Please read the memo from Davidson County resident and IMBA-SORBA board member Carolyn Heichel, as she shares info from the Warner Parks/Burch Preserve Public Meeting on March 22nd.
For those of you unable to attend the meeting last night…I’ll try to give a quick recap (as it pertains to mountain biking): Although mountain bike trails were not part of the master plan for the new Burch Reserve property, according to Tim Netsch (Assistant Director Planning & Facilities – Metro Parks) mountain bike trails WILL be added in Percy Warner Park on …

March 23rd Tennessean Article, “Runners Bikers want to use trails” after Public Meeting does not share all the details that will avoid user conflict.  With the announcement of mountain bike specific trails at Percy Warner that will not intersect others, we now look to the county wide master plan and work PW into a high priority project.  More info to be shared in April as sight review will render a glimpse of what’s to come.
Tennessean – Residents Debate Warner Parks…
IMBA E-news Article
SORBA Member’s letter to the Tennessean
Same Tennessean Article reference …

Please pass this link on to EVERYONE!  We need a strong response on the  Friends of Warner Parks website from the mountain bike community!!  It only takes a minute!
For those of you who were unable to make the public meeting last Thursday to discuss the use of the new Warner Parks Burch Reserve, I will try to give a short recap.  The property containing the old growth forest has already been set aside as a State Natural Area and will not be up for discussion …

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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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