Shenandoah Bicycle Company Recognized for our "Advocacy Excellence"

Every Year at the Trek Bicycles dealer show the president of Trek (John Burke) pushes all Trek dealers to do more in their local communities and help make this a more bicycle friendly world. We at Shenandoah Bicycle Company are a proud Trek retailer and appreciate the leadership and commitment Trek has shown for bicycle advocacy, becoming a leader within the bicycle industry and helping set the standard.
Did you know that:
Trek and US Trek dealers have teamed up to donate $1 each of every Trek helmet sold to support Bicycle Friendly Communities Program (League of American Bicyclists). By the end of 2013, this will amount to well over $2 million in funding.
$10 from the sale of every Trek full-suspension mountain bike goes to the International Mountain Bicycling Association to support their efforts, to ensure that we all have a place to ride for generations to come.


In an effort to get more Trek dealers involved with advocacy work, Trek recognized a number of bike shops throughout the country for their work over the years as bicycle advocates. Shenandoah Bicycle Company is very proud to be recognized among the many Trek dealers and proud of what we have been able to help blossom in this community. Please read on...

At Trek World this year, we kicked off the One World Two Wheels Game Changer program, and I asked every Trek retailer to check the box on their dealer agreement, saying that they would be a Game Changer for advocacy in their market. So far, we’ve had hundreds of retailers sign up for the program. And that’s awesome.

With the Game Changer program, we’ve given you the tools to step up and make a difference in your local markets. But we’ve also got a whole bunch of Trek retailers who are already doing big things for cycling advocacy, and they’re getting results. And I want to recognize them here. As part of our initiative, I’d like to introduce the first recipients of the 2014 Advocacy Excellence Awards:

Jax Bicycle Center 

• Installed a Saris Hub in all 8 store locations to motivate employees, worked with IMBA to bring an MTB park to Orange County.

Truman Lake Bikes

• Turned Warsaw, Missouri into a cycling town. Enlisted help from the community to get 20+ miles of MTB trails built.

Cool Breeze Cyclery 

• Worked closely with Safe Routes to School to get sidewalks installed by their local elementary school.

Shenandoah Bicycle Company

• Founded their local advocacy group, spoke at the National Bike Summit, helped get a local multi-use trail built.

North Central Cyclery

• Formed Axletree, a non-profit advocacy group, helped get a progressive bike law passed in DeKalb, IL.

Towpath Bikes 

• Founded their local MTB advocacy group, held a Breast Cancer Awareness Ride which raised over $64,000.

Bike Barn

• Was integral in getting B-Cycle launched in Houston, helped secure $100M of funding for recreational trails.

These retailers spoke up for their community, leveraged their position as a local business, and made things happen.

Thank you for making a difference,
 - Jb

The Winter Conditions are PERFECT!

Yesterday Thomas, Collin & David vacated the Valley and SBC to head to the higher mountains west of town. The destination was Flagpole or Reddish Knob, the bike to test was the new Salsa Mukluk. After climbing the pavement/ice/snow we made it to the saddle. With the pavement covered with snow and perfectly packed down by the "Bear" trucks we choose to head to Reddish Knob.

David & Collin nearing the saddle.

The clear winter views along the ridge to Reddish were amazing, the trail conditions were about the same....What are perfect winter trail conditions? 4-6" of snow, minimal wind, below freezing temperatures (but not too cold) and trails that were already traveled (needed..otherwise too much walking)!

Collin....Fat Tires with a Fat Smile!



As with usual winter conditions the key is preparation (winter shoes & spare cloths) and enough allotted time to allow for ride "variables"..which includes additional walking time.  The downhill down Timber, Upper Wolfe and Lynn was a blast! Our advice...Get out there now!

Holiday Hours and 25% off Sale!

Shop Til You Drop: Special Holiday Hours & 25% Off

Shenandoah Bicycle Company will be participating in Downtown Harrisonburg's shop til you drop. We will be open Sunday December 15 from 11-5. All clothing, helmets and shoes will be on sale 25% off (except for items already on sale). Sale is for Friday (December 13) Saturday (DEC 14) and Sunday (DEC 15).

Bikes on Sale!

Check out what bikes we have on sale! Follow the link below each picture to access our online store.

2013 Trek Lexa SL C on sale $999.99 from $1,129.99

   

http://www.shenandoahbicycle.com/product/13trek-lexa-sl-c-womens-173499-1.htm

2013 Trek Lexa SLX C on sale $1,299.99 from $1,449.99

http://www.shenandoahbicycle.com/product/13trek-lexa-slx-c-womens-174596-1.htm 

2013 Trek Cobia 29er Hardtail on sale $1,025.00 from $1,129.99

http://www.shenandoahbicycle.com/product/13trek-cobia-gary-fisher-collection-174664-1.htm

2014 Trek Verve 1 Hybrid on sale $399.99 from $419.99

http://www.shenandoahbicycle.com/product/trek-verve-1-193036-1.htm

2013 Trek WSD Madone 5.2 C on sale $2,699.99 from $3,399.99

http://www.shenandoahbicycle.com/product/13trek-madone-5.2-c-wsd-172886-1.htm

2013 Trek Rumblefish Elite 29er Full Suspension on sale $2,499.99 from $2,899.99

http://www.shenandoahbicycle.com/product/trek-rumblefish-elite-gary-fisher-collection-174635-1.htm

2013 Trek Rumblefish 29er Full Suspension on sale $1,999.99 from $2,349.99

http://www.shenandoahbicycle.com/product/13trek-rumblefish-gary-fisher-collection-174628-1.htm

2013 Trek Stache 7 Hardtail on sale $1,399.99

http://www.shenandoahbicycle.com/product/trek-stache-7-174646-1.htm

2012 Trek Superfly AL Elite 29er on sale $1,900.00 from $2,199.99

http://www.shenandoahbicycle.com/product/12trek-superfly-al-elite-gary-fisher-collection-130715-1.htm

2013 Trek Marlin 29er Hardtail on sale $569.99 from $659.99

http://www.shenandoahbicycle.com/product/13trek-marlin-gary-fisher-collection-172221-1.htm

2011 Trek XO-1 on sale $1,300.00 from $1,699.99

http://www.shenandoahbicycle.com/product/11trek-xo-1-73946-1.htm

2012 Trek Madone 4.6 Carbon H2 on sale $2,200.00 from $2,599.99

http://www.shenandoahbicycle.com/product/12trek-madone-4.6-c-130900-1.htm

2013 Trek Domane 4.0 Carbon on sale $1,900.00 from $1,999.99

http://www.shenandoahbicycle.com/product/13trek-domane-4.0-c-172832-1.htm

2013 Trek Madone 3.1 Carbon H2 on sale $1,700.00 from $1,849.99

http://www.shenandoahbicycle.com/product/13trek-madone-3.1-172827-1.htm

2013 Salsa Colossal 2 on sale $2,100.00 from $2,399.00

http://www.shenandoahbicycle.com/product/13salsa-colossal-2-608.htm

2013 Salsa El Mariachi 3 Large 26" Hardtail on sale $1,400.00 from $1,550.00

http://www.shenandoahbicycle.com/product/13salsa-el-mariachi-3-1576.htm

2013 Salsa Spearfish 2 Large 29" Full Suspension on sale $2,410.00 from $2,999.00

http://www.shenandoahbicycle.com/product/13salsa-spearfish-2-29er-1205.htm

The perfect stocking stuffer!

Looking for an easy stocking stuffer idea?  Gift cards make it easy for you to give the perfect gift.  Shenandoah Bicycle Company offers gift cards for the perfect stocking stuffer this holiday season.  If you're unable to swing by the shop, we'll be happy to mail these little goodies to your favorite cyclist with a convenient over the phone payment.  

Winter Riding...Higher you get the better it is!

When the forecast is calling for winter conditions make sure you hit the upper elevations of Shenandoah Mountain. It is here, on the 4000' ridges  of Western Virginia, where you will escape the "wintery mix" that always plagues the Valley and find the drier, white stuff that smooth's out all the bumps in the trail. This past Sunday the conditions on Reddish Knob, and the upper 1500' of Timber Ridge were perfect for fat tire fun.  Don't let the Valley fool you, make sure you go high on those questionable winter days!



Joel Maynard and Dan Fudala nearing the trail head to Timber Ridge
 

Rumblefish Rental Fleet Bikes on Sale Now

 Rental Bikes for Sale:

Our Trek Bicycle Rumblefish rentals are for sale. The 21" Elite is going for $1900 and the 19" & 17" Rumblefish are on sale for $1600. All have tubeless specific tires. All are set up with tubeless valves and stans juice. Let us know if you are interested. These will be going FAST. Call us today 540-437-9000

Fatbikes now available as Rentals at SBC

Fatbikes for Rental at SBC

You heard it here first and just in time for the winter riding season:

• Salsa Mukluk 3s available for rent
• You can apply 100% of your bike rental towards a purchase of any new bike in the store within 60 days
• Sizes available-Medium and Large

Cyclocross

Looking for something fun to do this week?

Try the Friendly City Cyclo-Cross!

Where: Ramblewood ParkWhen: November 5, 2013 @ 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm

For more information on the event itself, click here

Winter Maintenance Schedule and Night Rides

New Teas!

PULP has restocked its tea! Check out what we have :)

Xin Gong Yi (New Craft)  white tea

Sweet, yet distinct and round in taste. Rose water, raisin, and apricot scented

*NEW* White Dragon Pearl Premium  white tea

Spring-harvested in Fuding County, Fujian. stronger and robust finish from a white tea. Smoky rich aroma

Organic Cloud and Mist  green tea

A Traditional green tea with a surprisingly sweet and bright taste and floral aroma

Heritage Golden Buddha  wuyi oolong tea

Highlights the sweet, creamy characteristics of traditional Wuyi Yan Chas with pronounced notes of burnt sugar and caramel

Tung Ting  formosa oolong tea

Winter harvested leaves. Crisp and smooth with hints of fresh orchids and gardenia

Organic Golden Monkey  black tea

Red amber color, smooth and tannin free

*NEW* Organic Formosa Red #18  black tea

Sweet, smooth and rich, with hints of bourbon, honey and cream

Organic Dragon Pearl Jasmine  jasmine tea 

Buds are steamed, rolled, then scented with fresh Jasmine for seven days. Smooth and sweet

Grand Shou Pu-erh, ca. 1997  pu-erh tea

Underlying sweetness and clarity of flavor

We also can serve our wonderful Mate piping hot (definitely a crowd favorite after a late night) 

Warm up with some of these fantastic teas that are sure to please. 

Massanutten Western Slope...Oh, has it has changed!

Over the past 3 decades the Massanutten Western Slope has gone under some amazing changes. What was a vacant landscape left by early Resort developers has now turned into a valuable asset for the Community.  Last night the old fire pits by the Pond provided a perfect place to discuss the history of the Western Slope, what this area has become and what it could be. SBC has been happy to help support the partnership between SVBC and Massanutten Resort!

Andy, a regular Thursday Trail Work Volunteer

 

 

Kenny Hess, Basil Hangemanole, Chris Green and Karl Waizecker...Massanutten faces for the past 3 decades.

 

The trails with Massanutten Property in Pink and National Forest in dark grey.

 

The western slope closes each winter (except on Sunday) from Nov. 1st -Feb 15th. 

Commuter Service and Accessory Specials

UREC rental bikes now available at JMU Campus!

UREC rental bikes now available

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Holly Warfield | The Breeze

UREC rental bikes

As a new addition to the UREC Adventure Program and equipment rentals, students may check out bicycles to see if they want to use them in their day-to-day lives before actually investing in one. One bike may be rented at a time for a week. Bikes cost $7 for one week.

Quotable

“I think it’s a great idea; I personally use a bike to get everywhere. Even living on campus, I used my bike because it’s easier than the crowded buses.”

Posted: Monday, September 16, 2013 12:00 am | Updated: 10:59 am, Wed Sep 18, 2013.

By Elizabeth Dsurney | The Breeze

Students sick of traffic and parking now have a chance to try a different type of transportation.

UREC was approached at the end of last year by the JMU EARTH Club to help with bike rentals, according to Director of University Recreation Eric Nickel. Students and faculty can rent them from UREC’s Adventure Program now for $7 per week.

Bikes can be checked out by the equipment center in the back right corner of UREC, across from the locker rooms and past the climbing wall on the right.

“We didn’t plan to implement it, but the EARTH Club decided they wanted to buy bikes that students could use,” Nickel said.

There’s a fee so the bikes can get serviced and tuned up after each rider. Shenandoah Bicycle Company works with the university and services every bike.

The EARTH Club started Cycle Share, a program on Wednesdays with 12 bikes on the commons which students could rent. After signing an agreement and writing down their phone number and email address, students had the bike for two weeks.

Cycle Share is now its own organization and isn’t a part of EARTH. Club.

“What I like about our doing it a week at a time is letting students to see what it’s like having a bike on campus,” Nickel said. “The goal is not for you to keep the bike, but to see if it works for them, and then you can get one and fold it into your lifestyle.”

UREC keeps a small number of bikes in the rental area, while the majority of them are in storage in the Champions Parking Deck. Eventually a storage facility will be built for the bikes at UREC.

If the bike rentals are successful, UREC will look into larger bike storage options and investing in more bikes. They want to promote healthy lifestyles and riding bikes on campus.

An EARTH club member, junior interdisciplinary liberal studies major Melissa Griffin, worked with JMU Cycle Share on the commons in past years. She’s happy to see more promotion of sustainable living.

“I think it’s a great idea; I personally use a bike to get everywhere,” Griffin said. “Even living on campus, I used my bike because it’s easier than the crowded buses.”

Griffin also likes biking because it makes going downtown to the Harrisonburg Farmers Market downtown on the weekends easy.

Sophomore anthropology major Jaimie Mulligan, is an employee at Shenandoah Bicycle Company.

After every use, the company services the bikes by looking it over, checking the brakes and parts and then taking it on a test ride at UREC, according to Mulligan. She’s also excited to see the bike share expand.

“I think it’s awesome people can bike and have a good time because they have so many great trails around here,” Mulligan said. “I have a friend who lives in Harrisonburg and goes to JMU because the trails are so hard to leave.”

The Shenandoah Bicycle Company sells bikes faster at the beginning of the semester, due to increased student demand. Used bikes are priced around $200, depending on the condition , age and what type of bike it is.

JMU’s increase in bike racks from last year also makes it easier for riders to find a place to lock up bikes before class.

“I love how the university is making more bike racks,” Mulligan said. “It’s easier for bikers and I really appreciate it, especially the one by Warren Hall.”

Always remember to properly lock up a bike to a fixed immovable object, like a bike rack in visible, well-lighted areas, according to the National Bike Registry. Riders should never lock bikes onto items that can be easily cut, broken or otherwise removed.

Bicycles, helmets and bike lights may be checked out with a students JACard on Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays. A returnable deposit of $15, paid on FLEX or a credit card, is required and only one bike can be rented at a time per student.

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, many bicycle-related crashes resulting in death or injury are related to the actions of the rider. Always wear a fitted helmet, go with the flow of traffic and follow the rules of the road.

Contact Elizabeth Dsurney at breezenews@gmail.com.

Skyline Jump Trail at Snowshoe is open!

402 Trails just finished construction of the new blue jump trail Skyline at Snowshoe Bike Park.  A few of us went over to christen transitions and check out the fresh single.  The 3 mile trail has over 50 jumps, tons of berms and a wooden bridge.  Skyline was designed to be fun for everyone, we saw youngsters on 24" bikes cruising down and DH rippers getting sideways on the rhythmic doubles.    

Stay tuned for the Adventure Seen video that is being produced as we speak.