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Shenandoah Valley Bicycle Festival

Once again we bring you a chance to enjoy the beauty of the Shenandoah Valley, get a little bit more in shape, and help Our Community Place and The Free Food For All Soup Kitchen all for a minimal suggested donation--which includes the Bike Fest t-shirt!!Shenandoah view


Scenic Rides

The 18th Annual Shenandoah Valley Bicycle Festival, scheduled for July 25th, 2009, offers a variety of scenic rides for both the beginner and the more experienced rider for going on twenty years. The rides range from a 5-mile family-friendly "Stroll" through downtown Harrisonburg to a 100-mile "Century Ride" over the rolling roads of the beautiful Shenandoah Valley. The rides start and finish at Our Community Place at 17 E. Johnson Street, right where it crosses N. Main. Registration involves a suggested donation of $20, which is tax-deductible--$25 after July 15th. All proceeds support Our Community Place and The Free Food For All Soup Kitchen.


Maps and Cue Sheets

Maps of the rides together with cue sheets are available through the Shenandoah Valley Bicycle Coalition. They are also be handed out to riders on the day of the bicycle festival.


Everything Included

Registration includes:

  • great food
  • rest stops
  • ride maps
  • mechanical support
  • drinks
  • shower facilities
  • 10% off parts and accessories at Shenandoah Bicycle Company.
  • dessert at Clementine Cafe, the hippest new restaurant in town who happen to be showing the Tour de France final stage Sunday, and
  • t-shirt!!!!!!!!!!


Recommended Lodging

Attendees at OCP events looking for lodging are strongly urged to consider the charms of two bed and breakfast-type places:  the Joshua Wilton House and Stonewall Jackson Inn.  They've both been very good to us in the past, they offer exceptional accomodations, and they really give a taste of things in the valley.  Another nice place to stay that's not too expensive is the Village Inn at 4979 S. Valley Pike.  Call them on 540/434-7355 (their website seems to have information only on their food services).

Otherwise, the area sports a number of major chain hotels, such as:

A quick Google search will yield more options.

Joshua Wilton House


Start Times

Rides are starting earlier to help us all avoid the heat of the day:

  • the "Century" ride starts at 7:00am (that's the 100 mile run);
  • the "Half Century" ride starts at 7:30am (50 miles);
  • the "Morning Loop" ride starts at 8:00am (25 miles);
  • the "Stroll" ride starts at 9:00am (5 miles).

Some information related to the festival may show other times, so please check carefully.


To Register . .

To register for the Shenandoah Valley Bicycle Festival, please . .

  • visit our page at Active.com and do what they say to do; or
  • download the registration form (Word 97 version), fill it out, sign it, and get it to us somehow.
  • print out this page with the form below, fill it out, and mail it in, or bring it by; or
  • send an e-mail to us at ourcommunityplace@yahoo.com, or call us on 540/442-7727 and we'll get you registered directly; or
  • drop by and see us at 17 E. Johnson Street, Harrisonburg, Virginia 22802; or
  • register day-of.

Make checks payable to "Our Community Place" or make payment through PayPal by clicking . .


Registration Form

Shenandoah Valley Bike Festival Registration Form:

Ride(s) registering for:(100/50/25/5)_______________miles

Name(s)__________________________________________

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Gender(s)__________________Age(s)________________

Address #1_______________________________________

Address #2_______________________________________

City______________________________________________

State__________Zip____________________-___________

E-mail_________________________________________________________

Phone(day)______________________(eve)_________________________

Cell Phone_______________________text?(yes/no)__________

Emergency Contact________________________________

Emergency Number________________________________

T-shirt size(s)________________________________________________

Total donation $______________ Form of payment________________

How did you hear about the Shenandoah Valley Bicycle Festival?

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Would you like to hear more about Our Community Place?

______________________________________________________________


Waiver and Assumption of Risk

I certify that my bike is in good mechanical condition for this event. I further certify that my level of physical conditioning is appropriate to complete the event and that there are no known medical reasons why I should not participate. I understand that wearing a helmet is mandatory. I hereby waive all claims against Our Community Place, the Shenandoah Valley Bicycle Club, sponsors, and any personnel for any injury I may suffer in this event. I grant full permission to Our Community Place, the Shenandoah Valley Bicycle Club, or its authorized agents, to use photographs, videotapes, or any other record of this event, including my name, likeness, and/or voice, for any legitimate purpose promoting this event. In addition, I hereby give authorization to any medical health professional to treat me or my minor child, ___________________________________, as needed, for any illness or injury that might occur during the Shenandoah Valley Bike Festival.

Date______________________________________________

 

Signature__________________________________________________________

 

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