News for 7-9-2025 Beautiful Backroads Century From the BBC On September 20th, the 25thBeautiful Backroads Century Bicycle Ride (BBC) returns with an even larger after ride party – Music. Food. Drinks. Entertainment, included. Full support with SAG vehicles on course. The rolling hills and country roads of north Georgia never disappoint.
The ride starts and finishes at the Anheuser-Busch plant in Cartersville. If you’re local, you already know that the “Budplant” provides free parking every weekend with Cyclists often filling the parking lot. On this one Saturday a year, give back to the community by riding the BBC to raise money for Hickory Log — a local, personal care home for men with special needs. The roads are (mostly) repaved, the routes clearly marked and on the BBC website, the drinks will be cold and the food hot. Join us as we celebrate 25 consecutive years of the BBC!
Southside Park Trail Day From MTB Atlanta Join us this Saturday July 12th 9-12 for a Soil Searching Trail Day at Southside Park. We’ll be doing trash pick up, drains, tread work and freshening up the skills loop. Please wear pants, closed toed shoes, bring gloves, a pack for water and snacks and your epi pen if you are allergic to bees. Lunch afterwards. If you love riding Southside, come get your hands dirty this Saturday to give back and make it better !
Jackson Street Bridge Refresh The iconic Jackson Street Bridge in Atlanta is getting a refresh. You have probably seen photos taken of the Atlanta skyline from the bridge. I know I’ve done it a million times. There will be an expanded pedestrian zone and a protected bike late. Rough Draft Atlanta reports that it broke ground this week.
News for 7-8-2025 All For One Century From the Van Purser Foundation Summer is in full spin, and we’re shifting into high gear with a ride-and-watch party you won’t want to miss. On Saturday, July 19, we’re bringing the cycling community together for a morning on the bike followed by a mid-summer bash at Whitetail Bicycles as we watch Stage 14 of the Tour de France. Whether you’re in race mode or just along for the ride (and the post-ride pizza), this is the perfect way to celebrate the world’s biggest bike race—together.
We’ll roll out from Milton City Hall, 2006 Heritage Walk, with two route options to suit your pace and mileage goals. The longer route covers 62 miles with two pace groups to choose from—19/20 mph or 21/22 mph—and heads out at 8:00 a.m. The shorter route offers a steady 39 miles at a 17+ mph pace, no drop with SAG support, rolling at 8:30 a.m. No matter which route you choose, you’ll be back just in time to refuel and kick back as we stream the Tour, cheer on the pros, and enjoy cold drinks, good company, and some serious snacks.
Speaking of serious—our raffle game is strong. If you’re already registered for the AFO 100, you’re automatically entered into our exclusive Watch Party prize raffle. Haven’t signed up yet? No problem—just register by July 19 to get in on the action. We’ve got fantastic prizes you’ll actually want to take home. So, get yourself signed up, show up, and roll away with more than just a great ride and a few slices of pizza. Register here.
Do the Double Feeling strong? Hungry for more? This fall, take your cycling weekend to the next level with the “Do the Double” Challenge—a back-to-back test of grit, endurance, and community spirit. It all starts on Saturday, October 4, when you’ll ride the AFO 100 to support the Van Purser Foundation, which helps cyclists and their families in times of unexpected need. Scenic routes, great rest stops, and an unbeatable finish-line celebration.
Then, if you’re up for the challenge, come back the next morning—Sunday, October 5—and saddle up again for Spin for Kids, a fun and meaningful ride that supports Camp Twin Lakes, giving kids with serious illnesses life-changing camp experiences. With multiple route options, beautiful scenery, and a powerful purpose, it’s the perfect way to cap off your weekend on the bike.
News for 7–3-2025 Two Cyclists Killed in Asheville Two cyclists were killed and a third injured by a dump truck driving in the wrong lane (allegedly) near Asheville on Tuesday, July 1. I do not have much more information. Asheville on Bikes released a statement, and WLOS had a short article about it. Please keep their families and friends in your thoughts and prayers.
News for 7-2-2025 Big Creek Work Party From RAMBO Sat., Aug. 16 Big Creek Work Party, 9am-noon, Help us put the finishing touches on the upper Stumpy’s trail reroute at Big Creek along with some other general maintenance. Bring closed toe shoes, a smile, some gloves and a couple friends. Lunch will be provided. Meet up at the pump tracks.
Fast and Furious at the DLV From the DLV WEDNESDAY, JULY 2. DICK LANE VELODROME. ALL GAS. NO BRAKES. The Fast and the Furious(ness) is back, and we’re calling out sprinters, grinders, and all-out killers from every corner of the country. This is DLV’s second pro Wednesday night—and it hits harder than ever. $1800 payout on the table Bonus cash in the no-holds-barred Marymoor Crawl. Back-to-back events. No downtime. Full send.This is East Point, Georgia. This is Dick Lane.It’s not about who shows up—it’s about who shows out.So if you’re reppin’ T-Town, Major Taylor, Hellyer, Indy, or anywhere in between, come get some. Gates open at 5:30PM , Racing 7–10PM Dick Lane Velodrome – East Point, GA, Step on the track or step aside.
News for 6-28-2025 From Mountain Goat Adventures ROPE MILL DIRTY DUATHLON – NOVEMBER 8, 2025! Join us for everyone’s favorite fall event! Team up with your friends or family! The opening bike loop will be 5.5 miles on the Mill Trails, followed by a 3.3 mile trail run on Explorer, and finally a 5.5 mile bike on the Avalanche Trails. The course covers all the trails at Rope Mill Park! Solo, 2 and 3 person beginner/family team categories are available in the duathlon. We will be using traditional mountain bike race categories, as we have done in the past, to help alleviate congestion on the opening bike loop. The run is short enough that those who do not typically run still have plenty of time to start training! Prizes and awards presented to the top 3 in each duathlon category. Post race snacks and drinks available. We are also offering a separate 3.3 mile trail run on the Explorer Trails at this event for those who would prefer to just participate in a trail run.
BLANKETS CREEK 3 AND 6 HOUR MTB RACE – NOVEMBER 22, 2025 Solo, 2 and 3 person team categories are available in the 6 Hour Race. The 3 Hour Option has a TON of categories for those who wish to ride 3 hours solo, as well as a one and two lap option for junior riders who aren’t ready for a full 3 hour event. Medals and sponsor prizes 3 deep in all categories, podium shirts for all first place finishers. The course will be ridden CLOCKWISE on both Dwelling and VMT. The full category list as well as all the event details can be found on the event website.
FOOL’S GOLD 38 AND 54 MILE BIKE RACES – SEPTEMBER 13, 2025 The 2025 Maxxis Tires Fool’s Gold Bike Races will be held at the beautiful Montaluce Winery in Dahlonega, GA! The Fool’s Gold Mountain Bike Races will offer riders a 38 mile or 54 mile course. Free primitive camping is available at Montaluce Winery for Friday and Saturday nights. It helps us plan for the event immensely if you sign up early, so we are offering BLOCK PRICING FOR 2025. After the first 200 register, the price goes up $10 for each additional 100 riders. Both courses begin at Montaluce Winery and will have approximately 3 miles on pavement, then transition to gravel roads.
The 54 mile course begins with a stout 3 mile gravel road climb. The long course will remain on the ridgeline gravel road for 6 miles all the way to Winding Stair Gap and Aid 1. A fast gravel descent then takes riders onto the singletrack of the Turner Creek Trail. From here, riders will descend back to FS 28-1, and join the 38 mile course for the remainder of the race, which includes the Jones Creek Dam Trail, Bull Mountain Trail and Loop, Jake Mountain Trail and Black Branch Trail. The 38 mile course heads directly to the Jones Creek Dam Trail along gravel roads, giving riders the opportunity to space out. Essentially, the shorter course just cuts off the first section of gravel road climbing and ridge riding, and heads directly to the singletrack loop.
News for 6-26-2025 Saluda Grade Trail Purchased From Conserving Carolina It’s official! The Saluda Grade Trail coalition has purchased the Saluda Grade Railroad. Our vision is to create a new 31.5-mile rail trail that runs from Upstate SC into the mountains of Western NC, passing through charming small towns along the way. And now we have the land! There is still a lot of work ahead. We’ll need to work with our communities on design and planning so we can create the best version of the Saluda Grade Trail. And we will need to raise millions of dollars for construction, before we can start building. But this is a huge milestone and a day to celebrate! A huge thank you to the funders who made it possible! Funding came from the states of North and South Carolina, the South Carolina Conservation Bank, the federal Appalachian Regional Initiative for Stronger Economies (ARISE), the Polk County Community Foundation, and private donors.
News for 6-24-2022 Beltline Westside Trail-Segment 4 Opens It has been all over the news the last few days, even major media outlets. The longest stretch of the Beltline is now connected at 6.8 miles. It’s well covered, so here are 2 of the stories.
Team Modern Adventure Several cycling news outlets are reporting that George Hincapie and crew have announced their new professional men’s cycling team, Modern Adventure Pro Cycling. Georgia connections include management members Joey Rosskopf and Ty Magner. The team will be based in Greenville, SC and Girona Spain. Two of the articles are below.
News for 6-22-2025 North Carolina Grand Prix 20th Anniversary From North Carolina Cyclocross The NCGP is one of the longest-running UCI CX races in the country, and celebrating 20 years of the NCGP needed a special marker! We reached out to Chloë Holzapfel who has designed our “megaphone” t-shirt and last year’s NCGP posters! She cleverly integrated years’ worth of courses into the background to highlight 20 years running of the UCI C2 race. We can’t wait to celebrate this milestone with racers new and old this season! Join us in Hendersonville on November 22-23 and be a part of our party!
News for 6-18-2025 Georgia Games Road Races From the Georgia Games Reminder: Cycling Enthusiasts! Time to get your gear ready! The Georgia Games Cycling Championships are just around the corner—July 12th-13th, 2025! Road Race – July 12th, Time Trial/Criterium/Omnium – July 13th. Early bird registration ends June 27th, so sign up now and save some cash! Sign Up Here: www.georgiagames.org
Let’s make this race one to remember!
Dauset Trails Closed From Dauset Trails Nature Center Important Update from Dauset Trails Nature Center Our whole trail system has been impacted by the heavy rainfall over the weekend. For safety reasons, all hiking, biking, and equestrian trails are closed until further notice. We appreciate your understanding! The nature center will still be open at regular hours. Trish’s Note: The Indian Creek side is closed as well.
