8-30-2017 Georgia Riders Head to UCI World Championships USA Cycling announced its team for 2017 UCI World Road Championships Monday. Several riders from Georgia will be wearing the Stars and Stripes for team USA. Ian Garrison (Axeon Hagens Berman) will ride in the U23 Men’s Road Race. Megan Heath (Rally Sport Cycling Team) will race in the Junior Women’s Road Race for the 2nd time. Good luck USA!

8-29-2017 Race to Embrace Century Press Release September 9, 2017. East Point Track Club, Reality Bikes and Embrace Grace are proud to sponsor this charity ride starting in Cumming, Georgia at scenic Suwanee, Mountain base with loops extending to and over Burnt Mountain outside Jasper. Join us for an amazing day of cycling on a variety of routes ranging from smooth to rolling hills or challenging mountain climb routes [>9700 vertical feet of climbing] perhaps second to only Six Gap. Route options include easy to moderate 25 and 50, mile courses, or 75 and 100 milers into the mountains all with full sag support. Follow easy, painted routes with minimal turns and limited traffic. The scenery on each route is stunning, so don’t miss this fully supported ride that will have something for everyone. Discounted rates on request or on August 30, 2017 use code #embrace.

8-28-2017 Dick Lane Velodrome News Are you ready for the Velodrome Cup p/b Ethic Inc? We are! Plan on finishing your action packed day off with some fast paced bike racing whether you have enjoying the Dragon Con Parade or riding the One Love Century. The DLV is a quick 10 miles from downtown Atlanta and is easy to get to via bike, car or MARTA. Racing begins at 3 p.m. this Saturday September 2nd! Gates open at 2 p.m. and racing kicks off at 3 p.m. with the main events starting at 6 p.m. We’ll again have riders from around the country, women’s races and Youth Cycling League races. Gates Open @ 2 p.m. Racing Starts @ 3 p.m. Main Events Start @ 6 p.m. $5 entry or $10 for family of 5 We’ll be serving up our world famous DLV Chicken Nachos as well as other standard concession fare like chips and hot dogs and desserts from Cake Hag. Don’t forget about the Need for Speed Sprints presented by Snyder Cycles Friday Night September 1st starting at 7 p.m. Friday night entry is free!

We Need Volunteers! It takes a village right? We need volunteers to help with making sure our PRS events go off without a hitch. We need 3 people to help with set-up Saturday Morning from 10 am until noon. Email info@dicklanevelodrome dot com if you can help. A free entry and concession meal will be offered to all volunteers.  For our out of town Fans! We will again be live-streaming our Friday and Saturday events on youtube.com/c/Dicklanevelodromelive

Beginner’s Classes include use of a bike! check off an item on your bucket list and learn to ride the velodrome For details on beginner class dates and now to sign up click me!

Eastside and DST Ride Info. Trish’s Note: All of the rides in this list can be considered Fast/Advanced rides averaging 20+ mph. They are NOT for the casual rider or beginner. You must have group riding experience and be able to hold your line at a very fast pace. They are “drop” rides. Put the route in your Garmin/Wahoo and be prepared; bring hydration, food, and your cell phone. These rides wait for no one. They are also not sponsored by any rider, shop, or group.

Daylight Saving Time (DST) will end Sunday November 5. The FIRST Tuesday of September: Start times for Northlake (Tuesday) and Pizza (Thursday) will be 6:15 PM. The Northlake ride will be normal summer- 2 loops- Belgium Finish. The Pizza loop will be will be normal summer- 2 loops. The First Tuesday of October until time change- Start times for Northlake (Tuesday) and Pizza (Thursday) will be 6:00 PM. The Northlake ride- we will do one counterclockwise intermediate loop- Belgium Finish. The Pizza loop will be one large clockwise 8.75 mile loop. Northlake Ride Start- meet at the back of the parking lot of the Restaurants located at: 3900 Lavista Road, Tucker, GA. If you look at a map- meeting location is between Montreal Rd and Harobi Drive, East of Wendy’s/Popeyes across the street from Chevron Gas Station / McDonald’s. Distance- Approximately 30 miles round trip in Summer- then moves to 23 miles as ride gets shorter (shorter options available in the park). Pizza Ride Start- meet in the old location (which is now closed and a deserted building) Avondale Pizza Cafe parking lot: 70 North Avondale Road, Avondale Estates, GA 30002 Distance- Approximately 33 miles round trip in Summer- then moves to 26 miles as ride gets shorter (shorter options available in the park).

Winter Pizza The First Thursday after Daylight Saving Time Ends- Every Thursday Winter Pizza until the time changes in the spring- Starts- 6:00PM- winter pace to the park, two small counterclockwise loops (approx 9.75 miles) at approximately 22-23.5 mph (winter pace to/from the park- in the park- no attacking, steady paceline, but final sprint allowed.) If you want to show how much power you can produce, please consider riding off the back of the group or choose a more suitable ride. Climbing segments, when leading the group, should be kept under 5.2 watts/Kg.

Airport Ride– rolls out 10AM Sunday, (the day Daylight Saving Time Ends) – through the last Sunday in March. Airport Ride Start- meet at Trinity Ave SW, Atlanta, just west of Forsyth St SW. Approximate address- Trinity Lofts- 249 Trinity Ave SW, Atlanta, GA 30303

“Big” Tucker Ride– rolls out 10AM Saturday, the first Saturday AFTER Daylight Saving Time has ended, until it goes back to 9AM- the first Saturday in April. Tucker Ride Start- meet at the intersection Lynburn Drive and Main St, Tucker, GA, Approximately 46 miles (shortcut options available).

“Baby” Tucker Ride– rolls out 9:30AM Saturday, the first Saturday AFTER Daylight Saving Time has ended, until it goes back to 8:30AM the first Saturday in April.

Sunday Ride Start- a roving ride- all details here.

8-27-2017 Call to Action! Kennesaw Mountain wants to keep cyclists off the mountain from 9-5 pm 7 days/week under a change in shuttle schedule. The proposed new schedule is to ban any private cars from driving and parking at the top. Walkers would still be able to hike up the road, but bicycles would not be allowed to ride up during hours the shuttle runs. Kennesaw Mountain staff will be collecting comments about the plan for 50 days, including holding public meetings. The first meeting will be Sept. 12 at Marietta High School Performing Arts Center, 1171 Whitlock Road, from 5 to 7 p.m. Comments can be submitted online here.

NCCX News & CX Ramblings NCCX has announced equal payout for the Elite Men and Women! NCCX is also of legal drinking age this year–21 years old! It is the original CX series in the Southeast–Congratulations NCCX and Happy Birthday!! GACX was founded in 1999(ish), so we are almost to 20 years. GACX has also had equal payout for the top 3 Elite Men and Women for as long as I’ve been involved and may be among the first CX series in the country to do so. Payout gets deeper with more racers (so the men’s payout usually goes deeper), but the amount of payout is always the same for each placing.

8-25-2017  Georgia CX Practices There are several cyclocross practices in Atlanta. Check out the long running Jim R Miller CX Practice in Marietta. Practices are on Wednesdays starting Aug. 9. The practice will take a 1 week break the week of Sept. 24 as the North Georgia State Fair takes over the CX course. Rider start rolling around 4:30 with hot laps around 5:30-6:00 and usually go til 7:30-7:45. Feel free to do the “hot laps” or organized workouts or your own. Jim R. Miller park is a county park, so you can ride out there as long as there are no events that have the park rented.

The Ellenwood CX Ranch is a great place with a purpose built CX course by long time CXers on private property in Ellenwood! They have built a new part to  in the woods including a really nice run up. Wednesday practices begin on Aug. 23. The Ranch is open for riding any time during daylight hours–there will be people out there on the weekends closer to CX season. Be sure to sign a waiver that is in a box at the start of the course. Donations are accepted to help defray the costs of building the course such as hiring someone to bushog (mow) the field. Please respect the privacy of the residents that live on the property. Both of these are “pick up” practices, so you ride at your own risk.

Cross Clinics I am not doing my annual CX Clinic in Atlanta. My corporate job is very busy right now, and I just need a break from it for a year. There will be a clinic in Macon on Sept. 16. I have heard rumblings of another, and I’ll post it when I get details.

8-22-2017 Georgia Cross Announces State CX Championships The Georgia Cross Series has announced that the Georgia State CX Championships will be at the Savannah SuperPrestige race Oct. 28-29. Saturday will be the annual twilight race. The on-site bar will be open for those over 21, and much heckling will be heard! Sunday will be the State Championships! We are sure the flyover will be back as well as some surprises!

Labor Day Metric Century Registration Open – Labor Day Metric Century, September 4th. We expect this ride to sellout as usual so please save your spot by registering early. Rider limit 300…..Atlanta Cycling and Cycle Works are proud to sponsor this fundraising event for Campbellton United Methodist, the historic community church that has been so supportive of cycling over the years. This is our chance to repay their friendship as our contributions serve to preserve their historic building.Join us for a delightful day of cycling on smooth rural roads and finish with an ‘ole fashioned summer picnic for you and your riding friends. Ride options are 25, 40, 50, or 62 miles with sag support. Follow an easy to ride, painted route with few turns and almost no traffic. Maps and Garmin routes will be sent to pre-registered riders. Trish’s Notes: This is a great ride to pair with the One Love on that Saturday. You will ride most of Silk Sheets! I can attest that the picnic after the ride is delicious! All of the food is homemade, and there is plenty of it! 40% of the riders on the Labor Day Metric are women…let’s keep this up!

Spokes for Speech Fondo Press Release Spokes for Speech Fondo, Saturday, October 14th Enjoy the scenery and challenge of the North Georgia foothills and mountains 3 distance options, including a 70 mile Gran Fondo, with 3 timed segments creating a competitive element and offering $1000 in cash and prizes over top 3 men & women. Beautiful scenery, fantastic ride, a fun challenge for every level and an element of competition, all while supporting an amazing organization, The Northeast Georgia Speech Center, 25 miles PICCOLO The Valley Ride. Just starting out or a little short on time? Take in the pretty rolling valleys on this fun route. 45 miles MEDIO The valley ride, plus a little climbing too. Challenge your skill & enjoy the scenery of the amazing North Georgia hills. 70 miles GRAN FONDO Punchy hills & fun, rolling roads, with 3 timed segments & competition for over $1000 cash & prizes.

8-20-2017 Hapeville Crit Photos I raced at the Hapeville Crit on Friday night. The East Point Track Club did a nice job for a first year event. Photos of the first two races-Men’s Cat. 4/5 and Women’s Cat. 3/4/5-are up at http://sadlebred.smugmug.com.

The Men’s 4/5 field chases the breakaway at the Hapeville Crit.
8-18-2017 Atlanta Cycling Ride Updates From Atlanta Cycling Habersham Rd – Closing Update Habersham will be closed just south of West Paces until the middle of November 12th. Riding on Habersham; straight through the red light crossing W Wesley; next block turn right onto Cherokee; turn left onto Andrews; right at West Paces; immediate left onto Valley. This route is the painted option that the Thursday ride uses.

Weekday Ride Times – SEPT 6:15 / OCT 6:00 Don’t forget; the weekday rides start at 6:15 in September; October is 6:00. The Tuesday/Thursday Winter Rides at 4:30 begin Nov 7th.

Vinings Loop – Permanent Route Change The new narrowness and traffic on Powers Ferry at Chastain Park has caused us to move the Vinings Loop to Northside Dr. The new route markings are in place. Straight on Valley Rd until it dead ends into Northside Dr. Right and climb just past the Fire Station turning right onto EAST Conway; cross Jett and turn right onto Cochran. Right at Powers Ferry with a quick left onto Stella to continue the route.

8-15-2017 Sope Creek Work Party From SORBA Atlanta Sope Creek Monthly Work Party, Sat., Aug. 19 9 am-Noon We will be meeting at the Columns Drive Parking Lot of the Chattahoochee National Recreation Area at 9 AM. Wear long pants, closed toed shoes, bring gloves, water, snacks and your epi pen if you are allergic to bees.

8-14-2017 Welcome HNN Atlanta! HNN Atlanta is thrilled to be part of the Southeastern Cycling Team! We’re a full-service, turnkey property management company serving the greater Metro Atlanta Area. We love cycling, we love Atlanta, and we’d love to help you with all your property management needs. We have over a decade of experience in and around the ATL. Whether you have an apartment complex, a duplex, a triplex, a single-family home, or you’re going away for an extended period and need help taking care of your house, we’ve got you covered. Our goal is to make your life as easy as possible. We find tenants, process applications, collect rent, and handle all maintenance and repairs. Give us a call at (404) 464-8087, tell us your needs, and we’ll take the hassle out of being a property owner. You can also check out our website or find us on Facebook!

Tuesday Night Crit News From the TNC Facebook Page “Notice: The peloton has decided the last official TNC will be the week before Labor day or August 29th. You are free to ride at West Oak anytime, but the 29th will be the last night where Detective Dave will be marshaling turn 1.”

Rope Mill Trail Party From SORBA Woodstock Rope Mill Trail Party Sat., Aug. 19 9 am-Noon Come join us Saturday to help keep our trails the best there is. Sixes Pit is sponsoring the party with drawings for gift cards, jerseys and helmets. Wear long pants, closed toe shoes, gloves and bring water. We will provide the tools and lunch when we are finished. Our volunteers are the best. See you there.”

8-12-2017 Atlanta Cycling News From Southeastern Cycling Advertiser Atlanta Cycling We are thrilled to announce that CycleWorks Bicycles is now http://www.atlantacycling.comAtlanta Cycling Roswell and Duluth. Please stop by our Roswell and Duluth locations. Meet the team, check out our offering, and keep an eye out for Mark. You’ll still see him around the stores, and especially leading group rides! From all of us in the Atlanta Cycling family, we thank you for your loyalty and trust.It has been our pleasure to serve the Atlanta cycling community and we will continue to work hard every day to exceed your expectations. For us, Building Better Cyclists is not just a tagline, it’s who we are. We look forward to seeing you soon!

8-11-2017 2017 Brownwood Bike Rally Press Release Celebrating 13 years of cycling, fitness and fun! Get your bikes in gear for the East Atlanta Kids Club’s 13th-annual Brownwood Bike Rally on Saturday, September 16, 2017 at Brownwood Park in East Atlanta. The event features bike races for kids and adults. The two adult “crit-cross” races cover both street and dirt track terrain, and are open to beginner and advanced cyclists. This year’s festival also includes a bike safety rodeo for kids, a health fair, a food court and a festival area featuring family-friendly activities. Cash prizes are awarded for all adult races, and kids vie for ribbons, medals and trophies. Proceeds will benefit the East Atlanta Kids Club, a nonprofit after-school tutoring and mentoring program for promising youth. Register and learn more about the course and race details.

When: Saturday, September 16, 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Where: Brownwood Park, 602 Brownwood Avenue SE, Atlanta, GA 30316 (and surrounding streets in East Atlanta)
Time: Registration begins at 8:00 am; bike races and bike rodeo begin at 9:30am and end at 2:00 pm.
Cost: Event admission is free for all. Races are free for children, $10-$20 for adults.

How to Get Involved! This event remains free for all youth participants each year with the help of more than 150 volunteers, the support of several local cycling and fitness clubs, and generous sponsors. For general information about the event or East Atlanta Kids Club, call 404-627-8050 or visit the website. Can’t race but still want to support the East Atlanta Kids Club? Make a donation!

Cochran Mill Work Party From SORBA Atlanta Cochran Mill Work Party The weather is wet but we still work on trails even when we can’t ride! Meet us this Saturday at 9 at the main parking lot at #cochranmillpark. We will be working on the Red Trail so be prepared to ride or walk to the work site. We will have tools at the site and if Trail Conditions permit, we will ride to the work, if not, we will hike. Wear closed toed shoes, bring a helmet, gloves, water, snacks, bug spray and your epi pen if you are allergic to bees. We will see you there!

8-8-2017 Clinton Work Party From SORBA West Georgia Clinton Nature Preserve Work Party Saturday, Aug. 19 8 am-Noon With all of the rain, sun and vacations Clinton has turned green and grown quickly. This work party we will be focusing on cutting back brush, some weed trimming, erosion control with water bars and discussing some potential reroutes to help slow some of the erosion. Clinton will be hosting an inaugural mountain bike race the first part of next year. It would be great to get back into maintaining and improving this unique trail system in preparation for the up coming event. I would love to see some faces I have not seen in a while and some new ones. Hope to see you there! ools needed and some will be provided: Loppers, Hand trimers, Weed eaters, Shovels

8-4-2017 Tour of Utah The Tour of Utah might as well be called the Tour of Georgia & NC! Ty Magner (Holowesko-Citadel) from Georgia took the first stage in a sprint. Brent Bookwalter (Team BMC) of NC (sort of) took the second stage, and John Murphy (Holowesko-Citadel)–a Georgia native and NC resident-won the 4th stage. Congratulations, Gentlemen!

8-1-2017 Georgia CX Releases Schedule  Georgia Cross has released the dates for the 2017 race season! Favorite venues such as Grant Park and OSP in Savannah are back! Returning after several years is Old Grey Barn in Dalton, GA. A new course will challenge racers! Come out for all of the cowbelly, muddy fun at GACX!

Oct. 1 Boundary Waters CX, Douglasville, GA
Oct. 8 Grant Park CX, Atlanta, GA
Oct. 14-15 Elks Aidmore CX, Covington, GA
Oct. 22 Old Grey Barn CX, Dalton, GA
Oct. 28-29 Savannah SuperPrestige CX
Nov. 12 Rome CX, Rome, GA
Nov. 19 Atlanta Motor Speedway CX, Hampton, GA
Dec. 2-3 Athens CX, Athens, GA

7-29-2017 Fools Gold Press Release Registration for the 2017 Maxxis Tires Fools Gold 60 Mile Mountain Bike Race is underway! The Maxxis Tires Fools Gold is scheduled for September 16, 2017 at the beautiful Anderson Creek Retreat, in Ellijay, GA. We received great positive feedback in 2016 about Anderson Creek Retreat and we are looking forward to building upon that momentum and continuing to raise the bar on this event. The course is a mix of 30 miles of sweet flowing singletrack and 30 miles of gravel/paved roads. The technical difficulty of the trails is rated as intermediate, however the elevation gain is significant – nearly 7000′ over 60 miles. 400 rider field limit for the 60 mile race – please register early so you do not miss out. Cash prizes added for all first place finishers in the solo non-open categories. Slightly later start time and later packet pickup hours on Saturday morning (=sleep longer!) Free primitive camping on-site at Anderson Creek Highly visible Course Markings and Course Marshals Finisher awards for all finishers. Custom awards for all podium finishers. Generous post race meal.

We hope you will join us in 2017, as this race showcases some of the best singletrack on this side of the Mississippi. If you have any questions or suggestions, please don’t hesitate to ask. We look forward to continuing to raise the bar with this event and hope to see many of you in September!

 

 

7-25-2017 Silk Sheets Time Trial is Saturday!! Press Release On Saturday the July 29th, Equipe Sports Productions will host the Silk Sheets Summer Time Trail in beautiful Chattahoochee Hills. If you’re unfamiliar with time trailing, the format is an easy one. Each rider receives a start time and the riders start at one minute intervals. This Time Trail is 15.4 miles long and there are no major climbs. Drafting is against the rules should you catch a rider or are passed by one. It’s a timed event and the fastest time in each category is the winner. You may race a road bike or a Tri/TT bike in any of the age classes as well as the categories 1-5. Disc wheels and full aero equipment are permitted. The “Merckx” class is for road bikes only. No Disc wheels, Aero bars or carbon wheels over 60mm (Zipp 404 or equivalent) are allowed in the Merckx class. This is a USA Cycling event, so a license is required. One day licenses can be purchased ($10) on the registration page here. Medals will be awarded to the top 3 finishers in each class. If you are a triathlete, this is a great opportunity to hone you pacing skills in a competitive environment. Registration closes at midnight EST on Thursday July 27th and there is no day of registration. Start times will be posted on our Facebook page on Friday. Make plans to come out and test yourself in the event often referred to as “the race of truth”. Please “Like” our Face book page (Equipe Sports Productions) to get updates on this race and future events. We hope to see you Saturday and best of luck!

7-20-2017 Work Party at Yellow River From GATR Yellow River Work Party, Sat., July 22 9 am-Noon Join us to show some trail love to Yellow River! We will be addressing some drainage issues, corridor clearing and de-berming as needed. Remember to wear appropriate attire – Long pants, closed-toed shoes (no flip-flops), work gloves, sunscreen, insect repellent. Bring plenty of water and snacks. Food and drinks will be provided. Everyone is welcome, hope to see you there!

7-19-2017 CX Schedule Updates I’ve had some inquiries about the upcoming CX race season and calendars. As of July 18 most series including NCCX, TBRA, and AL have not released any dates. Georgia Cross has released October dates with others coming shortly. I am keeping an eye out every week or so and will update the Cross Calendar as I find release dates.

Covington Century! It’s time to register for the Covington Century. It’s fast, it’s hot and it has one of the best after ride buffets in the south!! Register now for the Covington 32, 67 or 100 miler to be held on July 29th at Oxford College! Enjoy riding through the historical towns of Oxford, Covington, Jersey, Rutledge, Social Circle, Newborn and Mansfield. Lots of beautiful countryside, meet new friends and have fun at the rest stops visiting with our wonderful volunteers.
Please note the cue sheets and GPS will be updated shortly for re-routing after the Newborn rest stop due to the repair of a bridge and closed roads. Please scroll up or down on the cue sheet page for all three distances. Registration includes a super soft t’shirt, the same 5 rest stops, supported course by Aztec Cycles and Velofix as well as awesome SAG drivers and an option to purchase an official Covington Ride Jersey. After your ride, enjoy one of the best buffets for your post ride at the new Dining Hall, 801 Wesley St., on campus.

Asheville Mellowdrome to be Resurfaced The “Mellowdrome” at Carrier Park in Asheville will be resurfaced beginning this month. Work will include Re-grading and resurfacing of the track surface; Installation of new lighting for the track; Installation of new fencing; Clean-up of the outer wall and guardrail;
Re-grading and shaping the interior edges of the track to blend with the other existing recreation activities and improve drainage; and Interpretive and informational signs

7-18-2017 Gran Fondo Asheville Press Release Friends of the Smokies this Sunday, July 23rd at New Belgium Brewing for the fourth annual Gran Fondo Asheville! Part ride, part race, and all party, the Gran Fondo Asheville begins in river arts district and quickly transitions to winding roads in pastoral countryside and up to mountain ridge vistas. The ride is designed for cyclists at varying skill levels with courses covering 30-, 60- and 100-mile routes. Gran Fondo Asheville features four timed sections, mechanic support, fully-stocked aid stations along the route, food and beverage at the finish, a cash purse, and prizes for overall and age-group winners.

Southern Highlands Traverse BikePacking Route Press Release: The Southern Highlands Traverse joins three existing routes and the new Trans WNC (Western North Carolina) to create the first long-distance bikepacking route (1,000+ miles) on the East Coast. The Southern Highlands Traverse will serve as a singletrack-heavy alternate to the forthcoming Eastern Divide Trail. The Southern Highlands Traverse is the culmination and evolution of the southeastern United States’ most challenging bikepacking routes into one long-distance route spanning the Southern Appalachians. Starting in Front Royal, Virginia and finishing at Flagg Mountain, Alabama, at the southern terminus of the Pinhoti Trail, the route traverses a mix of over 1,200 miles of gravel roads, forest doubletrack and plenty of the South’s most challenging singletrack. The Southern Highlands Traverse combines the Virginia Mountain Bike Trail, the Trans WNC (Western North Carolina), the Trans North Georgia (TNGA), and the Alabama Skyway (formerly the Talladega Traverse, based on the classic Skyway Epic), all of which are bucket list rides in their own right. The Southern Highlands Traverse will also serve as a southern singletrack alternate to the Eastern Divide Trail, a 4,500+ mile bikepacking route from Newfoundland to Key West, Florida. More information can be found on the Bikepacking website.  (Trish’s Note: I know this isn’t something I normally cover, but I found it very cool!)

Crossroads Classic From the Promoter: Local leaders in Statesville, NC have pulled together the funds to host three-days of racing at the 2017 Crossroads Classic. There will be a Friday evening criterium, a second criterium on Saturday evening and the CCA Road Race Championships on Sunday. These three races will comprise the 2017 Crossroads Classic omnium. Registration for each event will be available online and on location at each venue. Day of registration opens at 5:00 PM on Friday, 2:00 PM on Saturday, and closes 30 minutes prior to each event. Registration will open at 6:30 AM on Sunday. ALL registration prices increase on Monday, July 24.

7-15-2017 Labor Day Metric Century Registration Open – Labor Day Metric Century, September 4th. We expect this ride to sellout as usual so please save your spot by registering early. Rider limit 300…..Atlanta Cycling and Cycle Works are proud to sponsor this fundraising event for Campbellton United Methodist, the historic community church that has been so supportive of cycling over the years. This is our chance to repay their friendship as our contributions serve to preserve their historic building.Join us for a delightful day of cycling on smooth rural roads and finish with an ‘ole fashioned summer picnic for you and your riding friends. Ride options are 25, 40, 50, or 62 miles with sag support. Follow an easy to ride, painted route with few turns and almost no traffic. Maps and Garmin routes will be sent to pre-registered riders. Trish’s Notes: This is a great ride to pair with the One Love on that Saturday. You will ride most of Silk Sheets! I can attest that the picnic after the ride is delicious! All of the food is homemade, and there is plenty of it! 40% of the riders on the Labor Day Metric are women…let’s keep this up!

7-14-2017 Silk Sheets Reminder Campbellton United Methodist Church allows cyclists riding Silk Sheets to park in their lot; they are good people. Please remember your manners. Don’t use language you wouldn’t want your great-grandma to hear. Be discreet when changing-use a towel or change in your car. Go across the street to the store to use the bathroom. On Sundays park across the street or on the far side of the lot; let congregation members have the spots closest to the church. Put a a dollar or two (or more!) in the donation bin. They use the money to help keep up the building and grounds.

7-12-2014 Sope Creek Work Party From SORBA Atlanta Sope Creek Monthly Work Party, Saturday, July 15 9 am-Noon, Columns Dr SE, Marietta, GA 30067, We will be meeting at the Columns Drive Parking Lot of the Chattahoochee National Recreation Area at 9 AM. Wear long pants, closed toed shoes, bring gloves, water, snacks and your epi pen if you are allergic to bees.

AMP Motorsports Park Races From the Promoter: To any confused Atlanta area bike racers. TopView Sports does NOT have a race scheduled for today at Atlanta Motorsports Park. This was not set up as a weekly race series but only two Wednesday dates plus next Friday as part of the Georgia Cycling Gran Prix. in case anyone is still confused.  If we can arrange any extra dates we will get the word out. Trish’s Note: I was confused, but Southeastern Cycling calendars have been updated. Here is the flyer

7-11-2017 Rumble at Roebling Press Release Hilton Head Cycling and the Robson Forensic race team would like to announce the 5th annual “Rumble @ Roebling” slated for August 5th & 6th at Roebling Road Raceway in Bloomingdale, GA–just minutes from Savannah. Roebling Road Raceway is a 2.02 mile 8 turn (or sweeping curves) world class motor-sports park and a fun, safe course for the beginner racers and Juniors alike. Get the road race experience without being on open roads encountering traffic along the way. No traffic, no ditches, no curbs, no street signs or mail boxes. Best of all, no yellow line rule because there is no yellow line. Full category racing including a Masters 40/50/60+ race, along with the newly created Women’s category 5. Discounted additional same day race entries mean you get the best bang for your buck. Come join us for a fun filled weekend of racing. RV and tent camping will be available Saturday night, with Friday night parking outside the gate if needed (no hookups). Showers and real restrooms available. Gates open each day at 7am. Concession stand will be open so bring the easy up tents and the family. Visit our race page for links to registration, lodging information and highlights from our 2016 race. Look forward to seeing you there.

Blanket’s Creek Trail Party From SORBA Woodstock Blanket’s Creek Trail Party, Saturday, July 15, 9 am-Noon, The recent rains have taken their toil on our trails. This Saturday July 15th we need your help to get them back in shape. Wear long pants, closed toe shoes and bring gloves, we will provide the tools and lunch.

7-6-2017 Cochran Mill Work Party From SORBA Atlanta Cochran Mill Work Party, Saturday July 8 9 am-Noon We will be meeting at the main parking lot at 9 and doing corridor clearing. Please wear long pants, closed toed shoes, bring gloves, water, snacks and your epi pen if you are allergic to bees. We will see you there!

Dick Lane Velodrome presented by Ethic, Inc ‘The Omnium’ Saturday July 8th The 1st Saturday in July is almost here which means it’s time for that big race! But instead of fireworks from the 4th of July we’ll be sparking it up with our our fireworks with our bike racers field from around the country. Gates Open at 2 p.m., Racing Starts at 3 p.m., Omnium Main Events Start at 6 p.m. Bonus Exhibition Madison at 8:30 p.m. We’ll be serving up our world famous DLV Chicken Nachos as well as other standard concession fare like chips and hot dogs and desserts from Cake Hag. Don’t forget about the Need for Speed Sprints presented by Bruce Hagen & Ken Rosskopf @ Bikelaw.com Friday Night July 7th starting at 7p.m.

Beginner’s Classes include use of a bike! get started on checking off an item on your bucket list – learn to ride the velodrome
For details on beginner class dates and to sign up click here!

7-4-2017 Masters Track National Championships I raced the Masters National Track Championships last week at the Giordana Velodrome in Rock Hill, SC. I finished the week with 3 medals in the 2km Individual Pursuit, Match Sprints, and Team Sprint with my friend Olga Weeks. I also set PRs in the Individual Pursuit, 500m Time Trial, and the Team Sprint. I couldn’t ask for more! Thank you to everyone that helped me this year with my goals for Track Nats! My coach John Cheetham from Performance Cycle Coaching – Your coaching, guidance, and friendship have been invaluable! Onto 2018 Nats (and Louisville 2018)! My Sorella Cycling sisters! Hincapie Sportswear for all of the support for many years & for the one off clothing requests for track! Tom Butler & crew at Smyrna Bicycles for putting up with every possible issue with my bikes! Pioneer Cycle Sports USA for power meter support that allows me to train to the best of my abilities. Coach C for setting me on this route & giving me a solid foundation. To all of my friends–thanks for being there! Love each and every one of you!

7-2-2017 Racing in Huntsville Press Release The Alabama Wheelmen (AW) and Tennessee Valley Family Services (TVFS) are holding the “Race to Stop Human Trafficking” featuring nearly 200 cyclists competing in three separate events. The first event, the Smart GMP Solutions Time Trial, will feature cyclists racing against the clock while riding a circuit near the Huntsville International Airport starting at 8 a.m. on Aug. 12. The second event will be the Huntsville Hospital Criterium, starting at 11 a.m. on Aug. 12. Cyclists will race head-to-head on a one-mile circuit located on the campus of Jemison High School, located on Pulaski Pike in north Huntsville. The third event will be the highlight of the weekend, the Banner Defense Criterium, to be held in downtown Huntsville starting at 8 a.m. on Aug. 13. The downtown course is located near Big Spring Park with the start/finish on Gallatin Street. The six-corner technical course provides excellent spectator viewing and is convenient to numerous amenities available in downtown Huntsville, with racing slated to continue until 4 p.m. In addition, the overall general classification placements will combine the results of all three races for the Yellowhammer Brewery Omnium, rewarding the cyclists with the most consistency and endurance. Top finishers in each event as well as the omnium will be recognized in special podium ceremonies. The races are sanctioned by USA Cycling, the official cycling organization recognized by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and the United States Olympic Committee (USOC). The proceeds of the races will go to support TVFS in its mission to support victims of human trafficking in Huntsville and Madison County.

The mission of TVFS will be featured throughout the weekend as the plight of victims of Human Trafficking will be emphasized. Donations for TVFS will be accepted throughout the weekend. On Saturday night, Aug. 12, starting at 6 p.m., a social event will be held at Yellowhammer Brewery located at 2600 Clinton Ave West. This event will be open to all those involved in the fight against Human Trafficking as well as the participating cyclists. Top leaders from the state and local governments are expected to participate in the social.

6-30-2017 GA State Parks Eliminate MTB FeeBig News for Biking From the Georgia DNR: ! Break out your bicycle and stain-busting detergent. Beginning in July, we’re offering free membership to our Muddy Spokes Club, which includes a “mud-splattered” t-shirt. (While supplies last.) You’ll tackle 11 of the most scenic trails in the state. We’re also eliminating the trail fee for mountain biking! (Trish’s Note: You will still have to pay the parking fees.)

6-28-2017 July Allatoona Creek Park Trails Work Party From SORBA West Georgia The July Allatoona Trails Work Party will be Saturday, July 15 from 9 am-1 pm. Help us keep our trails open longer through proper trail maintenance. All tools and lunch provided. Just wear long pants, closed toed shoes, gloves and bug spray.

6-27-2017 Shine Pedalers Metric Press Release Unique ride offers tremendous views of Dawson County this summer. The Dawson County Chamber of Commerce and Office of Tourism Development is hosting its 5th Annual Shine Pedalers bicycle ride July 29. The metric and half-metric rides start and finish at the Georgia Racing Hall of Fame in downtown Dawsonville. The rides begin at 7:30 and 7:45 a.m. Each ride takes cyclists through scenic and rural areas of Dawson County. The metric ride offers a challenging climb up Burnt Mountain. “Each year we strive to make the ride better than the year before. This year, the route has been adapted to make it even more enjoyable for the riders by keeping the ride off main roads as much as possible” Haynes said.

The ride features plenty of SAG stops to keep riders energized and hydrated throughout the ride. New to the ride this year is a competition between themed SAG stops. Cyclists will vote for their favorite stop at the end of the ride. King and Queen of the Mountain will be awarded to the first male and female to reach the top of Burnt Mountain. After the ride, cyclists will be treated to a BBQ lunch, refreshments and an opportunity to tour the Georgia Racing Hall of Fame as well as the Dawsonville Moonshine Distillery. Trish’s Note: I did this ride 2 years ago and enjoyed it overall. I’m glad to hear they have changed some of the course. It is a great training ride for Six Gap, especially if you have never climbed Burnt Mountain.

Georgia Bikes is hiring a new Complete Streets Coordinator! Great position for a Georgia-based advocate (or someone willing to move to Georgia very quickly!) interested in bike/ped friendly communities that have safety and equity at the center new infrastructure. Applications due in two weeks on Monday July 10th.

6-26-2017 Pizza Ride Decree From Mark Linenberg: “Given the recent and frequent rain, I’ve received requests to keep 3 loops on Northlake and Pizza Rides for a bit longer, so we actually get a chance to ride 3 loops several times….

Therefore: 3 loops in St. Mountain Park for rides through, Thursday, July 6. Bring lights, accordingly. The Belgium loop is NOW OPEN and will be ridden on the final loop of Northlake. July 3rd: Special Edition Northlake Ride- MONDAY July 3 @ 6:30PM start. No Northlake Ride on Tuesday July 4, due to St. Mountain Park Fireworks display/car traffic.”