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!