SORBA Chattanooga Chapter meeting @ Litespeed - 6PM Thursday March 29th
Titanium Mountain Bikes...enough said!
Litespeed is opening the doors of their factory store to host the March Chapter Meeting. Come learn about the ins and outs of titanium bikes.
We will discuss the progress of the Atlas Trail (ESNP Expansion Trail), updates on the Signal Mountain project and plans for 2018.
Food & beverage will be provided.
RSVP via below Facebook event link
Atlas Work Party - Sun. March 25.
Work Party on ATLAS (new mtb trail @ ESNP) this Sunday, 3/25.
Directional signage will be installed at the two trailheads, tree stobs removed, and limb trimming to open up trail exposure. Bring gloves, h2o, and your bike! We’ll ride it after!
Bring a friend or three. Shooting for early April opening.
Ninja Mountain Bike Performance is coming to Chattanooga!
Whether you are looking to ride faster, flow through corners, clear a rock garden, or jump a tabletop, Ninja Mountain Bike Performance can help.
Ninja Mountain Bike Performance is coming to Tennessee in May and thanks to SORBA, you can get 50% OFF any of their clinics.
Checkout their clinic schedule for Chattanooga (5/12 - 5/13) and Knoxville (5/19 - 5/20) at http://ridelikeaninja.com/tennessee/.
ESNP “Atlas” Trail Work Day - 8AM Saturday March 17th.
The final touches on the Enterprise expansion trail “Atlas”.We need to address bridge curbing and tree stump stobs.
Bring gloves, a water bottle and a hand saw (no power tools allowed).
No hand saw, no problem! Bridges need to be curbed. SORBA will have hand tools available.
Feel free to bring your bike to ride between work sites.
Log your volunteer hours.
2017 Earned Mine Volunteer Shirts will be available for pick up on Saturday.
Two local Boy Scouts will be working on their Eagle Scout Projects on the trail.
SORBA Chattanooga Annual Meeting & Board Elections - Thursday Feb. 22nd
SORBA Chattanooga Annual Meeting & Board Member Elections
Enterprise South Nature Park Visitors Center
It’s that time – come out with us and hear what SORBA Chattanooga accomplished last year and find out what is in store for 2018. This is an open meeting and we want to hear from all members of our mountain biking community, including those folks who are not active SORBA members.
Food & beverages will be provided.
We will also hold elections for our 2018 Board of Directors. Elections will consist of President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, Membership Coordinator, and Advocacy.
Outside of board elections, SORBA Chattanooga is also seeking volunteer individuals to help organize & lead group rides, become a Trail Boss, help with website/IT support, event planning, and whatever else we and the community can conjure up.
If you would like to nominate yourself or someone for a board or volunteer position and/or would like to know more, drop us a line at bod@sorbachattanooga.org
More information and nominations will be communicated mid – February.
See you there.
Raccoon Mountain Live Wire I Trail closure
Of course all of our area trails are temporarily closed due to the recent rain but we also want to warn you of the closure of Livewire 1 on Raccoon Mountain.
We are working to replace the bridges on this section as well as correct some drainage issues. Please respect this trail closure & give us some time to repair once the weather breaks.
Just because you can doesn’t mean you should.
The temps are tempting, but they’re also taunting our trails. This weekend please ride dirt and not mud. The trails and your bike will thank you for it.
Trail Closure Update - Jan. 15th
To ensure rider safety and protect the sustainability of our trail systems, the following SORBA maintained and supported mountain bike trails are closed:
-Enterprise South Nature Park
-5 Points/Moonshine/Connector Trails
Tenative trail reopening for Enterprise South will be Friday, January 19th.
We will reassess Lookout trails reopening as weekly weather conditions improve.
For those wishing to ride any of the non closed trails this weekend, we ask that you please only ride while the air/ground temperature is below freezing. Today’s temperature changes will evoke serious thawing that can make for muddy conditions. Riding in and around mud creates ruts, ruts hold water and soon grow, tread becomes ruined and trails have to be closed longer for repair. Make sense?
SORBA and it’s volunteers thank you for respecting closures, being cautious of changing trail conditions and your continued support. Please help “spread the word” to ensure safety and sustainability.
Build Local. Ride Local
SORBA Chattanooga
ESNP trails closed Sat. 12/23 - noon 12/25
The ESNP bike trails will be closed starting Saturday, Dec. 23rd due to rain, freezing temperatures, and freeze thaw. Trails are scheduled to tentatively re-open on Monday, Dec. 25th at noon.
SORBA Night Rides return Tuesday Nov. 28.
Check back here & our Facebook page closer to ride date for more details.
Blood Road Screening Fundraiser - This Thursday (9/21)
Join SORBA Chattanooga and 100 of your trail loving friends this Thursday 7 PM at The Palace Picture House to screen the incredible documentary Blood Road,
Blood Road follows the journey of ultra-endurance mountain bike athlete Rebecca Rusch and her Vietnamese riding partner, Huyen Nguyen, as they pedal 1,200 miles along the infamous Ho Chi Minh Trail through the dense jungles of Vietnam, Laos, and Cambodia. Their goal: to reach the crash site and final resting place of Rebecca’s father, a U.S. Air Force pilot shot down over Laos some 40 years earlier. During this poignant voyage of self-discovery, the women push their bodies to the limit while learning more about the historic ‘Blood Road’ they’re pedaling and how the Vietnam War shaped their lives in different ways.
Tickets are only $20 & can be purchased in the SORBA web store or at the event. Each attendee will enjoy complimentary beverages from OddStory Brewing Co., SORBA Chattanooga swag, raffle entry, and more!
Doors open at 7 PM. Movie begins at 8 PM..
Popcorn, candy, alcoholic/non-alcoholic beverages will also be available for purchase.
The Palace Picture House is located at 818 Georgia Avenue Chattanooga, TN.
Click HERE to see a list of event sponsors & HERE to watch the trailer.
All trails are (almost) open.
The Enterprise South mountain bike trails will remain closed until noon Saturday Sept. 16th for bridge repair work. Volunteer opportunities to help expedite Friday/Saturday work are needed. Contact us at bod@sorbachattanooga.org if you can help. #buildlocalridelocal
Temporary area trail closures due to weather
With anticipated winds of 30+ mph throughout Tuesday & 4-5 inches of precip into Wednesday, all area mountain bike trails are closed until further notice. These closures are necessary to ensure rider safety and sustainability of our trails. We'll update trail status changes via SORBA Chattanooga website and Facebook page. Thank you in advance for your patience and respecting these closures.
SORBA Chattanooga
It's not too late - fall in love with mountain biking
"So you think you’re too old, too out of shape, too fearful to try mountain biking? Think again. Mountain biking is perfect for all levels of experience, fitness and bravery. Plus, it is so fun!"
Read the rest of this REI Co-op journal at link below.
https://www.rei.com/blog/cycle/its-not-too-late-fall-in-love-with-mountain-biking
We Are In It To Win It. Are You?
When you join local IMBA chapter SORBA Chattanooga, your local mountain bike organization's gets support to expand, improve and protect mountain biking. Join in September AND you could score great prizes for showing your support. WIN-WIN!
When you join in September, you’re entered to win great prizes (one per week) AND the grand prize of a Banshee Spitfire full-suspension bike, custom built and provided by Jenson USA.
Week 1: THULE T2 Hitch Rack
Week 2: GIRO Montaro MIPS Helmet
Week 3: LEZYNE Port-A-Shop Pro Tool Kit
Week 4: STAGES Power Meter
GRAND PRIZE: When you join in September (and October), you’re entered to win a Banshee Spitfire custom-built and provided by Jenson USA. This 140mm, 27.5 all-mountain bike features SRAM’s GX Eagle 12-speed drivetrain, a Rockshox Pike fork, Rockshox Reverb Dropper Post, Raceface Aeffect wheelset and cockpit, and Shimano XT M8000 hyrdaulic brakes. The Spitfire is a trail-ready rig ready to conquer any adventure headed your way.
We Need Your Help To Haunt Enterprise South Nature Park!
Volunteers Needed for the 3rd Annual Haunted Trail October 13th & 14th at Enterprise South Nature Park. This year's theme will be "Crazed Hillbillies". Events will be on-site for families & children of all ages. More information can be found in attached flyer. Please email SORBA or contact Allison Harr @ Allisonh@hamiltontn.gov for info and sign up.
SORBA Chattanooga & Velo Vixens raise dirt & dollars for Lula Lake
On Saturday, July 8th members of SORBA Chattanooga & Velo Vixens facilitated a trail work party, cookout, and camp out at Lula Lake. Over 25 members & volunteers spent the morning constructing one mile of new connector trail. Lunch was provided by SORBA Chattanooga, then after everyone had private use of the beautiful Lula Lake grounds. That evening the Vixens manned the grill and provided a cookout social for all members, their families & friends. By nightfall, overnight campers had their tents pitched and campfires primed & ready for a glorious evening with friends out under the stars.
The following morning, Suck Creek Cycle hosted a beginner women's mountain bike & breakfast ride at the adjacent Five Points trail system.
By the end of the weekend, all volunteers, attendees, & campers unanimously decided to forfeit their reservation & user fees. The total of these fees resulted in a $500 donation to Lula Lake Land Trust! A huge "Thank You" to all who made this weekend at Lula Lake such a fun success!
Brush Creek Work Party - Sat. July 15th
Big thanks to the Cherokee National Forest Service and all the volunteers who joined us for today's Brush Creek Trail work party. Over 60 volunteer hours clearing corridors with hungry loppers & weedeaters. Special thanks to Scotts Bikes & Firehouse Subs - Cleveland for providing the deelish lunch. Stay tuned for upcoming work parties. #buildlocalridelocal