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.

Sunny Saturday...Yes the Sun is shinning!

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The Sun is shinning on this Saturday, a welcome change from the week of over cast skies.  Don't let the Sun fool you, it still has a chill to the air with emphasis on wind. The forecast for Sunday looks great, perfect conditions for the Dragon's Tale Race. Macrock (Mid Atlantic College Radio Conference) has invaded Harrisonburg, another great event to Downtown. With over 100 bands in town, music is plentiful!