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September 2011

9-1-2011 Georgia Hunting Season Trail Closures The SORBA forum has a complete trail/recreation area closing list for the 2011-2012 hunting season. There are a lot of trails in North Georgia affected, so please look before you ride this fall.

Masters National Championships The US Masters National Road Championships are this week in Bend, OR. Brendan Sullivan (Iron Data) successfully defended his TT National Championship today in the 45-49 age group. Congratulations, Brendan! James Gostick (Aaron's) was 7th in the same age group. Cheryl Fuller-Muller (Reality Bikes) was 3rd in the Women's 35-39 TT.

9-3-2011 NCGA Rides Starting the week of Sept. 5, the NCGA rides will start at the following times:

Sunday Roswell Bicycles ride: Now starts at 9 am. Long option (50 miles) and short option (35 miles) available
Monday Roswell Bicycles Recovery ride: 6:30 pm (20 miles)
Tuesday Nancy G's ride: 6:15 start (24 miles). Will follow the fall "in-town" ride schedule
Thursday Mission Source ride: 6:00 (25 miles)
Saturday Kennesaw/Beyond Allatoona: 8 am thru September. (55 and 75 mile options)
Please see www.ngca.us  for ride details, maps and cue sheets.

More Masters National Road Championships Cheryl Fuller-Muller won the Women's 35-39 National Masters Crit Championship on Friday. Way to go, Cheryl! William Watkins (US Military Academy/US Army) from Lawrenceville won the Men's 55-59 crit.

Lewis Grizzard Ride
Ferst Annual Lewis Grizzard & Catfish Memorial Bike Ride
Sunday, October 2, 2011
Begins at 8:00 a.m. at the Moreland, GA, Museum
Routes include 12 mile, 25 mile and the Metric Century
Registration form available online at www.cowetaferst.org,  then click "Events"
Proceeds go to the Coweta Ferst Foundation for Childhood Literacy
Cost: $36, individual; $75, family of 3 or more; $40, on-site registration
Lunch is included with registration for every rider at the end of the ride.
Commemorative bike ride T-shirt guaranteed for all who pre-register by Sept. 12, for other riders if available
Other details: rest stops every 10-15 miles, route will be sagged, roving bicycle repair vehicle, approved cycling helmet required, beautiful scenic southeastern Coweta County Directions: From I-85 South; take Exit 41 (Moreland Exit); Go south on Highway 29 and follow signs For more information:
nboren59@att.net lbrass@wspackaging.com

NC News From Charlotte Sports Cycling:
Tree Shaker 12 and 6 Hour Challenge October 15, 2011 9AM to 9PM Anne Springs Close Greenway Ft Mill, SC www.charlottemtnbike.com

The 2011 Tree Shaker Mountain Bike Race will be held at Anne Springs Close Greenway mountain bike trails. The course is comprised of approximately nine miles of awesome singletrack trails that wind their way around the 2300 acre park. The event will offer both 12 and 6 hour options for participants and will challenge the racers both physically and mentally! Make plans to also stick around after the race, as a plethora of food and frosty beverages will be offered at the Field Trial Barn! Come join us for a full day of mountain biking and fun! We are also working on live music and a big camp fire as the sun starts to set.
www.charlottemtnbike.com
 

Road Events: Great source for upcoming rides and races: www.weeklyrides.com
Saturday, September 10 Ride for Hope and Housing Davidson, NC
Join us for the 7th annual Festival for Hope and Housing on Saturday, September 10th! Sponsored by Carolinas HealthCare System, DHC is again bringing back 50K and 100K cycling rides and a Festival on Davidson's Town Green. This is an event you don't want to miss so be sure to register today!
Registration information can be found at http://www.active.com/cycling/davidson-nc/the-festival-for-hope-and-housing-2011

Saturday, September 10 Team Camp Challenge Ride Experience Victory Junction firsthand at the inaugural Team Camp Challenge Ride on September 10! The Ride features three route options, camp activities for cyclists and guests, breakfast & lunch, and live entertainment. Join us to help raise funds for children with chronic medical conditions! Get signed up to participate in the inaugural Team Camp Challenge Ride on September 10 at Victory Junction! The ride offers three route mileage options (62.5, 30, and 15), two meals, camp activities for cyclists and guests, and live entertainment. Register yourself or a team to help raise funds for children with chronic medical conditions. For more info, visit http://victoryjunction.kintera.org/faf/home/default.asp?ievent=475865

Sunday, September 11 will see the running of the 39th consecutive CAROLINA CUP Bicycle Races! This is the longest running classic road race in the South. It is a perennial favorite with bicycle racers around the USA and beyond, and it will again take place in the beautiful Greensboro Country Park, Greensboro, North Carolina. There will be race events ranging from kids and beginners to club riders and serious top competitors. Spectators are free and many enjoy picnicking in the park while watching the action.The first race is at 8 AM and continue all day until sundown ends the activities. A full schedule is here: http://www.carolinacup.com/carolina_cup_2011.pdf

Sunday, September 11 Ride and Stride Troutman, NC
The 2nd Annual Ride and Stride will be held on Sunday September 11, 2011. This JDRF event will be held at Troutman Middle School and is hosted by Watermark Church. We are excited to offer four options for participants: an organized bike ride of 50 or 25 miles, and organized walks of 5k and 1 mile fun walk. The event will also feature celebrity appearances, live music by Main Channel, food by Outback Steakhouse, and prizes. http://www.rideandstride2011.com/

Cyclo-Cross Events North Carolina Cyclo-Cross Series http://www.nccyclocross.com/index.html 
Cyclocross Season Is Here - check out these clinics and races in the High Country! Pirate Race Productions and Boone Bike and Touring are excited to announce that two-time national champion Ashley James, will be leading cyclocross clinics in Boone on Sunday, September 11. With two national championships under her belt, and a stint racing in Europe this summer with the U.S. National Team, Ashley hopes to share her experience, passion, and success with clinic participants. The separate men’s and women’s clinics are designed to appeal to everyone from raw beginners to seasoned vets who are interested in improving their skills, knowledge, and confidence. The clinics will be held at the Boone Fairgrounds, home of the Alray Tire of Boone Cyclocross Series. The cost of the clinic is only $40 if you register before September 1 and includes lunch catered by Black Cat Burrito..

Three Peaks USA America's Hardest Cyclocross Race, the second race in the 2011-2012 American UltraCross Championship Series, is back and its bigger and badder: 48 miles, >80% off-road with 7,900' of climbing and a 28 mile "Half" with merely 4,200' of climbing. The race will start and finish at the Banner Elk Winery and Inn, and they are rolling out the red carpet to make the event truly special. The new course features lots of jeep track and forest roads through Emerald Mountain, Eagles Nest and The Headwaters at Banner Elk. This means more real ‘cross riding and a lot less pavement. Only one peak from last year is still on the course – the long ascent around the east side of Beech on Andy Hicks to Shawnee “Road.” The new peaks are an ascent to the very top of Beech via the Winter Road and the Backbone Trail in the Emerald Outback, and a climb (hike) to the top of Eagles Nest through the West Bowl – it is a much better trail that last year’s final climb up Beech Mountain Parkway. Mountain bikes are allowed. Register before September 1 for $60, or $40 for the Half, and use the money you save to get some easy gears.

TurkeyCross presented by Boone Bike and Touring at the Boone Fairgrounds, Sunday, November 27. Because four days of inlaws and football is one too many.

Mountain Bike Events: Saturday, September 24 Cacklacky 500
Racers will be involved in a 500 minute (8hrs 20min) race starting at 10pm September 24th, 2011 under a green flag. This is the ONLY time you will be able to ride the Itusi at night…legally. As the stock car racers did in the early 19th century, bring out your stock race bikes (wink wink) and race under the moonlight. Whether it is to show that you’re the fastest racer in the area, to smoke your riding buddy or to just feel the adrenalin rush of riding at night! We promise cool trophies made from used bike parts and random swag drawings. We are limited to 125 registrants so get in early, it will sell out quickly. Three categories: (We go five deep) Male solo
Female solo Duo Breakfast will be catered in after the race. This will be full blown southern style with eggs, bacon, biscuits, gravy, etc.! Random refreshments and treats provided throughout the night. Registration open July 15th. Rain date of October 8/9th Details & registration link @ www.firstflightbikes.com/Cackalacky
Alcohol is prohibited within the state park. Questions to: Cameron Fraser mtngoat73@gmail.com 
 

9-5-2011 Labor Day Century The Labor Day Century to benefit the Cambellton United Methodist Church has been postponed to Oct. 1 because of the weather forecast on Labor Day.

Atlanta Cycling Rides Weekday rides from the Ansley and Vinings stores will move to 6:15 in Sept. and 6:00 in Oct. Atlanta Cycling has rides that will leave at 4:30 on Tuesday and Thursday from the Vinings store once the time changes to Standard Time. The route is approximately 22 miles.

GIHP Trails Closed Georgia Tech will be hosting a collegiate MTB race weekend on September 10-11. Here is the schedule: Saturday:
Individual Time Trial, Granite side, 9am-12noon
Dual Slalom, Steeplechase side, 10am-4pm
Short Track XC, Steeplechase side, 12noon-2pm
Sunday: XC, Steeplechase side, 9am-1pm Unfortunately, this means that course closings will be as follows:
Granite side: Saturday 9am-12noon
Steeplechase side: All day Saturday, Sunday 9am-1pm. Spectators are welcome to watch all of the events! (Trish's note: This race is for collegiate riders only that are part of a university sponsored club/sports team. It is not an "open" race

Masters Nationals Masters Road Nats wrapped up today. Brendan Sullivan won the 45-49 Road Race. Michael Olheiser (Team Juwi Solar/Huntsville, AL) took second in the 35-39 race. Congratulations!

9-6-2011 Intown Classics From Todd Fryburger: The Intown Classics Fall Schedule

Week of 09/05/11 - All In-Town Classics (Sandy Springs, Peachtree Battle and Chastain) now start at 06:15 PM EDT. The Sandy Springs Ride is now “Short Option” until 05/01/11
Week of 09/19/11 - All In-Town Classics now start at 06:00 PM EDT
Week of 10/03/11 - All In-Town Classics now start at 05:45 PM EDT
Week of 10/17/11 - All In-Town Classics now start at 05:30 PM EDT
Daylight Saving Time (DST) will end Sunday 11/06/11.
The Tucker Ride will move back one hour to its Winter start time of 10:00 AM EDT effective 11/12/11.
DST will return again in the Spring on Sunday 03/11/12

Work Party at Charleston Park RAMBO and Forsyth County Parks and Rec will host a Trail Building Day at Charleston Park 9/17 from 9 am to 1 pm. Please meet in front of the bathrooms at 9 am and we'll break up into teams. Please dress appropriately for trail clearing. We recommend covered shoes, gloves, safety glasses and long pants. We could use some blowers, rakes and such for clearing the trails.
Charleston Park is on Lake Lanier in Forsyth County.
Take 400 N to exit 17.
Take a Right off the ramp onto Keiths bridge 306.
Take a right onto Browns Bridge 369
Charleston park is on the right-less than 2 miles down

9-8-2011 Roswell Ride From Bike Roswell: After this Labor Day we have moved the start time to 6PM. Make a responsible call when you get to the fire station right if it’s too dark.
Come join us in Roswell, the first bicycle friendly community in Georgia. Beautiful flats along the Chattahoochee coupled with spectacular homes along climbs that can challenge the best rider. We even ride past Chipper Jones’ house/neighborhood. Three groups to choose from; all leave at 6:00 PM from Riverside Park, 575 Riverside Road, Roswell, GA 30075
A Group 20-23 mph average – 25 miles
B Group 18-21 mph average – 20 or 25 miles
C Group 16-18 mph average – 20 or 25 miles no drop
Our goal is to have a safe, friendly and challenging ride for all.

Georgia Cross Clinic Get Your Cyclocross On!

Join Trish Albert and Beth Gearhart of Sorella Cycling for a cyclocross clinic to learn what CX is and develop race skills!
When: Sunday, Sept. 11, 2011
Time: 10:00 am-Noon
Where: Jim Miller Park, 2245 Callaway Road, Marietta, GA 30008. Park in the big
field across from the Fairground.
Who: Everyone is welcome!
Cost: Free
What To Bring: Cyclocross bike or mountain bike. If you bring a mountain bike, remove your bottle cages and bar ends. Bring water and a snack. HELMETS ARE
MANDATORY!
Skills to Be Covered: Cyclocross mounts and dismounts, lifting the bike over barriers, race tips and tricks. We’ll do a practice race on the end on one of Georgia’s classic
cyclcocross courses.
Want to come? Email Trish at sttarlite@hotmail.com. Details about the clinic are at: http://www.southeasterncycling.com
Notes: Loaner bikes and equipment are not available. There is no childcare available. This clinic is geared towards those that want to learn what cyclocross is about and to learn skills for racing. Riders need to be comfortable on their bikes. All riders must sign a waiver. HELMETS ARE MANDATORY. No helmet, no ride. Trish Albert, Beth Gearhart, and Sorella Cycling, are not responsible if you get injured. You ride at your own risk and assume all responsibility for yourself and your equipment.

2012 GA State Championships Applications for the 2012 Georgia State event (RR, TT, etc) Championships are now being accepted.
 

9-10-2011 Cobb County Storm Grates 11 Alive's Commuter Dude has an interesting story about how Scott Patton got a quick resolution to some wheel eating storm drains on the new Windy Mac Connector.

Master's Road World Championships Congratulations to two Southeast residents on their placings at Masters Worlds in the TT! Atlantan Brendan Sullivan was 2nd in the Men's 45-49, and Michael Ohleiser from Alabama won the World Championship in the 30-35 men's division.

9-12-2011 Gainesville College Work Party From SORBA Gainesville: Join Gainesville SORBA on SATURDAY, September 17th for a work party at the Gainesville State College Mountain Bike Trails in Oakwood, GA. Meet at the Trips for Kids shed (Storage building with mountain bike mural on the side across from the parking deck) at 9:00 AM. Please bring work gloves and loppers if you have them and enough water and snacks for 4 hours of work. Please wear work / hiking boots and dress appropriately for working in the woods. Tools and lunch will be provided.

GABRA News From GABEA: Voting for new directors for the Georgia Bicycle Racing Association (GBRA) Board is now open. (Trish's note. See the bolded note about the position that ALL licensed riders can vote for.)
The nominees are (in alphabetical order):
At-Large Director
Dan Coy
Micah Morlock

Team / Club Director
Jeff Clayton (Read Jeff’s nomination statement)
Micah Morlock

Official / Coach Director
Tina Pic (Read Tina’s nomination statement)

Rider Director
Jeff Blau
Cheryl Fuller-Muller
Steve Wiley

Promoters Director
Gene Dixon

A new online voting procedure has been implemented and online voting is now open. Clubs should review the online copy of the GBRA Bylaws, as there are a number of rules concerning their votes. Directors will be elected by majority from on-line votes, absentee ballots, written ballots, proxies and votes from members present at the meeting. The Officers (Treasurer, Secretary and President) are elected by the new board at the annual meeting.

Please note that there are restrictions on who can vote for which board positions. These restrictions are listed below. Clubs and teams should be aware that they will need to nominate a representative to vote on behalf of their club or team.

- All licensed riders nominate and vote for Director of Riders
- Clubs nominate and vote for Director at Large
- Clubs nominate and vote for Director of Clubs
- Officials and Coaches nominate and vote on a Director of Officials/Coaches
- Promoters nominate and vote on Director of Promoters

Important Dates: Thursday, September 22 – End Online Voting Period, Sunday, September 25 – Annual Meeting (onsite votes accepted) Click here to access online voting form.

2012 GA State Championships Applications for the 2012 Georgia State event (RR, TT, etc) Championships are now being accepted.
 

9-14-2011 Allatoona Trail Closings The trails at Allatoona Creek Park are closed until 10:00am daily during September, October and January due to hunting. The trails will be closed all day in November and December.

Bicycle Racing events Saturday night before the Six Gap Ride in Dahlonega All cyclists are invited to come watch or compete in the Six Gap Criterium Saturday, September 24 in downtown Dahonega as a part of the 23rd Annual Three Gap Fifty and Six Gap Century Bike Rides held on Sunday, September 25. Come pick up your ride packet, register for the events, cruise the expo, and enjoy an exciting evening of bicycle racing. The Six Gap Criterium is the final event in the inaugural Georgia Championship Series (GCS). The race and series is open to all riders from throughout the region. A full slate of races is scheduled for USA Cycling categories and beginners.

The schedule of races for the Six Gap Criterium can be viewed on the event flyer. Racing kicks off at 4:30 PM with the Juniors and continues through the night, with the Men’s Pro-Am starting at 8:30 PM. The course will include the square in downtown Dahlonega, providing a great setting for the final stop on the 2011 GCS.

As this event is the series finale, podium presentations throughout the day will include not only individual race podiums but also podiums recognizing the top three riders in the final series standings in each class.

For Six Gap Century and Three Gap Fifty riders seeking to get more out of Saturday's events than simply spectating, registration for the criterium continues through 5:00 PM Friday, September 23 online, and day-of registration will also be available. Riders with USA Cycling licenses may register for the appropriate race based on their classification, while riders without licenses may purchase a one-day license and register for either the Cat 5 (men) or Cat 4 (women) race.

Also located on the criterium course in the Historic Square on Saturday will be the Bike Expo for the Six Gap Century and Three Gap Fifty. The Bike Expo will be open from 9:00 AM to 7:30 PM, offering interactive displays and merchandise sales for the official sponsors of the Six Gap Century, as well as packet pickup for registered ride participants until 6:00 PM.

Saturday, September 24 is sure to be a great day for cycling in Dahlonega, and whether you race or watch, we would love to see you there!
 

9-15-2011 Single File Saturdays  From the WBL: Yo Yall, The Single File Saturday Rides will now start at 9 a.m. Check www.winterbikeleague for weekly updates. Start training for the WBL!
Next Ride: Every Saturday morning at 9 a.m until further notice
This Week's Ride:3 hours er so!
When: Evert Saturday at 8 a.m.
Where: The Hub / Jittery Joes (5 Points) 9 in da morning (window open)
Time: 9 a.m.! (window open)
Length: 3 hours er so!
Store Stops: Yes!
Pee Break: approx. 1 hour in
Final Attack Zone: tba at da ride
Parking: Be a man, even if you're a woman, and ride your bike down, or park nearby.Do not park at the Hub.
Forecast: Cool

Clips of Faith Beer and Film Tour From the ABC: (Trish's note: This is a fundraiser for ABC) Fri, September 30, 7pm +  Candler Park 1642 McLendon Ave NE Atlanta, GA 30307

It doesn’t get much better than sitting on a picnic blanket enjoying handmade beers and handmade films on a beautiful summer’s eve. Proceeds go to ABC, so you'll be supporting bike advocacy while sitting under the stars. http://www.clipsoffaith.com/cities.aspx ABC still needs some volunteers. Send a message to drue@atlantabike.org if you're interested.
 

9-18-2011 Fat Tire Festivus SORBA Paulding will host the Fat Tire Festivus Oct. 1 at Mt. Tabor Park. There will be a kid's skill clinic, group rides, and games.

Sopo Bike Art Show The Sopo Bike Coop is hosting a Bike Art Show.

Tribble Mill Family Day GATR will host Family Day at Tribble Mill Park in Gwinnett County on Oct. 15. There will be a mtb time trial, skills clinics, group rides, and a bike rodeo.

Sorella Seeking Women Racers! Ladies, Would you like to race for Sorella in 2011? The race team application is now available. To be a member of the team, you do not need to be a current Sorella Club member. You need to have completed 4 mass start races in 2011 such as a road race, crit, a cyclocross race, cross country mountain bike race, solo endurance mountain bike race, or races at the velodrome (time trials and team mtb races do not count). The race team is open to all racers-road racers, cyclocrossers, track racers, and mountain bikers! Fill out the application here.

9-21-2011 Arrowhead Work Party From SORBA OMBA: "We will be holding another Arrowhead work party on Saturday, October 1
at 8:00 AM Our primary goal is to continue finishing work on the new tread, so please join us if you're able. It's recommended that you bring gloves, sturdy boots or shoes, water, and snacks. Also, don't forget to bring a bike if you want to ride afterwards. Don't hesitate to let me know if you have any questions, and we look
forward to seeing you there."
 

9-23-2011 Murphy to World's Team John Murphy (Team BMC) of Athens, GA will represent the US in the Men's Road Race at the UCI World Championships this week. Good luck, John!

Six Gap Crit The Six Gap Crit is Saturday in Dahlonega, GA. The Crit will be the final race of the season long GCS road race series. The Six Gap Century and Three Gap 50 is on Sunday. Over 1000 riders are expected to tackle one of the hardest centuries in the Southeast. Hogpen Gap will claim its share of riders that will take the Sag wagon back.

GSSSC The Georgia State Single Speed Championships will be this weekend at Paynes Creek near Lake Hartwell. There will be a TT and STXC on Saturday. Sunday is the State SS XC Championships. Camping is available at the nearby campground.

DLV Fall Beginner Classes The Dick Lane Velodrome has announced the fall Beginner class schedule. From the DLV: "We are planning a couple of beginners classes this fall and also a free try the track day for those not quite ready to take the plunge on the full class. The first session that we'll be running will be in conjunction with the East Alabama Cycling Club on the 1st of October. This will be a single day, single session class and will be open for riders with good road or moutain bike racing experience. Minimum requirement to take this class will be Cat 3 road or equivalent mountain. We'll also be running a full weekend class on the 22nd and 23rd of October and a free Try the Track day on the 29th. Heres the breakdown:

October 1st - Experienced racer single day beginners class, 1pm - 7pm
October 22nd and 23rd - Standard beginners class, 2pm - 5pm both days
October 29th - Try the Track session, 1pm - 2pm"

9-27-2011 Cross Starts Sunday! The Georgia Cross Series starts Sunday in Rocky Face, Georgia. The venue, the Gray Barn, is new to the GA CX Series. There is a $2 per can entrance fee to the venue. Jeff Williams, the land owner, is a mountain biker and is very excited to be hosting a cross race on his property.

The Schedule is:
10:00 AM Masters 35+/45+
11:00 AM Men CX4
11:45 AM Women CX4/Juniors A (18-15) & B (14-under)
12:30 PM Women CX1/2/3 Men CX3
1:30 PM Men CX1/CX2
2:45 PM Single Speed

Take A Kid Mountain Biking Day and More Several SORBA chapters are hosting events for Take a Kid Mountain Biking Day Oct. 1. RAMBO will host a family festival with a kids skills clinic, scavenger hunts, and games. SORBA Woodstock will host two events at Blanket's Creek. From 10 am-1pm will be the TAKMD festivities. There will be group rides for adults and kids of  beginning at 10:15 in the skills yard, followed by competitions and games at 11:30. The Jump Jam at Quehl Holler will be 2-5 pm. Watch as Expert Riders show off their jumping skills. Paulding SORBA will host the Fat Tire Fesitvus at Mt. Tabor. There will be a kids skills clinic and group rides. SORBA Atlanta will be hosting an event at the Georgia International Horse Park. NWGA SORBA will have activities at the Raisin Woods trails.

Georgia Bicycle Racing Association News

"The newly elected members for the 2012 Georgia Bicycle Racing Association board were announced at the Annual Georgia Bicycling Racing Association and Preseason Coordination Meeting. The meeting was held at the Hiker Hostel in Dahlonega on Sunday, September 25." Online voting was open to members for the first time.
Board
Velodrome: Jeff Hopkins
At-Large: Dan Coy
Riders: Cheryl Fuller-Muller
Clubs/Teams: Jeff Clayton
Coaches/Officials: Tina Pic
Promoters: Gene Dixon
Executives
President: John Patterson
Secretary: Dan Coy
Treasurer: Chip Davis

The GCS Series Champions were named last weekend at the crit in Dahlonega.

2011 Georgia Championship Series Champions

Pro1 Jordan Heimer (Unattached)
Cat2M Stephen Leotis (Athens Velo Club)
Cat3M Brad Parkerson (Lifetime Bikes Loganville)
Cat4M Steve Wiley (Lifetime Bikes Loganville)
Mas35 Tony Scott (Peachtree Bikes)
Mas45 Dale Hair (Scenic City Velo)
Mas55 William Causey (Georgia Cycling Inc.)
Pro12W Cheryl Fuller-Muller (Reality Bikes)
Cat3W Stephanie Cucaz (Frazier Cycling)
Cat4W Diana Ramos (Fulton Flyers Cycling Club)
10-14M Aditya Gummadi (Frazier Cycling)
10-14W Kate Eckrote (Frazier Cycling)
15-18M Jonathan Cucaz (Frazier Cycling)
15-18W Zoe Frazier (Frazier Cycling)

Last Roswell Thursday Night Ride From Eric Broadwell: "The LAST official Thursday Night Ride is this Thursday. It will be a CRAZY SOCKS RIDE – to honor the start of the Cyclocross Season in Georgia. Wear your long crazy socks in the ride. This ride is for fun, be careful and bring lights. Most may want to skip the neighborhood lollipop section to make it back by dark or faster to the beer. Lucky’s Burger has been one of our great sponsors and I plan to go there afterwards for some beer and a black bean burger. I plan to park at or near Lucky’s then ride down to the start and finish at Lucky’s. Come join me for the final night of the season and celebrate with some bike minded people. The weather will be awesome!
Come join us in Roswell, the first bicycle friendly community in Georgia. Beautiful flats along the Chattahoochee coupled with spectacular homes along climbs that can challenge the best rider. We even ride past Chipper Jones’ house/neighborhood. Three groups to choose from; all leave at 6:00 PM from Riverside Park, 575 Riverside Road, Roswell, GA 30075
A Group 20-23 mph average – 25 miles
B Group 18-21 mph average – 20 or 25 miles
C Group 16-18 mph average – 20 or 25 miles no drop
Our goal is to have a safe, friendly and challenging ride for all.
• We support those with mechanical problems and flats. B & C groups
• We do not use Aero Bars unless riding in the rear or front of the pack.
• We do not use ear phones or ear plugs.
• We obey traffic rules and try at all times to be courteous to motorist.
• We always wear helmets."

Juniors Crit Clinic Promoting an Active Adolescent Lifestyle (PAALs), will sponsor a FREE Clinic: Criterium Racing & Sprint Skills. The clinic will be given by Rahsaan Bahati on Saturday, October 15th, 2011 from 11:30 a.m. to1:00 p.m. To be held near Cross Pointe Church, 1800 Satellite Blvd, Duluth GA 30097. To register, contact: 770-298-9863 or email secratary@paalscycling.com Free clinic for Juniors and PAALs fundraising dinner attendees . Donation of $20 requested for other cyclists attending the clinic only.

Join PAALs later for an evening centered around Inspiring and Empowering Today's Youth. Rahsaan Bahati will be our guest speaker. Dinner will be catered by Blue Line BBQ. Activities include screening of clips from Chasing Legends and a silent auction. The event will be held at the Pinckneyville Park Community Center in Norcross Saturday October 15th from 5:30-8:00pm. See website for event flier & complete details, http://www.paalscycling.com/ All proceeds to support cycling programs for under-privileged youth in metro Atlanta.

Atlanta Bicycle Coalition News Creative Loafing has an update from the Atlanta Bicycle Coalition. Included in the article is an update about an extension of the Freedom Park Trail that will be built by PATH and an intersection improvement on West Peachtree St.

9-28-2011 Yoga for Cyclists The Atlanta Bicycle Coalition is offering free Yoga for Cyclists in Grant Park.

Hills of Habersham Ride The Hills of Habersham Ride is Oct. 8 in Clarksville, GA. Ride options are 23, 44, and 62 miles, which will be supposed by sag stops. There is a heated indoor pool for riders to relax in after the ride.

Tisdale Custom Frame Zukas Cycles out of Augusta is donating a portion of all sales of their Tisdale custom steel mtb frame to the family of Johnathan Tisdale. Johnathan died of cancer on June 28th. As an owner of several custom bikes, I love the look of this bike. The detail is amazing!

9-29-2011 Ride for Leadership The Emory Oxford Ride for Leadership will be Nov. 5. There are routes of 15 and 33 miles through Newton County.

Ride and Free Concert There will be a 30 mile ride in North Gwinnett County this Saturday.

Weekday Ride Reminders Be sure to check the Atlanta Rides page as the days get shorter. Many rides stop at the end of September or move to earlier times. Check with the ride leader or sponsoring group to find out what time your favorite ride leaves.

Pumpkin Pump Track Night From RAMBO: RAMBO will be hosting night riding on our pump tracks at Big Creek on Sat Oct 29th, 6-9pm. You wont need headlight, because we will be lighting the entire tracks with strings of lights. Wear a costume, and get dinner off the grill for free.