News for 10-23-2024
From Georgia Cross and the Dick Lane Velodrome
It’s not Track Racing. It’s Cyclocross Racing, and it’ll be at the velodrome this Sunday from 8:00 – 4:00 (Elite Women at 1:15 and Elite Men start at 2:15). Brought to you by the East Point Track Club and Georgia Cyclocross, it’s basically the same attitude, vibe and entertainment value as track racing, just different bikes and with riders jumping over obstacles and running their bikes up things. (yes, we agree, running with a bike seems silly, but who are we to judge? We only have one gear on our bikes) http://www.georgia-cx.com
It’s free to come and watch, and it’s a blast, and they’ll have hotdogs, so what else could you want? (Okay, burgers too, drinks, and other treats.) We encourage everyone to wear a costume but don’t feel like you have to.
NCGP a GO!
From North Carolina Cyclocross Instagram
Excited to hear the news form parks and recreation that Jackson Park is a go for the North Carolina Grand Prix (UCI Races) after Hurricane Helene. The races are Nov. 23-24. Registration is open. https://www.nccyclocross.com/
News for 10-22-2024
Boundary Waters CX Photos
My photos from the Boundary Waters CX race are ready! Plenty from most divisions. http://sadlebred.smugmug.com.
NC MTB Work Days
From Northwest MTB Alliance
Please see their website for upcoming MTB Trail Workdays for areas that were affected by Hurricane Helene.
https://ridenwnctrails.com/trail-community-rallies-after-hurricane-helene
Pisgah Ranger District Open
From the USFS
The Pisgah National Forest will reopen the Pisgah Ranger District effective Friday, October 18, 2024, in coordination with local communities and governments. While crews continue to work throughout the district clearing debris and repairing roadways and trails, the USDA Forest Service urges the public to use extra caution when visiting the area. Read the full article.
Bearings Bike & Brew
From Bearings Bike Works
The countdown is back on! We’re less than a month out from our BBQ & Brew fundraiser, which has been rescheduled for November 17th! Reminder: Ticket sales have now been reopened. For those who were not able to attend the original date, but may be available November 17th, we hope you are able to join us! All tickets purchased for the original date will be honored at the rescheduled event. Raffle ticket sales will also continue through the new date, with the winner being announced at the event. Don’t miss out on the chance to enjoy the ultimate in fall grilling with your own top-of-the-line Kamado Joe grill!
We’ll also share more amazing silent auction items available for bidding as we get closer to the event date. We look forward to seeing you on November 17th – let’s make this fall gathering one to remember!
https://secure.qgiv.com/event/bbq/
News for 10-16-2024
New Venue for NCCX This Weekend
From North Carolina Cyclocross
We have a venue for the NCCX race this Sunday! We will be racing in Rock Hill, SC at Westminster Park just outside of Charlotte, NC. The park belongs to the Westminster Presbyterian Church who so kindly agreed to help. Thanks to the Charlotte CX community for assistance. This venue replaces the Boone venue impacted by Hurricane Helene. Additional details will be e-mailed and available on other NCCX social media platforms.
Bud Plant Parking Lot Closed
From North Atlanta Riding Club
The Bud Plant parking lot will be temporarily closed to cyclists from October 23rd until the end of the year.
The parking lot will reopen for our use at the beginning of the year. In the meantime, consider using Sosebee Cycle Park at 465 Simpson Rd NE, White, GA. Sosebee Cycle Park is a privately funded, donation-based parking area for cyclists. Donations to the park can be made online https://sosebeecyclingpark.com/support-park. Let’s all remember how fortunate we are to have (relatively) light traffic and safe roads just a short distance from metro Atlanta. Many thanks to Anheuser-Busch, Cartersville, for sharing their parking lot with us these many years. See you in 2025!
News for 10-15-2024
Grant Park CX Photos
My photos from the Grant Park CX race are up at http://sadlebred.smugmug.com. Please support your local photographers!
News for 10-11-2024
Grant Park CX
Grant Park CX is this weekend! This is always a huge party! Grab your bikes, your friends (talk them into racing!), and come on down!
Course: There will be subtle changes on tap for this year. That said, overall it will be the same course that everyone knows loves and hates 😉 It will have balanced features to suit the technically gifted as well as the power adept.
Food: Nothing official but I know folks are planning to “tailgate”, grilling out, etc. Grant Central Pizza and Dakota Blue are right around the corner as well.
Party on the Hill: Loose Nuts guys will keep the party going after Summerhill with their raucous crowd along the off cambered hill near start/finish
Prizes: Great Maxxis and Lactigo products for awards. Cash Payout and Medals for other categories as denoted on the flyer
Parking: Street parking along Park Ave is the way to go with easy access to registration, spectating, portable restrooms. Plenty of other street parking available throughout the area
Number Placement: Pin numbers on the right
Junior’s Races: Parks Law has generously covered the fees for all Juniors! Please spread the word. We would love to see this being our largest field of the day.
Saturday Setup: L5F and Paceline will have a team setting up the course Saturday evening. No guarantee that the course will be in pre-ride condition before sunset. Sorry everyone!
Tent Setup: Fair game anywhere on the course. The eastside of the start/finish straight in the grass under the tree canopy is our go-to spot.
Add to cancellations
Crusing in the Country Century https://www.facebook.com/cruisininthecountry
News for 10-10-2024
Chris Doane Named President of SORBA
From SORBA and SCT
On Friday, October 4, 2024, the Southern Off-Road Bicycle Association (SORBA) announced Chris Doane as its new President. In addition to his new role at SORBA, Doane serves as President & CEO of the Southern Conservation Trust (SCT), marking a significant step in leadership for both organizations. This dual leadership positions Doane at the forefront of an exciting initiative aimed to enhance outdoor recreation opportunities across the Southeast through a strategic partnership between the two organizations.
“Chris has been a vital part of the leadership in SORBA, and I am excited to see him transition into the role of President,” said Philip Darden, Executive Director of SORBA. “This partnership is a great opportunity for us to expand our partnership with Southern Conservation Trust and expand outdoor recreation opportunities in the Southeast. We are confident that our joint efforts will result in the creation of exceptional trail experiences that serve a diverse community of users, all while promoting responsible land stewardship.”
Adding to cancellations:
The Holler in Walhalla is Cancelled https://gravelroll.com
News for 10-5-2024
More Rescheduled
Go Nuts has postponed their Coldwater Mountain AL race til Nov. 2-3. https://www.gonutsbiking.com/
Venue Change for Swank 65 and Couch Potato These are moving to Harbison State Forest just outside of Columbia, SC on the same dates. https://www.facebook.com/@BlueRidgeAdventures/
News for 10-3-2024
More Postponed
Big Ring Challenge https://www.chainbusterracing.com
North Carolina Cyclocross is evaluating things right now and will provide updates as they can.
2024 ROPE MILL DIRTY DUATHLON AND 3.3 MILE TRAIL RUN, PRESENTED BY NORTHSIDE HOSPITAL – CHEROKEE NOVEMBER 9, 2024
From Mountain Goat Adventures
JOIN US FOR EVERYONE’S FAVORITE FALL EVENT! 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! 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 run. The run starts before the duathlon and is open to all runners, hikers and walkers! All participants receive a super comfy t-shirt and FREE RACE PHOTO DOWNLOADS from Dashing Images! Prizes and medals presented to the top 3 in each duathlon category. Medals presented to the top 3 in each age group in the run, as well as prizes for the top 3 overall M/F thanks to Fleet Feet Canton! Post race snacks and drinks for all participants!
BLANKETS CREEK 3 AND 6 HOUR RACE – SEPTEMBER 28TH! REGISTRATION BACK OPEN!
Solo, 2 and 3 person team categories are available in the 6 Hour Race. All 3 hour categories are solo categories. Get your teams together now! Discounted rate for 3 person Junior Teams! 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. You can check out the available Categories and full event details. Medals and sponsor prizes 3 deep in all categories, podium shirts for all first place finishers in the 6 Hour Event. The 2024 race course will be ridden CLOCKWISE on both Dwelling and VMT. This is a very fast and flowy course that maximizes the fun factor while still offering enough climbing and technical challenges to separate the pack!
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES AND TRAIL WORK PARTIES WITH SORBA WOODSTOCK We are partnering with SORBA Woodstock to bring you these events. SORBA Woodstock has built and maintains the trails at both Blankets Creek and Rope Mill Park. These events are two of four major yearly fundrasisers for SORBA Woodstock. Thanks to generous support we receive from Free-Flite Bicycles , Northside Hospital-Cherokee and YOUR PARTICIPATION, these events raise roughly $6500 for the chapter! Thank you for supporting this event and your local trails, whether it be by attending, volunteering or helping out with trail work days in advance of the event. Want to volunteer on race day for SORBA Woodstock? We need you! Please send an email directly to lisa@mountaingoatadventures.com with your shirt size and availability. Volunteers are needed for course marshaling in the afternoon.
News for 10-2-2024
More Postponed Events
Adding to list of postponed events from Pisgah Productions:
Pisgah 111/555 and the Barnburner
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100064565956715
Most National Forests including Pisgah, Nantahala, and Cohutta area (GA) have asked that everyone stay away for now while they conduct assessments. Recreational facilities including trails and camping areas are closed.
Update on Metro Atlanta MTB Trails
Most metro Atlanta MTB Trails are OPEN! Thank you to the amazing volunteers with the SORBA chapters that have chainsawed the downed trees, opened the drains, and gotten the trails ready to ride again!
Check the status at http://www.sorbawoodstock.org and https://www.facebook.com/mtbatlanta On both pages if the status hasn’t been updated for the day, nothing has changed from the last updated trail status.
News for 10-1-2024
Joey Rosskopf Retirement
Joey Rosskopf has announced his retirement from pro cycling on Instagram:
Time to call time for this old dog. In the next few weeks I’ll be finishing up my last races EVER (at the pro level anyway; I may remain a hobbyist 😉). Fifteen years of racing full time.
Don’t call it a career. Don’t call it a retirement. Because I need a J-O-B! Still inspired by what the bike brings to people’s lives, and I would love to stay in any branch of the industry. Or hey, I’d be just as happy shadowing a handyman until I learn enough to earn my keep. Open to suggestions! All I know is I’m hungry to keep stepping and keep learning.
Tryon Gravel Gallop Postponed
From Southeast Gravel
We have been receiving constant messages, and we are sorry we can’t respond to everyone. For those of you that don’t know, Hurricane Helene has caused some serious damage in our Upstate area and even worst to the north, especially Hot Springs. At this point a bike race just doesn’t seem that important, the town of Tryon is in very bad shape. The last thing we want to do is bring a bunch of unneeded congestion into a small town that is trying to put its self back together. We are working on a few postponement plans, but please bear with us as we are still without power and trying to get back to normal life ourselves. We will likely be without power in Greenville until Friday. We will make an announcement soon, until then take care of yourself especially if you’re in an affected area.
News for 9-30-2024
Photos from Coweta Georgia Cyclocross
My photos from Coweta Georgia Cyclocross are up! Please support your local photographers! http://sadlebred.smugmug.com.
News for 9-27-2024
Coldwater Fat Tire Festival
From NEABA
Welcome to the 8th annual Coldwater Mountain Fat Tire Festival! Join us for a weekend filled with epic mountain biking, good friends, and good times. Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned pro, there’s something for everyone. This year we are switching things up with a FREE Event. The Festival kicks off Friday with a skills clinic and the crowd favorite Coldwater night ride. We will return to the NEABA Headquarters for dinner and a movie. Saturday events will take place at the Coldwater upper trailhead with bike demos, vendors, group rides, gravity shuttles, and more. Hang around Saturday night for a block party in downtown Anniston with live music. Sunday events will switch to the McClellan Trail System with an Adventure Race and more group rides. Mark your calendars and get ready for an unforgettable weekend at the Coldwater Mountain Fat Tire Festival!
While the event is free, you’re still in the right place to register and knock out your waiver. While you’re here grab an event t-shirt and a few raffle tickets. These items help to offset the free admission and all proceeds go right back into local trails.
Other fall Fat Tire Festivals (some are free; some activities are paid)
BUMP-Oak Mountain, AL October 5 https://www.bump.org/fall-festival/
HAMR Fall Festival-Monte Sano State Park, AL Oct. 11-13 https://www.hamrhsv.com/fall-fest
Tarheel Trailblazers-Fisher Fest, Davidson, NC Oct. 25-27 https://tarheeltrailblazers.com/2024/07/24/fisherfest/
AMBC-Knoxvillle, TN Nov. 1-2 https://fallfest.ambcknox.org/
News for 9-26-2024
Hurricane Helene
With Hurricane Helene barrelling through the Southeast Thursday and Friday, many races have been moved to Sunday. I know that the Quick Six Enduro in Roswell, GA and the Legend of Stanky Creek have been moved to Sunday, Sept. 29. The Blanket’s Creek 3/6 Hour MTB Race is moved to Nov. 23. The Coweta County Georgia Cyclocross Series race will go on as planned on Sunday. It’s CX, what’s a little mud?? Check directly with the event to make sure it’s happening on the day it was originally scheduled to.
News for 9-24-2024
Allatoona Work Parties
From MTB Atlanta
Allatoona Work Parties Oct. 5, Nov. 2, and Dec. 7 9 am-1 pm The last three months of the year are a great time to work on trail improvements. We need your help, and to better accommodate the season’s holiday activities, we are moving these workdays to the first week’s of October, November and December. Tools and water provided. Just wear closed toed shoes, long pants and bring a great attitude. As the work can be somewhat difficult, we ask participants to be at least middle school age and accompanied by an adult.
News for 9-19-2024
SBI Three Bridges Tour
From the Promoter
November 2: SBI Three Bridge Tour
The South Brunswick Islands Rotary Club is hosting their 6th annual Three Bridge Tour on Saturday, November 2nd in Ocean Isle Beach NC. This bike tour offers a unique opportunity to traverse our county and cruise across the three featured bridges of Sunset Beach, Ocean Isle Beach, and Holden Beach. Riders have the option of three routes, 17 miles, 34 miles or 67 miles. Each route is fully supported and promises to be memorable. Proceeds from the event will be used for local and international Rotary projects with many providing experiences and learning opportunities that will enrich the lives of the children and youth in Brunswick County.
Cyclepaths Beginner Gravel Series
From the Cyclepaths Gravel Club
https://www.facebook.com/groups/5015141528514142/ (You’ll need to join the group to see more information and Facebook Events)
