Annual Biking Events
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Annual Events, Festivals & Parades Shenandoah Valley Bicycle Coalition |
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ANNUAL BIKE FESTIVALS & EVENTS 2012 BIKE the ‘BURG |
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April 2012 Harris-Roubaix |
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The Harris-Roubaix is another great fun cycling event brought to you by SVBC that happens every Spring on the same day as the Paris-Roubaix. It is a casual group ride from Harrisonburg to a family farm about 7 miles North of Harrisonburg, from the farm there will be a 10-15 mile loop marked for your enjoyment. You are more than welcome to ride the loop once or more, there is an informal 3 lap race that will crown the Champion of the Harris-Roubaix. The great thing about the Harris-Roubaix is the diversity of bikes. There will be folks on road bikes (durable 25c tires minimum suggested), mountain bikes, tandems, fix gears, single speeds and kids trailers. |
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April 2012 Massanutten Yee Ha! |
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Downhill mountain bike race, Gravity East Series (GES) Massanutten is the first stop in the Gravity East Downhill Series: 8 races at 8 incredible venues. Specialized equipment requires lift assistance with 17 classes represented. Spectators welcome. |
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May 2012 Ride of Silence |
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Join cyclists worldwide in a silent slow-paced ride (max. 12 mph/20 kph) in honor of those who have been injured or killed while cycling on public roadways. The ride is completely silent. |
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June 2012 Massanutten Super D and Short Track - |
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Massanutten Super D and Short Track. A unique event that is a mix of cross country and downhill racing. The Massanutten course includes a little bit of everything: tight, twisty, rocky technical ridge riding and finishes with high speed smooth trail. |
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June 2012 Massanutten Hoo-Ha! |
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Cross country mountain bike race, Triple Crown All Mountain. The course is technical terrain that will challenge mountain biking skills. Encourages all ability levels to participate from novice to Pro | Expect an international Pro field for the Triple Crown Finals. The largest prize purse offered in the United States. Massanutten HOO-HA! Offers three choices for distance include XXC for the Ultra Endurance riders, regular cross country, and a short option. XXC Ultra Endurance Riders-40 miles.-20 miles with option of 10 miles. |
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September 2012 Shenandoah Mountain 100 |
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Head to the Shenandoah Valley and Virginia's George Washington National Forest for the Shenandoah Mountain 100. |
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July 2012 Tour de Burg |
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A grueling six day mountain and road bike stage race. Held the first week of July each year, this event combines the most challenging trails and roads that the central valley has to offer. Who will take home the prestigious yellow jersey, or the coveted DFL title? |
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July 2012 Shenandoah Valley Bike Festival |
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Brought to you by Our Community Place (OCP). An annual ride offering the experience of exploring the Shenandoah Valley by bicycle. Rides are available for distances ranging from 12 to 100 miles. All routes are mapped and support is provided. |
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September-October 2012 Six Pack Downhill Every Friday in the Fall |
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A Harrisonburg tradition for over a decade. The Six Pack Downhill is a very fun and VERY informal group ride in the mountains West of Harrisonburg. Each week is a new trail somewhere in the George Washington National Forest. |
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September 2012 30th Annual Shenandoah Valley Century Ride |
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A valley tradition for 29 years, with ride options for 25, 50, and 100 miles, the Shenandoah Valley Century is the finest way to tour the scenic and historic Shenandoah Valley. Scenic vistas, small towns, beautiful farms, quiet roads, and more. All routes are paved and have low traffic volume. Participants ride at their own pace and the event is not a race. Maps are provided, the route will be patrolled and a food and drink stop is provided every 25 miles and at the midpoint of the 25-mile ride. Concluded with a local feast. |
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September 2012 DR100 Walk/Run/Ride |
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Riders complete a journey in honor of the memory of Dr. Joseph Mirenda in a walk, run or ride one day event ending on the campus of James Madison University. VISIT www.DR100.org |
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September 2012 Jeremiah Bishop Gran Fondo |
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Hosted by professional cyclist Jeremiah Bishop, The Alpine Loop Gran Fondo is an event to welcome cyclists and spectators to his hometown of Harrisonburg, Virginia for an exciting weekend of special events, challenging rides, charity fundraising and festivities for the entire family. In addition to the 100 miles of Alpine Loop, the Shenandoah Mountain Medio Route and Valley View Piccolo Route options encourage and challenge cyclists of all abilities to join in the festivities of the Gran Fondo. These courses showcase the ideal scenery that makes Harrisonburg and Rockingham County famed riding destinations. Visit www.alpineloopgranfondo.com/ for more information. |
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October 2012 Shenandoah Mountain Bike Festival |
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The Shenandoah Mtn. Bicycle Festival originated in 1997 and since has become a highlight of Virginia's fall cycling scene. The Festival is the largest fundraiser for the Shenandoah Valley Bicycle Coalition (SVBC), the funds from the Festival helps SVBC achieve its goals of promoting, educating and increasing cycling awareness in the Shenandoah Valley. The trail and road riding around Stokesville and in the George Washington National Forest is beautiful and very challenging. During the Festival weekend there is plenty of time to experience the great riding in the area as the opportunity to camp and meet fellow cyclist. An important component of the Festival is giving back to the trails of the National Forest. The two trail work sessions over the weekend have become the largest volunteer trail work projects for the North River Ranger District. |
