Tim Pyle...You will be missed! 12/24/74-12/29/11

A great friend of SBC's and the Harrisonburg community passed away on Thursday. He had a hard uphill battle with cancer and hopefully he can now rest and enjoy the view. We love you!

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Enjoy many great Pyle memories at Smugmug!

Happy Holidays from SBC.

Last night was the annual SBC Holiday party and Tim and Sue's beautiful home. It is always good for the SBC to get together, enjoy some delicious Indian American Cafe followed by the deserts from the Joshua Wilton House.

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Getting cold out there but warm in SBC!

We had a full house on Thursday night for the Winter SBC Bike Maintenance/Workshop. Thanks to everyone who showed! Our next event will be January 5th, "Harrisonburg Bicycle & Pedestrian Plan Workshop and Discussion"

Here is a new video for SBC...Thanks to Peter and Jon from JMU for their work on this project.

12 December 2011

Tonight is the monthly meeting of the minds at the  Shenandoah Valley Bicycle Coalition Social at Clementine where fellow cyclists of all types can eat, drink, and hang out. Good times are had by all so make sure to come out tonight and support your local cycling scene! This weekend made for excellent "chilly" conditions to get out on the bike on both road and mountain. Kyle and others sought out to conquer Elliot Knob, the highest point in the GWNF, not once but twice making a figure eight route that was sure to put them in the Hurt Locker. Collin, David, and Paul went out with Spagehtti Legs Team Manager Scott Wootten, Cycling News' Sue George, Matthew, Collin W., and Chad in the National Forest to ride, take in some views, and record some video on Lookout Mountain. This Thursday will be another installment of SBC's Winter Bike Maintenance Clinic. This week Tim and others from the SBC staff will be going over shifting and gear adjustments. Ever had that shifting that was never spot on , weird noises coming from the derailleur? Well come out and learn how to tune you own derailleurs! Until Next Time, Go Ride Bikes!

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ONE NIGHT ONLY Shenandoah Bicycle Company Holiday SALE: IBEX, SBC merchandise, and other select Accessories will all be on sale

ONE NIGHT ONLY Shenandoah Bicycle Company Holiday SALE:
IBEX, SBC merchandise, and other select Accessories will all be on sale

Thursday December 8:  7:00pm until you want to go home

Please join us for an evening of holiday cheer, food, drinks, and great deals on all IBEX items in the shop and other select merchandise. Plus all SBC branded accessories (hats, t-shirts, pint glasses, sweatshirts, jerseys, shorts, and more) will also be on sale for the evening.

Facebook page for the event

Beaty Jackson our IBEX representative will be here to talk about IBEX products and answer any questions

20%-50% off all IBEX products in the store
25% off all Shoes
25% off all Bontrager, Pearl, and Sugoi men's and women's shorts
25% off all SBC Merchandise

Winter Bicycle Class/Workshop #2..Learning to love your bike!!

Does you helmet not fit? Or maybe you don't wear one?
Do you know how to fix a flat tire? If not you lets learn!
Does your bike fit? Are you not comfortable when you ride? Lets fix this issue..

All these items we will discuss this Thursday December 1st 7pm-9pm at SBC during SBC Winter Workshop #2.

Please RSVP Thursday by 5pm (info@shenandoahbicycle.com)....See you Thursday night

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Monday 28 November

Great weather has made for excellent riding conditions, this is the kind of November weather we can all get used to. Take Advantage of these temps and go for a spin! Nice weather always calls for a pre/post ride Acai Bowl from PULP to keep the energy levels at a max, so come on by and let everyone working here inside know how good your ride was on this beautiful day.  Don't forget this Thursday will be another installment of SBC's Winter Maintenance Workshop, so bring your bike and get a chance to  learn some new tips from the area's finest mechanics and socialize with other riders in the cycling community!  Some of the SBC crew got out on a ride to Woodstock tower this weekend, good rocks, flowing ridge and great views. Check it Out!

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Wednesday November 23

It's official, it is the Holiday season. With Thanksgiving, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, Christmas, The New Year, and various other celebrations happening over the next month everyone's schedules can get busy. But when you're looking for an escape from the decorations, ham, holiday sweaters, and family gatherings SBC and SVBC have got you covered!  Check out our winter bike maintenance classes and workshops held every other Thursday with the next class on December 1st.   Look forward to some other fun evening events to happen at the shop throughout the next cold months!  Work up an appetite tomorrow morning with the "Beat the Bloat" 5 mile Run/walk in Keezletown at 9am, flyers and info at the shop.  SBC will be CLOSED tomorrow for Thanksgiving but open normal hours on Friday and Saturday. Come Downtown and support local businesses this season and be sure to check out the many great winter gift ideas SBC has for that special cyclist. In the meantime check out these snap shots from the weekend's ride on Doll Ridge in Fort Valley with Tim (Hughjass/Turner), Sue (SBC/Turner), Collin (JV Squad/Skulls), Paul (Spaghetti Legs/SBC) , Kurt (Skulls/Bearclaw), Nate (SoilSample/BlackCat), Fresh D(Fuszion/Turner/Green), Collin W.(CCG/Gary Fisher) , and Matt Smith (Shenandoah Mountain Touring). Enjoy. Go Ride Bikes!

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SBC Winter Bicycle Class/Workshop #1 in the books.

Last  night was the first of 8  SBC Workshop/Classes we will be having this winter. These classes are to help you learn more about your bicycle and get the most out of you two wheel passion. Last night was general bike cleaning...How this can help decrease your maintenance and the important basic of how to fix a flat..

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Next evening workshop..December 1st...Topic? Stay Tuned, we will let you know.

 

SBC Winter Class/Workshops begin this Thursday 11/17

This winter SBC will continue and grow it's winter evening bike classes and workshops. At least twice a month during these cold months we will offer classes that feature different areas of work concerning your bicycle, we will also throw in the loop some movie evenings and workshops to help you get more out of your two wheels.  You have suggestions? What would you like to see? email us!! info@shenandoahbicycle.com. Also please RSVP if you will be attending one of these fun evenings.

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SBC...Your Salsa Connection.

Yes, SBC is your regional Salsa Dealer...no way better to celebrate that then getting one of the finest rides of them all, the Fargo Ti ! We will also be getting some of their great riding steel touring/commuter models, the VAYA as well as their two wheel travel Spearfish and Horsethief.  

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Now...you get's the Fargo Ti??  You guess!

Don't under estimate November, it can shine!!

The Six Pack Invitational weekend was beautiful....must be the reason no one from Charlottesville  or the Quinn Family came to the event. The riding on Saturday was a blast, Braley's was flowing like no other trail on earth, especailly starting closer to Big Bald Knob. Rock Garden "OH MY"...The party was a little slow though..

THANKS TO EVERYON FOR 17 YEARS OF FUN TIMES!!

 

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The clocks took a turn, some say for the worse, some same for the better...If you want to get your riding in make sure you take a long lunch break or charge the lights for some night time fun...The moon will be kicking the next few nights so take advantage of full moon fever.

SBC will be closed Saturday November 5th...Sorry

The first weekend of November is the annual closing of the mountain bike season....another great year of rides, trails and trail work. To celebrate SBC will be particpating in the 15th annual Six Pack Invitational and the UNI's (Universe Off Road Fix Gear Championships).

Six Pack: First rider down at high Noon....Top of Braley's Pond

UNI's: kick off at 5pm at the Rock Garden...

We also have an extra hour of sleep...no extra hour of riding!

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Have a great weekend!
SBC Crew

17th Annual Six Pack Invitational

The time is upon us...the finale...the six pack invitational. The plan of events for the week is as follows :    THURSDAY  - Name & Trail Drawing - 8PM - Tim's House 150 S Dogwood Drive.  FRIDAY - 9AM - TRAIL WORK - leaving from Food Lion of 42 S at 9AM - You must have two trail work days in National Forest to ride the Invitational Ride, this said , this is the last opportunity for trail work!  SATURDAY - FIRST RIDER DOWN THE MOUNTAIN AT HIGH NOON.  SATURDAY 5PM - Fixed Gear Off Road Universe Championship - Westover Park Harrisonburg (Rock Garden) - Bring your fixed gear to ride or come to heckle!  SATURDAY 7PM - Festivities Commence - location TBA. RSVP with you letter of intent to collin@shenandoahbicycle.com BY NOON on THURSDAY if you want to be on the list!

SBC will be closed Saturday November 5th!

This week will be a great week for some road riding, the trails might be a little messy for a while until the October snow melts. November will also be a great time to start learning about work on your bike.  SBC will be offering some winter bike maintenance classes starting in November, these are free classes but a limited class size, keep posted for more details.

Fire roads explored while you go "Fargoing"...

This Saturday is the double header that is usually the fall bookend of the mountain bike  season...yes we are talking about the Six Pack Invitational and UNI'S...Universe Off Road Fix Gear Championships. We hope you can come participate.

Shenandoah Bicycle Company Trek Demo Day: Register NOW! Free and Fun

Please join us for our October 23rd Demo Day at Massanutten's Western Slope. The Demo Day will feature not one but TWO Trek trailers (regular demo trailer and the Women's Specific Design trailer full of Women's mountain and road bikes). The Shenandoah Valley Bicycle Coalition built trails will be open for your riding pleasure and we will mark out a course on the beautiful Keezletown roads for you to follow.

Registration is Free and open to everyone. But we do ask that you register on EventBrite so as to help us get rough numbers for the event. A list of available bikes is also on the EventBrite site.

You can also check out our FACEBOOK page for the event.

Directions

The Demo Day is near Keezletown on the Western Slope, NOT at the ski slopes. From Harrisonburg, Take Route 33 East five miles to the stop light at Rt. 620. Take a left on Rt. 620 to Keezletown, 2.7 miles, then right on Happy Valley Road (Rt. 758). Go 1.4 miles, entrance is on right. Click for Map.

Online Ticketing for Shenandoah Bicycle Company's Trek Bike Demo Day powered by Eventbrite

Festival Time...Could the weather forecast be right!!

Pre-Registration for the Shenandoah Mountain Bike Festival closes Tuesday Oct 4th at 11:59pm so go to active or fill out a form at SBC.

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Don't forget to bring your gear and some extra cash for the Parts/Gear Swap. A great way to pick up good parts (clothing, frames, components etc.) and also clear out the gear you are not using anymore.

The OH-NO Dynamoooo ride was a No Go Dynamooooo ride due to the terrible weather conditions that presented themselves on Saturday night....who really wanted to ride 130 miles in 40 degreess and rain...I DO, I DO, I DO. Then again it might have been snow, yes the first snow fell this weekend in the mountains, at least it waited until October!

Just announces is the fall SBC/TREK Demo Event. Trek will bring both DEMO Bike Fleets (including the WSD, women's specific design) to the Massanutten Western Slope on October 23rd. Register now to help the planning and let us know what bikes you are interested in trying.

Grand Fondo...was Grand Fun!!

Sunday...clean up day for the Grand Fondo Teeam. 

For a first year event, and more participants then expected, things went pretty darn smooth for the Jeremiah Bishop Alpine Loop Grand Fondo. The weather was about perfect considering it was between two very rain days in the Burg. A lot of folks realized why a compact crank set and big cassette were recommended, put it this way..Route 33 was the gentle climb.

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Grand Fondo is upon us! Why is everyone chaning their gearing?

Wednesday the 21st...A week of overcast skies but lets not forget what the rain brings to the Valley; beautiful, green and lush forest, all in time for the Shenandoah Mountain Bike Festival.

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The weather forecast for Saturday's Grand Fondo and Bath County Harvest Moon Festival.  Both events are on Saturday and will showcase the beautiful riding in western Virginia and West Virginia.

The battle of the Blue Ridge Cup started last night with Tuesday Cyclo Cross, the first event was at Hillandale Park.  It is amazing how hard folks will ride for a trophy made of old bike parts and beer cans, nothing better then grass root's bike events.

29th Shenandoah Valley Century in the bag...A great history of Harrisonburg cycling.

After a rainy week the weekend turned out perfect for both the Taste and Tour Ride (benefit for the Valley Aids Network) and Sunday's 29th running of the Shenandoah Valley Century. In it's first year the Taste and Tour ride did a great job and Art did a masterful job putting together the 29th annual Century (his 28th year being head organizer..WOW!). The Century's growth shows how Harrisonburg cycling scene has grow over the years  as well as how many folks love to come to the area to ride the beautiful valley roads and participate in the well organized events.


Link to great video from Robert Cone from Sunday's Century: http://www.svbcoalition.org/manager/front.php

Don't forget to come out tonight for the Shenandoah Valley Bicycle Coalition monthly social at Clementine Cafe, 7:30pm! All are welcome.

Wet weather forecast...Time to recover from SM100!!

Labor weekend means a busy Saturday at SBC and hundreds of cyclist coming to town for the Shenandoah Mountain 100 Mile Back Country Mountain Bike Race. A large portion of the local bike community was out at Stokesville either volunteering to help make sure the event was smooth or battling the 100 mile course. Smiles were rolling across the finish line from the 1st place rider to the last rider rolling in under dark skies.

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Every year following the SM100 is the Shenandoah Valley Century , this event has not just the 100 mile road route but also options for 25 and 50 miles. Your better sign up early to make sure you get a slot..over 260 folks have signed up and the event will most likely fill up!

Hurricane Irene...made for a beautiful Sunday in the Valley.

Some Saturdays rains and overnight winds was about the extent of the feel the Valley received from Hurrican Irene. The weekend moisture will just make conditions for Sunday's upcoming Shenandoah Mountain 100 Miler that much more perfect. During Saturday's post six pack trail work there were many pre riders seen getting their pre game ride on the Lynn Trail.  Sunday's inspection of Dowell's Draft showed the trails is ready to rock for those who will be chugging down to SBC/Sole Source Check Point 3.

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 Check Points 2/6, 3 and 5 all have slight new locations, setting up farther off the road to help reduce the confusion on the open traffic roads...SBC will be out at the SM100 all

Monday August 22nd..Welcome JMU!!

This week is move in week for James Madison Univeristy, you might have to avoid campus area if you are out and about.  JMU has made some major changes to transportation and campus over the summer. With new gates that limit vehicle access to many portions of campus, bicycles might become even more attractive means of transportation. The more people that ride the safer the roads become for all!!

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If you have not registered for the Shenandoah Valley Century think about doing it soon, field limit is 3oo riders, with rides of 25, 50 and 100 this popular event will most likely filled up! If you are new to the area this is great opportunity to discover some of the beautiful riding in the Valley and the friendly bicycle community.

OHHHHHHHHHH NOOOOOOO!!!!! Dyanamo 2011 October 1st.

Yes, fall is not here yet but planning is underway for the 2011 Dyanamo.  You ask what is a Dyanamo? It is a long tme tradition that goes well beyond Harrisonburg's 6 year history of doing their version of a Dyanamo. It is an all evening ride that starts at 10pm and travels some of the beautiful paved and gravel roads of the Valley and surrounding mountains. It is usually on a full moon but a conflict between the full moon and the Shenandoah Mountain Bike Festival will push it back a week.  Put it on your calendar, have your lights charged and meet at SBC ready to roll at 10pm and don't expect to be back until The Little Grill opening time at 9am on Sunday.   Distance...something around 130 miles give or take 10-20 miles.  For tentative route visit Map My Ride!!

Thursday Trail work this evening at Hillandale has been cancelled.

August, last minute summer vacation time. BOB Sytle.

August 15th...Even though JMU does not start for two more weeeks we saw a lot of purple and gold in the shop today. We welcome the students back as well as the cool temperatures that have come this week along with much needed rain.  The forecast for rest of the week looks great which will please Kyle and Whitney as they load their BOB trailers and depart for a 6 day bike tour through Virginia and West Virginia.

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 In the next month are two of the best century rides the Burg has to offer. On Sept 4th is the Shenandoah Mountain 100, a 100 mile mountain bike race through the depths of the George Washington National Forest.  The following Sunday is the 29th running of the Shenandoah Valley Century, registration is still open for the 25, 50 or 100 mile options of beautiful road riding in the Valley.

Thursday the 11th...Cooling down.

The past two mornings has been beautiful as cooler temperatures greet the Valley, below is the Sun coming up over Massanutten Mountain on Wednesday morning...

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 Even though it is still in the middle of summer folks are starting to think about Cyclo-Cross, Harrisonburg has never had too much of a cylcing scene but that has been starting to change. Harrisonburg won the famous Blue Ridge Cyclo-Cup the past two years and this October is the Rocktown Cyclo-Cross Festival...So put October 16th on your calendar for a day of fun Cyclo-Cross.

Cooler Temperatures on the way!! SVBC Social tonight!

It has been wet and humid the past couple of days but cooler, drier weather is right around the corner. Take advantage of cool temperatures at the A/C Clementine Basement for the montly SVBC Social/Meeting tonight at 7:30, a great way to find the latest happenings in the local cycling scene.

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Thanks to all the volunteers who participated in any of the three Wolfe Ridge Trail work days, some great work done by SVBC! Yes, that is a Dolly you see in the photo...it helped move over 4 tons of rocks to help armor this spring filled section  of the trail.

July 25th..Thank you IMBA!!

This past weekend was the IMBA Regional Summit right here in Harrisonburg. It was great to help host so many hard working volunteers and have the opportunity to show them some of the great local trail work like: Hillandale, Massanutten and Narrow Back.  If you are not a member of IMBA think about supporting their efforts for mountain bike by joining IMBA now.

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This Saturday is the start of the summer/fall Harrisonburg Community Charity Rides, the Shenandoah Valley Bike Festival kicks it off at OCP. With rides of 12, 25, 50 & 100 miles there is something for everyone.

The heat is on...IMBA weekend almost here.

It was 112 degrees in Phoenix yesterday...just need to put the heat in relatives terms. At SBC we will have the fans on full speed.

This weekend is the Mid Atlantic Regional IMBA Summit right here in Harrisonburg. You don' t have to sign up for the whole weekend to enjoy some of the events. 

-Friday Evening (6-9pm)  at Court Square: Welcome and movie showing of Pedal Driven

-Saturday Afternoon (5pm) at Massanutten Western Slope: Super D Race, BBQ and Beers.

Thanks to everyone who helped this past weekend with the Wolfe Ridge trail work and the other volunteers who helped marked the routes for the upcoming Shenandoah Valley Bicycle Festival which is next weekend.

September Event month is right around corner!!

Sunday Evening July 10th.

It was an exciting Saturday downtown this weekend as the Friendly City Food Coop made it official with their grand opening.  Tim, Whitney and Rocky were busy participating at the event with free PULP samples, the line was long as folks enjoy some cold refreshment on sunny day.

Monday is the monthly Shenandoah Valley Bicycle Coalition Socail/Meeting which will be at the Blue Nile Restaurant on North Main Street (Corner of Main and Wolfe Street). 

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July is typically a slow month for local Harrisonburg cycling but not the case this year with Wolfe Ridge Trail Work this Sunday, followed by the IMBA Regional Summit July 22-24th and the Shenandoah Valley Bicycle Festival at OCP on July 30th..

July 4th, 2011...Happy Birthday America!

SBC WILL BE CLOSED MONDAY JULY 4TH.

Typical July 4th weather on tap...some heat and humidity with showers to mix in later in the day. The Tour de Burg is entering day four with Stage 3 happening this morning..the Little Bald/Narrow Back Stage.  After a casual ride to Camp Todd the Tour will head straight up Little Bald Knob only to immediately decend back to the Wild Oak Parking lot, this will probably be one of the longest times sections in Tour History. Even though close to home the Tour Riders will then have to battle Narrow Back and the Secret South, this sun baked section will deplete the riders of anything they have left!! We will give more updates later tonight!

Monday June 27th...

The shop has been full speed this month but things usually slow down some in July as town slows done and folks head for their summer vacations destinations. Hopefully some of you were able to get out for some fun events that were happening in the area, there was the Charlottesville Tri at Walnut Creek, the Canaan Mountain Bike Festival and SVBC trail work.  Below is a shot of one of hundreds, if not thousands of rocks moved and used to armor the growing wet area on Wolfe Ridge..

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This week is the final prep for the annual Tour de Burg, a 6 day race/bike event that is always a highlight for local cycling.

June 14th..Beautiful Valley Weather.

Last night was the monthly SVBC Social, a lot of exciting events on the upcoming calendar, once again proving that Harrisonburg can and might be the "Bike Capitol of Virginia". Here is a list of just a few of the many upcoming events to start put on your calendar!
Invite your friends and family....good times to come!

Mid Atlantic IMBA Regional Summit: July 22nd-24th
Shenandoah Valley Bicycle Festival: July 31st
SVBC's 9 hours 99 minutes of Mud Pond: August 20th
Shenandoah Mountain 100 Mile Back Country Mountain Bike Race: September 4th
Shenandoah Valley Century: September 11th
DR100 Ride/Walk Event: September 17th
JB Grand Fond: September 24th
Shenandoah Mountain Bike Festival: October 7th-9th

The Massanutten Hoo Ha..Fun for all.

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It was a beautiful weekend for the 23rd Annual Massanutten Hoo Ha Mountain Bike Race.  With two days of racing there events for all...Kids Races, Super D, Short Track and a full day of cross country racing on Sunday. Thanks to all the volunteers from Massanutten,  the Shenandoah Valley Bicycle Coalition and Shenandoah Mountain Touring who all worked together to make this event such a success. Harrisonburg did it's best to keep as many titles local with wins in the Pro Race, Veteren Expert, XXC, Junior Expert and many other classes.

Saturday's Daily New Record had some good cycling press with an article on the new Rockingham County Bicycle Commission. SVBC volunteers have been working together to help create this new group that will be assisting Rockingham County to help make the area better for cyclist, which will also make it safer for car drivers

Hot...with Massanutten Hoo Ha on the Horizon.

The Massanutten Hoo-Ha is this weekend, pre registration via Bike Reg is open through noon tomorrow (6/1), so make sure you save some money and register now! The course is looking perfect for fun times....XC course is dry and fast, Super D is flowing better then ever and the short track berms have received a major face lift!

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The weekend weather turned about perfect for both the Giro d'Ville and the Virginia Mountain Bike Festival. SMT always does a great job putting on events, the spring mountain bike festival is no exception.  Above, Chris Scott enjoys cooling his feet in Ramsey's Draft after rolling Road Hollow with Paul and Sue Lottridge, some X locals visiting from Colorado....smiles by all!

SBC will be closed today: Memorial Day

We hope everyone is enjoying the Holiday weekend. The heat is one and will be for the next day or two, find your local swimming hole to stay cool today.

Congratulations to Justin and Julia Wimpey who were married yesterday on top of a beautiful hill in Augusta County, we wish a lifetime of happiness and love together.

The Giro d'Ville report from Charlottesville had 30+ folks enjoying the 4 day ride. Kyle Lawrence (Team JV) earned the Pink Jersey at the end of day two only to have his body reject the Jersey, keeping him in the tent for Stage 3. Who will earn the Leaders Pink Jersey for

Memorial Day Weekend is Here!

Last night a great crew showed up for trail work, a big thanks to Joel Geishert for brining his tractor out for a second week in a row to help with berm work. The short track has been receiving a great face lift, work for the Massanutten Hoo-Ha next weekend, also good work for year around riding at Massanutten. Next Satruday is the Super D and short track, Massanutten is offering a discounted rate of $20 for those who only want to do the Short Track or Super D. Remember a percentage all funds from the weekend go to SVBC! More info and forms will be posted on the SVBC site Sunday !

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Oh yea...all the courses are in great shape for weekend of fun!!

Wednesday the 25th...It did not rain today!

Yes it was warm today but no rain and a lot of sun! Even though there is a chance of wet stuff for the next couple of days hopefully the trails will do some drying out. The moisture has brought some incredible growth, making the forest feel like a jungle. The mountain  laurel is starting to bloom and burst, it is amazing, perfect for the Giro d'Ville and Virginia Mountain Bike Festival.

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Today is Bike to Work Day-Friday May 20th

Ride your bike to work today!! Come by Court Square and enjoy a free breakfast, grab a rear flasher to help distribut to those who need lights, grab a bike rack grant application for place of business....or just stop by and support the cause!

Last night there was a solid crew for Trail Work....the rain did not stop the crews working on the short track or the berm building group styling out the new "Little Monkey Trail".  All this work is just in time for the Massanutten Hoo-Ha June 4th and 5th. Short Track and Super D are on Saturday, Sunday is the Cross County, and there will be kids races both days! Always cheaper to preregsiter!! Low cost for 3 races!!

Ride of Silence...Tonight ----Ride to Work all day Friday.

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Tonight is the International Ride of Silence. Harrisonburg and the Shenandoah Valley Bicycle Coalition have been participating in this ride for the last several years.  Be ready to ride at 7pm at the EMU Commons, come early to receive a free rear flashing light for your bike.

The Ride of Silence is? An Internatioanl, silent slow-paced ride (max. 12 mph/20 kph) in honor of those who have been injured or killed while cycling on public roadways.

WHY DOES THIS ORGANIZATION EXIST?

• To HONOR those who have been injured or killed


• To RAISE AWARENESS that we are here


• To ask that we all SHARE THE ROAD

Friday....good forecast for Bike to Work Day..Particpate in Harrisonburg Bike to Work Activities!! Including free breakfast on Court Square.

A good SRAM weekend...Ride of Silence and Bike to Work Day this week.

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 We told you not to let the forecast prevent you from getting on the bike....a short shower on Sunday afternoon was about all we had this weekend, making for great riding. Thanks to everyone who came out to the SRAM  2 x 10 experience, the SBC crew enjoyed riding with you all.

A big week ahead...

Wednesday is RIDE OF SILENCE, come out for this local annual ride which is part of the larger International event, by ready to ride at 7pm from the Commons at Eastern Mennonite University. A ride to bring awareness for all those hurt and kill on bikes by automobl

Friday is BIKE TO WORK DAY!  Ride to work and encourage others to as well...come to Court Square for free breakfast and help spread the word to your business about the SVBC Business Bike Rack Grant, a great way to get a bike rack for Harrisonburg businesses.

Sram Experience Weekend...Massanutten Hoo-Ha June 4th & 5th.

Don't let the forecast trick you into not riding your bike.  It seems that we get rain only a small percentage of the time compared to the forecast. Saturday and Sunday is the SRAM 2 x 10 Experience, an opportunity for you to ride the latest MTB Sram components.  Sign up now for one of the 5 time slots this weekend.

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The above shot is part of new finished "Little Monkey" trail at Massanttuen, this will part of the upcoming Massanutten Hoo-Ha Weekend, June 4th & 5th.  Short Track, Super D, Kids Races and Cross Country races  will allow fun for all. Sign up now to save money! And find more info on the Hoo-Ha page and Facebook!

Bike Radio Today...JMU Graduates..SDS Two Day....Bike Rack Grants Available!

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WMRA (Harrisonburg/Charlottesville NPR Radio Station) Virginia Insight Show will be hosting a live Radio show at 3pm on BIKES!! Listen live.

Saturday was buzzin in town as JMU Graduation went forward, we wish all the grads good luck with their next adventures. It is great to see JMU students being more active on the bike front, their "Cycle Share" program is a great asset for the University.

Harrisonburg may not be as progressive as Cambridge for bikes but hopefully the new Shenandoah Valley Bicycle Coalition Bike Rack Grant Progam will help Harrisonburg move forward with two wheels. Do you know a Harriosnburg business that could use a bike rack? If so share this grant program with them!

The weekend weather for Stokesville-Douthat-Stokesville was about as good as you could ask for, next weekend is the three day versions of this epic ride, another great event brought to you by Shenandoah Mountain Touring.

SIGN UP NOW!! For next weekends Shenandoah Bicycle’s SRAM  2×10 Ride Experience Day at Massanutten.  Learn more and sign up at our FACEBOOK PAGE!!

May 14th & 15th...SRAM Ride Experience at Massanutten Western Slope

SIGN UP NOW!! For next weekends Shenandoah Bicycle's SRAM  2x10 Ride Experience Day at Massanutten.  Learn more and sign up at our FACEBOOK PAGE!!

The Shenandoah Bicycle Company is pleased to announce that we have partnered with SRAM to present a unique Ride Experience day. On the western slopes of Massanutten, SRAM will spotlight their 2X10 MTB Drivetrain platform. We would like to give you the opportunity to ride and interact with our staff and a few folks from SRAM for this unique event.

SRAM will demonstrate how the 2x10 system executes a more confident front shift and ...a full range of usable gears, all while reducing the weight of your bike. Overall providing you, the rider, with what SRAM likes to call The Right Gear.

High School Mountain Bike Racing at Rocktown.

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Harrisonburg has the Rocktown Rollers and now we also have the  Rocktown High School Race Team, their bright red jerseys were speeding around the rocktown trails. The event was part of the Virginia High School Mountain Bike Series,  the course was shorten due to another heavy night of rain but all the riders seem to have a lot of fun on the slick trails. 

Trail work this Month (May) has switched from Hillandale back to Massanutten, the next four Thursday will be in preparation of the upcoming Massanutten Hoo-HaJune 4th & 5th. This will be a fun filled weekened of racing, including a short track, super D and cross country race!

Cooperation between logging and new trails!!

Summertime feel out there right now, with that comes afternoon rain storms, be on the lookout for storms rolling in from the west. Trail work has been going strong at Hillandale and Massanutten this spring, come out this Thursday for the final trail work at Hillandale until June. There two great ways to give back to the GW Forest this weekend, Saturday Tillman Road Trash Clean Up and Trail Work near Camp Roosevelt....Below is a shot of the Narrow Back logging by the Tillman West Trail....new reroutes to follow soon!!

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Ride your bike to the Rocktown Beer and Music Festival!

April 23rd...The Rocktown Beer & Music Festival has started!!

The weather has turned after a rainy start today.  Perfect for bike riding (even though a little usual spring breeze) or hanging out and enjoying the great bands and beers at the Festival.  This is the first year for the event.....PULP at SBC is there to  supply "Bowls" for the hungry festival goers! The Festival goes until 8pm!!

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Monday April 18th: Commuter Workshop Tonight

Tonight is a free workshop to learn more about Bicycle Commuting, a great opportunity to learn about routes, what to wear, how to set up your bike. All part of the upcoming National Bike Month and Harrisonburg's Bike to Work Day.

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Here is some evidence of the water flowing out of the mountains. The falls are in the Shenandoah National Park, a great place to ride your road bike, right in our back yard. This week you can enter the National Park free of charge because of the 75 anniversary celebration.

Rain has come to an end!! WOW.

Have you ever seen the radio towers outside Singers Glen? Probably one of the steepest dirt roads around but it offers a beautiful view close to town!

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Monday at 7pm is the Bike Commuter Workshop at Clementine Cafe, a great way to learn about the basic of bike commuting. This event is the first to kick off the up coming National Bike Month (May) and Bike to Word Day (Friday May 20th).

Double wedding day today..David Frazier (H-Burg super runner) and Blake Walker (JV Squad Member). We hope they are enjoying this special day!

Cake and Gravel Roads...Nothing Better

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The beautiful weather on Sunday made the shop a little nutz yesterday, thus the delay of any photos from the Harris-Roubaix. Record crowds at Court Square rolled out to the "Chambers Farm" to experience the beautiful 15 mile loop that SVBC had set up! Thanks to everyone who came out and participated.

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Weekly Rides in Full Swing...Roubaix only 3 days away!

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Tonight Jack led the first Thursday Tempo ride for the season. This ride started last year and was another great weekly ride, but he needs helping leading the ride so he does not have to make it each week.

Earlier today on the steps on Court Square the organizers annouced the 2011 Harris Roubaix, the annual spring event that showcases the great gravel roads Northwest of Harrisonburg. This annaul SVBC  ride leaves from Court Square at 12pm. It is a 7 mile to the "Chambers Farm", here a 14.5 mile lap is set out for your enjoyment.This is a potluck event, bring some food or refreshments to Court Square this is a potluck event and SVBC will drive them to the Farm. Now here is the route!!

A warm Monday...But snow still sits up high!

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Sunday was the day we have been waiting for, warm temperatures, Sun and not that much wind. The upper elevations west of town still have snow, keeping winter going into April. Canaan Valley was the big winner of white stuff with a foot of new snow for the ski lovers. The European  Road Race, "Tour of Flanders" was a beautiful battle, gettting local folks for Harrisonburg's Spring Classic, "Harris-Roubaix", 12 noon this Sunday. Tonight is the year's first SVBC Social Mountain Bike Ride- Mud Pond...a favorite for all, meet at Union Springs Dam at 5:30pm.