News for 2-10-2025
Bear Creek Work Party
From MTB Atlanta
Join us, @mulberrygapadvbasecamp and our cousins up North the @northgamtb for a Bear Creek Work Party next Sunday, February 16th 9:45-1! Mulberry will be offering a free shuttle after the work party so come on up and give Bear Creek some love and then go ride and look at the results of your hard work after!
News for 2-6-2025
Chief Ladiga Trail News
Repaving
From the City of Piedmont, AL
Parts of the Chief Ladiga Trail will be closed for the next month as they are repaved. Paving began on the Piedmont/Jacksonville Side and will go east towards the Cleburne County Line.
Chief Ladiga Extension Update
From the City of Anniston, AL
Since the groundbreaking in April 2024, B&B has made significant progress on Anniston’s Ladiga Trail Extension! Here is the latest update covering the progress from January 2025 to February 5, 2025!
1. GRADING & DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS: • B&B began cutting ditches and grading backslopes along the trail this month. These efforts have improved drainage in several low-lying areas that have held water for years. Additionally, several clogged pipes were cleared to restore the functionality of existing drainage structures. B&B also installed a precast box culvert between Blue Mtn Rd and W 23rd St. This culvert includes wingwalls designed to prevent washouts during heavy rain, ensuring long-term trail stability.
2. 4TH STREET BRIDGE PROGRESS: X-Roads Construction formed and poured steel-reinforced bridge end slabs at 4th St. After pouring, B&B began fine grading the crushed aggregate base material in the area, preparing it for the next steps of the project.
3. CANE CREEK BRIDGE INSTALLATION: • The Cane Creek bridge arrived at the jobsite in two sections. Crews bolted the sections together and used a crane to lift and place the bridge onto the abutments. Workers are now tying steel reinforcement in preparation to pour the concrete bridge deck.
4. TRAIL BASE PREPARATION: • B&B placed crushed aggregate base on the trail between W 23rd St and W 21st St, preparing the area for the next phase of paving operations.
About the Project: Anniston’s trail extension will stretch an additional 6.5 miles, bringing the Chief Ladiga Trail’s total length to approximately 39.5 miles. The Chief Ladiga will then seamlessly connect Anniston’s Multimodal Amtrak Station to the state of Georgia’s Silver Comet Trail, forming the longest paved pedestrian pathway in the United States. To learn more visit: https://www.annistonal.gov/chief-ladiga.
WBL Ride # 11: The Gruber Images Lula World Cup Lobotomy
From the WBL
When: Saturday Feb 8th
Where: The Hub / Jittery Joes (5 Points)
Time: 10 a.m. (window open)
Length: 105 miles, 5 hours
Interactive directions: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/45543696
News for 2-5-2025
Blanket’s Creek Trail Work Party
From SORBA Woodstock
Feb. Trail Work Park at Blanket’s Creek Sat., Feb. 15 9 am-12:15 pm, Meet at the SORBA Woodstock Clubhouse. It’s the Big Rock Grab of 2025 Trail Work Party. Lunch provided.
News for 2-4-2025
Blanket’s Creek Dirty 15/30 MTB Race
From Mountain Goat Adventures
KICK OFF SPRING BREAK AT THE BLANKETS CREEK DIRTY 15 & 30 MILE MTB RACE – MARCH 29, 2025 The course includes most of the trails at Blankets Creek in a counter – clockwise direction for a total distance of 15 miles per lap. Each lap has 1400’+ of elevation gain, so this will be a challenging course. The categories for this event are age based, so that all riders can choose between the 15 mile course (1 lap) and 30 mile course (2 laps). Junior categories available in both race distances. You can see full details and a list of categories on the BLANKETS CREEK DIRTY 15/30 WEBSITE. Limit of 250 riders – please register early so you do not miss out. No racing license required for any of our events! All riders who register before March 7 will receive one of our super soft and comfy tri-blend event shirts and a commemorative event swag item. Medals and sponsor prizes 3 deep in all categories, podium shirts for all first place finishers. Access to drop bags will be available at the half way point for riders participating in the 30 mile race. Staggered starts by category for rider/volunteer safety. We are also offering a separate 5 or 10 mile trail run on similar courses in the morning before the bike race! This event is a major fundraiser for SORBA Woodstock, so please come out and support your local trails!
News for 1-30-2025
WBL Ride # 10: The Parks Law Bowman Bounty Hunter
From the WBL
When: Saturday Feb 1st Where: The Hub / Jittery Joes (5 Points) Time: 10 a.m. (window open) Length: 100 miles, 5 hours Interactive directions: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/49578506
News for 1-28-2025
Raleigh, NC Trail Under Threat
From Singletracks.com
“Mountain bikers in North Carolina’s Research Triangle area, home to about 2 million residents, are in a battle on multiple fronts to save access to more than a dozen miles of established trails, many of which were built nearly 30 years ago. In a fast-growing metro area that’s already short on singletrack, the loss would be devastating.” Read the full article.
News for 1-24-2025
Gravelcyclist.com
The Gravel Cyclist has a good list of gravel races to know around the Southeast and a description of them. He covers the wider Southeast region.
Part 1: https://www.gravelcyclist.com/videos/gravel-events-you-should-know-about-southeastern-usa/
Part 2: https://www.gravelcyclist.com/videos/gravel-events-you-should-know-about-southeastern-usa-volume-2/
News for 1-23-2025
Dirty Spokes 6/3 Hour Mtb Bike Race
From Dirty Spokes Productions,LLC
Dirty Spokes 6/3 Hour Mountain Bike Race May 3rd, 2025 Fort Yargo State Park, Winder, Ga! Put it on the Calendar! We’re Stoked for the 19th Annual Dirty Spokes 6/3 Hour Mountain Bike Race! The Yargo Trail System is One of the Fastest and Best Trail Systems in the Southeastern US! If You’re Headed Out to Pre-Ride, Check Out the Course Map, GPS Data and Race Course Video Links Below! The Dirty Spokes 6/3 Hour Mountain Bike Race Registration Link Is Updated and Open (See Below)! This is the Series Finale for the Chainbuster Mountain Bike Race Series (7th Race of the Series)! Please Note… We have a Participant Cap of 325 Racers on this Year’s Race!
http://www.dirtyspokes.com/mtb-racing/
WBL #9 ALTO World Cup
From the WBL
ALTO WORLD CUP TIME: WBL Ride # 9: Bill Riecke’s Alto World Cup When: Saturday, January 25th. Where: The Hub / Jittery Joes (5 Points) Time: 10 a.m. (window open) Length: 5.5 hours, 109 miles Interactive directions: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/45472038
News for 1-22-2025
US MTB Series Junior Series
From US MTB Series
(Trish’s Note: This is edited from the linked Facebook post.)
Welcome to the 2025 US MTB Junior Series! We’re thrilled to introduce the new Junior Series within the US MTB Series for 2025, designed for young riders who are ready to test their skills, compete, and have fun! This series features 12 exciting races across North Carolina, South Carolina, and Virginia, all USA Cycling sanctioned. Compete with us to earn valuable points toward Nationals, which will be held close to home the next two years in Roanoke, VA. ALL RACES IN THE US MTB SERIES COUNT TOWARD USA CYCLING POINTS. Race Format & Scoring Qualifying Requirement: Race in any of the 12 series races to be eligible for the Championship Race. We’ll count your best 7 finishes to determine your call-up placement in the championship finale at the Sizzler in August…..2025 Junior Series Race Schedule Pick any 7 races to qualify for call-up positions at the finale. Championship Race: The Sizzler, Greensboro, NC – August 17. Unlike other leagues, we don’t require upfront fees for juniors to participate. Racing should be accessible to everyone, and this deal ensures you can enjoy all 12 races without any extra financial burden.
Age Categories: Male/Female: 17-18, 15-16, 13-14, 11-12, 9-10, 8 & Under, Team Competition: The 2025 season introduces an exciting Junior Team Competition! Teams must have a minimum of 3 racers to qualify. When registering, make sure all team members use the exact same team name spelling for each race.