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; Since 2003, SABA has been collaborating with the USFS and the Clay County Communities Revitalization Association to develop a trail system off of Jackrabbit Road in Clay County, NC. This is located on a peninsula on beautiful Lake Chatuge, on the NC/GA border. 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 (pavilion/restrooms/information board) being planned, along with optional technical trail features (TTF's). Proceeds from SABA fundraising events help benefit the progression and future maintenance of 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:

DATE CHANGED TO Saturday, June 5, 2010 - Annual Vineyard Road Ride, beginning and ending at Crane Creek Vineyards. This ride takes you on very scenic back roads in NC and GA. Stay tuned for more info on the www.sabacycling.com website.

Saturday, September 18, 2010 - Annual SABA End of Summer Cookout held at the Jackrabbit Bike Trail and Campground area. This year members of the Sorella Women's Racing Team will be conducting a women’s skills clinic in addition to the regular group rides, demo bikes, cookout and entertainment.

Saturday, October 9, 2010 - Chain Buster Racing holds its 12/6 Hour Mountain Bike Endurance Race Series Finale at the Jackrabbit Mountain Bike Trails. Go to www.chainbusterracing.com for more info.

Past Events:

Saturday, April 10, 2010 - SABA has collaborated with the Great Smoky Mountain Triathlon Club to hold the Jackrabbit Mountaindu Off Road Duathlon. Proceeds from this event will go to SABA and help with trail maintenance and club functions. This race will consisted of a 2.2 mile trail run, then a 14 mile mountain bike ride followed by a 2.2 mile trail run.

2010 Jackrabbit Mountaindu Off Road Duathlon Results Here

CANCELLED - The 2010 Circle the Bald' Bike Ride has been postponed until 2011 due to the cancellation of the 2010 edition of the Tour de Georgia.

Saturday, May 23, 2009; Fifth Annual Crane Creek Vineyard Ride

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.

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!

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.

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.

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, 2006 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
Hammer Head option 75 mi - If anyone wants it and wants to volunteer to lead it (THIS OPTION IS NOT CONFIRMED)

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!

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.

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.