Southern Appalachian Bicycle Association News:

SABA End of Summer Cookout is Saturday, Sept. 27

Hayesville, NC: SABA's End of the Summer Cookout is scheduled for Saturday, September 27th at Jackrabbit Mountain Campground. We plan to ride the trail at around 3:00 PM, have "refreshments" around 5:00 PM and eat somewhere around 6:30 PM. We would really like to hear thoughts and ideas from our members to make this year's event the best ever!


"The SABA Sisters - Pam, Joanna, & Kim"

Summer Sizzler International Distance Triathlon Update

Hayesville, NC: The 'SABA Sisters', alias 'Fred's Dream Team' were the only all-female relay team at this year's Summer Sizzler International Distance Triathlon, held at the GA Mtn. Fairgrounds on Aug. 2. Despite that, they still managed to take 3rd place (against some very stacked teams) with an overall time of 2:09. SABA member Fred Lewis put the team together to include his friends Pam Hayes, (4 mile run time of 32 minutes), Joanna Atkisson (23 mile bike time of 1:13:52) and daughter Kim Darbyshire (8/10 mile swim time of 23 minutes).


"Pathways at Chatuge Dam"


Economic Impact of the Jackrabbit Trail Project...We Need Your Input

Hayesville, NC: One major source of funding for the Jackrabbit Trails has come from the Goldenleaf Foundation. In our required progress reports which are periodically submitted to the foundation, we must give data on the economic impact of this trail. This is where we need your help.

We need to know who is using the trail? (and how many are with you?), how often you are coming to hike/bike it?, and where you are coming from? Any other comments are appreciated as well. This is very important for the progress of the Jackrabbit Trails.

Thank you for you input and post your comments here.


"Lunch Break"


Riders Needed...Weekly Group Rides

Weekly Group Ride Participation on the Upswing

Hayesville, NC: Our weekly group rides have been on the upswing and several are attracting riders visiting the area while on vacation.

Each ride is designed to attract riders of all levels from beginner to pro. The following group rides are currently in place:

Mountain Bike Rides:

Wednesdays 6:00 PM - Meet at Jackrabbit Mountain Trailhead

Saturdays 9:30 AM - Meet at Jackrabbit Mountain Bike and Hiking Trails Trailhead

Road Bike Rides

Tuesdays 6:00 PM - Meet at Hayesville Square

Thursdays 5:30 & 6:35 PM - Meet at John C. Campell Folk School parking lot in Brasstown

Saturdays 8:00 AM - Meet at Moschetto's Continental Cafe in Young Harris

For additional details about each ride visit the SABA Message Board Here


THIS MONTH'S SPONSORS:
 

Jason Shook, DDS
828-389-2168


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Jackrabbit Trail News:

Mike Riter of Trail Design Specialists has officially finished the machine construction of the Jackrabbit Mountain Bike and Hiking Trails!! (We still have finish work to do on the last trail, but otherwise we have a completed trail system). Additional items on the trail project agenda are parking, signage, bridge construction (we need bids for the upper structure and covered section), Kiosk/map, identify plants, and submitting an economic impact survey to the Gold Leaf Foundation ...read our interviews here with Mike Riter of Trail Design Solutions.

Upcoming Trail Work Days:

  • Saturday, Aug 23 - 8:30 AM - Meet at Trailhead

Next SABA Meeting:

  • Sat, Aug. 23 - Location TBA following trail work day

  • Saturday Sept. 27 - End of Summer Cookout at Jackrabbit Campground

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