Join Us for Our Summer Chapter Meeting on July 15th at 7 PM! Stay updated on the latest news, upcoming events, and more while enjoying good food and beverages with fellow mountain bikers.
Read MoreDate: June 3, 2024
We had a productive board meeting this month. Here are some highlights:
• Treasury Report: We received $10,340.66 in donations. Taxes have been uploaded to Google Drive and will be sent to Phillip Darden.
• Membership Growth: Our new online membership database shows 460 members!
• Trail Projects: Ongoing work on the VMT rework and dwelling erosion repair. We completed mulching this week and installed a new Blankets Creek sign.
• Bike Patrol Update: Training with the CCFD is in progress and old EA signs at VMT need removal.
• Upcoming Events: Mark your calendars for Taco Tuesday at Rope Mill on June 11, Catalyst Sports Event on July 3, and our Summer Chapter Meeting on July 15.
Stay tuned for more updates and thank you for your continued support!
Read MoreJoin us for our biggest event of the year, Pedalpalooza, on June 8th, 2024, at Blankets Creek! Enjoy bike demos, trail games, a kids' pump track race, a Jump Jam, prizes, food, music, and more. Bring your family and friends for a day full of adventure, fun, and community.
Read MoreRope Mill will be closed on May 25 until about 3 PM in the afternoon for the race event. Thanks for your understanding!
Work party is on! Hope to see you there at 9.
There is rain in the forecast early morning on Saturday 5/18. We will monitor the situation and try to alert folks to a closure as early as possible. This may or may not affect the work party. Watch this space for more details.
May 2024 Board Meeting Highlights
The SORBA Woodstock Board met on May 6, 2024, to discuss updates and projects. Key topics included the treasury report with $6111.88 in donations, ongoing projects at Blankets and Rope Mill, and bike patrol updates. The board also planned upcoming events like Pedalpalooza on June 8 and the Summer Chapter Meeting on July 15.
Read MoreKick off the year with us at our inaugural chapter meeting! It's your chance to get the latest updates on our chapter, upcoming events, and more. Plus, enjoy some good food and beverages as you mingle with fellow mountain biking enthusiasts. Don't miss out on this great opportunity to connect and plan for an exciting year ahead. See you there!
Read MoreCome join us for a fun day of riding at Georgia’s premier mountain bike park.
Saturday March 23rd from 10AM to 5PM
3580 Dry Creek Road, Summerville, GA 30747
March 2024 Board Update: Enhancing Our Trails and Community
In the latest Board meeting on March 4th, 2024, SORBA Woodstock made key decisions on trail projects and community events. With $2,973 in donations, our commitment to improving Blankets Creek and Rope Mill continues with projects like the VMT Rework, Dwelling Erosion Repair, and exciting new ventures such as adding a split rail fence around jump lines. The board unanimously approved funds for these enhancements, demonstrating our ongoing dedication to trail excellence and safety. Additionally, we’re gearing up for a packed year with events like Pedalpalooza and the Dirty 30 Blankets Creek race, promising an engaging and active year ahead for our members. Stay connected for more updates on how to get involved!
Read MoreThe Southern Off-Road Bicycle Association, Woodstock, GA Chapter (SORBA-W), was formed in March, 2000, by a group of local mountain bikers. SORBA-W was formed in part due to the closure of trails at Boling Park in Canton, GA to off-road cycling. With the mission to preserve, protect, and educate the community, SORBA-W's primary focus has been advocacy, mountain bike trail development, and trail maintenance in Cherokee County. As an extension of the main SORBA/IMBA organization, SORBA-W also assists with rides, festivals, and the advancement of off-road cycling throughout the southeastern United States.
Currently SORBA-Woodstock has relationships with local land managers such as the City of Woodstock, City of Canton, Cherokee Recreation and Parks Authority, Department of Natural Resources, Boy Scouts of America, Cherokee County Water Authority, and the United States Army Corps of Engineers, Allatoona. These relationships provide mountain bikers with opportunities for trail access while protecting the future of existing trails. SORBA-W's primary role is to organize volunteer workers to perform trail layout, design, construction, and maintenance at Blankets Creek and Taylor Randahl Memorial Mountain Bike Trails. SORBA Woodstock's leadership is made up solely of volunteers.
The Blankets Creek Mountain Bike Trail System in Cherokee County on Sixes Road ( I-575 exit 11), is comprised of six trails: Mosquito Flats (Beginner), Mosquito Bite (Beginner plus), Dwelling Loop (Intermediate), South Loop (Advanced) Van Michael Trail (Advanced) and Quehl Holler (Expert Downhill). The Dwelling Loop was opened on June 3rd, 2000. The South Loop and Mosquito Flats were opened in the fall of 2003, Mosquito Bite and Van Michael Trail in June 2008 and the newest trail Quehl Holler in 2010.
Taylor Randahl Memorial Mountain Bike Trails, located just east of Blankets in Olde Rope Mill Park is comprised of three trails: Explorer (Intermediate), Avalanche (Intermediate) and The Mill Trails (Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced). Avalanche opened in 2010, Explorer in 2011 and The Mill in 2015.
