Shenandoah Valley Bicycle Coalition Events

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No digging or trail work experience is necessary! We will bring the tools. Come on out and help with a light trail dusting. Hang out to follow, so bring a chair and enjoy snacks/drinks to follow.

As a volunteer in Virginia, your time is worth $33 an hour and counts towards the matching grant.

When: Thursday, March 12th
Time: 4P-7P
Location: Sunset Park in Waynesboro, VA

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No digging or trail work experience is necessary! We will bring the tools. Come on out and help with a light trail dusting. Hang out to follow, so bring a chair and enjoy snacks/drinks to follow.

As a volunteer in Virginia, your time is worth $33 an hour and counts towards the matching grant.

When: Wednesday, March 18th
Time: 4P-7P
Location: Seven Bends State Park

We will be gathering at Smiley’s Ice Cream in Bridgewater!
Come out to meet our experienced coaches and riders of the ShenRock youth mountain biking team, and learn about the upcoming practices, activities, race options, and other events planned for the season.
Whether you’re an experienced rider or relatively new to the sport, there’s a place for you on the team. This is a great opportunity to connect with other mountain bikers, learn more about ShenRock, and enjoy some delicious Smiley’s ice cream. So mark your calendars and don’t miss out!
Register for the event here!

🚨 There are only 9 spots available and you MUST register to reserve your spot. Register Here 🚨

### Chainsaw “Sawyer” Training (2-Day Certification)

March 19–20, 2026
Ready to take your trail stewardship to the next level? Join the Coalition and the Appalachian Conservation Corps for a two-day Chainsaw Sawyer Training required to operate a chainsaw on the Massanutten Western Slope Trails.

⚠️ Registration commits you to BOTH days.
Schedule & Locations

• Thursday, March 19 (8:30am–4:00pm)
  Classroom training
  Massanutten Ski Lodge – Sun Room
  4614 Massanutten Dr, Massanutten, VA 22840
• Friday, March 20 (8:30am–4:00pm)
  Field training
  Massanutten Western Slope Trails

What You’ll Learn

• Chainsaw safety, handling, and trail standards
• Hands-on practice in a controlled field setting
• Requirements for Sawyer certification
• With additional first aid training, this course can lead to a US Forest Service Sawyer Card for bucking trees on federal trails

Who Should Attend
Volunteers who want to help keep trails clear and safe. No prior chainsaw experience required—just a willingness to learn and work outdoors.

Details

• 🎟️ Registration required (spots are limited)
• 💸 Cost a barrier? Use code PIXIEDUST for free registration
• 🪚 This training is required to operate a chainsaw on Western Slope trails and can get you a card to use a chainsaw in the National Forest.

Have questions? Contact hello@svbcoalition.org.