It has been several years since SORBA-Chattanooga published a chapter newsletter. However, the Board of Directors is attempting to be more responsive to our membership’s needs.
To this end we are once again publishing Trail Dirt, our quarterly, electronic newsletter, to help keep our membership better informed about SORBA-Chattanooga activities and accomplishments.  Enjoy.
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The Chattanooga Times Free Press recently ran a story about the mountain bikes gifted to Cloudland Canyon State Park, by the Lula Lake Land Trust and SORBA-Chattanooga, previously reported here.  Check out the new story by clicking here.

The November issue of Bike Magazine reviews 10 exotic trails in the south in anticipation of the IMBA’s World Summit schedule to be held in South Carolina in 2010.
The article, Going South: Exploring Dixieland’s Hottest Singletrack, mentions SORBA-Chattanooga’s volunteer constructed and maintained Raccoon Mountain Trails Network, along with the Windrock downhill trails, in the section devoted to Tennessee.

Bike Magazine, Nov. 2009

Front Page of the article, Going South: Exploring Dixie Land’s Hottest Singletrack

The portion of the …

The most recent issue of The Pulse covered several outdoor activities.  Sam Silvey, Editor for the on line LookOutDoorsNews, and freelance writer was asked to write an article about cycling in the Chattanooga area.   SORBA-Chattanooga and its crown jewel project, Raccoon Mountain are the focus of the article.
Here is an out take:
“Over the last 12 years, I’ve seen cycling grow exponentially in Chattanooga. I remember when I could identify my friends by the bike rack …

When one thinks of outstanding mountain biking trails, Moab’s Slick Rock trail is usually near the top of the list, mostly comprised of trails in western states. However, American Way magazine suggests that Chattanooga’s own, volunteer constructed and maintained, Raccoon Mountain is a great alternative to Moab’s premier Slick Rock Trail.
Read the full article here, mountain biking section if fifth item down.

SORBA-Chattanooga’s trail maintenance efforts at Harrison Bay State Park have earned a quick mention in a recent Times Free Press news article.
The SORBA folks have done a great job of rerouting bits of the old trail that were seemingly always wet. One friend mentioned that he once stopped on this trail before it was rerouted, looked down and noticed minnows swimming between his spokes. Now, though, there should be no cause for alarm.
For the full …

The Raccoon Mountain trail network was recently covered in Bike Magazine.

The July 24, 2004 issue of the Time Free Press covered mountain biking recreation.  The article featured quotes and pictures from SORBA-Chattanooga members.   The article appeared in the Life Styles section.