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 February work party is being cancelled, due to key personnel being out of town. There may still be specialized crews at work on Saturday morning, so keep an eye out. Also please be respectful of our trail crew workers if you do happen upon them. Remember that they are giving their time, effort, and attention to the trails you love.
We will resume in March. There will be a lot of erosion damage and drainage issues to resolve before Spring riding season kicks in
The SORBA Woodstock Board convened on February 5th to discuss ongoing and upcoming projects, financial updates, and community events. Key highlights include the successful completion of the South Loop EA, progress on the Dwelling Erosion Repair, and exciting updates on our Blankets and Rope Mill projects. Our treasury has seen a generous donation amount of $5,512.75, and our Bike Patrol Jerseys have arrived, boosting our patrol team's spirit. As we move forward, we're exploring new sponsorships, enhancing our trails, and gearing up for a packed 2024 events calendar, including the eagerly anticipated Pedalpalooza. Stay tuned for more updates and join us in making this year a fantastic one for our biking community.
Read MoreUnfortunately, due to further bad weather in the forecast including thunderstorms on Saturday morning, we are cancelling the January work party.
Dust off your boots and gloves though, as we will have our work cut out for us in February!
SORBA Woodstock proudly announces receiving a groundbreaking grant from the Yamaha Outdoor Access Initiative, marking us as one of the first in our field to receive this support. This grant is instrumental in enhancing our trails for the mountain bike and e-bike community, as highlighted by Nikki Adams, President of SORBA Woodstock: 'We are honored...to ensure a safe, responsible riding experience for our mountain bike and power-assist e-bike community.'"
Read MoreSORBA Woodstock celebrates Walter Madison 'Matt' Ligon as the Volunteer of the Year at the Cherokee County Park and Recreation's annual banquet. Recognized for his exceptional and selfless commitment to our trails and community, Matt has been the unsung hero behind the scenes, ensuring the sustainability and well-being of our local trail networks.
Read MoreBecause of extremely low temperatures we will be postponing the January work party. Most of the work that needs to be done now - flow trail repair, drain clearing, maintenance on new construction, fence installation, rock armory, and so on - is best done with pliable soil. Thank you for your understanding and stay warm out there!
The 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.
