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News for 1-28-2026 Speedweek Not Returning for 2026; USA Crits Includes More Races in Georgia and the Carolinas Several major cycling news outlets are reporting the Speedweek is not returning to the south in 2026. Several of the races are in the same time frame and have been incorporated into the USA Crits Series.
April 11 – Sunny King Criterium in Anniston, Alabama
April 18 – Athens Orthopedic Clinic Twilight in Athens, Georgia
April 26 – LaGrange Cycling Classic, in LaGrange, Georgia
April 30 – Greenville Cycling Classic in Greenville, South Carolina
May 1 – Spartanburg Criterium in Spartanburg, South Carolina
May 2 – High Line Criterium in Suwanee, Georgia
May 16 – Rock Hill Spring Classic in Rock Hill, South Carolina
May 23 – Winston Salem Cycling Classic in Winston-Salem, North Carolina
From cyclingnews.com: ”The USA CRITS one-day racing series in the US returns for a 17th edition in 2026, anchored by the long-standing Athens Orthopedic Clinic Twilight in Georgia. However, gone this year is the partner series Speed Week, a cluster of races with condensed geographic locations and calendar dates that tagged along with USA CRITS.
There’s still a lot of prize purse on offer with eight races across four south-eastern states in USA CRITS, with $200,000 shared equally among the men’s and women’s elite riders. This purse includes individual race payouts and there is a $10,000 series bonus for the top 10 elite men and elite women plus $20,000 series bonus for teams.
Racing begins at Sunny King Criterium in Anniston, Alabama on April 11 and concludes at Winston Salem Cycling Classic on May 23 in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. Athens Twilight, now in its 46th edition, is the second stop on Saturday, April 18 in Athens, Georgia.
A trio of races pack consecutive days at the mid-point – Greenville Cycling Classic on Thursday, April 30, Spartanburg Criterium on Friday, May 1 and High Line Criterium on Saturday, May 2. The races encompass a compact area across South Carolina and Georgia within 150 miles (240km).
Along with High Line Criterium moving from last year’s mid-week Speed Week slot, Rock Hill Spring Classic joins the series, having been an all-star race before without series points.
“Suwanee upped their game and moved to Saturday. Rock Hill will be two days of crits, so that’s a nice addition with the city involved. They’re really primed,” Gene Dixon, founder of USA CRITS and owner of series producer Swagger LLC, told Cyclingnews.”
News for 1-26-2026 BLANKETS CREEK DIRTY 15 & 30 MILE MTB RACE – APRIL 4, 2026 From Mountain Goat Adventures Blankets Creek Dirty 15 & 30 MTB Race 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! 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! Do you or your business want to support Sorba Woodstock in a big way in 2026? We have openings for all levels of sponsorship from TITLE SPONSORSHIP down to VENDOR LEVEL SPONSORSHIP for our upcomng events at Blankets Creek and Rope Mill Park. Please respond to this email if you’d like more information on all levels of sponsorship or if you’d like to join us for 2026! This is a great way to give back to the trails as well as gain exposure for your business!
ROPE MILL FAST + FURIOUS 15 MILE MTB RACE – APRIL 25, 2026 Make plans to join us for our newest event! This Fast+Furious 15 course features nearly all the trails at Rope Mill Park and will begin along the concrete path to allow riders to space out before entering the singletrack portion of the course. Riders will turn right at the bridge and complete Moore’s Pass, Power House, Raceway and Turbine all in a clockwise direction. These trails are farily wide and allow for passing. Riders will then return across the bridge and complete Explorer Loops 1, 2, and 3 counter-clockwise. The course returns to the start/finish via singletrack trail that links Explorer to the parking lot, crosses the parking lot, then heads onto the Avalanche Trail where riders will proceed counter-clockwise on the Avalance Trail Loops 1, 2, and 3 and then head back to the start/finish to complete the course.
The categories are age based and the same as we are using for the Blankets Creek Dirty 15 Mile Race. Medals and sponsor prizes 3 deep in all categories, podium shirts for all first place finishers. We are also offering a separate 10k or half marathon trail run on a similar course in the morning before the bike race!
News for 1-25-2026 Dirty Spokes 6/3 Hour Mtb Bike Race From Dirty Spokes Productions Dirty Spokes 6/3 Hour Mountain Bike Race Presented by Roswell Bicycles! May 2nd, 2026 Fort Yargo State Park, Winder, Ga! Put it on the Calendar! We’re Stoked to Celebrate the 20th 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! 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). PARTICIPANT CAP OF 325
Homegrown Gravel Adventure – February 28 From Homegrown Gravel Adventure Homegrown Gravel Adventure on February 28 is about showing up, riding bikes, and spending a weekend (or just the day) with good people. No expectations. No side-eye. No pressure from us. Ride your ride. We know it’s early in the year. That’s why we offer four distance options. No one’s judging your mileage, your pace, or your training plan. Ride 100, ride 62, ride whatever feels right — then hang out, grab a beer (leaded or unleaded), and stay for the party we’ve brewed up. With that said… if you want to crush the course, by all means — we’ve got you covered there too. There’s $10,000 on the line in the 100-mile distance, spread across 24 separate categories, meaning more opportunities than ever to stand on the podium. We offer timing for all distances — whether you’re racing the 100 or 62, or lining up in the 40 or 20 just to see how you stack up. Test your mettle against riders from 22 states and growing daily. Register by February 7 to be guaranteed a rider tee.
Call us cocky — we don’t care — but you’d be hard-pressed to find an event with better swag than Homegrown. And it all starts with this year’s rider tee. We’re saying it right now: it’s an instant classic. And that’s just the beginning. Every rider gets a finisher patch, and honestly, our number plate is pretty damn hang-up-worthy too. Want more? We’ve got you. Jerseys, trucker hats, and a whole lot in between.
News for 1-22-2026 New Georgia Mountain Bike Trails From Singletracks.com Singlestracks.com has a great article about the Chestnut Family Foundation and their support of building mountain bike trails in Georgia. I’m including a few quotes from the article below, but you will want to read the entire piece.
“From that first meeting came the ambitious idea for the $15 million urban Bike Park at Shirley Clarke Franklin Park, which the CFF has committed $8 million to fund. The groundbreaking for the new bike park will take place on January 22, 2026. Prior to the bike park grant, MTB Atlanta received a direct grant for over $1 million, which they used to build 22 miles of singletrack across eight different sites in North Georgia and Metro Atlanta. And now, MTB Atlanta is putting shovels in the dirt for their second direct grant.”
“This latest $1.26M grant to MTB Atlanta has been allocated to build 25 miles of singletrack across four different trail systems. Even though MTB Atlanta’s in-house crews are doing the build-outs, these projects are spread all across the state. The builds range from the mountains of North Georgia near Ellijay down to West Point Lake in the western part of the state, with Chattahoochee Bend State Park anchoring projects closer to Metro Atlanta.”
Pan Am Track Championships From USA Cycling Seventeen athletes will represent Team USA in Santiago, Chile, February 18-22, 2026, at the 2026 Pan American Track Cycling Championships, competing across endurance and sprint events.
In Asuncion, Paraguay, Team USA closed out the 2025 Pan American Track Cycling Championships with eight gold, three silver, and two bronze medals. The team won the men’s and women’s team pursuit and the women’s team sprint, along with gold medals in the men’s omnium, madison, and elimination, plus the men’s and women’s individual pursuit. A strong group of riders are returning to the event this year.”Included is Emily Hayes of Rock Hill, SC, who will be racing Team Sprint, Sprint, Keirin, 1000m TT.
Southeastern Cycling is accepting new advertisers for cyclocross season and the upcoming holidays! Ask about a discount of ads prepaid for 3 or more months. Let us know how we can help your business! It does not have to be cycling related! Event ads also welcome! Contact us for more information.
News for 1-25-2026 Dirty Spokes 6/3 Hour Mtb Bike Race From Dirty Spokes Productions Dirty Spokes 6/3 Hour Mountain Bike Race Presented by Roswell Bicycles! May 2nd, 2026 Fort Yargo State Park, Winder, Ga! Put it on the Calendar! We’re Stoked to Celebrate the 20th 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! 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). PARTICIPANT CAP OF 325
Homegrown Gravel Adventure – February 28 From Homegrown Gravel Adventure
Homegrown Gravel Adventure on February 28 is about showing up, riding bikes, and spending a weekend (or just the day) with good people. No expectations. No side-eye. No pressure from us. Ride your ride. We know it’s early in the year. That’s why we offer four distance options. No one’s judging your mileage, your pace, or your training plan. Ride 100, ride 62, ride whatever feels right — then hang out, grab a beer (leaded or unleaded), and stay for the party we’ve brewed up. With that said… if you want to crush the course, by all means — we’ve got you covered there too. There’s $10,000 on the line in the 100-mile distance, spread across 24 separate categories, meaning more opportunities than ever to stand on the podium. We offer timing for all distances — whether you’re racing the 100 or 62, or lining up in the 40 or 20 just to see how you stack up. Test your mettle against riders from 22 states and growing daily. Register by February 7 to be guaranteed a rider tee.
Call us cocky — we don’t care — but you’d be hard-pressed to find an event with better swag than Homegrown. And it all starts with this year’s rider tee. We’re saying it right now: it’s an instant classic. And that’s just the beginning. Every rider gets a finisher patch, and honestly, our number plate is pretty damn hang-up-worthy too. Want more? We’ve got you. Jerseys, trucker hats, and a whole lot in between.
News for 1-22-2026 New Georgia Mountain Bike Trails From Singletracks.com Singlestracks.com has a great article about the Chestnut Family Foundation and their support of building mountain bike trails in Georgia. I’m including a few quotes from the article below, but you will want to read the entire piece.
“From that first meeting came the ambitious idea for the $15 million urban Bike Park at Shirley Clarke Franklin Park, which the CFF has committed $8 million to fund. The groundbreaking for the new bike park will take place on January 22, 2026. Prior to the bike park grant, MTB Atlanta received a direct grant for over $1 million, which they used to build 22 miles of singletrack across eight different sites in North Georgia and Metro Atlanta. And now, MTB Atlanta is putting shovels in the dirt for their second direct grant.”
“This latest $1.26M grant to MTB Atlanta has been allocated to build 25 miles of singletrack across four different trail systems. Even though MTB Atlanta’s in-house crews are doing the build-outs, these projects are spread all across the state. The builds range from the mountains of North Georgia near Ellijay down to West Point Lake in the western part of the state, with Chattahoochee Bend State Park anchoring projects closer to Metro Atlanta.”
Pan Am Track Championships From USA Cycling Seventeen athletes will represent Team USA in Santiago, Chile, February 18-22, 2026, at the 2026 Pan American Track Cycling Championships, competing across endurance and sprint events.
In Asuncion, Paraguay, Team USA closed out the 2025 Pan American Track Cycling Championships with eight gold, three silver, and two bronze medals. The team won the men’s and women’s team pursuit and the women’s team sprint, along with gold medals in the men’s omnium, madison, and elimination, plus the men’s and women’s individual pursuit. A strong group of riders are returning to the event this year.”Included is Emily Hayes of Rock Hill, SC, who will be racing Team Sprint, Sprint, Keirin, 1000m TT.
News for 1-17-2025 Hincapie Spring Series From Hincapie The Hincapie Spring Series is back, and registration is officially open. For more than 30 years, this series has been a staple on the USA Cycling calendar, marking the real start of the season for competitive riders. February and March bring road races and criteriums designed to turn winter training into race-ready fitness. Come out to race or come out to watch. Either way, this is where the offseason ends. Spots fill quickly, so sign up early and follow us on social for race updates, reminders, and everything you need leading into each weekend. Feb. 21-22 Hincapie Spring Series, SCTAC (Donaldson) Road Race, Greenville, SC Feb. 28-March 1 Hincapie Spring Series, SCTAC (Donaldson) Road Race, Greenville, SC March 7-8 Hincapie Spring Series, Rock Hill Criterium, Rock Hill, SC
News for 1-16-2025 Crabbe Named to the US CX Team for Worlds Matthew Crabbe (FinKraft Cycling Team) of Buford, GA has been named to the USA team for the Cyclocross World Championships. They will tke place in Hulst, Netherlands, from January 30 to February 1, 2026. Matthew will be competing in the Junior Men. He is a homegrown Georgia Cyclocross rider. When he was young (11 or younger-I can’t remember) his dad, Ryan, would tell us about the barriers Matthew built and spent hours practicing going on. His hard work and dedication have paid off. Good luck Matthew!
Ada Wilson (CDX-Trek Bikes) from Carrboro, NC was also named to the team for Junior Women.
Bike Roswell Mayor’s Ride From Bike Roswell The Bike Roswell! Mayor’s Ride is set for Sunday, April 26, 2026!! The Mayor’s Ride is the largest fundraiser for Roswell’s only bicycle advocacy organization. All Registered riders receive: * Free T-Shirt * Fully Supported Rest Stops * Post Ride VIP luncheon. Routes include 18, 26, 42, and 60 miles. There is also a 4 mile family fun ride. Event goes rain or shine. Proceeds support cycling advocacy in Roswell!
News for 1-15-2025 Allatoona Work Party From MTB Atlanta Allatoona Creek Park Work Party, Sat., Jan. 21 9am-1pm. Join us for our monthly work party. Bring some work gloves and a smile. We’ll provide the tools and lunch.
News for 1-12-2026 Bearings Bike Works Rose Ride From Bearings Rose’ Ride Join us for a casual evening ride on the Beltline followed by happy hour at Bearings. This event is a fun way to connect with other women who love bikes, community, and a little pink drink!* Date: Thursday, February 12, 2026 * Time: Ride rolls out at 6 PM * Start/End Location: Bearings Bike Works * Distance: ~5-6 miles (social pace) * Afterparty: Happy hour at Bearings with rosé and light snacks All proceeds help provide access to Bearings’ skills development programs for youth in Atlanta. (Trish’s note: There is fee for this ride. This is a women’s only fundraiser for Bearings. Please consider supporting this great cause!)
Blankets Creek Work Party SORBA Woodstock will have their monthly work party at Blanket’s Creek on Sat., Jan. 17 at 9 am.
Double WBL From The Winter Bike League Pink Church Loop (PCL) circuits. All categories (women, non-pro, and pro) will have two (2) intermediate sprints at the PCL line AND two (2) FINISH sprints at that same line. Same line for everyone, but four (4) times x (3) = 12 points tabulations. You must sign in as you assume all risks, liabilities, and responsibilities. (Trish’s note: Edited for clarity from their social media post.) WBL Ride # 7: The Suburban Cycles Homer’s Odyssey + WBL Ride # 8: The Parks Law Firm’s Jeffersonian New Style When: Saturday Jan 17th, Where: The Hub / Jittery Joes (5 Points), Time: 10 a.m. (window open) Length: 94 miles, 5 hours, Interactive directions: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/53699876 Points 5: 1 per hour, SIGN IN LINK: https://forms.gle/m4MDPLR5kWVCNSpf9 Attack Zone #1: Suburban Cycles PCL Attack Zone: Pink Church Loop. (8.5 miles) Opens at mile 31 when the pack turns right on Archer Grove School Road. Continue for one mile to the Intermediate Sprint #1: Pink Church Line EVERYONE (at mile 32) Attack Zone #2: Parks Law Firm’s PCL Attack Zone: Pink Church Loop.
Big Creek Freeride Dirt Jump Work Party From RAMBO There will be a Freeride Dirt Jump Work Party on Sat., Jan. 24 9am-1pm at Big Creek in Roswell. Let’s give the dirt jumps a little refresh! Meet at the Big Creek Freeride area at 9am. Please wear work shoes and bring some gloves. Lunch will be provided.
News for 1-11-2026 Intown Atlanta Bike Trails and Park at Shirley Clarke Franklin Park From BikeMag Atlanta’s cycling scene is on the brink of something big. Early in 2026, construction will finally begin on a highly anticipated bike park at Shirley Clarke Franklin Park (formerly Westside Park) in the form of a facility designed to bring mountain biking and bike-centric trail features into the heart of the city. Spanning roughly 45 forested acres in one of Atlanta’s largest greenspaces, the bike park will blend urban access with trail adventure, giving riders of all levels a reason to enjoy this previously under-utilized corner of the city.
The planned park isn’t just a few dirt berms tucked into a neighborhood corner. Designers and advocates are bringing together multiple elements that make modern bike parks compelling: -2.25 miles of mountain bike trails – carved through woodland terrain and built for all skill levels, from gentle beginner lines to more technical segments with rocks, rollers, bridges, and switchbacks. -Pump track – a smooth asphalt loop for pump and balance skills that welcomes BMXers, mountain bikers, and kids on bikes alike. -Jump lines – progression-based jumps that range from entry-friendly rollers to bigger features for more confident riders. Skills course & bike playground – spaces designed to build confidence and technique, perfect for newer riders, youth, or anyone looking to refine their handling. Read the full article.
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.
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.
