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[11 Apr 2013 | Comments Off | ]
“SingleTrack High” Movie Premiere!

Our local NICA leadership for TN High School Mountain Biking has invited you to the local premiere of “SingleTrack High”.
Ticket sales benefit the Tennessee League and 100% of the proceeds support our mission of providing safe, quality high school mountain bike programs for student-athletes and teams from public, charter and private schools throughout the state.
When: Friday, April 19 2013
Where: Endeavor Performance - 1811 Hayes Street | Nashville, TN 37203
Cost: $10 advanced; $15 at the door. Kids 12 and under are FREE.
TICKETS ON SALE NOW! Click here>>
Show Times: Early 6:00 pm. Late 7:40 pm.
VIDEO TRAILER…

Singletrack High …

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[19 Feb 2013 | No Comment | ]
February 24th 2013 ~ Bells Bend Trail Love Days

February 24th 2013 ~ Bells Bend Trail Love Days
Sunday afternoon 12p-4p
Bring your trail pals to our inaugural Bells Bend mountain bike trail construction day. We will begin clearing the thick understory and rough cutting trail corridor.
Tools will be provided but you are welcome to bring your favorite grubbing hoe or stiff rake.
Email Trails@sorbamidtn.org if any questions.
Here is your Trail Workday Checklist:
WATER & TRAIL SNACKS
WORK GLOVES
STURDY BOOTS
EYE PROTECTION
DRESS IN LAYERS
Also bring FRIEND & A SMILE!
For more information: trails@sorbamidtn.org
DIRECTIONS/MAP: CLICK HERE

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[29 Jan 2013 | Comments Off | ]

IMBA-SORBA supporter, Gran Fondo Bike Shop is hosint a membership social, Wednesday evening March 27th at 6pm-8pm.  Let’s share a pint and chat about upcoming trails, projects and how to support mountain biking efforts in Middle TN.
Gran Fondo Trail and Fitness, 5133 Harding Rd, Nashville, TN 37205   – CLICK FOR MAP
Visit the Facebook Event page

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[30 Nov 2012 | Comments Off | ]
A great success…Take a Kid MTB Day 2012

Many thanks to all our SORBA member volunteers and sponsors that made Take a Kid Mountain Biking Day a great success.  Although it was necessary to reschedule from our original ribbon cutting with Mayor Karl Dean, we had a great turnout and wonderful weather on Sunday Nov. 4th with 40 kids, plus family enjoying the new Cane Ridge Trail.

Special Thanks to REI Brentwood, Specialized Bicycles, Clifbar, ProGold Bikes, CyclingCauses.org and Nashville Metro Parks staff.
Watch the Cycling Causes Video fun and visit IMBA.com/join to become a IMBA/SORBA member.  More trail being built in …

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[20 Jul 2012 | Comments Off | ]
Bells Bend Park: Trail Project Update

Moving toward corridor phase at Bells Bend upon Metro Parks approval of this phase. If you are interested in being part of this project’s volunteer force, please contact us at Trails@sorbamidtn.org or CLICK HERE for our volunteer sign up form.
Bells Bend update 01-19-2012 – Bob Slayden
Yesterday, Darryl and I met in the afternoon and worked about 4 hours laying out trail and checking alignment on trail that I laid out 3-4 months ago or so. We first surveyed the best location for the bridge that Parks plans to …

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[2 May 2012 | Comments Off | ]
Enhancing the Mountain Bike Experience in Middle TN

Want more healthy family oriented outdoor facilities in the Nashville area?  The Middle TN chapter of the Southern Off-Road Bicycle Association has developed a strong relationship with Nashville Davidson Country Metro Parks to create mountain bike trails in multiple parks throughout the county, particularly in areas that have no beginner or intermediate level trails.  With Tennessee being one of the 5 worst states in childhood obesity, these new trails can get the active outdoor experience a bit closer to your neighborhood.
Since 2004 SORBA Middle TN has been dedicated to enhancing our sport …

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[19 Mar 2012 | Comments Off | ]
Sustainable Trails Workshop – April 14&15

As Promised….It has become a very busy year of TRAIL BUILDING!  We are eager to not only train volunteers to better understand how to build sustainable trails, but to set a great example and pay it forward to our mountain bike community.
If you have this passion as we do….join us for two days at Bell’s Bend Outdoor Center April 14 & 15.
Click here for all the details and to register…NOW!
CLICK HERE!

Special Thanks to all the GREAT VOLUNTEERS bring more trail to Tennessee!

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[24 Jan 2012 | Comments Off | ]
Cane Ridge – Birth of a Trail

What great day to build a trail. Sunday January 22nd IMBA-SORBA Middle TN hosted a party of 25 trail volunteers and gave birth to phase 1 of the Cane Ridge Park Mountain Bike Trail. This 2.2 mile section is the beginning leg of a proposed 9 mile trail system in Davidson County’s southeastern border to Rutherford county line, just off Battle Road. Cane Ridge is an established ball park and radio control airplane venue, which is one of the current volunteer projects under construction by IMBA-SORBA Middle …

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[1 Nov 2011 | Comments Off | ]
Big News! Epic Social & “Pedal Driven” Movie Premier

Yazoo Brew Tap Room is hosting our Nashville Premier of “Pedal Driven” Bikumentary, at 6:oo pm, Wednesday Nov. 16th.  We are eager to share much about new projects and growth of mountain biking in Middle TN, so join us to get the scoop.  We need your support to complete these new trails.

Please RSVP if you plan to attend. Click here and register to attend.  Limited seats available.
This is a free event.  On sight Donations and IMBA-SORBA membeships are encouraged!
Not a member?  Join us NOW! Choose Middle TN for your …

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[3 Oct 2011 | Comments Off | ]
Upcoming Events – Subscribe to our Newsletter

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Upcoming Rides/Socials/Events
10/1
Take a Kid Mountain Biking Day 2011
Get your kids in the Dirt…Bring your fat tire bikes!
Alexander Trail – Easy trail, beginner skill level.
Saturday 10am-2pm, Thomson Station, TN
president@sorbamidtn.org
10/7
IMBA-SORBA Social
Friday, 7pm
Shelter 4 at Edwin Warner Park – MAP/DIRECTIONS HERE
president@sorbamidtn.org
10/9
Racoon Mtn Group Ride – Road Trip
Meet at the Clarion Inn in Murfreesboro
at 8:00am to car pool
or
Meet at the Visitor Center on top of Raccoon Mtn
at 10:00am CENTRAL TIME
president@sorbamidtn.org