Shenandoah Valley Bicycle Coalition Events

On Wednesday, April 22, you can support local nonprofits and this movement: svbcbike.org/GCG

The Great Community Give is a one-day, online giving event that brings together nonprofits across the Shenandoah Valley to celebrate generosity and strengthen the organizations that make this region a better place to live. Powered by the Community Foundation, it’s more than a fundraiser; it’s a shared moment where thousands of people come together to invest in the future of their communities.

For the Bicycle Coalition, the Great
Community Give is both practical and symbolic.

On a practical level, it provides critical funding that helps move projects forward. Whether that’s expanding trail access, supporting programs like Bikes for Neighbors, advancing greenway connections, or building the capacity needed to lead larger regional initiatives.
But just as important is what it represents.

The day is a visible reminder that this work isn’t happening in isolation.

It’s powered by a broad base of people who believe in safer streets, better trails, and more connected, active communities. Every gift—no matter the size—is a signal that people value a future where walking, biking, and outdoor access are part of everyday life in the Valley.

For the Coalition, the Great Community Give is about momentum. It’s about turning individual acts of generosity into collective impact—and using that energy to keep building a more vibrant, inclusive, and connected region.

However, please sign an electronic waiver before the run!
Time: 5:30p EXCEPT June, July and August are at 6p!
When: Ongoing unless stated on FB/IG stories at @svbcoalitionbike (check there for weather concerns) - if there is a 40% chance of storms on weather.com during 5p-7p, we will cancel.
Location: Meet at Massanutten Western Slope Parking Lot
Pace: ~12 min/miles
Length: Join for the first 3 miles, and continue on for another 3 miles with the group if you’d like!
Run Surface: We run out to the pond on double-track gravel for the first 1.5 miles; the rest is a single-track trail.
Weather/Cancellation: Look for announcements on FB and IG stories and communication channels (@svbcoalition). There will not be an organized SVBC-sponsored event in the forecast for 40% of storms or greater during the time period of 5p-7p (check Weather.com).
Regrouping: This is a community run, designed to regroup at every intersection and stick together. This is not a workout/training day! We all run together :)
Route: We will meet by the parking lot and loop back in 3-mile increments.
Loop 1: Boundary – Pond – Creekside
Loop 2: Homestead – Red White + Blue

Group Leaders:
Abigail Brewer
Amanda Presgraves
Anna McCoy
Ashley Welch
Caroline Prendergast

RSVP by clicking --> HERE

The Big Dig Day is a volunteer trail-building event on the Western Slope of Massanutten. Volunteers will work together to build new trails and or maintain existing trails.

This is more than a volunteer day! It will be a fun, family-friendly day in the woods with friends old and new! Bonus… you can earn your annual Western Slope trail pass volunteer hours in a single day!
Prior trail experience is NOT necessary.

On-site training and instruction will allow volunteers to work safely, confidently, and effectively.

• What: A celebration of our volunteers while we work on improving the Western Slope trails.
• Where: Massanutten’s Western Slope near Keezletown
• Where do I park? Parking will be in the main parking lot or the field near the pavilion. Please be aware that there is an event going on on the same day, and we will be sharing parking.
• When: Saturday, April 25 from 11 am to 3 pm
• What to wear: Sturdy closed-toe shoes, long pants, gloves, and water!

We will get together at 11 am to go over a plan for the day and then break up into groups to work on project sites. We will have food ready at 3 pm for our post-event gathering and hangout.
We’ll grill burgers and have drinks for folks and other snacks and food.

RSVPs ARE REQUIRED. Once you’ve signed up, you will receive email notifications with details about the day, including where we will meet. We need a headcount for food/drink and to give you some thank-you gifts.