“Full Moon Fandango” Night Ride Coming in October.  We will finalize the date as we wrap up details for the demo lights to be available.  We may even see a certain factory demo van with plenty of lights and batteries for you to test on the trail…yes at night…yes on YOUR bike!   Oh, and Lock 4 is a perfect place for knobby nocturnal navigation.
Bring your lights if you got’em….let us know if you have extra lights and bring a friend.  Check back in the next few days for all …

An Invite from Ranger Eric Runkel…..
“Everyone,
For all who are interested Montgomery Bell State park will be hosting a trail work day on 8-28-10 from 9am-11a.
Please come out and help us prepare for the September Race. In addition to help prepare the course for the fall season.
Some projects include clearing brush from trail, tread work, etc.
All help is appreciated. We will meet at the bike trail parking lot at 9am.
Any questions please let me know.
Thanks
Ranger Eric”

Park office phone: 615-797-9052

Also…Trail Bob’s ”things to do”.
1. All the …

SORBA urban ride and social at Hapeth Bikes this coming Friday, Aug 6th at 5:30pm. This event will feature some sort of Urban ride or fun time trial at 5:30 followed by pizza, beer and the Ride Accross The Sky movie featuring Lance Armstrong and the Leadville 100 Mnt bike race in 2009 at 7:00pm.
Bring a friend! Bring your bike! Bring you favorite beer mug! You may also want to bring a lawn chair for the movie.
RSVP to Scott Gentile – vp@sorbamidtn.org
Address:
Harpeth Bikes
330 Mayfield …

This SUNDAY June 13th you can be part of Lock 4′s Future. We need your help to build bridges and rework the trail tread on one of Tennessee’s most popular mountain bike trails.
You can join us at 9:00 am or 1:00 pm for a day of construction and dirt work followed by a dinner time cookout. We will even get to ride on what we work on before the day ends.
Please RSVP NOW or by June 10th so we can plan on work party details and food. email trails@sorbamidtn.org
…or…
Visit us …

8th Annual Hamilton Creek Fat Tire Festival June 5th & Harpeth Bicycle’s 6 Hours of Ham on June 6th.
Wow!  8 years and still going!  We welcome all of the mountain bike community to join us for a day of games and rides, followed by a day with 6 hours of Rocks and Speed.
Special Thanks to Harpeth Bicycles, Ride For Reading and Metro Parks for all their support!
…..THE FESTIVAL

…..THE 6 HOUR RACE

Saturday August 28th, 2010 ~ Montgomery Bell State Park, Dixon, TN
Trim Work 9:00 am – 11:00 am
Continued recovery from heavy growing season with trail sections in need of some summer trimming.
Bring: Plenty of water; trail snacks; favorite trimming tool; GLOVES; sturdy shoes, eye, sun, & bug protection; A FRIEND & A SMILE!
For more information:  montbell@sorbamidtn.org

Support Your Trails – Donate to IMBA/SORBA, Take Home a Moots!
For each $10 donation to SORBA your that much closer to taking home your dream Ti ride form MOOTS. Frame will be given away at DSG awards ceremony on May 15th, 2010.
For Every $10 you get a ticket. Donate early, donate often!
Want more trails?  Want to improve and expand the trail in your neighborhood.  You have an opportunity to direct funds straight to local trails, both current and new trails.  This is just one way for …

Ya’ll Come! IMBA – SORBA Spring Festival and Board of Directors Meeting
Nantahala Outdoor Center, Bryson City, North Carolina
Everyone is invited.  Come join the Subaru/IMBA Trail Care Crew, the members of the SORBA Board of Directors and the IMBA Regional Advisory Council for a weekend of learning, riding, sharing, and fun at the Nantahala Outdoor Center.
The weekend offers participants the opportunity to learn about maintaining trail in the classroom and on the Tsali Trail.  Share your experiences in mountain bike advocacy and learn about exciting mountain bike projects in the …