News for 11-20-2024
SORBA Looking for Membership Director
From SORBA
We are excited to announce the job opening for our new full-time position of Membership Director! As we continue down the path of providing membership for our chapters, this position will be vital to our future success. Please see the details of the position below. If you are interested in applying, please submit your resume and cover letter to philip.darden@sorba.org. We will be accepting resumes until November 30th or when the position has been filled.

Job Summary:
The Membership Director is responsible for stewarding SORBA’s (“the organization”) membership, overseeing membership software, and membership growth initiatives. The position shall be responsible for certain fundraising initiatives, maintain and build relationships with donors, identify and cultivate relationships with prospective members/donors, and provide operational and development support to the organization and its chapters. Reporting to and in partnership with the Executive Director (ED), the Membership Director will spearhead membership management and assist with development efforts as SORBA continues to grow.

Now Hiring: Membership Director

Greenville Winter Bike League
The Greenville, SC Winter Bike League returns for the season’s first ride on Dec. 7!

News for 11-19-2024
Southeastern Cycling Tshirts
I am taking pre-orders for Southeastern Cycling tshirts through Nov. 30! Great design by Das Kaiser/Willem Kaiser. He’s designed all of the Georgia Cross event shirts this year–very edgy and fun! $20+$6 shipping. Sizes S-XL. DM me for payment information! Limited edition! Shirts are navy with a white design. Really nice quality that gets softer with each wash! Contact me for payment information.

Photos from Nash Dash
My photos from both days of Nash Dash are up at http://sadlebred.smugmug.com. Please support your local photographers!

BLANKETS CREEK 3 AND 6 HOUR RACE – THIS SATURDAY NOVEMBER 23! REGISTER THIS WEEK!
REGISTRATION CLOSES AT 5 PM ON FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 22!
From Mountain Goat Adventures
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 HERE

Medals and sponsor prizes 3 deep in all categories, podium shirts for all first place finishers in the 6 Hour Event. For those that register after we run out of the race logo shirts, you will receive one of our new Mountain Goat Logo shirts instead. Here’s a peek at the swag bags for the upcoming Blankets Creek 3 and 6 Hour Race!! Super comfy Tri-Blend T-Shirt, Code for free full size bag of Ka’Chava shake mix, Hammer Gel and Fizz, Squirt Lube and Barrier Balm sample, LMNT 8 flavor sample pack, Mountain Goat bottle opener carabiner

News for 11-14-2024
Nash Dash UCI CX This Weekend!

I’ve been interviewing all of the Pro CX racers this week including Kerry Werner, Caroline Mani, and GACX’s own Mackenzie Myatt. Head over to https://www.instagram.com/georgiacxseries/ for the interviews and racer highlights for this weekend. Full race details and technical manual are at http://www.nashdashcx.com. See you this weekend at Nash Farm!

News for 11-13-2024
Blankets Creek Closed for Deer Hunts
From SORBA Woodstock
Trish’s Note: It’s that time of year when all of your favorite trails close on the only dry day of the week for deer hunting….or keep the trails closed when they could have opened for the day.
It’s that time of year again folks!!!! Blankets Creek will be closed to the public for four separate days in November, December, and January. Cherokee Recreation and Parks, which acts as the official land manager for the Blankets Creek property, will host a wildlife management event at Blanket’s Creek Park for the third year in a row. Cherokee County leases the property from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE). The land in the Blankets Creek area has seen a large increase in the deer population over the last few years, leading to scarce food sources and a safety issue for trail users. In an effort to control the deer population in that area, which is estimated to be hundreds on the 330-acre property, Cherokee Recreation and Parks will hold six deer management events on November 17th, December 1st, December 15th, and January 12th. The November 17th and December 1st will be split into a morning session and an afternoon session. The December 15th and January 12th dates will be morning sessions only. The morning sessions will be from first light to 11:00am and the afternoon sessions will be from 2:30pm to last light.

News for 11-11-2024
Allatoona Work Day
From MTB Atlanta
Allatoona Trails Work Day Sat., Dec. 7 9m-1pm Help us keep the park’s trail in great shape! Tools provided. Just wear bug spray, sturdy closed toed shoes, long pants and gloves. Lunch will be provided.

Bikes for Kids North Fulton
From Bikes for Kids
Calling all elves! Time to sign up as a volunteer for Domestique Day and help Bike Alpharetta move, clean, repair and make 350-400 bikes/trikes ‘Santa Ready’ for the annual Toyland program for North Fulton Community Charities. This is our 18th year!
Domestique Day
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 7, 2024
8:15am to 4:00pm
Milton Community Center at Milton City Park and Preserve
1785 Dinsmore Rd, Milton, GA
Shifts are available for cleaning bikes, building new bikes (no tools needed), repairing bikes, and rolling bikes to staging areas and to the final Santa Ready stash!
Check out all the positions and details here – https://signup.com/go/xStGeHv
We greatly appreciate all the individuals, families, bike clubs and service groups who have helped us before and can’t wait to have you back! It’s a great way for teens to earn service hours too!!
NITRO :: A Georgia Interscholastic Mountain Bike Team Roswell Alpharetta Mountain Bike Organization (RAMBO) BikeRoswell!, Olde Blind Dog Cycling Club, Atlanta Outdoor Club, Goat Riders, Webb Bridge Cycling Sorella Cycling
Have a bike to donate that needs a little repair (light on dust, no rust)? We can use 150 more bikes (as of Nov. 11). Please drop off at one of our bike partners:
REI Co-op Alpharetta, Roswell Bicycles Fresh Bikes Reality Bikes or Pedego Alpharetta, Atlanta Cycling (Alpharetta)
https://www.facebook.com/bikesforkidsalpharetta

News for 11-8-2024
Rope Mill Trails Closed
The Rope Mill Park trails in Woodstock, GA will be closed until noon on Sat. for the Rope Mill Dirty Duathlon.

News for 11-6-2024
Georgia Cross Elks Race Information
From the Promoter
Elks welcomes you to the 35th anniversary of Cyclocross at Elks Benefit Race. OK, not 35 years but sometimes it feels like we have been there that long. All proceeds go to Elks. (Trish’s Note: I have training journals back to the late 90s. The first reference I can find to Elks Aidmore CX is 2008, so 16 years give or take….but yes, it feels like 35!)

Very spectator and heckle friendly course. If you raced at Elks the past two years you know we will be in the back area by the cabins. Plenty of camping, a covered picnic area, and awards area. Playground up front if your wee ones get bored watching parents and siblings race.

Numbers on the … We will know when the officials say where they want to sit. In the past they sat on the right.

Same course and direction as 2023. A racer’s favorite with fast gentle descents, brutal 10-meter climbs over a 100 meters, gentle turns, sharp turns, sand, fast grass and hard pack. If we have less than 3 inches of rain, the course will look like last year but no dust. There may be natural barriers. Great tune ups for the next 4 local UCI races and the Nationals CX course. Not as much mud as Louisville but rolling terain. Juniors course is adjusted for more laps and fun. Adults get the full course.

Please note that we are also running collegiate races, so start times are adjusted.

Short order cook Barman will be grilling hamburgers and hot dogs. Modest prices for all. If you want vegi you do need to bring your own. You never know if any stew or chili is available.

Your favorite registrars will be present. Smiles and fun everterrain.

Thanks to Toyota Material Handling for sponsoring the race and all who help set up and take down the course. Course setup Friday so pre ride could happen on Saturday.

News for 11-5-2024
Nash Dash CX coming up on Nov. 16-17 in Hampton, GA is looking for a Few Things:
Nash Dash is looking for
-Volunteers
-Host Housing for 2 small teams
-Sponsorship for the UCI Juniors Races
Go to this site to contact Barman if you can help: https://www.facebook.com/events/1205680867201166/?active_tab=discussion

News for 11-1-2024
Move for Grady
Press Release
On Saturday, April 26, 2025, thousands of cyclists, runners, and walkers will come together to show their support and raise critical funds for one of our community’s most impactful institutions – Grady Health System. Make your plans to be on the starting line today! With three cycling distances – there is something for everyone, including a fantastic after party! The event will begin at 7am and end when all riders have crossed the finish line.

Our 20-mile cycling route starts and ends at Georgia State’s Center Parc Stadium and heads west and south towards East Point and College Park. This is an urban route. We recommend doing some in-town training and familiarity with the rules of the road for cyclists.

Our 45-mile cycling route starts and ends at Georgia State’s Center Park Stadium and heads west and south through East Point and College Park towards Union City. Portions of the ride are in urban areas. We recommend doing some in-town training and familiarity with the rules of the road for cyclists.

Our 62-mile cycling route starts and ends at Georgia State’s Center Park Stadium and heads west and south through East Point and Union City, taking you into Chattahoochee Hills. Portions of this ride are in urban areas. We recommend doing some in-town training and familiarity with the rules of the road for cyclists.

News for 10-30-2024
Georgia Cyclocross State Championships

The Georgia State Cyclocross Championships are SUNDAY, NOV. 3 in Macon at Middle Georgia State University. All proceeds benefit an incredible organization, U Create Macon! Kids from the program will be racing on Sunday! Please come out to cheer them on and ring some GACX cowbell for them! Lots of good info. below, so enjoy! Oh, and open for Pre-Ride! Registration is open NOW on bikereg.com! Save $10 by pre-registering for all of your divisions! The weather is looking great! 

• Side numbers go on
  • LEFT side
• Cool features about the course–new or favorites from last year
  • The DAM is back
  • The STAIRS are back
  • The WOODS are back (with FEWER ROOTS) (GACX’s note: racer rejoice!)
  • The BARRIERS are back and optimally located for spectators, heckling, and hands-ups
  • The SAND is out due to construction
  • The course will have more TWISTS & TURNS
  • The course has a little bit of something for EVERYONE
  • JUNIORS COURSE – the junior course will by-pass the technical damn sections and the woods to allow the younger juniors to have a more enjoyable race
• Anything racers need to know about the venue
  • There is no food vendors on course, but several fast food places are close by
  • PARKING – There will be volunteers helping with parking, please be courteous and follow their directions
• Will the course be open for pre-riding on Sat.? If so, what time?
  • Course should be fully set by 2pm on Saturday and will be open for pre-ride
• Podium Prizes courtesy of GEORGIA based companies and a GACX racer who are excited to support cycling in Middle Georgia
  • Columbus, Georgia’s CERA sports nutrition is our official podium prize sponsor Cerasport | World Class Sports Hydration | All-Natural ORS – Cera Products Inc
  • Thomasville, Georgia’s GRASSROOTS COFFEE Grassroots Coffee Roasters & Coffee Company | Small Batch Craft Coffee
  • Warner Robins, Georgia’s The Best Chocolate Chip Cookies, by Tina Locklear
• Anything else?
  • EVERY RACER will receive LMNT electrolyte supplements samples packs when they sign-in Electrolytes – LMNT | Zero Sugar Electrolytes | Paleo-Keto Friendly Hydration – LMNT | Zero Sugar Electrolytes | Paleo-Keto Friendly Hydration
  • All proceeds from this event will support UCreateMacon  U Create Macon | Facebook

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Dirty Sheets Weekly Night Rides
From MTB Atlanta
Join us for another season of Longest Running Gravel Group Ride in Metro Atlanta every Tuesday Night until December 17th sponsored by S&S Firepits! We will have ride options and plenty of parking/lights/bathrooms at MTB Atlanta Headquarters, Goode’s Camp for the ride which is located on Atlanta Newnan Road at these GPS coordinates : 33.529617, -84.730463. Look for the MTB Atlanta flag at the end of the driveway on Atlanta Newnan.
We have an incredible S & S Firepit donated by our sponsor S&S we will keep fired up before and after the ride for bevies, snacks and socializing. SO bring a camp chair and hang out with all your gravel riding buddies!
You must sign a waiver to ride and a helmet, trail lite and a front light that will last the duration of your ride are required. you must one able to self navigate and be self sufficient and be able to handle a repair/flat in the dark.

News for 10-28-2024
Photos from Psychocross are ready!
My photos from Psychocross at the Dick Lane Velodrome are up at http://sadlebred.smugmug.com. Please support your local photographers!

Winter Rides 2024-2025
Rides information for the winter 2024-2025 ride season is starting to come out. Some rides are noted as “year round” or with a different start time. Most rides after work stop for DST. Olde Blind Dog rides go all year. See the Rides page for details on your favorite ride. Scroll to the bottom for some winter group riding opportunities–road, gravel, and mtb.

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 10-23-2024
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)