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MTB Ride at Sope Creek
Ride Leader: Laura Treers
When: Monthly (Tuesday)
Levels: All levels welcome, Laura will adjust based on who joins each month
Who: Sorella club members, invited guests including fellas
Next scheduled ride: Tuesday, July 16th
Registration: preferred

Description: Come unwind after work on a lap (or two!) around the singletrack at Sope Creek. The traditional loop at Sope is about 7 miles of moderately technical singletrack, consisting of Upper & Lower Loops which can be lapped, plus a few miles warmup/cooldown on gravel. The trails are some of the flowiest and fun in the ATL metro, and the beautiful views of the Chattahoochee at sunset cannot be beat. Bring lights since it gets dark in the woods! Laura tends to keep a moderate pace (8-10 mph) and moving time ~1.5 hours but will adjust the pace and duration as desired! While the singletrack at Sope does have a little bit of technicality, Laura is happy to cater this ride to anyone beginner+ through advanced, who is hoping to get out on their mountain bike and have a fun time on the trails. Depending on the group and preferences, this ride could be anything from a fun skills session for newer riders to a hard workout with intervals for more advanced riders.

Graveling in Arnoldsville
Ride Leader: Karen Richardson
When: Monthly (weekend day)
Levels: Intermediate but will adjust based on who joins each month
Who: Sorella club members, invited guests including fellas
Next scheduled ride: Sunday, July 21st
Registration: preferred

Description: Come join for awesome graveling in Arnoldsville (near Watkinsville - southeast of Athens). The gravel is very nice, not too technical, nothing real steep, with lots of fun rollers. Route will vary slightly each month but will generally be about 40-45 miles with options to add on or cut short as needed. Pace is typically ~14/mph but can vary based on who shows up. For summer we will be starting earlier to get out of the heat and humidity sooner. Bring plenty of hydration and food, more than you think you may need. Option to add on miles or cut shorter by doing an out and back. It’s a bit of a trek to get there, but well worth the drive. Option for lunch afterwards at nearby Wire Park.

Paddle Board / MTB Weekend at Lake Harding
Leaders: Karin Helfmann & Teresa Bruce
When: Saturday June 29th and Sunday June 30th
Levels: All levels
Who: Sorella club members, invited guests
Registration: preferred

Description: SUP: Learn how to Stand Up Paddleboard and Improve your breathing dynamics. You will be taught the basics of stand up, how to balance and stand on the board, hold your paddle, get power from your stroke and if you are a quick learner, how to do a buoy turn! There will be 2 race boards and 2 wider boards available for use. If you own a paddle board, rigid or inflatable, please bring it, and a paddle if you own. Will also go over breathing dynamics and body positioning. This will be a fun session and hopefully something useful for you to implement when you get home.

MTB: The trails have something for everyone. The beginner trail is machine cut and smooth as silk, there’s a fun pump track, you can easily ride 3+ hours and never be on the same piece of trail. Depending on who attends, Teresa will go over mountain bike skills needed for the more difficult sections. This will be playing on bikes and no drop.

Jarrod’s Place MTB
Ride Leader: Saskia Hoppe
When: Every 6-8 weeks
Next scheduled: TBD - tentative date is July 21st
Levels: Intermediate and above
Who: Sorella club members, invited guests including fellas
Registration: not required

Description: Jarrod’s Place is Georgia's very own bike park! With a shuttle service to take you to the top so you can spend more time enjoying the downhill. There are plenty of green, blue and black runs to keep a variety of skill levels entertained, but you will need to be at least intermediate and a full suspension mountain bike is recommended, which can be rented there. Bring lunch and plenty of hydration for the picnic lunch. Shuttle pass $50.

Jackrabbit MTB Weekend
Ride Leader(s): Darcy Grimes & Leigh Easter
When: TBD (watch for an announcement)
Levels: All levels
Who: Sorella club members, invited guests
Registration: preferred

Description: Do you love the Jackrabbit trails (totally beginner friendly) on the North Carolina/ Georgia border? Have you ever wanted to try them out but you aren't sure when to do it? Join us for a fun weekend! We will have group rides both Saturday and Sunday mornings. You are free to come for a day trip, join us for one or both rides, and/or camp at the Jackrabbit Mountain campground.

Cyclocross/Bike Skills Clinic
Ride Leader: Darcy Grimes
When: Sunday, September 29th
Levels: All levels
Who: Sorella club members, invited guests
Registration: preferred

Description: Cyclocross season is coming! Whether you race cross, have only just heard briefly about this crazy sport, or have no idea what is is, this clinic is for you! Come learn about the sport, participate in some bike handling drills, and strengthen your cyclocross (and bike handling!) skills! This event is held at Logan Farm Park and we will use the field for our clinic. What to Bring: Cyclocross, gravel or mountain bike, helmet, water bottle(s) and snacks. Optional: Plan to get lunch together afterwards and you can hear crazy cross stories!

MTB Ride at Reformation Brewery (Woodstock)
Ride Leader: Chris Curtin
When: Monthly (weekend day)
Levels: All levels
Who: Sorella club members, invited guests including fellas
Next scheduled ride: Sunday, July 7th
Registration: preferred

Description: Starting at sponsor Reformation Woodstock, it's a short ride over to Olde Rope Mill trails which includes lovely smooth flowy goodness making this a great option or all level of mountain bikers (or even some gravelers needing some single track practice!). Ride leader Chris Curtin comes from a wealth of experience and is definitely an excellent person to ask for some hints and tips as she leads you around the great trails over at Olde Rope Mill. Finishing off the ride at sponsor Reformation Brewery you can enjoy a post ride beverage along with some food, well deserved after cruising the trails.

Bike Handling Skills in Johns Creek
Ride Leader: Katie Pothier
When: Sunday, July 14th (alternate date of July 21st)
Levels: All levels
Who: Sorella club members, invited guests
Registration: preferred

Description: Come practice some bike handling skills for drop bar bikes (gravel, cyclocross, or road) at Cauley Park in Johns Creek. Practicing tight turns, cornering, hops, rapid braking, and some dismounts/mounts (because cross is coming!). We'll be in grass/parking areas in a lovely suburban park. Perfect for beginners or people that just need to spend time practicing skills. Bring all your normal ride gear. Followed by optional socializing at a local coffee shop that has sandwiches and desserts.