News 5-25-2025
Fools Gold Registration Open
From Mountain Goat Adventures
The 2025 Maxxis Tires Fools Gold will be held on September 13, 2025 at the beautiful Montaluce Winery , in Dahlonega, GA. This is a challenging but fun course that you will feel good about finishing! Expect epic mountain singletrack with tough climbs and screaming descents. There are multiple aid station opportunities to ensure you stay fueled up during the race. All entries include free on-site camping, a lightweight and comfy race shirt, event swag, finisher medal, and post race burrito and bevs! 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.
Finisher medals for all finishers!
-Challenging course that features hard climbs, fast descents and sweet flowy singletrack that you will feel good about finishing.
-Cash payout for the Open Men/Open Women’s classes in both the 38 and 54 mile race.
-Podium shirt for all first place finishers in both races
-Commemorative event swag item for all participants
-Soft and comfy tri-blend race shirt
-Finisher Medals for all finishers in both races
-Terrapin Beer and Moe’s for post-race calorie replenishment!
-Free Primitive Camping at Montaluce Winery Friday and Saturday night!
-Custom awards and prizes for all podium finishers in both races
-Highly visible Course Markings and Course Marshals
-Aid stations with plenty of calories, fluids, mechanical support and first aid supplies.
News for 5-21-2025
Big Creek Freeride Work Day
From RAMBO
Big Creek Freeride Work Party, Sat., May 31 9 am-1 pm, 10200 Wooten Rd Roswell GA, Join the RAMBO crew and give our Freeride trails a little tune up. Closed toe shoes and gloves is all you need. Tools, water, and lunch will be provided.
News for 5-20-2025
Allatoona News
For anyone that rides at Allatoona Creek Park. From MTB Atlanta’s social media post.
TURTLEBACK IS CLOSED! The trail status may say open for the park, BUT Turtleback trail will remain CLOSED. The watertable is still recalibrating now that the lake is up and the trail is a soggy mess. Please stay off the trail until we are able to do some drain work and get a few extra days of sun. Don’t ride muddy trails. Always check the trail status before heading out to the park. For up to date status go to mtbatlanta.com/trail-status/
News for 5-17-2025
Atlanta Cycling Festival
The Atlanta Cycling Festival is in full swing! There are a ton of rides for every rider (True Beginners, cycling dating, social rides, a cocktail ride, a Seniors ride, and tons more!), a cycling fashion show, discussion panels, and something every day through May 24!!! https://www.atlantacyclingfestival.com
News for 5-16-2025
One Love Century Registration Open
From MACC
Trish’s Note: ONE LOVE ROUTINELY SELLS OUT! REGISTER NOW! Trust me–this is not an event to miss! Yes, it’s $90 for the WHOLE WEEKEND including Saturday’s marquee One Love Century
19th ANNUAL MACC ONE LOVE CENTURY Thursday Aug. 28- Monday Sept. 1, 2025, Early Registration is now open for $90. (t-shirt guaranteed for all pre-registered riders) Join us for a weekend of One Love events and help MACC continue to support youth cycling programs in our community.
News for 5-14-2025
Silver Comet Closure
From Cobb County DOT (social media post)
A small section of the Silver Comet Trail will be closed for slope stabilization work May 19 – Aug. 4. The area to be closed is the section that runs under Camp Highland Road. Find the closure location on the map here. Trish’s Note: This part of the Comet is on the new part that was recently built…not on the main part of the Silver Comet.
Allatoona Creek Work Party
From MTB Atlanta
Allatoona Creek Work Party, this Saturday 8:45 am. “Trees need clippin’ an’ the drains are chokin’! Josh, Thom, and Chris cannae do it all demselves — they need yer help! Come lend a hand Saturday mornin’ an’ help get th’ trails back in shape efter all this blasted rain! – Groundskeeper Willie”
News for 5-13-2025
Marietta Crit Schedule
From the Marietta Tuesday Night Crit
“We’ve loved bringing the MTNC to life, but we’ve noticed a drop in attendance recently, which has impacted our ability to cover costs for the Marietta police officer. To keep this event going strong and sustainable, we’re transitioning to a monthly format!
This shift will help us build momentum, engage more riders, and make every MTNC even better. So mark your calendars—our next ride will be June 3rd! Help us spread the word, rally your teammates, and let’s keep the wheels turning. ” Trish’s Note: Additional Dates are July 1 and August 5.
New Trail Coming to Dawson County, GA
From Singletracks.com
“Dawson County’s first bike-optimized trails are being built in Styles Park
The land, which is now known as “Styles Park,” will soon be home to the first bike-optimized trails in Dawson County. While nearby Dawson Forest technically has some bike-legal singletrack in it, the historic trails there are disjointed, hard to follow, and often rutted.
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In contrast, the trails being built in Styles Park will be flowy, bike-optimized singletrack. While technically, the 4.5-mile singletrack loop is indeed multi-use, it’s being built with mountain bikes in mind.” Read the full article on Singletracks.com.
News for 5-12-2025
BIg Creek Work Party
From RAMBO
Join the RAMBO trail crew and REI to celebrate National Trails Day at Big Creek Park. We will meet at the pump tracks and join our groups to work on various parts of the XC trails. Food and drinks will be provided courtesy of REI! Date: Sat., June 7 9 am-1pm Please register in advance.
News for 5-9-2025
College Park Crit
From Cyclingnews.com
“Holly Breck (L39ION of Los Angeles) and Luke Fetzer (Team Cadence Cyclery p/b Encore Wire) finished on the podium at Spin The District: College Park Crit on Sunday and wrapped up overall titles for 2025 Speed Week.
The Sunday afternoon races just south of Atlanta served as the finale in the 11-day, eight-race Speed Week regional series, as well as the seventh of nine races in the USA CRITS national series.” Read the full article here.
Coldwater Mountain Trail News
Singletracks.com has a great article on a new 8.5 mile connector trail at Coldwater Mountain in Anniston, AL. There are almost 50 miles of single track now. Trish’s Note: I really want to get over there later this year to see some of the new trails on the e-bike if I can. Anyone want to offer to be my guide?
Blanket’s Creek Work Party
From SORBA Woodstock
The Blanket’s Creek May work party will be May 17 9 am-12:15 pm. Meet at the SORBA Woodstock club house.
News for 5-5-2025
Gravel Ride of Silence
From the Cyclepaths Gravel Club
We will ride the Dirty Sheets Lollipop loop. This is 13.6 miles. This ride will be conducted in silence. The ride is to HONOR those who have been injured or killed, To RAISE AWARENESS that we are here, To ask that we all SHARE THE ROAD. Riders will ride no faster than 12mph on this ride. Please come out to ride if you can make it. All types of bike are welcome. Wed., May 21, 6:00 pm, Park at the Chatt Hill (GA) police station on Rico Road. Event details.
News for 5-3-2025
Rides of Silence
Asheville Ride of Silence
The Asheville Ride of Silence will be May 21 form 6:30-8:30 pm at Asheville City Hall.
Columbus, GA Ride of Silence
The Columbus, GA Ride of Silence will be May 21 at 6:00 pm at Woodruff Park. The ride will be 6 miles and will have a police escort. Please pre-register.
News for 5-2-2025
College Park Crit
From the ATL Airport District
ATL Airport District Convention and Visitors Bureau Hosts Spin the District Finale and USA CRITS Finals in College Park
WHAT: The ATL Airport District Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB) is proud to host USA CRITS Speed Week Finals and the thrilling conclusion of the Seventh Annual Spin the District series in College Park. Spectators will have the opportunity to witness some of the world’s top cyclists compete for top honors through the historic streets of downtown College Park. The College Park Crit features a uniquely thrilling uphill circuit with races beginning at 9 a.m. College Park’s signature street festival kicks off at noon with a Cinco de Mayo themed party, where spectators can enjoy an artist market, local food and beverage vendors, kids’ activities and more. Professional women’s and men’s races are set for 3:30 and 5 p.m., respectively, where cyclists will race to the finish line at record-breaking speeds.
WHEN: Sunday, May 4: College Park Crit & Speed Week Finals
· 9 a.m. – Races Begin
· Noon to 6 p.m. – Artist Market & Cinco de Mayo Street Party
· 3 p.m. – Kids’ Races
· 3:30 p.m. – Women’s Pro Race
· 5 p.m. – Men’s Pro Race
Full Schedule: https://spinthedistrict.com/college-park-crit/race-details/
WHERE: 3720 College Street, College Park, GA 30337
Gravel Battle of Sumter Forest
From Southeast Gravel Series
We’re halfway through our 2025 Southeast Gravel series, and this next race is shaping up to be one of the best. The Gravel Battle of Sumter Forest on May 17th is featuring a new race venue for 2025 in Downtown Whitmire, SC where we will be closer to the GOOD gravel. (And a river crossing or two) We’re excited to be starting in Downtown Whitmire in just 15 days. Finally both long course and short course races will get to experience the tunnels that run under I-26. This is the last race before we take our summer break and meet back up again in September for Kershaw Gold. This race is always a fun time and of course you’ll be treated to food and beer when you finish. Pick your race distance and register for the 4th race in our series
News for 4-30-2025
Athens Twilight
From Cyclingnews.com:
“Alexis Magner (Cynisca Cycling) and Clever Martinez (CRCA/Foundation) earned emphatic victories at Saturday’s Athens Orthopedic Clinic Twilight using two completely different tactics. Magner scored her third consecutive victory in Athens with a last-lap acceleration while Martinez only had to distance breakaway partner Will Hardin (Team Winston-Salem) as the two lapped the field in the first 30 minutes of racing.” Read the full article.
News for 4-29-2025
From Mountain Goat Adventures Facebook post–PLEASE SUPPORT THIS RACE THAT RAISES MONEY FOR SORBA WOODSTOCK! TELL YOUR FRIENDS THAT RUN, TOO!
Long post but I wanted to give everyone a quick event update for the upcoming Rope Mill Fast 15 MTB Race and Rope Mill 10k and Half Marathon Trail Run. I’ll start out by saying that BOTH OF THESE EVENTS WILL HAPPEN – Chris and I are committed to making both of these events happen this year regardless of participant numbers, even if it means taking a loss. I do this for all those who already registered and support us as well as for the direct financial support that Sorba Woodstock receives from our event Title Sponsors, which for this event alone is $2500.
Many don’t realize this but since we started partnering with Sorba Woodstock in 2011, all monetary donations received from high level event sponsors has gone directly to SORBA Woodstock (ranging from $13,000 to $20,000 PER YEAR ) and ZERO dollars of that has ever been used to cover race expenses that we incur. In past years, we have always been blessed with good attendance that has more than covered our expenses and also allowed me to organize events full time. which is what I absolutely love doing.
All this being said, looking at the Rope Mill events coming up in two weeks, we have 41 riders registed for the bike race and only 61 runners registered for the trail run. Our normal attendance for this event is 250-275 total participants so our current numbers aren’t nearly enough to sustain the event moving forward. If this event can’t continue in the future, not only do those still attending miss out, but SORBA Woodstock also misses out on sponsorship donations that go directly back into our local trails.
So now I’m asking for your help…If you love our events, please share with your run and ride buddies and encourage them to sign up, or better yet, sign up with them and bring your crew. If you don’t race, share our events with those you know who do, or come out and volunteer for a few hours on race day.
We still have 5 DONATED FULLY PAID ENTRIES available from sponsors – if you want to race but are low on funds right now, please reach out to us and you can use one of these entries. We would love to have you join us and experience our events.
Starting Mountain Goat Adventures has been one of the most rewarding experiences of my life and still remains my passion. It was the constant that helped me work through the lowest point of my life and gave me something to focus on so I could keep moving forward. We actually had one of our best years when I was at my worst so thank you all for saving ME and giving me a purpose. I love to see the excitement of new participants and watch our runners and riders make lasting positive life changes through exercise and competition. I have loved watching all of our local ‘race kids’ grow and develop through middle school, high school and into college. So please, help me keep my dream alive by doing what you can…sign up, spread the word, become a sponsor or volunteer, or come to an event to cheer and see this wonderful community that we have built around our events.
News for 4-26-2025
Biggest Crit Week of the Year!
The Biggest Crit week of the year in the USA is this week! Speedweek! Athens Twilight is TONIGHT! If you have never been, it’s a spectacle! Check out https://speedweek.bike/ for the full schedule and race information!
April 26 Athens Twilight (USA Crits)
April 27 Speed Lab Peachtree Corners Speedweek Crit
April 29 Spin the District Union City Speedweek Crit
April 30 Hi Line Criterium, Suwanee, GA
May 2 Spartanburg Speedweek Crit (USA Crits)
May 3 LaGrange Speedweek Crit (USA Crits)
May 4 Spin the District College Park Speedweek Crit
News for 4-23-2024
International Women’s Mountain Biking Day Events
These are the only ones I know of or have found. Know of another? Send me a message.
Lots of good things going on May 3 for International Women’s Mountain Biking Day.
Georgia—Women on Wheels will host a ride and beginner clinic at Blanket’s Creek in Woodstock. Cobb County Parks is having a day for Women at Pitner Road Park at Allatoona Creek Trails. Registration is required for this event.
Alabama—BUMP is hosting Women’s Shred at RideBHM. There will be skills clinics, a gear swap, and rides. The event is free, but there is a fee for park in order to ride. ($29 including shuttle service).
North Carolina—Northwest North Carolina Mountain Bike Alliance will host a ride at Wilson Creek. The Piedmont Lady Shredders will have their ride on May 17 with clinics, group rides, and trivia. The Dirt Skirts will host the 4th Annual Women’s Bike Bash May 3 at Ride Kanuga. There will be group rides for all levels. The Tarheel Trailblazers Ladies are hitting up Rattlesnake Bike Park on May 3. There is a code for discounted shuttles.