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News for 10-30-2025 Jarrod’s Place Singletracks.com has an interesting article on mtb park Jarrod’s Place. There is a long podcast episode as well discussing what it’s like running a bike park .
Chicopee Woods MTB Trail Night Riding From a Facebook Post NIGHT RIDE POLICY and SCHEDULE FOR CHICOPEE WOODS MTB TRAILS 2025-2026 THE PARK CLOSES AT DUSK. THERE IS NO NIGHT RIDING AT CHICOPEE EXCEPT AS OUTLINED BELOW. Chicopee Woods MTB Trails close at dusk. As the days grow shorter please finish your visit and leave the park by sunset. The Chicopee Woods Area Park Commission does not allow use here after dark unless it is a permitted event. Being on the trails after sunset could jeopardize our ability to host night rides. NORTHEAST GEORGIA SORBA has permission to offer night rides this season. The 2025-2026 schedule is listed below. Rides are from 6:30pm-8:30pm. Please arrive in time to be ready to ride at 6:30. You will need to meet the ride leader and sign-in before the ride. We will ride as a group. This is a no drop ride. Make sure your lights can run for 2 hours. To check current trail conditions, visit our website at negasorba.org or Facebook www.facebook.com/chicopeewoodsmtbtrails. If the trails are closed at 4pm on the afternoon of a scheduled ride, the night ride is cancelled.
Chicopee Night Ride Schedule 2025-2026 Nov 5, Nov 19, Dec 3, Dec 17, Dec 30, 2025, Jan 17, 2026, Jan 21, Feb 4, Feb 18, Mar 4 All rides are on Wednesday nights except December 30 (Tuesday). For more information, email NORTHEAST GEORGIA SORBA at negasorba@gmail.com Please join Northeast Georgia SORBA by visiting negasorba.org, click on “JOIN”.
Trails that Offer Night Riding
Most trails in the metro Atlanta area are closed to night riding except for sanctioned night rides. You will need a helmet light and bar light for mountain biking.
Big Creek in Roswell offers a series of night rides. Check out the RAMBO calendar for dates and types of rides-XC, pump track, free ride, etc. Registration is REQUIRED by noon on the day of the ride through the City of Roswell’s website. Most rides are 7-9 pm.
Allatoona in Acworth has a weekly ride called Toona Tuesday Social Ride at the main Stilesboro Parking Lot. Meet at 6:30, RTR at 6:45, ride for about 2 hours.
Blanket’s Creek is open 24/7 unless the gate is locked. Then it’s most likely closed because the trails are wet. Please don’t ride past the gate. http://www.sorbawoodstock.org
Ft. Yargo allows night riding until the park’s closing time.
Do you know of any other trails that allow night riding? Send me a message, so I can add them.
News for 10-29-2025 Calendars Updated I’ve updated all the calendars with everything I have for 2026 as of today. As always–many promoters don’t release dates until closer to the new year. Road promoters usually begin putting dates out towards the beginning of Feb. If you have any dates for next year please contact me.
News for 10-28-2025 Airport Ride The Airport Ride: A Tradition Unlike Any Other, Sure, we ride the route in the spring and summer. And it’s fine. Sure, sure., but we all know The Airport Ride, the real one, runs from the first Sunday in November until the last in March. So it is written. So it shall be. Airport Opening Day Sunday, November 2nd 10:00am roll time.This runs all winter long in place of The Sunday Ride rotation. May God have mercy on your soul. Trish’s Note: The Airport ride is a race pace **lls to the wall ride for very experienced riders and racers only. Not beginner or intermediate friendly in any way, shape or form. Expect a pace of 23+ mph. You will be dropped.
News for 10-27-2025 Carlos Moreno Memorial Ride
On Sunday, Oct. 19 Carlos Moreno was struck and killed by a drunk drive along Sugar Pike road in Canton, GA (Cherokee County). Sat., Oct. 25 several hundred cyclists gathered to participate in a memorial ride. His family was there and very moved by the turn out from his cycling fam. BikeFriendlyATL placed a ghost bike in Carlos’s honor. Carlos was a member of the Webb Bridge Ride, NCGA, and others. Fox 5 Atlanta reporter Denise Dillon and Kelly Loeffler did 2 stories last week about the incident. The (alleged) driver is in the Cherokee County jail on multiple DUI and vehicular homicide charges. My heart and thoughts go out to his friends and family during this time.
A GoFundMe has been set up for the family and his 4 children (2 young adults & 2 older teens). Please consider donating to support the family during this time. (And yes, I donated as well.) (As an aside Denise is a triathlete and media friend to cyclists.)
News for 10-23-2025 Rope Mill Work Party From SORBA Woodstock Rope Mill Work Party Sat., Oct. 25 9 am-12:15 pm Help prepare the trails for the upcoming Dirty Duathlon.
Athens to Savannah Ride From Georgia Hi-Lo Trail Press Release
SANDERSVILLE, GA, October 22, 2025 — Georgia Hi-Lo Trail, Inc. announces a new chapter for the Athens to Savannah Ride. Beginning in 2026, a partnership between MTB Atlanta, East Point Track Club, and Independent Gravel will assume leadership of the beloved four-day, 285-mile gravel adventure, continuing as a fundraiser for the Georgia Hi-Lo Trail. This transition marks an exciting new chapter in the event’s 26-year history, ensuring the ride continues to grow, innovate, and connect communities across Georgia.
To honor the event’s legacy, that began under the development and leadership of Wallace Salter, before transitioning to Ken Sherman and then the nonprofit Georgia Hi-Lo Trail, Georgia Hi-Lo Trail Founder and Executive Director Mary Charles Howard will lead a small group of cyclists out of Athens on October 23rd. The scaled down ride to Savannah will celebrate the ride’s evolution — from its beginnings as a two-day road tour, to its transformation under Georgia Hi-Lo Trail into one of the southeast’s premier multi-day gravel events.
“The Athens to Savannah Ride has always been about connection — amongst the host destinations, the cyclists who come to experience this journey through rural Georgia on our amazing gravel roads, and all of the organizations throughout our communities that come together to make this event special,” said Mary Charles Howard, Executive Director of Georgia Hi-Lo Trail. “As we pass the baton to MTB Atlanta and partners, we’re excited about the opportunity for an enhanced rider experience and continued growth this partnership will bring, while the ride’s purpose as a fundraiser for the Georgia Hi-Lo Trail remains stronger than ever.” Since 2019, Georgia Hi-Lo Trail has hosted the Athens to Savannah Ride as an annual fundraiser to support development of the 211-mile Georgia Hi-Lo Trail. The event has raised awareness and funding for the organization’s mission to build healthy, vibrant, and connected rural communities through outdoor recreation and trail development. Under MTB Atlanta, East Point Track Club and Independent Gravel’s direction, the Athens to Savannah Ride will continue to challenge and inspire cyclists from across the country while benefiting the ongoing efforts to complete the Georgia Hi-Lo Trail. Riders, sponsors, and supporters can expect updates in early 2026 about registration and route enhancements for next year’s ride.
News for 10-22-2025 Bearings Bike Works BBQ & Brew Fundraiser From Bearings Bike Works Tickets for BBQ & Brew are expected to sell out soon, and we can’t wait to celebrate 15 years of Bearings with you at a NEW VENUE this year at The Foundry at Puritan Mill! You’ve already seen a sneak peek of some of the amazing auction items we have lined up: a North Georgia getaway, an in-home bourbon tasting experience, and a Monday Night Brewing pizza party. Plus, the Kamado Joe grill raffle is back and perfect for those fall cookouts!
Join us on Sunday, November 9 for a night filled with delicious BBQ, local brews, live music, and inspiring stories from Bearings alumni. It’s the best way to celebrate how far we’ve come, and help us keep building toward what’s ahead, including the opening of our new Beltline facing bike shop. Get your tickets today and be part of the celebration! We can’t wait to see you there. BBQ & BREW TICKETS
