The Southern Appalachian Bicycle Association
Join us at Enrico’s Italian Restaurant in Young Harris, GA for our next SABA (Southern Appalachian Bicycle Association) meeting on Feb 23rd, 2018 at 6:30 PM. David Moore with Go Nuts Racing will attend to discuss the upcoming sprint race at Jackrabbit.
Bring your family and friends and meet an awesome group of cyclists!
Location:
UPDATE – 1/23/2018: Volunteer Activities have Resumed
Date: Jan 22, 2018 10:24 AM
Hello Volunteers,
D
ue to the recent federal government shutdown, we have been instructed to contact all volunteer groups to inform them that they are not authorized to conduct volunteer activities on US Forest Service lands during the shutdown. Volunteer activities may resume once the federal government has returned to normal operations. Please forward this email to your respective volunteers for each of your volunteer groups. We value all you do as volunteers and apologize for this inconvenience.
Heath Emmons
Natural Resource Specialist
Forest Service
Nantahala National Forest
Cheoah and Tusquitee Ranger Districts
p: 828-479-6431 x4102
f: 828-479-6784
heatheemmons@fs.fed.us
1070 Massey Branch Road
Robbinsville, NC 28771
www.fs.fed.us
Chain Buster Racing 6/3 Hour Big Ring Challenge, race number 5 of the SEC (Southeastern Endurance Cup), is on the schedule for September 29, 2018 at the Jackrabbit Mountain Bike and Hiking Trail System, Nantahala National Forest, 465 Jackrabbit Road Hayesville, NC 28904.
Once again, the start/finish will be staged in the main Jackrabbit trail parking lot. There will be no campers or RV’s permitted in the staging area. All participants will off load gear at the street and carry items into staging area. Please plan for this in advance. The course will be approximately 10 miles in total distance with less than 700 ft of climbing per lap.
Registration is now open for this event and additional detail can be found for the Big Ring Challenge here.
The Southern Appalachian Bicycle Association (SABA) Holiday Gathering will take place this year at Valley River Brewery in Hayesville, NC, on Saturday, January 13, 2018 at 5:30 p.m.
Come out and meet your fellow cyclists and enjoy some great food and brews! Bring your family and riding buddies!
The US Forest Service will be conducting a chainsaw refresher class in the Tusquitee Ranger District on February 24, 2018 (and 25th if a second day is needed for field evaluations). We can accommodate a maximum class size of 20 people. First priority will be for those folks whose saw cards will expire in 2018, second priority is new sawyers wanting certification, third priority will be all others who expire after 2018.
New sawyers, please do not attempt to qualify if you are not comfortable handling a chainsaw or if you do not have any prior experience. Current 1st aid and CPR will be required prior to the class.
The class is filling fast and expected to be full prior to the January 30th deadline. Please register now. If you are certified and unsure of your status, please contact Heath Emmons below.
To Register Contact:
Heath Emmons
Natural Resource Specialist
Forest Service
Nantahala National Forest
Cheoah and Tusquitee Ranger Districts
p: 828-479-6431 x4102
f: 828-479-6784
heatheemmons@fs.fed.us
We’ve assembled over 60 bikes but we are seeking volunteers to help assemble more bicycles for Cherokee County Toys for Tots. This is a great way to get in the Christmas spirit while also helping our community. The bikes are super easy to assemble, so you don’t have to be a master mechanic to help out! Lots of work to be done, so we are counting on you to help!
What: SABA Bicycle Assembly Extravaganza!!
When: Sunday, December 10th at 1:30pm
Where: The old Emerson building across from Murphy Medical Center in Peachtree. Meet at Front Door.
Piney Knob Trails Grand Opening & Fun Group Ride/Hike
Grand Opening ceremonies and 1st Annual Just for Fun Group Ride are scheduled for November 18, 2017 from 12 p.m.-2 p.m. at Piney Knob Trail System in Murphy, NC.
Directions:
From Andrews: From the 129/74/19 4-lane, turn right onto Regal Road (directly across from the entrance to the Casino). Go approximately .5 miles. Turn right on to Piney Knob Hill Road. Cross over railroad tracks and continue straight across and up the middle gravel road and through the yellow gate. Go 1.1 miles (Yes, the road is small and bumpy– don’t give up). Road dead ends into the parking area and trailhead.
About Piney Knob Trail System:
The town of Murphy, North Carolina has finished the first 7 miles of recreational hiking and mountain biking trails on the 700+ acre Murphy Watershed property off of Piney Knob Hill Road. This is the first phase of a planned 22.3-mile system.
All trails are dirt single-track trails and have been built in accordance with International Mountain Bike Association (IMBA) standards.
SABA End of Season Cookout Friday, October 27
Southern Appalachian Bicycle Association (SABA) will hold its end of the season cookout at 6:30 PM on Friday October 27, 2017 at the Clay County Recreation Park pavilion. This is a cookout and potluck event so please bring your favorite dish.
This is a fun event so bring some fellow cyclists and family!
Address: Clay County Park Campground, 47 Clay Recreation Park Rd, Hayesville, NC 28904 (off Meyer’s Chapel Road)