Weekly Group Rides
Ride with the community. Every week.
From shop rides to partner-led meetups, weekly group rides are happening all the time—and they’re one of the best ways to meet people and get connected. We’ve gathered them all in one place so they’re easy to find anytime.
Adapt. Bike. Climb. Outdoor Film Night
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Grab your tacos, your camp chair, and your people.
Thursday, November 12 at White Duck Taco. Doors at 5:30, films at 6:30.
SORBA Chattanooga, Southeastern Climbers Coalition, and Catalyst Sports are teaming up for a night of big-screen stoke: real stories about climbing, mountain biking, and adaptive adventure, told by the athletes who live them.
Where the money goes
Every dollar raised supports the missions of these three organizations: building and maintaining trails, protecting climbing areas, and creating access to adventure sports for people with disabilities. All three are community-run and depend on donations and volunteers.
How to help
Join us for a suggested donation of $15 per person, which you can give here or at the door. The event is open to all ages, and no one will be turned away for lack of funds. If you can't come, you can still donate here and it will go to the same place.
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Parking: The spots closest to White Duck Taco are reserved for accessibility parking. There is plenty of parking across the street and on the streets nearby as well.
We're requesting a $15 donation per person, which goes straight to accessible trails. No one will be turned away for lack of funds. Tickets are not required to attend.
White Duck Taco: Open to the public all day on November 12 and donating a percentage of sales proceeds to the event.
Raffle: Win cool raffle prizes throughout the night from partners supporting the event!
What to wear and bring: The films are outdoors in November, so dress comfortably. Bring a camp chair or blanket.
Dogs: Dogs are welcome outside.
Food and drink: Please do not bring outside food or drink. White Duck Taco will have plenty to eat and drink.
Times: Doors at 5:30 pm, films at 6:30 pm, wrapping up by 9 pm.
Tennessee Interscholastic Cycling League State Championship 2026
NICA and the Tennessee Interscholastic Cycling League State Championship is coming to Raccoon Mountain! Over 500 student athletes from across the state will hit the trails and give it their all in this exciting finale to the 2026 season. The trails will be closed to the public on this date to avoid conflict with racers.
2026 Five Points 50 MTB Race
5 Points 50 is Chattanooga's oldest mountain bike race that traverses Lula lake Land Trust and Cloudland Canyon State Park trail systems across Lookout Mountain. Whether you're in it to win it or want to ride the party pace with your friends, this race has a little something for everyone! With a 50-mile and 25-mile option, Racers will enjoy a grueling course packed with single track, climbs, downhills, rock gardens, and smooth flowy trails. Starting at Lula Lake Land Trust’s Core Preserve, riders will quickly begin making their way to the 5 Points Trail system and Durham Mine Trails, then back to LLLT via the Cloudland Connector Trail and Moonshine Trails. This race is sure to bring incredible views, amazing trails, and a heck of a good time!
Not into a grueling race, come join the fun on the core preserve. There will be camping, food, live music, kids race, shake out rides and an after party. It’s not very often you get a chance to camp at Lula Lake and have access to their trails and waterfalls. Bring the whole family and spend the whole weekend. 1885 will be serving food all weekend long to racers and campers.
All proceeds from the 5 Points 50/25 support Lula Lake Land Trust’s trail building and maintenance efforts. Lula Lake has built over 60-miles of trail on their properties across Lookout Mountain, including the Moonshine trails, Cloudland Connector Trail, and the Durham Mine Trails.
Trails & Tunes: SORBA Chattanooga Social
SORBA Chattanooga is taking over Kenny's Southside for an evening of live music, local vendors, and good company. It's family friendly, so bring the whole crew. (Kids under 12 are free).
Five Points Trail Work Party – Race Prep Edition 2026
The Five Points 50/25 is right around the corner, and we need YOUR help to get the trails dialed in! Join SORBA Chattanooga for a day of trail work at Five Points Recreation Area as we prep the course for one of the Southeast’s most iconic endurance mountain bike races.
Five Points 50/25 Course Preview Ride with Lula Lake
Join us for an eight-mile group mountain bike ride and preview sections of the Five Points 50/25 race course at the Core Preserve property!
Get ready to dial in your lines and explore Lookout Mountain with SORBA Chattanooga and Lula Lake Land Trust during our Five Points 50/25 Course Preview Ride series leading up to the Oct. 24th race.
Trail Work Party at Raccoon for National Trails Day
Join SORBA Chattanooga and Tennessee Valley Authority on National Public Lands Day for a trail work party at Raccoon Mountain.
We’ll be working on bridge repairs, rock armoring and clearing drains to get the mountain ready for the NICA Championship Race on October 25.
No prior experience is necessary!
All tools will be provided on-site, along with instruction and guidance from experienced trail stewards. Lunch will be provided afterwards to all volunteers.
What to Bring & Wear:
Work gloves (we'll have extras if you don't have any)
Reusable water bottle & snacks
Closed-toe shoes (required)
Long pants and sleeves recommended for protection from brush and bugs
ATTENTION: Laurel Point on Raccoon Mountain is in Central Time Zone. All times listed for this event are in Eastern Time Zone. 9 am ET is 8 AM CT. Don't let your GPS fool you.
Collab Coffee Ride: Velo to Craven’s
Coffee Ride to Craven’s House with SORBA Chattanooga + Velo Coffee Roasters
Start your morning right with bikes and brews! Join SORBA Chattanooga and Velo Coffee Roasters for a mellow social ride from Velo’s roastery to Craven’s House via the Guild Trail. All bikes and all bodies welcome!
Day of Caring Trail Work Party at Booker T Washington
Join SORBA Chattanooga and Booker T. Washington State Park for the United Way’s Day of Caring as we team up to protect and preserve one of Chattanooga’s beloved trail systems!
Jarrod's Place Takeover
Calling all shredders, senders, and dirtbag dreamers—SORBA Chattanooga is takin’ over Jarrod’s Place for a full day of laps, laughs, and loamy good times!
We’re teaming up with one of the Southeast’s raddest bike parks for a SORBA Chattanooga Shred Day, and you’re invited. Whether you're into steep tech, flowy lines, or post-ride campfire hangs, this is your chance to roll deep with your local trail fam.
Five Points 50/25 Course Preview Ride with Lula Lake
Join us for an eight-mile group mountain bike ride and preview sections of the Five Points 50/25 race course at the Core Preserve property!
Get ready to dial in your lines and explore Lookout Mountain with SORBA Chattanooga and Lula Lake Land Trust during our Five Points 50/25 Course Preview Ride series leading up to the Oct. 24th race.
Trail Daze of Summer Work Party at Walden’s Ridge
Join SORBA Chattanooga, Southeastern Climbers Coalition (SCC), and Hamilton County Parks & Recreation for a collaborative trail work day at Walden’s Ridge Park. We’re teaming up to tackle key maintenance projects including trimming back corridor vegetation, rock armoring and stabilizing spur trails. Whether you ride, hike, or climb at Walden’s Ridge, this is a great chance to give back.
Aetna Mountain Trails Phase II Trail Opening
Mark your calendars: Phase II of Aetna Mountain is officially opening, and we want our whole community out there to celebrate! A total of 8 miles are now built, and every foot is adaptive MTB friendly.
The celebration kicks off at 3:30 PM with a ribbon cutting and dedication, followed by a chance to ride the new trails alongside Aetna Trail Ambassadors and SORBA Chattanooga. We're talking roughly 8 miles of fresh, modern singletrack built as multi-use loop trails with a twist: two completely different riding experiences depending on which direction you roll.
This adaptive-friendly milestone didn't happen by accident. Working with feedback and past consultation from Catalyst Sports, the Tennessee River Gorge Trust team and volunteers also went back through Phase I to complete reroutes and improvements, so the entire system is now adaptive-friendly, top to bottom.
This is what community-built trails look like. Come ride both directions, meet the people behind the dirt, and see what stewardship and stoke can build together.
Social Ride x Litespeed Bike Launch Party
Something new is rolling into Raccoon Mountain, and you're invited to be the first to see it.
Litespeed is dropping a brand new bike! A brand new, never-before-seen, beautiful bike, and we're celebrating the only way we know how: with a group ride, demo bikes, good food, cold drinks, and your favorite trail crew.
What to expect:
First Look — Be among the very first riders in Chattanooga (or anywhere) to lay eyes on Litespeed's newest addition to their MTB lineup. Litespeed has been hand-building titanium bikes right here in Chattanooga for 40 years. Come meet the folks behind the scenes, learn about the process, and feel what titanium rides like on the trail.
Demo It — Get your hands (and tires) on the new bike before anyone else. Demo bikes available first come, first serve (not guaranteed). Bring your own bike and helmet to ride.
Group Rides — Roll out with the SORBA, Handup, and Litespeed crews for rides that work for all skill levels. Leave from Laurel Point and choose your adventure.
Food & Drinks — Cookout starts at 7 PM. Handup's bringing the cold drinks post-ride. Because trail time hits different with a full belly and a cold one after.
Friends — This one's for the community. Come ride, hang out with old friends, meet some new ones, and celebrate with the people who make Chattanooga's trails what they are.
Bonus: You'll have a chance to win the brand new bike in our Fall Bike Sweepstakes.
This is a can't-miss night for anyone who loves bikes, trails, and being first in line for something good.
When: August 19, 6–8 PM (meet at 6:00 PM EDT)
Where: Laurel Point, Raccoon Mountain
What to bring: Your bike, your helmet, and your hype
Note: Raccoon gates close at 8:30 PM, so we'll wrap up by then. RSVP for food counts is helpful but not required.
Handup brings the party. Litespeed brings the bikes. SORBA brings the stoke.
Social Ride + Member Meeting with Shred Bank
It’s time for a member meet up and social ride! If you’ve been wondering what SORBA Chattanooga has been up to and looking for a really fun group to ride with, this event is for you!
We’ll start at Clever Alehouse at 6 pm with a parking lot huddle and some real talk on what SORBA Chattanooga's accomplished this year, what we're working on, and how you can get involved. No fluff—just the good stuff about trails, stewardship, and community.
Then we'll roll out with the Shred Bank crew for a group ride and hot lap at Stringers Ridge. Fun, social, all paces welcome.
Back at Clever after the ride: $3 Fox Lagers, food, and cold beers with 10% of the night’s sales directly supporting SORBA Chattanooga's trail work. Win-win.
Members, non-members, new riders—all welcome. Come for the stoke, stay for the singletrack.
When: August 13, 6–8 PM
Where: Clever Alehouse, then Stringers Ridge Trails
Dirt Ops Group Ride (Walden’s Ridge)
DIRT OPS is a veteran-led riding group built for those who still crave challenge, camaraderie, and purpose after the uniform comes off. Operating under the SORBA umbrella, DIRT OPS creates a place where veterans—of all eras and all experience levels—can come together on the trail. Whether you’re an experienced rider or brand new to mountain biking, this is about getting outside, pushing yourself just enough, and riding alongside people who understand where you’ve been without needing an explanation.
Dirt Ops Group Ride (Knoxville)
DIRT OPS is a veteran-led riding group built for those who still crave challenge, camaraderie, and purpose after the uniform comes off. Operating under the SORBA umbrella, DIRT OPS creates a place where veterans—of all eras and all experience levels—can come together on the trail. Whether you’re an experienced rider or brand new to mountain biking, this is about getting outside, pushing yourself just enough, and riding alongside people who understand where you’ve been without needing an explanation.
Dirt Ops Trail Work Party + Group Ride (Raccoon Mountain)
DIRT OPS is a veteran-led riding group built for those who still crave challenge, camaraderie, and purpose after the uniform comes off. Operating under the SORBA umbrella, DIRT OPS creates a place where veterans—of all eras and all experience levels—can come together on the trail. Whether you’re an experienced rider or brand new to mountain biking, this is about getting outside, pushing yourself just enough, and riding alongside people who understand where you’ve been without needing an explanation.
Five Points 50/25 Course Preview Ride with Lula Lake
Join us for a 15-mile group mountain bike ride and preview sections of the Five Points 50/25 race course. Open to everyone!
Get ready to dial in your lines and explore Lookout Mountain with SORBA Chattanooga and Lula Lake Land Trust during our Five Points 50/25 Course Preview Ride series leading up to the Oct. 24th race! This group ride will be held at the Durham Mine Trails property.
Pride Ride with Greenhouse Growlerz
June is Pride Month, and we're celebrating with our 4th Annual Pride Ride — this time rolling with the Greenhouse Growlerz on their Wednesday night ride, June 10 from the Greenhouse Taproom by Oddstory Brewing Co. Meet up at 6:00 PM, roll out together.
All bikes. All bodies. All humans. Welcome.
National Trails Day | Trail Work Party at Raccoon Mountain
Help us celebrate National Trails Day by giving back to the trails. Join SORBA Chattanooga and Tennessee Valley Authority for a National Trails Day® volunteer trail work party at Raccoon Mountain.
National Trails Day®, hosted each year by the American Hiking Society, is a nationwide day of stewardship, advocacy, and outdoor recreation that celebrates the importance of trails and public lands. Communities across the country come together to maintain and improve local trails while connecting people to the outdoors.
National Trails Day | Atlas Trail Work Party at Enterprise South
Help us celebrate National Trails Day by giving back to the trails. Join SORBA Chattanooga, Hamilton County Parks and Recreation, and Save Enterprise South Nature Park for a National Trails Day® volunteer trail work party at Enterprise South Nature Park!
National Trails Day®, hosted each year by the American Hiking Society, is a nationwide day of stewardship, advocacy, and outdoor recreation that celebrates the importance of trails and public lands. Communities across the country come together to maintain and improve local trails while connecting people to the outdoors.
2026 Trail Running Film Festival
3rd Annual Trail Running Film Festival in Chattanooga presented by Evergreen Property Group and graciously hosted by Gear Head Outfitters — a night that brings together the heart and soul of our trail running community. This celebration of comradery, grit, and adventure features a curated selection of inspiring films that capture the spirit of running wild and free.
Walden's Ridge Trail Work Parties
We need volunteers to help with Trail Armor preparation and installation at Walden’s Ridge Park.
Walden's Ridge Trail Work Parties
We need volunteers to help with Trail Armor preparation and installation at Walden’s Ridge Park.
Five Points 50/25 Course Preview Ride with Lula Lake
Join us for an eight-mile group mountain bike ride and preview sections of the Five Points 50/25 race course at the Core Preserve property!
Get ready to dial in your lines and explore Lookout Mountain with SORBA Chattanooga and Lula Lake Land Trust during our Five Points 50/25 Course Preview Ride series leading up to the Oct. 24th race.
Walden's Ridge Trail Work Parties
We need volunteers to help with Trail Armor preparation and installation at Walden’s Ridge Park.
Walden's Ridge Trail Work Party
Walden’s Ridge Trail Work Party. Trail Armor Install prep.
Aetna Trails FUND-RACE-ER
Join HANDUP and the Tennessee River Gorge Trust for a Nighttime Team MTB Challenge on the Aetna Mountain Trails.
The Event will take place on May 15.
Dirt Ops Group Ride (White Oak Mountain)
DIRT OPS is a veteran-led riding group built for those who still crave challenge, camaraderie, and purpose after the uniform comes off. Operating under the SORBA umbrella, DIRT OPS creates a place where veterans—of all eras and all experience levels—can come together on the trail. Whether you’re an experienced rider or brand new to mountain biking, this is about getting outside, pushing yourself just enough, and riding alongside people who understand where you’ve been without needing an explanation.
Mountaintown Bicycles Grand Opening
Mountaintown Bicycles is hosting its grand opening celebration on Saturday, May 9, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. EDT at 5337 Ringgold Road, Chattanooga, TN. The event features, refreshments, brand vendors, and a Specialized P.4 bike giveaway, with SORBA Chattanooga also in attendance.