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Please join us Monday July 13th 7:30 - 9:00 pm at Mellow Mushroom, 2000 Powers Ferry Rd SE (Windy Hill / Powers Ferry intersection) for our July members’ meeting. You’ll hear about our latest developments for Sope Creek, Conyers and other Metro area trails.
Our special guest is Jeff Barber, owner of SINGLETRACKS.COM. He’ll tell us about Singletracks and his favorite trails.
Guests are welcome. See you there!
Posted: June 25th, 2009 under Meetings.
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Join SORBA Atlanta for its monthly meeting on Monday, June 8 at 7:00-8:30pm at the Highlander Tavern in Atlanta. Our special guest, Chris Tullman, will tell us about the recent trails initiative along Peachtree Creek sponsored by the South Fork Conservancy.
The Highlander is located in the Midtown Promenade shopping center.
Address: 931 Monroe Dr NE # C101 Atlanta, GA 30308
Posted: June 3rd, 2009 under Uncategorized.
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In the original grant application, SORBA Atlanta committed to providing $30,000 worth of in-kind labor for finishing a figure-8 loop at Sope Creek in 2010. In response, the National Park Foundation has awarded the NPS $50,000 and will also contribute an additional $10,000, if SORBA matches that amount in cash.
More sweet singletrack to come at Sope!
The National Park Foundation likes what we are doing! Now you want to know how you can help?
First, make your tax deductible donation here. Every dollar donated to this cause will be used in the Sope Creek / Cochran Shoals Units of CRNRA.
Then, register now for the next Sope Creek work day, on May 16. Thank you for helping us make Sope Creek a better place for all to enjoy!
Posted: May 8th, 2009 under Uncategorized.
Tags: Sope Creek
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Posted: May 5th, 2009 under Meetings, Rides.
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Join us for a beginner level ride at Panola Mountain State Park. Mountain bikes not required as the route is not very hilly and is all dirt roads and old asphalt cart paths. We will spend about an hour pedaling several scenic miles through the park. Great ride for first-timers, kids, and nature-lovers!!!
Very picturesque with plenty of time to shoot wildlife encountered via photo.
Meeting time is 10AM in the parking lot at Alexander Lake Rd and Flat Bridge Rd.
Parking fee is $3 unless you have a state park pass.
Please use comments section for questions in order to share with everyone.
Posted: April 17th, 2009 under Rides.
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***IMPORTANT NOTE FOR SATURDAY***
Please bring your bike and helmet as we will be working on the new trail sections at Death Valley. We will stage tools near the worksite so you won’t have to carry them in, but in order to maximize our time, it will be faster if you can ride to/from the worksite with your crew leader. If you do not have a bike, please contact Charles at clmyrickjr@gmail.com ASAP to make arrangements. We encourage all users to come help and there are options we can employ to get you to the worksite if you are not a mountain biker.
Also, in case you’re unsure as to which car park is the Cochran Shoals lot, check here for directions:http://www.nps.gov/chat/planyourvisit/interstatenorth.htm
As you go about your day to day business, please call, email, or stop by in person and thank the following businesses who are graciously sponsoring our events with the IMBA Trail Care Crew this weekend at Sope Creek, in the Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area (CRNRA):
Free Flite Bicycles www.freeflite.com
Atlanta Cycling www.atlantacycling.com
REI www.rei.com
Performance Bicycle Shops www.performancebike.com
Dirty Spokes Productions www.dirtyspokes.com
55nine Performance www.55nineperformance.com
Atlanta Outfitters www.atlantaoutfitters.com
Cavern Bar www.thecavernbar.com
Rockledge Apartments www.rockledgeatl.com
These sponsors have contributed their support in the way of product, space use, or money to help make this weekend successful and it’s very important to us that you show them your appreciation for their contributions.
Thank you Sponsors! We couldn’t do it without you!
Posted: April 14th, 2009 under Trail Work.
Tags: CRNRA, Sope Creek, Sponsors
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Please join us Monday April 13th 7 pm at Mellow Mushroom, 2000 Powers Ferry Rd SE (Windy Hill / Powers Ferry intersection) for our April chapter meeting.
We will discuss our plans and preparations for the April 18th IMBA visit to Sope Creek.
You can also help support our efforts at Sope Creek by contributing to our Team IMBA fund.
See you there!
Posted: March 28th, 2009 under Meetings.
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On April 17-18, the IMBA Trail Care Crew, a team of professional trail builders, will be at Sope Creek to help jumpstart our efforts to complete the finish work on ~2.3 miles of trail realignments at Sope Creek. This project is being executed under the authority of the National Park Service (NPS) and we are strengthening our 20 year partnership with NPS by taking the lead on this undertaking. The new sections of trail will be replacing badly eroded sections of the 100 yr old farm road that connects Cochran Shoals to Paper Mill Rd. These trail realignments will be built per IMBA guidelines as have been adopted by the NPS and USFS as the standard for trailbuilding and will be multi-use (run, bike, hike). By encorporating the IMBA standards, better sightlines will allow users to see further ahead to avoid potential conflicts. Furthermore, a more sustainable trail will be in place, allowing easier maintenance and longevity for the trails.
During the IMBA Trail Care Crew (TCC) weekend, we will have a social gathering on Friday night for anyone who wants to come meet us or the TCC and just generally have a good time. The location for this will be announced soon. On Saturday, April 18, we will have brief trail building technique sessions in an outdoor classroom, multiple work parties happening throughout the day, group rides, FREE LUNCH and snacks, and various PRIZES to giveaway including a FREE entry to any 2009 trail run race presented by Dirty Spokes Productions and a FREE entry to any 2009 6/12 hour mountain bike race presented by Dirty Spokes Productions — and that’s just the beginning!
Stay tuned for more information. If you can help in any of the following ways, please contact Charles Myrick at clmyrickjr@gmail.com
Other upcoming events at Sope Creek include:
For information on any of the above events or how you can get involved with our Sope Creek project, please contact Charles Myrick at clmyrickjr@gmail.com. Thanks!
Posted: March 9th, 2009 under Trail Work.
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ALL trail users welcome!
Saturday March 7th 9am—1pm
Cochran Shoals Car Park (near Powers Ferry / I-285)
Please arrive early and be ready to move out at 9. If it’s raining, we will reschedule.
Tool provided by the NPS. Just bring some water (water bottle, hydration pack, etc) and work gloves. Wear closed toed shoes and dress for the weather.
Free Flite is sponsoring this so please be sure to thank them for their support the next time you drop in the shop.
Lunch provided. Post WP ride and trail run. See you there!
For more information, please email clmyrickjr@gmail.com
Posted: February 21st, 2009 under Trail Work.
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Join SORBA Atlanta for its monthly meeting of 2009 on Monday, February 9 at 7:00-8:30pm at the Highlander Tavern in Atlanta. Find out what activities SORBA Atlanta has in store this year at Conyers, Panola Mountain and Sope Creek.
Please note that we are meeting at a new location, The Highlander, located in the Midtown Promenade shopping center:
Address:
931 Monroe Dr NE # C101
Atlanta, GA 30308
(404) 872-0060
Directions: http://www.thehighlanderatlanta.com/directions.htm
Posted: February 3rd, 2009 under Meetings.
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