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Nov. 13 Hendersonville TN CX, Nov. 13 Couch Potato, Nov. 13 Rope Mill Dirty Duathlon and Trail Run, Nov. 13 Buster The Beast XC, Nov. 14 Swank 65, Nov. 14 Old Grey Barn-GA State CX Championship, Nov. 14 NCCX Charlotte, Nov. 14 Buster The Beast Enduro, Nov. 14 The Hammies at Hoover, Nov. 19-21 Cranksgiving, Nov. 20 Gobble Cross CX, Nov. 20-21 North Carolina Grand Prix UCI, Nov. 21 Windrock DH Race, Nov. 30 Paynes Creek Take Over, Dec. 4 Kookville Cross, Dec. 4-5 Across the Beeriers CX, Dec. 4-5 NCCX Salisbury, Dec. 5 AL CX Finale

11-10-2021 Bear-hoti Work Party From NGMBA: Bear Creek and the Pinhotis are in need of attention. The NGMBA will be focusing their attention on these trails for the next few months as they are in need of some attention. We will be cleaning drains (water mitigation features) and trimming corridors.  We will be meeting at 9:00 am on Saturday, November 20th and will start work at 9:30 am. Please meet the NGMBA board at 90-B. To get there from downtown Ellijay, take HWY 52 west about 10 miles. Turn right on Gates Chapel Road, go past Bear Creek Camp Ground FS Road 241. Continue straight onto Wilderness Road. Wilderness Rd. turns into FS Rd. 90. Turn left onto FS Rd. 90B. FS Rd. 90B dead ends into the parking area. Please wear appropriate clothing for the expected weather, which includes work gloves, long pants, boots (preferred but not required) or sturdy shoes. ABSOLUTELY NO OPEN-TOED SHOES!!! Volunteers are also encouraged to wear a hat. sunscreen, insect repellant, and carry any personal medical supplies (ie. epi pen, diabetic supplies and inhalers). Volunteers must wear helmets when performing work on U.S. Forest National Forests. Bike helmets are acceptable or helmets can be provided. Volunteers need to bring food/snacks and water appropriate for the duration of the work. (2-3 hours). RSVP here.

11-9-2021 Winter 2021 Group Rides I have updated the Rides Page with information that I have on weekday evening group ridesscroll towards the bottom of the page. Check the rest of the page as well since many daylight rides go year round now!

Dirty Sheets Group Ride From MTB Atlanta Were kicking off the 6th season of the Dirty Sheets Gravel Tuesday Night Ride at 6:30 starting at New Hope Methodist Church. Starting November 9th, join us on Tuesday nights during Daylight Savings Time to do a group ride at night on the Dirty Sheets. Its our 6th Season running and we ride the classic Dirty Sheets route from New Hope Church. Be ready to ride at 6:30 PM and expect a 10-12 mph average over 20ish miles. You are required to have a handle bar light, a helmet light and a rear light. Wear appropriate clothing, be self sufficient and be able to handle a flat or a mechanical in the dark and be able to navigate back to your car on your own. Parking is at New Hope United Methodists church at 7875 Atlanta Newnan Rd, Palmetto, GA 30268 on the loop. You must sign a waiver to be on the ride. This ride has a great following and is an excellent way to stay in shape and enjoy some winter riding. Hope to see you there!

11-3-2021 WBL News!! From the Winter Bike League HERE COMES THE WBL: The season fast approaches and we will be taking steps to ensure the safety of everyone this winter. Only vaccinated people may ride and we encourage wearing a mask in the parking lot when signing in and before departing and removing once we start. START YOUR ENGINES.
WBL Ride # 1: THE HUB HOME OPENER: GOOD HOPE, When: Saturday, 4 December, ,Where: The Hub (5 Points / Athens),
Time: 10 a.m. (window open), Length: 80 miles / 4 hours , Points 4: 1 per hour (must sign in), Exit Route: South Milldege,Store Stop: Good Hope (Mile 44), GPS MAP: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/37798236, Sprints: None, Parking: Ride your bike down if you live locally, park on a side street nearby if you drive. The front 12 spots are available at the fire station across the street. You may drop off riders in the HUB parking lot but please do not leave your car during the ride.
2021-22 Calendar
(*subject to tweaking due to despicable conditions):
December 2021: (# 1) The HUB Home Opener (4 hours) (https://hubbikes.com)
11 December 2021: (# 2) 4 hours (Tba)
18 December 2021: (# 3) 4 hours (Tba)
26 December 2021: (# 4) SUNDAY: 2 hours (Tba)
1 January 2022: (# 5): 3 hours / Non Pro Final Sprint (tba)
2 January 2022: (# 6): SUNDAY: 3 hours / Ladies Final Sprint (tba)Date: November 1, 2021

Georgia Bicycle Racing Association Annual Meeting From GBRA:
Notice: GBRA annual meeting
When: Wednesday December 1, 2021
Where: Zoom call. Information will be published a week in advance
Who: All current USA Cycling license holders (racers,officials,coaches,race directors)
The 2021 board consists of:
Member Clubs Representative: Greg Lathum
Race Director Representative: Tim Molyneaux
Officials and Coaches Representative: John Patterson
Rider Representative: John Wilkes
Velodrome Representative: Mike Barman
At-Large Representative:Scott Patton
President: Greg Lathum
Vice President: John Patterson
Secretary: Mike Barman
For 2022 the board will be making a change as Gary Morgan the East Point Velodrome association president will be replacing Mike Baman as the Velodrome representative to the board. This position is filled by the president of the EPVA through the by-laws of GBRA. All of the 2021 board members are willing to maintain their position for 2022. Along with Mike Barman moving to an At-Large position which is also allowed through the bylaws of GBRA with a unanimous vote from the 2021 board. Everyone is welcome to attend the annual meeting and bring any concerns they have about GBRA or the election. Everyone has a vote for a license they hold. Also each club has a vote for their club representative.
The meeting notes and by-laws are always viewable on GBRA’s website:
https://gbrabicycleracing.wordpress.com/
Any issues or concerns can also be directed to Greg Lathum: president@gbrabicycleracing.com

11-1-2021 Womens Only Gravel Clinic Next Weekend! From Sorella Hey, Hey Ladies!! Come and join us next Sunday at Dirty Sheets with Lauren De Crescenzo, gravel winner of everything 2021, for an inclusive skills clinic. We will ride a selection of the Dirty Sheets route and work on all the skills and have a great time with a ton of great ladies! Please DO register at www.sorellacycling.org. You do not need to be a member but we do need a head count. Feel free to reach out with any questions or email sorellacycling@gmail.com. See you then! *Sunday November 7th at 10am Cochran Mill Park*

ATL PTN DST Rides

Its that time of year.with the end of Daylight Savings Time this coming Sunday morning, time to make note of the changes to the ride schedule: Tuesdays will be a bit less nasty as we bid adieu to NNL, which goes into hibernation after this weeks farewell edition. A winter PZA will roll at 6:00pm every Thursday during the winter. Laps at the mountain in the dark and cold? FUN!

TUK moves to a 9:30am start time next Saturday, November 13th.

As noted last week, the infamous Airport Ride begins its winter residency this Sunday, November 7th at 10:00am and will be the Sunday ride for the remainder of fall and winter. Sunday Ride rotation resumes next April. Leaves from Peters St. in Castleberry Hills, Atlanta.

Happy Halloween!!!

10-31-2021 Bull Mountain/Jake Logging From NEGA SORBA LOGGING BEGINS: November, 2021. The USFS notified Northeast Georgia SORBA that logging is expected to begin the week of November 1, 2021 at Jake Bull Mtn. The areas to be logged are identified in the attached map as Section 1, 2 3 (Trishs note: See Facebook Post). We are told the timber company will most likely start with Section 3. Section 3 is around the intersection of FS28B and 28F. 28F is on the back side of Black Branch trail. As a result, Black Branch will be closed during the logging. The logging operation is expected to take a month up to a year to complete. Jake Mtn Campground is in Section 1. Jake Mtn trail may be closed when logging is underway at the Jake Campground. The Jake closure is expected to be short, just a matter of a few days. Section 2 is along FS28B. No trail closure is expected when Section 2 is logged. Signs will be posted on site with instructions to trail visitors during logging. For the safety of everyone, please obey the area closures.

10-30-2021 Psycho-Cross at the Dick Lane Velodrome Want the whole scoop on Psycho-Cross at the Dick Lane velodrome tomorrow? Head to the Georgia Cyclocross Series Facebook page for info. on number placement, parking, food at the race, etc. The GACX race times are just a bit different because collegiate races will be held early in the morning. Check the Flyer for times. As a reminder, the city of East Point city ordinance does not allow dogs/pets at the track. Please make it easy on everyone and leave them at home!

Trail Build Day Chattahoohcee Bend From MTB Atlanta Chattahoochee Bend State Park Trail Day, Sat., Nov. 6 10 am-1 pm MTB Atlanta is building the new Campground Loop at the , a 2.5 mile beginner trail. This trail is Phase One of what will be 15-20 mile four loop system at the park. Come help us do finishing work on the new trail build. Have a mask, gloves, wear long pants and closed toed shoes and bring a pack, water, snacks, bug spray and your epi pen if you are allergic to bees. We will bring extra water, drinks and snacks. Tools and stoke provided!

10-27-2021 Milton Gravel Road Grading From the City of Miltons Facebook page: It’s that time again for the City of Milton to give a once-over to its gravel roads.This post features a picture taken Monday of a motor grader rolling down Lackey Road, home to the Citys soon-to-open new greenspace and trails. Over the coming weeks, heavy equipment like this will be out all around Milton’s 13 miles of gravel roads. Regular maintenance and grading is important to ensure that unpaved roads of which Milton has several are safe and can better stand the test of time. As such, it’s one of the responsibilities that Milton’s Public Works takes on to ensure that all viable roadways are accessible for our citizens.  This program is quarterly, occurring in January, April, July and October – hence what’s happening now – every year, using equipment rented explicitly for this purpose. The operator is a part-time City of Milton employee and Fulton County Public Works retiree with over 45 years experience grading North Fulton’s gravel roads. Trishs Note: The post is not the best written, but heads up on gravel for the next few weeks in Milton. Milton is just north of Alpharetta, GA.
More on Ians New Team Velonews has an interesting interview with Ian Garrison

QA: Why Ian Garrison is trading the WorldTour for L39ion of Los Angeles

10-23-2021 2022 Race Dates! 2022 Dates are trickling in. Ive updated the mountain and gravel calendar. Dont expect to see any road til late Feb.-March 2022. Thats normal. Promoter or anyone that see a 2022 race date, send me a DM, post here, or email me!

Where is Ian Garrison? Looks like hes headed to L39ion!

Dawn Hill (L5 Flyers) is shadowed by Sophie Zents (Mission Devo p/b Tyler Perry Studios) in the Women’s 3/4. Sophie wold win the final sprint for 1st.

10-18-2021 More on the still developing USA Crits news.

More on USA Crits Tulsa Tough and the Boise Twilight Criterium have pulled their events from the USA Crits series.

17 Teams Respond to the Future of US Crit Racing From Velonews: A collection of 17 teams that raced in the 2021 USA CRITS have responded to the U.S. SafeSport suspension of USA CRITS managing director Scott Morris and subsequent fallout such as Morris’ dismissal from USA CRITS, and teams and races announcing that they would no longer take part in the series of U.S. criteriums going forward. The teams have stated their intent to move forward with a national criterium series, and have asked for patience from the various criterium race organizers who worked with USA CRITS this year. Read the full article.