The Southern Appalachian Bicycle Association (SABA) serves cyclists in Western North Carolina, North Georgia, and Eastern Tennessee. In addition to weekly group road rides, we maintain the Jackrabbit Mountain Biking and Hiking Trail System in Hayesville, NC, the Piney Knob Trail System in Murphy, NC, and the Ramsey Bluff Trail System at Hanging Dog in Murphy, NC.
Road, Mountain, Gravel, Tri? We’re a group of like minded cyclists with a common goal to educate and promote bicycling in our region, regardless of the genre.
Check back often to see what’s happening in the local bicycle community!
We all know that cycling helps to keep us fit and feeling better, but did you know that studies show that cycling keeps you young? A study performed at Humboldt State University shows that cycling vs just walking for exercise
In spite of Covid, SABA has accomplished several club objectives, including: Murphy Learning Center Nature Trail: club members helped build a nature trail and contributed a cash donation Group Road Rides resumed on Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturdays (currently suspended until spring).
What: End of Year Holiday Gathering and Tribute to Fred LewisWhen: December 8, 2021 6-8 PMWhere: Nocturnal Brewing Co. (Downtown Hayesville) Join your fellow SABA members for a holiday gathering, share stories of the past year’s rides, make plans for 2022, make new riding
SABA hosts several weekly group rides each week. The schedule is as follows: Road Rides Have Ended for the 2021 Season: With the waning evening sunlit hours and the cold Saturday mornings it is time to call an end to
Long time SABA member Fred Lewis passed away Saturday night. Fred was instrumental in the development and maintenance of Jackrabbit trail and served as the club’s treasurer. Fred’s funeral is at Ivie Funeral Home in Hayesville, Sunday October 17, @
The Chain Buster Big Ring Challenge 6/3 race at the Jackrabbit Trails on 10/16/2021 is a huge fundraiser for the Southern Appalachian Bicycle Association (SABA). Your volunteering will help raise funds for the support of this and other trails in the area as well as bicycle
-SABA Board Meeting: August 19, 5:00 PM, at Nocturnal Brewing, Hayesville. We welcome all to attend and participate. -Cycle North Carolina Mountain Ride: SABA members including Mike Vaughn, John Mark Turner, Paula Boyle, Rod Fortney, Martha Quijano, Frank and Edith
SABA SOCIAL GATHERING! When: Thursday, July 22nd, @ 6:00 PMWhere: West Tubing Company 6175 Old Highway 64 Warne, North Carolina 28909 Join members and bring guests for club updates, cold drinks, and cycling talk. SABA will pay for each members
Southern Appalachian Bicycle Association
PO Box 542
Hayesville, NC 28904
The Southern Appalachian Bicycle Association is a 501(c) (3) nonprofit organization and donations are tax deductible. Federal Tax ID #37-1475059.
