We build communities that are stronger.healthier.welcoming.full of joy.

We believe in the power of the trails to transform ourselves and our world.

We believe that biking should be fun. We believe that change can be playful.

 

Together, we are reclaiming our streets, trails, and public places for current and future generations of walkers and riders.

Young mountain biker grinning while riding a wooded singletrack trail
Smiling cyclist wearing a helmet and glasses at SVBC's 40th anniversary event
SVBC volunteers building and maintaining a trail during Dig Day
Kids on bikes riding through giant bubbles at the Stokesville Campout community event

Together, We're Changing the World. One Trail, one bike, one hike at a time.

Connecting People with Trails and With Each Other

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Miles of Trail on the Western Slope

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Ice Cream Cones Consumed on Our 2025 Rides

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Bikes Given Through Bikes for Neighbors Since 2015

Bikes for Neighbors

Increasing personal freedom and mobility with the help of bicycles.

“Biking isn’t the end goal for everyone, but for now, it’s a critical step forward for these neighbors, connecting them to the community and opportunity.”

Bikes for Neighbors

SVBC News & Updates

Roadless Rule Comments Due October 6: Speak Up for the George Washington National ForestGeorge Washington National Forest

Roadless Rule Comments Due October 6: Speak Up for the George Washington National Forest

Comments on USDA's plan to repeal the Roadless Rule are due October 6, 2026. Here's…
October 5, 2026
Rocky singletrack trail through spring forest on the ridge at Seven Bends State Park, with views of the Shenandoah Valley.
Phase 2 Is Funded: More Trails Coming to Seven Bends State ParkSeven Bends Trails

Phase 2 Is Funded: More Trails Coming to Seven Bends State Park

A $296,411 federal grant will add up to 4 miles of new trail at Seven…
October 5, 2026
Front page of the Daily News-Record with the headline "Ready for Adventure," featuring a photo of Kyle Lawrence beside a trail sign at Seven Bends State Park and a mountain biker riding the new singletrack.
River to Ridgetop Is Open, and It Made the Front PageSeven Bends Trails

River to Ridgetop Is Open, and It Made the Front Page

Phase 1 of the Seven Bends trails is open: 3.3 miles of new singletrack and…
October 5, 2026
A Week Without DrivingUpdates

A Week Without Driving

What Would Change in Your Life if Driving Wasn’t an Option? Written by Penny Shelton…
October 1, 2026

Upcoming Events

07oct5:30 pm7:30 pmHer+ Trail RambleWestern Slope

09oct(oct 9)10:00 am11(oct 11)5:00 pmThe Great Stokesville CampoutStokesville Campground

12oct5:30 pm7:00 pmWomen's Monday Mountain Bike RideWestern Slope

12oct6:00 pm8:00 pmWeyers Cave Gravel RideThe Alpine Goat Brewery

14oct5:30 pm7:30 pmHer+ Trail RambleWestern Slope

15oct8:00 am4:30 pmChainsaw "Sawyer" Training October 2026Massanutten Ski Resort