0nCyJd0Yj5zd07uc/s640/blogger-image--1660077754.jpg"></a></div></div>The cliff lined ridge provides users outcroppings with views of Seneca Rocks, Spruce Knob, Mount Porte Crayon, Dolly Sods and much more. The ridge trail terminates on rt 33 to the south and on the northern tip near Cabins. </span><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"> </span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDJdM8hFPuTvz7Ntizutlwaxq5rv-NjR-iIVh89U5YtoXA86tXmjGhWZd5eXiRrl8hgVQGhwKPDN-E8zJyfyOMG-2vbuM4WVIqvFfam1srdA8_ZX1EmwGtb-TZ9lm0hcMbv9YMt6dE_Qw/s640/blogger-image-2146335027.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDJdM8hFPuTvz7Ntizutlwaxq5rv-NjR-iIVh89U5YtoXA86tXmjGhWZd5eXiRrl8hgVQGhwKPDN-E8zJyfyOMG-2vbuM4WVIqvFfam1srdA8_ZX1EmwGtb-TZ9lm0hcMbv9YMt6dE_Qw/s640/blogger-image-2146335027.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Views from High Knob are spectacular.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiq5LjibmSsKYSM3ZO6rFxhOp1DR1DkigG5kMYR53SBY1scZzMy5WrnxMJ5dKS6dafIJNb0yCJ-wqDcaWlU1TooWPy0Zcoy5NvMFya_tvVGiRShzdt4JsREQYzmIwbxKy74AKbNZ7lIMQ/s640/blogger-image-1226505913.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiq5LjibmSsKYSM3ZO6rFxhOp1DR1DkigG5kMYR53SBY1scZzMy5WrnxMJ5dKS6dafIJNb0yCJ-wqDcaWlU1TooWPy0Zcoy5NvMFya_tvVGiRShzdt4JsREQYzmIwbxKy74AKbNZ7lIMQ/s640/blogger-image-1226505913.jpg"></a></div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Kiki's first time up on North Fork. </span></div><br></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4063581297573560106.post-18910774336005465312016-05-20T14:08:00.002-04:002016-05-20T14:08:18.675-04:00Bicycle Camp Out Weather Alert<div style="text-align: center;">
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I have been watching the weather as we get closer to this weekend's camp out. In the past, we have had a good time no matter the weather. I will be at the bike shop at 11:30 tomorrow morning prepared to proceed with the camp out for anybody who wants to. Hope to see you!<br />
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On Saturday May 21st, we will meet at the bike shop at 11:30am to mingle before our 12:00pm roll out. Our destination is Stokesville Campground. The route is 24 miles with some pavement, some gravel, and some excellent panoramic views of the national forest. It has become a favorite route in my own road ride repertoire and I think you will love it too. We will take plenty of time so everybody can have fun.</div>
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This is a self supported event. Bring what you need to be happy outside on and off your bike for 24 hours. Think about bicycle first aid (stuff to fix a flat, multitool, etc.), ride food, dinner, breakfast, ride clothes, camp clothes, shelter, and sleep stuff. There is potable water at the campground and a store near by. </div>
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Call the bike shop or send me an email at <a href="mailto:David@shenandoahbicycle.com">David@shenandoahbicycle.com</a> with any questions or concerns. Most of all, get excited! It's going to be a real good time.</div>
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This past Thursday seemed like old times, 18 people of all ages, riding abilities and strengths getting muddy, building trail and having a good time. Folks kept rolling up the mountain after 5pm, grabbing tools and lending a hand anywhere they could. Each person giving their own personal touch to what will be the next phase of trails on the Western Slope. This massive group effort reminded me of building the "2K Trail" (name after the number of volunteer hours to build that .9 mile trail) 7 years ago. We are building in terrain where there is enough rock to build the great wall of China, so it is not fast or easy work, but we are fortunate to have the support of <a href="http://www.svbcoalition.org/" target="_blank">SVBC </a> and Massanutten Resort.<br />
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As the work portion of trail work ended I sat on the gravel surface of Del Webb Drive, with a beverage in hand and many new and old friends around, I felt happy! Just plain old good. I commented to Zach Adams (Applachian Dirt) and Sam Skidmore that Thursdays at 8pm is my favorite 30 minutes every week. This is the time to sit back, hang out and rap with friends, all after an amazing group effort to build trails that so many folks with enjoy.<br />
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With 400' completed and 8600' to go we have long rocky road ahead of us. But this road is no more difficult than we have when building "2K", and look what was created, a piece of art!<br />
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I hope to enjoy some quality time on then trail and gravel road with all of you Thursdays this year!<br />
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After a quick hike down I hopped on my trek for some good ole Massanutten shreddage. On the way up the fire road (don't judge) I got lucky and ran into a buddy from Bluestone who was cool enough to shuttle me to the top of 2K. After some rocky fun, I headed to granny grind for a sweet run down to the lake.<br />
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Our IT department over at corporate set up a new, open-to-the-public photo album to serve as a photo dump for all you campers. So, from now until the internet breaks, you can add your photos and view photos from your friends of our recent adventures. All of the photos I was able to gather are posted.<br />
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Follow this <a href="http://www.shenandoahbicycle.com/about/sbc-bikepacking-photos-pg247.htm" target="_blank">link</a> to our website and click on the pictures to access the Google Album.<br />
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Don't forget that our next camp out is May 21-22, and I expect to see your smiling face.<br />
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Hello, Everyone! I'm excited to announce that PULP will start selling Iced Tea again! We buy our tea from <span style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: #141823; font-family: "helvetica" , "arial" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 14px; line-height: 19.32px;">Yunnan Sourcing, a supplier that focuses on providing great quality, organic tea. This week we are serving Oolong Iced tea garnished with organic mint and blueberry and agave ice cubes. Each week, we will serve a different flavor of tea and ice cubes. You can get it unsweetened or we can sweeten it up with a bit of agave nectar. If you want something refreshing and delicious, stop by try our our Iced Tea today! And don't forget to grab some PULP while you're at it ;) .</span></span></span><br />
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Friday I was able to get out and take the new <a href="http://salsacycles.com/bikes/redpoint" target="_blank">Salsa Redpoint</a> to the <a href="http://svbcoalition.org/trailbuild-forest/" target="_blank">SVBC</a> projects on Hankey Mountain. I come from the 90's cross country race back ground so I was super hesitant to drag a 150mm travel bike up 1500' vertical feet. My mind of longer travel woods bikes is still scared from some of the earlier projects that companies put out 15 years ago. <br />
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Well, times have changed and the longer travel bikes are riding great in both directions, up and down. The Redpoint climbed with great traction and the front end stayed down even on the upper steep pitches on the final ascent to the top of Hankey. Once at the stop, I was able to turn the bike downhill and enjoy the stable ride on the fast straight sections of upper Dowells.<br />
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When I took the turn to "Magic Moss", I thought the bike would not react quick enough for the half-track , super tight turns of this trail. No problem, it gave me the agility needed to enjoy this unused trail in the forest! After scouting out the latest project on Lower Hankey I returned to Dowells and felt right at home descending the off camber roller coaster ride of Dowells Draft.<br />
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Come our next weekend to the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/1009770562434095/" target="_blank">SBC/Salsa Demo</a> give one a try yourself! There will also be other great Salsa models available including the<a href="http://salsacycles.com/bikes/pony_rustler" target="_blank"> Pony Rustler</a>, <a href="http://salsacycles.com/bikes/warbird" target="_blank">Warbird,</a> <a href="http://salsacycles.com/bikes/spearfish" target="_blank"> Spearfish,</a> <a href="http://salsacycles.com/bikes/el_mariachi" target="_blank">El Mariachi</a>, and <a href="http://salsacycles.com/bikes/beargrease" target="_blank">Beargrease</a>. Until then I will try and get more rides on the Redpoint before it ends back up on the Salsa demo van.<br />
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See you at Stokesville for the Demo...and don't forget the Thursday clinic at SBC!<br />
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