Shenandoah Valley Bicycle Coalition Events

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Take a guided group bike ride through Harrisonburg to see good (and bad) examples of urbanism in different parts of the city. Together our tour group will learn about the local history of zoning, and how land use policy impacts everything from housing and transportation to tree canopy cover and carbon emissions. This 9-mile round-trip tour is ebike-friendly, and should last about 2 hours.

About your guide: Brent Finnegan is an ebike commuter who has served on the Harrisonburg Planning Commission since 2016. He writes a weekly newsletter calledThe Friendly City Urbanist which focuses on land use, housing, transportation, and local climate policy.

In the event of weather cancellations, check this Facebook event page the day of the ride.

Dates: May 10th (1p-3p), May 17th (1p-3p), (pick one!)
Location: Shenandoah Bicycle Company, 135 South Main Street Harrisonburg, VA 22801, we will gather in the back courtyard at the beginning of the tour.
Time: 2 hours
Mileage: 9 miles, including a few steep hills.
Bike Rentals: SBC is offering discounted ebike rentals, call (540) 437-9000 ahead to book it, and show up at least 30 minutes before the start of the tour.
Route: This route includes riding on roads with cars, practicing safe cycling.

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Join us for a women’s casual mountain bike ride at Massanutten Western Slope on Monday evenings. You do not need a parking pass (if you don’t have a pass just ask a ride leader for one when you arrive) but will need to sign an electronic waiver before the ride.

• Time: 5:30pm on Mondays
• When: April 7th-Oct 27th 2025
• Location: Meet at Massanutten Western Slope Parking Lot
• Pace: Super casual, no-drop ride with regrouping spots along the way.
• Length: Typically 1-1.5 hours and we will often cover 4-6 miles.
• Ride Surface: This is a mountain bike ride so plan for dirt singletrack trails with some rock.
• Regroup Points During Ride? Yes. The Massanutten Western Slope Trails offer lots of options for regrouping and course changes depending on where and what the group wants to ride.
• Post-Ride: Bring a chair, snacks, and a beverage for socializing after if you like!

If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to the ride coordinator(s):
Leigh Evans / 828-215-6630
Terri Sexton / 757-235-9455

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🛠 WHAT: Weekly trail work sessions on the Western Slope

💚 WHY: Because trails don’t build (or maintain) themselves—and when we dig together, we build more than just great singletrack. We build community.

📅 WHEN: Every Wednesday | 5–7:30 PM | Every Weds in April & May

📍 WHERE: Western Slope of Massanutten. Park in the regular lot and follow our red "Trail Work" Signs near the start of the Happy Hour Trail.

🙋 HOW: Sign up, bring a friend, wear work clothes, and we’ll provide the tools and good vibes. No experience is needed. Wear long pants and closed-toed shoes; bring gloves if you have them.

These evenings are fun and productive and a chance to give back to the land that gives us so much.

Come get dirty with us. The trails will thank you.

We are reimagining what was formerly “Bike to Work Day”/ "Bike Everywhere Day.” Why stop at biking to work? We want to celebrate biking ANYWHERE!
Let us know you're coming!
In partnership with Harrisonburg Parks and Recreation, we will host a complimentary breakfast on Court Square from 7:00 to 10:00 a.m. for all riders and walkers.
Date: Friday, May 16th
Location: Court Square, Downtown Harrisonburg.
Time: 7a-10a
Stop by on your way to work, school, or wherever you are heading. Join us for coffee and pastries and start your day the best way we know how - on the bike, with friends!