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News for 1-9-2026
Gravel at Dirty Sheets
I have it on good word that a fresh layer of thick gravel has been laid at Cochran Mill Park from the creek crossing to the open field (Upper Wooten Rd.). They are not yet finished working on it, but head’s up!

Boyd Cycling Has New CEO
From Bicycle Retailer
“GREENVILLE, S.C. (BRAIN) — Co-founder Nicole Johnson is now CEO of Boyd Cycling, succeeding Boyd Johnson, who will concentrate on engineering and product development.

The company said in a news release that the transition comes as Boyd Cycling is accelerating domestic manufacturing of carbon fiber and alloy rims. Nicole Johnson’s promotion has been years in the making, the brand said, with it aligning with the expansion of stateside production.

“This is a pivotal time for our industry,” she said. “Bringing production to the U.S. means faster solutions for our partners and more stability in the supply chain. I’m energized by the momentum we’ve built and excited to lead Boyd Cycling into its next chapter.”

Boyd Cycling’s U.S. manufacturing foundation was established in 2022 with the launch of Olive Manufacturing Group, enabling aluminum rim production domestically. That production began in 2023.In 2024, Boyd Cycling acquired Munich Composites, a German carbon rim manufacturer, and secured control of carbon fiber automation, patents, and intellectual property.” (Trish’s Notes: Nicole is Boyd’s wife. Olive is their adorable daughter. All in the family! Great people and wonderful company. I’ve been running Boyd wheels on my CX bikes for more than a decade. Blu the e-bike has a pair of carbon Pinnacle gravel wheels that ride really well.) Read the full article.  

Enterprise South Trails to Remain Open
From Singletracks.com
“After Hamilton County proposed swapping 535 acres of Enterprise South Nature Park for industrial development—threatening six miles of the network’s best singletrack—more than 12,000 people signed a petition and the county reversed course, preserving the trails for recreation.

For a few tense months, mountain bikers in Chattanooga, TN, faced losing six miles of their best singletrack to industrial development. The proposed land swap at Enterprise South Nature Park would have eliminated 38% of the bike-legal trails in the network. But after public outcry, Hamilton County has dropped plans to change the park’s deed restrictions, preserving the land for recreation and conservation.” Read the full article. 

News for 1-7-2026
Blankets Creek Dirty 15 & 30 MTB Race
From Mountain Goat Adventures
BLANKETS CREEK DIRTY 15 & 30 MILE MTB RACE – APRIL 4, 2026
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. Limit of 250 riders – please register early so you do not miss out. No racing license required for any of our events! You can see full details and a list of categories on the BLANKETS CREEK DIRTY 15/30 WEBSITE.

All riders who register before March 14 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!

RECOMMENDED EVENTS – SNAKE CREEK GAP TIME TRIALS!
While we can’t take credit for this event, I highly recommend it if you like challenging technical trails and spending the day in the mountains with like minded people. Check out NWGA SORBA’s Snake Creek Gap Time Trials. Race Dates are February 7 and March 14 in Dalton, GA. Two events for one price and a great way to dust off the winter cobwebs. Free character building and great stories if the weather isn’t ideal. Trish’s Note: I’ve ridden the 17 mile course both ways over the year. Even in good weather it’s character building. It’s a TOUGH race. I’ve heard the tales of the rainy and snowy races. It will be epic either way! 

News for 1-5-2026
Black Bear Rampage
From Mountain Goat Adventures
THE BLACK BEAR RAMPAGE IS BACK!! COMING MAY 17, 2026 in COPPER HILL, TN! REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN! We are excited to announce that we are partnering with Scott’s Bikes and are bringing back the Black Bear Rampage for 2026. Join us on May 17th at the Ocoee Whitewater Center for this fun event that covers most of the singletrack in the Tanasi Trail System! Riders may choose either a 35 mile or 20 mile course, which both consist of mostly singletrack after the initial 2.5 mile road climb to spread out the field. Both courses have a variety of terrain including the fast and flowy singletrack of Brush Creek, as well as some stout climbs and challenging technical sections. Both courses finish with a ripping fast descent down Thunder Rock this year, with the finish line being in the Whitewater Center Parking lot.

EVENT HIGHLIGHTS! -Age group categories with 10 year increments through 70+ available! – Block Pricing for 2026 – Be one of the first 150 participants to sign up for the lowest entry price! – Super comfy cotton blend race shirt with race logo (register by April 25 shirt size deadline to guarantee your size) – Commemorative event swag item – Well stocked aid station with plenty of calories, fluids, mechanical support, first aid supplies, drop bags and more. – Well marked course with course marshals for your safety – Hearty Post Race Meal – Finisher medals for all finishers as well as custom handmade awards for all podium finishers! – Top 3 male and female open winners receive free entry into next year’s event! – Family-friendly venue – stay for the weekend, there’s lots to see and do in the area.

News for 1-3-2025
Neumuller Neighborhood Cleanup Day – A Tribute to Travis
From his friends
Sunday, Jan 11, 2026
As many of you know, Travis Neumuller spent most Sunday mornings cleaning up a selected area of litter, trash and debris.  Often these areas were in his immediate neighborhood or on his bike route to and from work.  Without fanfare or being asked, Travis would go out and collect trash, tracking his route on Strava.  He would then post a photo of the result and post that on Strava.

Neumuller Neighborhood Cleanup Day will be on Sunday, Jan 11.  We are asking that folks spend at least 1 hour on a cleanup in an area near their home where it is safe to do so.  Track your progress on Strava and when finished, take a photo afterward with their trash collection and wearing their normal cycling jersey.  Post your photo on Strava, our FB page and send us the photo for the collage in Travis’s honor to jstarbry2000 at yahoo dot com.

News for 1-2-2026
Southern Cross Registration is Open
From Mountain Goat Adventures
MAXXIS SOUTHERN CROSS BIKE RACE – COMING MARCH 7, 2026 in DAHLONEGA, GA! REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN! Roll into the New Year by registering for the 2026 Maxxis Tires Southern Cross Bike Race! 

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 just to keep things a bit spicy! 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 TO SOUTHERN CROSS? And remember….North Georgia is NOT flat. Age group categories through 70+ available! 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. No late fees for Collegiate riders! Block Pricing for 2026 Be one of the first 200 participants to sign up for the lowest entry price!

30 MILE JUNIOR COURSE 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. Fixed price for junior course riders – no late fees.

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 14 shirt size deadline to guarantee your size) -Surprise race swag item (past items have included socks, hats, stainless beer cups, pint glasses, and coffee mugs!) -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! -Payout to the Top 5 in the Open Men’s and Open Women’s divisions. -Podiums/Prizes 3 deep in all age group/non-open categories.

News for 12-31-2025
Meal Train for the Corsello Family
A meal train has been started for the Corsello family. Please donate if you can. The Atlanta Peloton has put up a lovely tribute video to Kirk. His kindness will be missed.

Winter Bike League
From the WBL
What: WBL #5 Normaltown Brewing’s New Year’s Day
When: Thursday, January 1st
Start: Where: The HUB (5 Points)
Parking: Don’t park in the Hub’s parking lot! Park on a side street or ride your bike down!
Finish: Prizes and Photo at Normaltown Brewing (2 miles from The HUB. ride with gps route finishes at the HUB)NOTE: No SAG Follow car. Plan accordingly.
Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/49280067, Length: 62 miles, Time: 10:00 am (Window Open)
MUST SIGN IN: https://forms.gle/e2qFumEzxqSq9TaH7, Exit Route: University, College Station, Old Lexington
Attack Zone: Nowhere. Opens at mile 46 on Neese Commerce Road. Continue straight for 2 miles. Slight Right on to Nowhere road. Continue straight for 2 miles (careful at the 4 way stop with Seagraves road). Continue straight again for 2.5 miles. Sprint for the WBL line in the road at the Jackson County line sign (aka: Alto Nowhere Finish Line).

To qualify for this Non-Pro only attack zone: You must be one (1) of the following: 40+ years old as of today, under 18, a cat 3,4, 5, or a female of any age. The board is also instituting an amendment to our handicap point system that allows everyone to compete on an equal footing. Henceforth known as the double dipping ceiling rule. Any “non-pro” that scores more than ten (10) points from a “Pro” finish or sprint in a season will be forced to compete for points solely in either the “Pro” category or “non-pro”. They will still hold those ten (10) points for the overall.

News for 12-29-2025
Kirk Corsello Passed Away
For those who have not heard, beloved Atlanta racer Kirk Corsello passed away on Christmas Day. He was helping a neighbor with trying to catch their dog. A car began rolling down the hill and pinned him between it and another object. Despite a swift response from the fire department Kirk succumbed from his injuries. My heart goes out to his wife, children, and all of his friends. Kirk as a very giving person and would do anything for a friend. 

A story–a few years ago I had an underground wasp nest in my front yard. Kirk owned a pest control company and came over to get rid of it for me. I was grateful as I’d gotten stung about a dozen times the previous weekend. He was always helping someone-his heart was that big. 

News for 12-23-2025
Trail Armor Developed in Georgia
Singletracks.com has a great article about how Jarrod Harris (Jarrod’s Place bike park) developed Trail Armor. It’s intended to help keep features from eroding. It’s in use locally a Blanket’s Creek and Big Creek as well as projects nationally.

https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-trails/trail-armor-is-the-carpet-like-material-that-could-revolutionize-trail-maintenance

What: WBL #4 Moxie-Mom Maxeys Ladies Day
From the Winter Bike League
When: Saturday, 27th 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/53564269
Length: 85 miles / 4.25 hours
Time: 10 AM (window open)
Points: 4 (1 per hour – must sign in)
MUST SIGN IN: https://forms.gle/e2qFumEzxqSq9TaH7
Exit Route: Milledge ->Simonton Bridge -> Colham Ferry
Store Stop: Woodville (Mile 48) (CJ’s BBQ + regular store)
Pee break: @ (Mile 18, 65) – Please go slow after stop to regroup.
Sprints: Finally Yes!
Women’s Sprint:
Opens at mile 73 on Arnoldsville Road. Continue straight for 2.5 miles to mile 75.4. Sprint line is the Winterville City Limit sign (same as Thursday night group ride)
Women’s Finish sponsored by Moxie Cycling Clothing: https://moxiecyclingcompany.com/

News for 12-20-2025
Paracycling Coming to Outdoor Capital Classic
USA Cycling announced an expanded Paracycling calendar today. Quote: “This expanded calendar is about opening more doors for current and future para-athletes,” said Eric Bennett, USA Cycling’s Director of Membership. “By adding more classification sites and building Paracycling into major events, we are making it easier to get started in the sport and stay on a clear development path.” The event in Georgia is the Outdoor Capital Classic in March.