Shenandoah Valley Bicycle Coalition Events

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Join our Bikes for Neighbors Coordinator, Ben Wyse for a private tour of the shop where he fixes up the bikes. The program works to increase personal freedom and mobility with the help of bicycles.

*NEW* Select bikes will be for sale! Come by and check them out.

We will be having treats and coffee in the morning, and feel free to BYO for lunch!

Sign up for a time slot -- feel free to drop in when you can, as it's flexible!

This is a chance to see the shop, catch up with Ben to learn more about the program, how you can help, and what it takes to fix up a bike that will be used as a daily commuter and often kept out in the elements.

We'll send you the address once you RSVP!

Ben started full time with the Coalition in May 2024 to lead the Bikes for Neighbors program. As we work to grow the program's impact and reach more people, we're eager to connect with you our community of supporters who care about helping more people use bicycles for transportation.

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Date/Time: Saturday, November 22 | 1–4 PM
Location: Feel the Rain Brothers Brew Co.

Cranksgiving is an alley-cat-style food drive on two wheels — a nationwide movement bringing people on bikes together to collect donations for local food banks.

> Riders will receive a list of needed items and local grocery stops. Work in teams or solo, ride at your own pace, and return by 4 PM for celebration, prizes, and community at Feel the Rain Brothers Brewing.

• FREE to participate
• Open to all ages and bike types! Families and friend groups, encouraged!
• Bring a bike, helmet, and cash/card for food purchases

Benefiting the Blue Ridge Area Food Bank.

> Let’s roll for a cause and make this holiday season one with food on the table for our neighbors in need.

Want to help volunteer?

You Must REGISTER to attend: Use the promo code VCNHARR2025 to waive the suggested donation
(only valid for the Harrisonburg watch party).

Join conservation advocates in the Valley on December 6 from 9am-noon at JMU’s Ice House in Harrisonburg to learn about legislative action anticipated in the 2026 General Assembly that affects our land, water and communities in Virginia. This a great opportunity to hear from statewide environmental experts and meet other groups and individuals working here in the Valley to make our cities, towns and villages more vibrant, preserve our working farmland, and ensure clean water for future generations.

Alliance for the Shenandoah Valley is partnering with Shenandoah Valley Bicycle Coalition and JMU’s Institute for Constructive Advocacy and Dialogue to host a breakfast watch-party viewing of Virginia Conservation Network‘s (VCN) speaker lineup in Richmond. We’ll also have some time to talk about emerging local issues.

### December 6, 2025

#### Main Schedule

9:00 AM - 9:15 AM
Watch Party Welcome (In-Person Only)
Doors open for regional watch parties around the state. Coffee and breakfast provided!

9:15 AM - 10:50 AM
General Assembly Preview Presentations
Whether at home or streaming at a watch party, join to hear environmental experts share what legislation we expect to see during the 2026 General Assembly session.

9:15 - 9:20 AM: Welcome
9:20 - 9:30 AM: Lay of the Land

9:30 - 10:45 AM: Issue Highlights
- Solar & Storage
- Fighting Fossil Fuel Infrastructure
- Data Center Reform
- Clean Water & Flood Resilience
- Land & Wildlife Conservation

10:45 - 10:50 AM: VCN Resources & Next Steps
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Regional Discussions (In-Person Only)
Join a regional discussion with local conservation advocates in your area, led by our regional hosts.