Wow, oh wow! On #GivingTuesday, you all showed up in the most incredible way, helping us raise nearly $9,000 and unlocking an additional $4,000 in matching funds.
That’s $12,000 to spread the joy of trails, bikes, and helping others.
We’re at 74% of our goal, with 72 donors so far, and we couldn’t be more grateful.
Your belief in the Shenandoah Valley Bicycle Coalition (SVBC) fuels everything we do—thank you for standing with us, sharing this journey, and sprinkling a little #shenandoahpixiedust along the way!
What Your Support Makes Possible
This year has been BIG, and your generosity has helped us:
🚴 Host 185 events, from group rides to signature events like The Great Stokesville Campout, bringing record-breaking participation.
🌟 Complete five trail builds and repairs, including transformational work at Sunset Park, Hillandale, and the Timber and Wolf Ridge Trails in the George Washington National Forest.
🚲 Revamp Bikes for Neighbors, providing people like Maria with a reliable ride that’s life-changing. As Maria shared, “This bike has changed everything for me—it’s allowed me to get a job and have independence.”
Our work doesn’t stop there: advocacy efforts like Connect Our Schools are creating safer routes for kids, while community programs are building connections that go far beyond the physical. Together, we’re not just creating trails; we’re building a more inclusive, joyful, and connected future.
Your Support Can Still Make an Impact
We’re not done yet! If bikes, trails, or the power of connection have brought value and joy to your life, consider supporting us during this end-of-year season.
🎁 Your donation will be matched and your impact doubled thanks to generous partners like the Jeremiah Bishop Alpine Loop Gran Fondo.
💖 Become a recurring donor and help sustain this work for years to come.
Let’s Keep the Momentum Going
This year’s successes are a testament to what we can achieve together. But there’s so much more to do. Your contributions fuel our ability to host events, advocate for safer streets, and build trails that transform lives and communities.
From all of us at Coalition: thank you for believing in this mission, for sharing your time, resources, and passion, and for dreaming big with us. Let’s keep pedaling forward together.
See you on the trails, paths, and streets!
Amanda Presgraves
Director of Community Enchantment
