Southern Appalachian Bicycle Association News:

Long Range Plan for Clay County could include Bike Routes

Cycle Clay County, NC

Ron Guggisberg, a Director of the Clay County Communities Revitalization Association (CCCRA) Board spoke to SABA members at our recent June meeting and discussed the possibilities of including bike paths and routes in the long range plan for Clay County, NC.

Ron stated that this will be the first time that a long range plan will be developed for the county and asked that the cycling community contribute their thoughts pertaining to the future development of bike lanes and routes in Clay and surrounding counties.

We would appreciate any thoughts and ideas that may contribute to the inclusion of bike lanes and routes into the plan. We will also compile a list of current popular routes to present to the DOT upon request under the development phase. Please submit your ideas and routes via our contact form here.


Hanging Dog Update...We need your help

Hanging Dog Tail Map

SABA Member Eddie Sylvester talked with members about working in conjunction with the USFS to start revitalizing the trails at Hanging Dog Campground and Recreation Area located off Joe Brown Highway in Murphy, NC. The trails are overgrown and maintenance has been virtually non-existent in the last few years,

Eddie has agreed to head up a group of volunteers to begin clean-up work at Hanging Dog. Anyone interested in volunteering to help should contact Eddie at 828-837-4165. Anytime you can spare will be greatly appreciated.


2009 Cycle North Carolina Update

The 2009 Cycle North Carolina "Mountains to the Coast" ride will be held Saturday, September 26 (check-in) to Saturday, October 3. The 2009 route will begin in Blowing Rock and end in Surf City with overnight locations in Lenoir, Statesville, Thomasville, Sanford, Dunn and Kenansville. For additional details click here



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Current Trail Conditions at Jackrabbit ...click here

Map of Jackrabbit Trail System ...click here

Local Bike Routes Now Online ...click here

SABA has a new jersey...
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Jackrabbit Trail News:

Close to 15 miles of machine constructed singletrack trails have been completed and are based on a stacked-loop design. The 3.1 mile Central Loop is the "core" trail that all other optional trails are connected. Many of the trails border Lake Chatuge, while others meander through the woods or ridge-top. These trails were specifically designed to appeal to all skill levels, beginner to advanced. It remains a work-in-progress, with signage, maps, parking lot facilities (pavillion/restrooms/information board) being planned, along with optional technical trail features (TTF's)...read our interviews here with Mike Riter of Trail Design Solutions.

Upcoming Trail Work Days:

  • Saturday, July 11 - 8:00 AM Hanging Dog Trail - meet at the main trailhead in the upper parking lot, we will finish by noon.

Next SABA Meeting:

  • Friday, July 17 - 6:30 PM at Appalachian Outfitters, 104A Tennessee Street in downtown Murphy, NC. This will be a pot-luck dinner meeting,  bring your favorite dish!

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SABA Members get 10% off at Spin Lite Cycling in Hiawassee, GA!

SABA Members get 10% off at Blairsville Bikes & Boards in Blairsville, GA!

Appalachian Outfitters

SABA Members get 10% off at Appalachian Outfitters in Murphy, NC!

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