Hillandale Powerline Trail and Bryce Final Weekend

Did you know that last week the Shenandoah Valley Bicycle Coalition built a new trail at Hillandale? Thanks to two local trail heroes, Brad Stone of 402 Trails and Rich Edwards of the International Mountain Bicycling Association, we now have a "flow" trail that stretches from the top of South Avenue down to the bottom. Berms, rollers, and lots of dirt sculpted to perfection. Dirt was delivered thanks to Partners Excavating to the tune of 30 full dump trucks. Hopefully the trail will excite more people to ride their bikes in Hillandale, at Massanutten, the National Forest, and Bryce Bike Park.

By the way, did you know that Bryce will celebrate their last weekend with the bike park open on 10/24 with the Bryce Bike Bonanza? Ride the power line trail go to Bryce and repeat! More dirt, rollers, and berms in the future? We sure hope so.

Wednesday Nights-A perfect night ride!

On Wednesday night there was another addition of the SBC Wednesday evening night rides.

The Wolvhammer shoes did not need the fire but it is good for the soul after a night ride!

With the temperatures below freezing it was time to reenter Hillandale Park and play in our favorite town trail system. The cold weather took a little toll on Tom Coopers seat rails.  Even with a broken seat rail he enjoyed a few laps in perfect conditions; frozen ground, dry rocks and a layer of snow on everything. It was great having Jake Hall join us, with Hilladale in his back yard he was a rock star in the trails and a great riding partner. After our first lap we hooked up with Ritchie and her dog riding partner. More riders mean more lights which equals more fun!

Join us next Wednesday for another addition. We will either be at Hillandale again (if conditions permit) or west of town if Hillandale is too wet. See the ride on Facebook.

-Old man free ride - Thomas