New projects, fund raising opportunities and attracting new members are just some of the tasks at hand.  We are calling out for new ride leaders, trail work volunteers and chapter leadership.
If you are interested in helping move our organization into 2011 and beyond, we need you!  If you have business skills or mountain biking passion to offer, or just an interest to learn more, we need you!  There are committees, event planners and board member positions that may just fit you perfectly.
Our chapter leadership will help mold not only our …

11/4 – Race Across the Sky 2010 – LIVE at Greenhills Regal 16 with IMBA-SORBA MidTN followed by New Belgium Brewery After Party at Melrose Neighborhood Pub & 2 for 1 Thursdays(see map at bottom).  You get a chance to WIN a Fat Tire Cruiser Bicycle.  Gotta be there to Win!
11/04/2010 NCM Fathom, Life Time Fitness and Citizen Pictures take you back to a sleepy Colorado mountain town for one of the most extreme competitions that athletes aspire to endure, the Leadville Trail 100. Set in the altitude of the …

“Full  NEW… Moon Fandango” Night Ride Postponed til Tuesday November 9th, 6pm.
LIGHTS, Helmets and pre-ride check in will be required to at this FREE event!
Update 10/6…..We are fortunate enough to have a great local bike shop eager to help you experience single track night riding. Harpeth Bike Shop at 330 Mayfield Drive in Franklin is bringing the “SHINE” for your trail experience. Several headlamps from Light in Motion will be available for you to test, on your bike, on killer single track. Oh, and Lock 4 is a perfect place for …

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 …

A much needed communication tool coming to local trails that will compliment trailhead info centers. IMBA/SORBA members have donated to or sign and trail funds to underwrite these projects.
Look for these features at Lock 4, Hamilton Creek and Long Hunter trails this summer and fall.

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
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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

March/April 2012 ~ Trail Love Days, Cane Ridge Park, Nashville, TN
Sunday afternoon March 11th 1p-5p (post daylights savings)
Saturday March 17th 8a-12p
Saturday March 24th 8a-12p
Saturday April 21st 8a-12p
Saturday April 28th 8a-12p
We can also consider some Sunday afternoons in April and even weekdays for some of the closest qualified volunteers for afternoon sessions.
More info to come!
Email Trails@sorbamidtn.org to sign up and help organize!!
Open new trail corridor on phase ONE while learning more about sustainable trail care!
The IMBA-SORBA Tool Trailer is well equiped for 30+ volunteers and now has even more tools (thanks …

Nantahala Outdoor Center Hosts Spring Festival
On March 19th around 100 Mountain Bikers, including Land Managers, SORBA Chapter leadership, IMBA Affiliate Clubs and IMBA-SORBA’s Executive Board, all converged on Nantahala Gorge, near Bryson City, NC.  The goal was to not only gather for the spring IMBA-SORBA board meeting, but to invite all southeastern clubs and membership.  Further, was to teach, share and listen to ideas.  The weekend was graciously hosted by the Nantahala Outdoor Center near our trail destination of Tsali Recreation Area.
Attendees were able to draw on the success …

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 …