News for 1-14-2025
Barn Quilt Round Up March 15!
From MTB Atlanta.
Trish’s Note: For those not in the know there are gorgeous barn quilts around Chattahoochee Hills, GA aka Dirty Sheets gravel. I did not get to do the first Barn Quilt Round up, and I am so excited about this!

Save the date for the Second Annual Barn Quilt Round Up in the beautiful City of Chattahoochee Hills. This fundraising ride is based on the Chattahoochee Hills Barn Quilt Trail and is part ride, race, scavenger hunt, and all around adventure by bike! Choose to ride road, gravel or mixed it up-you choose your route and how hard or easy you want to go all the while collecting pictures of the barn quilts you see along the way. No matter how you ride you have a chance to win something awesome from our incredible sponsors.

After you ride we’ll have great swag, food and a party waiting for you back at Goode’s Camp, MTB Atlanta HQ! All proceeds benefit MTB Atlanta for trail maintenance and development in Metro Atlanta. Come join the fun! Registration coming soon!

News for 1-11-2025
GA 400 Century
Press Release
GA400 Century will again roll from Roswell! Registration opens at 9:45 AM January 8! There are 4 routes this year 25, 33, 64 and 100! Same ole festive finish line atmosphere! Live bands, great food and of course beer! Visit our website for routes and registration link and up to date info as we progress through our planning.

News for 1-8-2025
Blankets Creek Work Party
From SORBA Woodstock
Blankets Creek Work Party Sat. Jan. 18 9 am-12:15 January SORBA Woodstock Trail Work Party Meet at the Clubhouse at Blankets Creek. Lunch provided.

News for 1-6-2025
Pedal Hilton Head Island
Press Release
The Boys & Girls Club of Hilton Head Island will host their 18th annual cycling fundraiser, “Pedal Hilton Head Island”, on Sunday, May 4, 2025. The event is the Club’s second largest annual fundraiser and is expected to raise over $100,000 and draw 700 cyclists, about 50% of which are tourists. All proceeds go directly to support the Club’s mission to serve local youth.

There are five route options for cyclists ranging from beginner (10-miles) to advanced (62-miles). The rides have staged start times on Sunday morning at 7:30 AM. All routes start and finish at Lowcountry Celebration Park. When the ride concludes, registered participants are given a free lunch at a fun and festive post-ride celebration. All registered participants will receive a complimentary Pedal Hilton Head Island 2024 T-Shirt and other goodies provided by generous sponsors.

Pedal Hilton Head Island has partnered with three hotels to provide accommodations discounts for visitors. The town of Hilton Head and local businesses appreciate this welcome bump in hospitality the first weekend in May. For preferred hotels, please visit: www.pedalhhi.org/travel.

Registration fees start as low as $75 with early registration (going on now through February 2). Cyclists may also choose to ride for a specific Club member for $300 called “Pedal 4 A Kid” to give more purpose to their ride. Included with that registration is a limited-edition 2025 cycling jersey. Cyclists will get a photo of the child they are riding for on their back. Registration is at www.pedalhhi.org.

Local businesses are invited to participate by sponsoring the event. Sponsorships start at $250 and go to $7,500 and are an excellent way to promote brands, services, and products while giving back to the community. For sponsorships, please contact co-chairs Russ Whiteford and Andrea Arbore at ride@pedalhhi.org. Follow the Facebook page and Instagram account at @pedalhiltonhead for real-time updates on the event.

Allatoona Creek Work Party
From MTB Atlanta
Allatoona Creek Work Party, Sat., Jan. 18 9am-noon Join us for our monthly work party at Allatoona Creek Park. We’ll be doing a little maintenance and giving back to the trails we love.

News for 1-3-2024
Mountain Goat Adventure News
MAXXIS SOUTHERN CROSS BIKE RACE – COMING MARCH 1, 2025 – REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN! The course is 50 miles with a bit over 6,000 ft of elevation gain (two major climbs), and consists of pavement, gravel roads and a short (but hard) grass section at the end of the race up to the finish line.v The course is gravel bike or mountain bike friendly, so pick your poison! Riders will pass by an aid station twice during the ride, and be treated to Terrapin Beer and Moe’s Burritos for a hearty post-race meal.

NEW FOR 2025!
New 70+ Category Added!
Collegiate Categories Added!
Collegiate Riders will compete for awards and prizes in the Open Men’s and Open Women’s Divisions, and we will also have an additional podium for the Top 5 Male/Female Collegiate Riders sponsored by the SECCC.
30 MILE JUNIOR RACE We have a shorter 30 mile option for Junior riders with categories for 10-14 and 15-18 male and female riders. 30 mile Juniors will ride the infamous “Winding Stair Loop” and are allowed to have a non-participant adult accompany them for safety, but are not allowed to draft or have the adult carry any of their food or water.

MORE GOOD STUFF! -Free Primitive Camping at Montaluce for Friday and Saturday night -Super comfy cotton blend race shirt with race logo (register by Feb 7 shirt size deadline to guarantee your size) -Surprise race swag item (past items have been hats, stainless beer cups, pint glasses, and coffee mugs!) -Post race burritos from Moes with Terrapin Beer -Well stocked aid station with plenty of calories, fluids, mechanical support, first aid supplies, drop bags and more. -Finisher medals for all finishers as well as custom handmade awards for all podium finishers!

News for 12-31-2024
WBL Triple Header
From the Winter Bike League (in Athens, the original)
RIPLE HEADER: The sprints start!
Rides on New Years Eve, New Years Day, and Sat Jan 4th. Note the New Year’s eve ride starts at 12:00 noon and will probably not have a sag car.

What: WBL #4 Vintage Bicycle Werkes’ New Year’s Eve No Work, non Pro nap time Special
When: Tuesday, 31st 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!
Length: 54 miles / 2.5ish hours NOTE: There will probably not be a sag car. So, plan accordingly. You are responsible for getting yourself back to the start. Time: 12 Noon (window open)
Points: 3 (1 per hour – must sign in)
To qualify for this Non-Pro only attack zone: You must be 40+ years old as of today, under 18, a cat 3,4, or 5, or a female of any age. The board has requested previous overall winners abstain from participation in non pro contests this year (the Travieso / Gruber request).

When: Wednesday, 1 January
Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/49348742
Length: 67 miles (3.5 Hours) Time: 10 am (window open) Attack Zone sponsored by Reeves and Young:
Women’s Finish sponsored by Reeves and Young:

WBL # 6: The First American Bank March to Madison
When: Saturday, 4th January Time: 10 am (window open) Length: 83 miles. 4 hours.
Interactive directions: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/41350340
Intermediate Sprints:
**Jackie Crowell Women’s Sprint (mile 10). 1 mile sprint to the Bishop City Limit Sign.
**Non Pro: Oconee County Sign Mile 57 (sponsored by Choco Pronto). Opens at mile 55. Sprint to Oconee County Sign.
** PRO: “Flat” Rock Hill Grind (mile 70) inside the final attack zone. WBL line in the road on top of Flat Rock Loop Road (sponsored by Choco Pronto) Final Attack Zone: Extended Flat Rock Attack Zone (8 miles). Pro Finish Sponsored by First American Bank,, Ladies Jackie Crowell Finish, Non Pro Finish sponsored by Crowe Law Firm