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At the November annual party we revealed the new kit for the next two seasons. Details in case you missed the event!

It was a beautiful, crisp, fall morning. Layers to keep off the chill knowing that soon we would be grateful we had SAG support from Henry Zuver and Charlotte Sprague when we peeled off the arm warmers and jackets and didn’t have to stuff them into pockets already filled with bananas, power bars and fig newtons.

A few years ago Ironman made a shift to the 70.3 (half Ironman) race circuit by rotating the location of
the 70.3 World Championships in an effort to make it more of an international affair and to add a layer
of allure similar to Ironman World Championships in Kona. Additionally, the 70.3 WC became a two-day
race format with women and men racing on consecutive days. Smaller field, built-in spectators, no
sharing of porta-potties with dudes on race day – pretty fabulous.

Dru Satori is a passionate cycling enthusiast and promotor of all two wheeled forms of transportation. He has over 100,000 miles in the saddle and bike commutes to work 3 days a week. If you find him in a car you will spot him in a red, smart car convertible.

The weather is just starting to cool off, the leaves are showing their beautiful, bright colors, and the sound of cowbells and heckling are loud and clear… that can only mean one thing! Cyclocross season is here!

On Monday, July 5th two of us off-road Sorella sisters took a road trip to the Forks Area Trail
System (FATS) for a fun mountain biking adventure. I wanted to share our thoughts on the trail
in case you wanted to plan a trip!

Sorellas are often asking about ways to have a positive impact on the Atlanta cycling community. Joining charity rides and assisting at local races are two examples. Here is another one!

I joined the Sorella race team in January 2020. I was incredibly excited to be a part of a team….gatherings, group rides, races. Then the pandemic began. Races canceled, gatherings and group rides were out of the question. Roll into 2021 and things were possibly looking better. I couldn’t have been happier when the team picked a weekend to stay in a couple beautiful cabins provided by our sponsor, Escape to Blue Ridge.

TONGA 2 omnium this year was my first attempt at racing 4 times in 3 days. I was NERVOUS. I wasn’t sure how my body would do and recover after each race, but there’s no better way to find out than to try (crazy as it may be 😊).

Last month I raced Steamboat Gravel in…you guessed it, Steamboat Springs, CO. It all started when Kathryn (Girls Gone Gravel) posted something about the race and I inquired if I could do it on my cross country drive to Tahoe.

When I signed up for SBT GRVL in 2019 for 2020, I never thought it would turn into an epic road trip in 2021- Colorado, Wyoming and Montana.

Do you know what to do if a fellow cyclist goes down and hits her head? If she’s knocked out but comes to are you supposed to call 911? What is your role after witnessing a potential head injury? While you could spend hours or days taking a certification class to learn more, it is my hope that this article gives you a quick perspective on some best practices around cycling head injuries. (Disclaimer: I’m not a doctor and this article does not provide medical advice.)

The Sorella Buckhead Hills route ride has been running every April to September for over 25 years (except in 2020, but no one is counting 2020 anyway!) in various shapes and forms. This hilly 21 mile route is typically done at around 14-15 mph with 4-5 good climbs (we are in Atlanta afterall!) with plenty of socializing between climbs.

Sprinting and cornering are vitally important skills for both newbies and experienced racers, and Saskia and Trish had valuable info to share!

It’s summer 2021 and there are a lot of races back on peoples’ calendars—road races in full sun, gravel races in high humidity, and mountain bike races in the heat of the day. People are ready to make up for lost time by diving back into their sport. But is pushing until you puke a good idea? Do you know what the signs are of heat exhaustion? Do you know what the long-term effects are of heat stroke?

Alaska has been on my list of must visit places for a very long time so when my friend and Sorella teammate Katie Pothier said she was going and asked if anyone wanted to join I jumped on it!

I’ll admit I originally signed up for this mountain bike race because it’s named “Sasquatch Scrambler” and who doesn’t want to do a race that has Sasquatch as the mascot?!? The race started as a mass start with 300 people on a foggy, rainy Saturday morning.

Kansas was hot. The course starts easy, gets rolling and technical, then becomes a mental game of talking yourself through every passing mile. The reward is worth pushing through the growing physical and mental fatigue.

Kansas was hot. The course starts easy, gets rolling and technical, then becomes a mental game of talking yourself through every passing mile. The reward is worth pushing through the growing physical and mental fatigue. This is a list of some of the strategies that worked well for me!

Jennifer Klein, with assistance from Beverly Yearack and Diane Schleicher, hosted a climbing clinic at Chastain Park on Sunday, June 6th. A dozen Sorellas gathered in a shady lot by the horse park to learn the art of climbing.

I love to climb hills on a bike, whether it’s in the Gaps, out West, in France, or right here in Chastain Park. For our Sorella climbing seminar on June 6th, I talked about these tips, then we went for a ride! Kudos to all for being touch and taking on the hills.

Sorella race team members headed to Alabama over the weekend of 14-15 May to participate in the Georgia State Time-Trial and the Cheaha Challenge Century.

A bunch of Sorella’s gathered at Grant Park to do yoga with Kim Nelson.

The recovery from my mitral valve replacement continues as I search for what my New Normal
will be. I may know it this year or not until sometime next year or who knows?

INFINIT Nutrition was founded by endurance athletes. Athletes who — in a nut shell — realized that the difference between a good race and a great race is nutrition.

The 2021 spring team meeting was held on Sunday, April 25th, and due to Covid was done via Zoom rather than in person this year.

On April 3rd, a brisk and chilly morning, a large number of Sorellas showed up at Hurricane Shoals for Maysville Mayhem gravel race.

Ninja offers a range of mountain biking skills clinic for riders of all ability levels including half day, full day and 2-Day clinic offerings.

Emory is looking for volunteers to take part in a study of cycling, effort, and pain.

Read about Trish's riding journey after heart surgery.

On Saturday, January 30th, 7 hardy souls from the team met at Diane Schleicher’s driveway in Dahlonega for a chilly (average temp 35.4F) jaunt through our beautiful Georgia Mountains.

Once other Sorella teammates committed to Das Boot, a gravel meet up with Georgia Rodeo Rally (no entry fee, no support), I decided it was time for me to give a ten mile sketchy descent down Tray Mountain a go!

A few keen Zwift category C riders got together (virtually) to represent in the colorful world of Zwift for a 3 part stage race - Tour de Boudicca!

From the get-go, cycling was fun! I don’t ever remember a time in my life when I didn’t ride.

If you have not heard about this amazing downhill bike park that opened its doors to the mountain bike community in July 2020 it is time you Google it and plan a fun weekend getaway to Hendersonville, NC.

Om November 14th, World Diabetes Day, Sylvia Poulos will be vEveresting.

You say COVID? Barbara says CENTURIES. Read about making the most of the pandemic and getting a couple of miles in.

A few weeks ago, Diane Schleicher and I raced Time Trialing for TaTas, in Eatonton, GA.

The morning of September 12th was warm, muggy and rainy.

RPI stands for Rebeccas Private Idaho Challenge and this year makes the 8th year which was made special due to COVID.

The Georgia State Championship in Brooks, Georgia, showcased all around amazing team work by Sorella!

Sometimes when the weather forecast isn’t agreeing with your Saturday morning mountain bike plans you have to get creative to out run the storms!

As a road racing cyclist, this year has been challenging in many unexpected ways due to COVID 19.

Why taking the time to work with a custom bike builder (and supporting local business) is
worth the wait and $$

A few good tips on how to remove and reinstall a rear wheel with disc brakes and thru axles.

Sylvia tells us about her first race experiences at TONGA part 1 2020.

A few good tips on fixing those more difficult flat tires

2020. It was going to be the year I did a little bit of everything.

Tour of North Georgia Part 1 took place on June 24-26, the very first races since late February/early March and Sorella was well represented!

If GGG is new to you, you are missing out on some great bike resources! The latest addition? Check out the The Big Girl Chamois Show on the GirlsGoneGravelYouTube channel.

Whether you are riding indoors or getting back outside to riding, now is the time to order your new kit or fill in any pieces you wish you had. Our kits are custom made, we only have a chance a couple of times to place our order so don't miss this opportunity!

If you are an active person, a weekend warrior, or competitive athlete, an injury can disrupt your active lifestyle. To get back to the activities you love, you need to achieve the best possible outcome after a sports injury.

Kim Nelson tells us about her adventures at Clásica Panamá RPC Radio!