News for 12-12-2024
Winter Bike League #2
From the WBL
WBL #2 What: Choco Coffee’s Railroad to Rayle
When: Saturday, 14th December
Where: The HUB (5 Points) Don’t park in the Hub’s parking lot! Park on a side street or ride your bike down!
Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/49237165
Length: 89 miles / 4.5 hours Time: 10 AM (window open) Points: 4 (1 per hour – must sign in) MUST SIGN IN: https://forms.gle/e2qFumEzxqSq9TaH7
Sprints: naw, not yet.

News for 12-10-2024
CraftPost Launch!
Press Release
2 College Freshman Launch Culturally Inspired Spices Company, September 2024.

CraftPost is a new line of all-natural seasonings and blends inspired by cultural flavors to enhance any cook’s kitchen. (Trish’s Note: Great for cyclists!)

With variety spanning across every continent, CraftPost’s line of spices provide easy access to eccentric and healthy food. Our spices are non-GMO, MSG-free, and gluten-free, ensuring that anyone can try it.
No matter what you are making, the CraftPost website even provides free access to recipes utilizing our seasonings, making for a fantastic meal to enjoy or share.

To celebrate our new launch, we are giving Southeastern Cycling users a discount code for 10% off anything item on the website. “CraftPost is not just a company, it is a culture”. Discount Code for 10% off: SOUTHEAST10

www.craftpost.co

News for 12-6-2024
Kisk the Silver Comet Cat Passed Away
I am sad to report that Kisk the Silver Comet Cat has had to be humanely put down because of a sudden medical problem. Kisk was a “trap and release” cat that was cared for by a local family. He hung out around mile 5.6 on the Silver Comet. Kisk owned this part of the trail and could often be seen laying down or sitting surveying his domain. He was almost always up for a head scratch. Details and memories can be see in the Silver Comet Facebook group.

News for 12-5-2024
MTB Trail for Adaptive Shredders (aMTB=adaptive MTB. I learned this, too!)
From Bham Now (note: Birmingham, AL)

“A Birmingham-area volunteer group is working to make Alabama’s natural beauty more accessible than ever. 

BUMP, a non-profit focused on building and maintaining mountain biking trails in the Birmingham area, is constructing one of the first hiking trails in the Southeast built specifically to accommodate adaptive bikes, bicycles that have been modified to meet the needs of riders with a disability or mobility issue.

“There’s been some developments in adaptive bikes, and now, since the equipment is available, the riders are becoming more plentiful.

We believe we can build an entire network of trails of varying difficulty that will serve both adaptive and traditional mountain bikers.”Chase Draper, President, BUMP” Read the full article.

News for 12-4-2024
Homegrown Gravel Registration Open
From Homegrown Gravel
It’s a new name but the same great adventure—February 22, 2025, an hour south of Atlanta. Homegrown is a 100% Grade A gravel event that’s always fresh and never frozen. (Hint to all you up in the north country) So, come on down, y’all, and get a giant helping of southern hospitality and ride in before all the Midwest and Northern routes thaw out. 100, 62, 40/30 mile race/rides with some of the best riding roads in the country.
PLUS: $10,000 Payout for the 100-mile event (See race details), Thursday Pre-reg Party at @ssfirepits, Friday Shake Out ride and hang at @delriomexican in Downtown Franklin, GA, Plenty of camping across the river from the start (plenty of hotels 20-minutes away), Fully stocked Aid Stations and Sag Support, Post Ride Festival with a plethora of Homemade Food, Art, Cycling Goods, Massages & more, Goed Beer from @halfwaycrooksbeer, Live Music from @thedaskaiser (one- maybe two – more bands in the works), Handmade Custom Trophies for all categories from @grouchyasspottery, Sunday Coffee Ride, Proceeds benefit the Heard County Food Pantry and MTB Atlanta
https://www.bikereg.com/homegrown

News for 12-3-2024
Allatoona Work Day
From MTB Atlanta
Allatoona Trails Work Day Sat., Dec. 7 9m-1pm Help us keep the park’s trail in great shape! Tools provided. Just wear bug spray, sturdy closed toed shoes, long pants and gloves. Lunch will be provided.

News for 11-28-2024
WBL News
From the WBL
WBL DECEMBER SCHEDULE
Ride # 1: Saturday 7 December 2023: The HUB Home Opener: The Ila Dog Lover’s Loop (4 hours / 80 miles)
Ride # 2: Saturday 14 December 2023: Choco Coffee Railroad to Rayle (4 hours / 80 miles)
Ride # 3: Saturday 21 December 2023: Flickr Nowhere Road Loop to Nowhere (4 hours / 80 miles)
Ride # 4: Saturday 28 Dec 2023: TT1 Classic Ladies Day Maxed Out in Maxeys: Ladies Sprint (4 hours / 80 miles)
http://www.winterbikeleague.com

News for 11-26-2024
It’s a slow week for news. Don’t forget to pre-order your Southeastern Cycling tshirt to be mailed out shortly after Dec. 9! I’m working on updating all of the calendars with 2025 dates I have. Mountain biking/Gravel is done. I’ll work on Road this week. I don’t anticipate too many road dates yet. They usually come together in late Feb./early March. MTB & Gravel put their dates out much earlier and have for about the last 2 decades. CX is still ongoing, so it’s still 2024 for us racing it!

News for 11-25-2024
Southeastern Cycling Tshirts
I am taking pre-orders for Southeastern Cycling tshirts through Nov. 30! Great design by Das Kaiser/Willem Kaiser. He’s designed all of the Georgia Cross event shirts this year–very edgy and fun! $20+$6 shipping. Sizes S-XL. DM me for payment information! Limited edition! Shirts are navy with a white design. Really nice quality that gets softer with each wash! Contact me for payment information.

News for 11-20-2024
SORBA Looking for Membership Director
From SORBA
We are excited to announce the job opening for our new full-time position of Membership Director! As we continue down the path of providing membership for our chapters, this position will be vital to our future success. Please see the details of the position below. If you are interested in applying, please submit your resume and cover letter to philip.darden@sorba.org. We will be accepting resumes until November 30th or when the position has been filled.

Job Summary:
The Membership Director is responsible for stewarding SORBA’s (“the organization”) membership, overseeing membership software, and membership growth initiatives. The position shall be responsible for certain fundraising initiatives, maintain and build relationships with donors, identify and cultivate relationships with prospective members/donors, and provide operational and development support to the organization and its chapters. Reporting to and in partnership with the Executive Director (ED), the Membership Director will spearhead membership management and assist with development efforts as SORBA continues to grow.

Now Hiring: Membership Director

Greenville Winter Bike League
The Greenville, SC Winter Bike League returns for the season’s first ride on Dec. 7!