Weekly Rides: SABA conducts weekly rides throughout the riding season for riders of all abilities. Check our message board for the latest updates and local rides.

We do have several route sheets for local rides in pdf format. Click here for routes and descriptions.

Jackrabbit Mountain Bike and Hiking Trail Project; SABA is working with the USFS, along with the Clay County Communities Revitalization Association to develop a trail system off of Jackrabbit Road in Clay County, North Carolina. This is located on a peninsula on beautiful Lake Chatuge, on the North Carolina/Georgia border. An estimated 14-15 miles of trail is planned, with 7-8 miles being a perimeter trail bordering the lake, and 5-7 miles being inner connector and ridge line trails. Land management studies have been completed, and the design & construction phase has begun. As of April 2007, approximately 7 miles of trail have been bench cut, compacted, and finished. Although the trail is not yet officially open, it is already getting use. Proceeds from all events help benefit this project.

Pathways After School and Summer Program for Middle School-Age Students; SABA members volunteer to teach bike safety and mountain bike skills to students during the months of June and July. Trips to surrounding bike trails are planned. For more information contact president@sabacycling.com.

Upcoming:

Saturday, April 26, 2008; Tour de Georgia Week 'Circle the Bald' Bike Ride. This pre "Tour de Georgia" ride is scheduled for Saturday, April 26, 2008, and will begin in Hiawassee, Georgia, just minutes from Brasstown Bald. The mass start will begin after the pre-ride briefing at 8:00 AM, from the Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds. Ride options will include a 12-mile rolling course along with a 36-mile, challenging, hilly course that circles Brasstown Bald. You can ride a portion of the same route that the world's best professional cyclists, including Lance Armstrong, have ridden. Pre-registration guarantees an awesome commemorative t-shirt to the first 300 participants. More info on link to the event site or contact president@sabacycling.com.

Past Events:

Saturday October 6th, 2007 - 10:00 AM; National Take a Kid Mountain Biking Day at Jackrabbit Mountain
Bike and Hiking Trail! This is a great opportunity for you to pass your passion for pedaling on to kids at our new Jackrabbit Mountain trail system!...Flyer here

Saturday, June 9, 2007; Third Annual Crane Creek Vineyard Ride  9:00 AM; It's that time again for the club's Crane Creek Vineyard Ride. Mark your calendars for Sat June 9th at 9 AM. We will have several ride options in the Pine Log, Ivy Log and Gum Log areas. Ride starts and ends at Crane Creek Vineyards- Young Harris, GA:

2 Logs 20 mi
3 Logs 30 mi
3 Logs and a Folk School loop 45 mi

The cost will be approx $10 , $3 for tasting and $7 for lunch payable to Crane Creek Vineyards. There is no charge for the ride if you want to ride but not eat or drink. See our message board for more details here.

Friday, April 20, 2007; Tour de Georgia Week 'Circle the Bald' Bike Ride. This pre "Tour de Georgia" ride is scheduled for Friday, April 20, 2007, and will begin in Hiawassee, Georgia, just minutes from Brasstown Bald. The mass start will begin after the pre-ride briefing at 8:00 AM, from the Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds. Ride options will include a 12-mile rolling course along with a 36-mile, challenging, hilly course that circles Brasstown Bald. You can ride a portion of the same route that the world's best professional cyclists, including Lance Armstrong, have ridden. Pre-registration guarantees an awesome commemorative t-shirt to the first 200 participants. More info on link to the event site or contact president@sabacycling.com.

Friday, September 29, 2006 - 6:30 PM; SABA BBQ; The date is set for our gathering at the Jackrabbit Campground. We'll be having hot dogs, burgers, and more!!! Everyone welcome, come hear about our trail! Featured guest is Mike Riter of Trail Design Specialists. Mike and his crew have been heading up the construction of the new Jackrabbit Mountain Bike and Hiking Trail Project, and he will share with us his insight and visions about our trail

RESULTS -2006 Lies and Pies Festival 5k "Run For The Pie"

Saturday, July 01, 2006; Second Annual Crane Creek Vineyard Ride  9:00 AM; It's that time again for the club's Crane Creek Vineyard Ride. Mark your calendars for Sat July 1st at 9 AM. We will have several ride options in the Pine Log, Ivy Log and Gum Log areas. Ride starts and ends at Crane Creek Vinyards- Young Harris, GA:

2 Logs 20 mi
3 Logs 30 mi
3 Logs and a Folk School loop 45 mi
Hammer Head option 75 mi - If anyone wants it and wants to volunteer to lead it (THIS OPTION IS NOT CONFIRMED)

The cost will be approx $10 , $3 for tasting and $7 for lunch. See our message board for more details:

http://sabacycling.com/Talk/viewtopic.php?t=390

Saturday, August 19, 2006; Lies and Pies Festival 5k "Run For The Pie"  8:30 AM; SABA has joined with the Clay County Communities Revitalization Association to add this 5k Run/Walk to the existing festival. Proceeds to go toward the Jackrabbit Mountain Bike and Hiking Trail. Event to be held 'on the square' in Hayesville, North Carolina. The overall and masters male & female will win a homemade apple pie! Additional information and a printable application click here, or register online at Active.com. For more information, contact president@sabacycling.com.

Saturday, August 13, 2005; Lies and Pies Festival 5k "Run For The Pie"; SABA has joined with the Clay County Communities Revitalization Association to add this 5k Run/Walk to the existing festival. Proceeds to go toward the Jackrabbit Mountain Bike and Hiking Trail. Event to be held 'on the square' in Hayesville, North Carolina. For more information, contact president@sabacycling.com.

November 18-20, 2005; Subaru/IMBA Trail Care School;  The IMBA Trail Care Crew selected the Jackrabbit Trail as a site for one of their 2005 Trail Care Schools, which is to be held November 18-20, 2005.  This school combines interactive learning, hands-on trail work and top-notch instructors and crew leaders.  Topics include designing sustainable trails, controlling water flow, building effective trail structures and routine trail maintenance. Click here for additional information and online registration. Contact president@sabacycling.com for more information.