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Soak up nature and friend-time on the wonderful Massanutten Western Slope trails on Wednesdays during this femme-focused trail run. Specifically, this is a welcoming space for women new to the trails, BIPOC, nonbinary, and trans women.
A parking pass is not necessary for this run (if you don’t have a pass, just ask a run leader for one when you arrive).

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

IMPORTANT Please RSVP here so we have a proper headcount

Western Slope Community Launch

Monday, March 16, 2026
Pale Fire Brewing
We’ll be there starting at 5:30 PM | Program begins at 6:30 PM

Join the Shenandoah Valley Bicycle Coalition and Massanutten Resort for the Western Slope Trails Community Launch, a gathering to celebrate the start of Phase 1 Trail development and share what’s next.

Phase 1 is shovel-ready, and 2026 is build season. Come learn what’s planned, what it takes to build new trails, and how you can be part of building it, whether by volunteering, sharing the story, or helping accelerate construction.

All are welcome: hikers, runners, walkers, mountain bikers, families, and community members who care about expanding access to the outdoors.

Soak up nature and friend-time on the wonderful Massanutten Western Slope trails on Wednesdays during this femme-focused trail run. Specifically, this is a welcoming space for women new to the trails, BIPOC, nonbinary, and trans women.
A parking pass is not necessary for this run (if you don’t have a pass, just ask a run leader for one when you arrive).

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

We will be gathering at Smiley’s Ice Cream in Bridgewater!
Come out to meet our experienced coaches and riders of the ShenRock youth mountain biking team, and learn about the upcoming practices, activities, race options, and other events planned for the season.
Whether you’re an experienced rider or relatively new to the sport, there’s a place for you on the team. This is a great opportunity to connect with other mountain bikers, learn more about ShenRock, and enjoy some delicious Smiley’s ice cream. So mark your calendars and don’t miss out!
Register for the event here!

🚨 There are only 9 spots available and you MUST register to reserve your spot. Register Here 🚨

Chainsaw “Sawyer” Training (2-Day Certification)

March 19–20, 2026
Ready to take your trail stewardship to the next level? Join the Coalition and the Appalachian Conservation Corps for a two-day Chainsaw Sawyer Training required to operate a chainsaw on the Massanutten Western Slope Trails.

⚠️ Registration commits you to BOTH days.
Schedule & Locations

• Thursday, March 19 (8:30am–4:00pm)
  Classroom training
  Massanutten Ski Lodge – Sun Room
  4614 Massanutten Dr, Massanutten, VA 22840
• Friday, March 20 (8:30am–4:00pm)
  Field training
  Massanutten Western Slope Trails

What You’ll Learn

• Chainsaw safety, handling, and trail standards
• Hands-on practice in a controlled field setting
• Requirements for Sawyer certification
• With additional first aid training, this course can lead to a US Forest Service Sawyer Card for bucking trees on federal trails

Who Should Attend
Volunteers who want to help keep trails clear and safe. No prior chainsaw experience required—just a willingness to learn and work outdoors.

Details

• 🎟️ Registration required (spots are limited)
• 💸 Cost a barrier? Use code PIXIEDUST for free registration
• 🪚 This training is required to operate a chainsaw on Western Slope trails and can get you a card to use a chainsaw in the National Forest.

Have questions? Contact .

Soak up nature and friend-time on the wonderful Massanutten Western Slope trails on Wednesdays during this femme-focused trail run. Specifically, this is a welcoming space for women new to the trails, BIPOC, nonbinary, and trans women.
A parking pass is not necessary for this run (if you don’t have a pass, just ask a run leader for one when you arrive).

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

If you are interested or plan to sell your gear, please register in advance.
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You know that old bike, climbing gear, camping equipment, and those gear parts collecting dust in the garage?
Now is your time to sell and swap!

The Friendly City Gear Swap is for you, whether you are selling your gear or looking for your next adventure set up.

When: Saturday, March 28th
Time: 9a-12p
Location: The Lauf Cycles Showroom: 231 S Liberty St Harrisonburg, VA

We plan to do this 2x yearly with Lauf Cycles, including a fall gear swap.

Soak up nature and friend-time on the wonderful Massanutten Western Slope trails on Wednesdays during this femme-focused trail run. Specifically, this is a welcoming space for women new to the trails, BIPOC, nonbinary, and trans women.
A parking pass is not necessary for this run (if you don’t have a pass, just ask a run leader for one when you arrive).

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

Let us know you’re coming!
We will roll @ 5p to the gravel northwest of town, and make our way back on the Friendly City Trail.
Full Route: https://www.strava.com/routes/3281362446651675380 (no drop 20 miles, ~12-15 mph, and will include gravel)

Location: 231 S Liberty St
Date: Thursday April 2
Time: 5-6:30p

*Bring charged lights*

Lauf will open its showroom 30 minutes early, starting at 4:30 p.m., for anyone who wants to see the showroom.

Weekly Massanutten Western Slope Dig Days are on Thursday evenings through October 15! (with a break in the summer)

No experience necessary and we supply the tools

What: Weekly Dig Days on the Western Slope

📍 WHERE: Western Slope of Massanutten. Enter through the main gate (by the horses – the next entrance down the hill from the Western Slope parking lot) and follow the “trail work” signs straight up the road.

📅 WHEN: Thursdays April – Oct 15

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

🙋 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 and community that gives us so much.

What to bring: Closed toes shoes, gloves, water, long pants.

Join us every Thursday for Massanutten Western Slope
Volunteer Dig Days. Everyone is welcome, and you can follow our red trail work signs to the worksite.

Thursday Work Party Contacts
-Contact or call/text
-Karl Waizecker (540) 810-7277

Learn more
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 6th-Oct 26th 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

New Rider Orientation

Tuesday, April 7th from 5:30-7:30pm
New rider orientation at the Massanutten Western Slope is an opportunity for coaches to connect with newcomers and for riders to meet some of their teammates. Participants should come ready for a ride, bringing their bikes, helmets, water, etc. During the orientation, we conduct bike checks, discuss practice expectations, and conclude with a brief group ride. We strongly recommend that all new riders to ShenRock take advantage of the new rider orientation.

Register here!

Soak up nature and friend-time on the wonderful Massanutten Western Slope trails on Wednesdays during this femme-focused trail run. Specifically, this is a welcoming space for women new to the trails, BIPOC, nonbinary, and trans women.
A parking pass is not necessary for this run (if you don’t have a pass, just ask a run leader for one when you arrive).

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

Weekly Massanutten Western Slope Dig Days are on Thursday evenings through October 15! (with a break in the summer)

No experience necessary and we supply the tools

What: Weekly Dig Days on the Western Slope

📍 WHERE: Western Slope of Massanutten. Enter through the main gate (by the horses – the next entrance down the hill from the Western Slope parking lot) and follow the “trail work” signs straight up the road.

📅 WHEN: Thursdays April – Oct 15

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

🙋 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 and community that gives us so much.

What to bring: Closed toes shoes, gloves, water, long pants.

Join us every Thursday for Massanutten Western Slope
Volunteer Dig Days. Everyone is welcome, and you can follow our red trail work signs to the worksite.

Thursday Work Party Contacts
-Contact or call/text
-Karl Waizecker (540) 810-7277

When: 12:00 Noon, Sunday, April 12, 2026.

Let us know you’re coming!

Where: Ride from Court Square, downtown Harrisonburg, leaving at 12:00pm Sharp!! OR you can park at the Farm (6559 Joes Creek Rd)

Potluck!? WHAT? We have a long tradition of folks bringing a dish to share for the Roubaix. You are under no obligation to do so and we’ll also purchase food. But we will have a car at Court Square to pickup your food or you can drive it right to the farm.

💥What: The Harris-Roubaix is another great, fun cycling event from your Bicycle Coalition. It takes place every Spring around the same day as the Paris-Roubaix. The group leaves from the center of Harrisonburg at noon for a casual ride to a family farm about 7 miles to the north. From the farm, a 10-15 mile loop will be marked for your enjoyment.

💥What type of bikes will there be? One great thing about Harris-Roubaix is the diversity of bikes. There will be folks on road bikes (durable 28c tires minimum suggested), gravel bikes, mountain bikes, tandems, fixed-gears, single speeds, and kids’ trailers.

💥What to bring: Your bike, items to change a flat, water, a smile, and some food to share at the farm–if you bring a dish to share, pot-luck style, to Court Square before the ride, we will bring it out to the farm.

💥The roads of Roubaix, A majority of the Roubaix loop, will be smooth gravel roads to the Northwest of Harrisonburg, located around the Singers Glen area. This area backs up on the Great North Mountain, so several steep hill climbs may exist.

💥Is this a group ride or a race? It is a group ride to the farm. Everyone will regroup there and receive instructions about the loop and cue sheet if needed. Folks are welcome to ride at any pace. The group will split up during the loop.

💥There will be Lauf Cycles bikes you can demo!

Does it cost anything? This is a free event from the Coalition.

Volunteer help needed!

Learn more
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 6th-Oct 26th 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

Soak up nature and friend-time on the wonderful Massanutten Western Slope trails on Wednesdays during this femme-focused trail run. Specifically, this is a welcoming space for women new to the trails, BIPOC, nonbinary, and trans women.
A parking pass is not necessary for this run (if you don’t have a pass, just ask a run leader for one when you arrive).

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

Weekly Massanutten Western Slope Dig Days are on Thursday evenings through October 15! (with a break in the summer)

No experience necessary and we supply the tools

What: Weekly Dig Days on the Western Slope

📍 WHERE: Western Slope of Massanutten. Enter through the main gate (by the horses – the next entrance down the hill from the Western Slope parking lot) and follow the “trail work” signs straight up the road.

📅 WHEN: Thursdays April – Oct 15

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

🙋 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 and community that gives us so much.

What to bring: Closed toes shoes, gloves, water, long pants.

Join us every Thursday for Massanutten Western Slope
Volunteer Dig Days. Everyone is welcome, and you can follow our red trail work signs to the worksite.

Thursday Work Party Contacts
-Contact or call/text
-Karl Waizecker (540) 810-7277

Learn more
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 6th-Oct 26th 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

Soak up nature and friend-time on the wonderful Massanutten Western Slope trails on Wednesdays during this femme-focused trail run. Specifically, this is a welcoming space for women new to the trails, BIPOC, nonbinary, and trans women.
A parking pass is not necessary for this run (if you don’t have a pass, just ask a run leader for one when you arrive).

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

Weekly Massanutten Western Slope Dig Days are on Thursday evenings through October 15! (with a break in the summer)

No experience necessary and we supply the tools

What: Weekly Dig Days on the Western Slope

📍 WHERE: Western Slope of Massanutten. Enter through the main gate (by the horses – the next entrance down the hill from the Western Slope parking lot) and follow the “trail work” signs straight up the road.

📅 WHEN: Thursdays April – Oct 15

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

🙋 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 and community that gives us so much.

What to bring: Closed toes shoes, gloves, water, long pants.

Join us every Thursday for Massanutten Western Slope
Volunteer Dig Days. Everyone is welcome, and you can follow our red trail work signs to the worksite.

Thursday Work Party Contacts
-Contact or call/text
-Karl Waizecker (540) 810-7277