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For all of you that may be interested in a ride to beautiful Lake Lanier, this is the ride for you! We will start at the downtown Buford area, where there is always a bunch of free parking available. We will head to the lake and back for a total distance of around 27 miles. The pace is around 16-17 mph with a total of about 1000’ of climbing. The traffic is moderate, so we will want to have good road riding etiquette. There will be an opportunity for the ride to regroup if necessary. This ride is open to Sorella‘s, friends of Sorella‘s and Sorella fellas who are comfortable riding at Sorella pace. Here is Christina‘s Strava link to the route: https://www.strava.com/activities/13760206354

21 mile route with about 1,550 ft of elevation aiming for 14+mph. This bi-weekly ride is a great way to start the week strong with great intervals and some climbing. This ride is a fun mix of different energies: social on smaller roads, hard on hills and focused/single file on busy stretches. We will regroup at regular intervals to accommodate different paces. It is a great ride for intermediate and experienced riders and requires group riding skills. This is a women’s focused ride but open to Sorella’s fellas and friends who are comfortable riding at Sorella group pace. Here is a link to the route for those who wish to download: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/50107788 This ride starts from Mt. Paran Church. We will meet in the parking lot which is immediately to the left (close to the road) as you enter the property from Mt. Paran. There are no restroom facilities available so plan accordingly.

The Big Creek MTB Trails provide an escape to the woods right off GA-400 and Holcomb Bridge Rd. There are often deer and other wildlife sightings as well as trailside bicycle themed art. Join Betsy on the first Tuesday of the month for this NEW monthly ride. The ride will be at a social pace that will last for 1-1.5 hours and will cover the green, blue, and black trails except for the Troll Trail. There is also a skills area and pump track if anyone is interested in checking that out. The black trail has climbing and some advanced features that have ride-arounds. An intermediate level rider would be comfortable riding at Big Creek. If anyone drops back, Betsy will wait at the top of climbs and at intersections. As the weather is getting hotter, bring plenty to drink. If the riders would like, we can grab some food afterward. Please register for this ride so that Betsy can text you in the event that the trail is closed.

21-mile route, aiming for 14-15 mph. This weekly ride is a great ride to improve your climbing skills and step outside of your comfort zone with a supportive group of women. The ride is a mix of social (between the hills) and hard (4-5 pretty good) climbs. We cover ~1,880 feet of elevation gain. We will regroup at the top of the climbs. This ride is designed for experienced riders, comfortable riding in a group, with some light traffic on hills. After the ride there is a group that usually grabs dinner at nearby local restaurant.

Do you work afternoons or evenings and can ride in the morning? Are you retired, aren‘t working or just want to play hookie for the day? Then join us on this Spicy gravel ride out of Serenbe the first Thursday of the month (January - May). Rides vary between 30 to 62 miles. Routes will be posted in advance (please download them). These rides regroup, so having the route on your computer is highly recommended, especially on the longer routes. Rides will start with shorter routes and at a "winter pace" (high 12 mph - low 13 mph) and gradually increase through the spring to longer distances and an average of 13.5 - 14 mph. We ride in cold (because we warm up quickly!), and sometimes in the wet (because weather happens). Occasionally I may need to change the date due to extreme weather or personal obligations, and, occasionally we may switch the location (just to mix it up), so check the calendar. Expectations: Ability & experience in riding gravel and single track with varying conditions and obstacles, to have a bicycle (gravel/mtb/cross) suitable for these conditions and properly maintained, to carry emergency repair supplies (tubes/air/plugs or patches/multi use tool,cell phone), and the ability to chat and laugh along the way. This is a ride, not a race, so we take care of each other! Non-members are required to register to sign the required waiver (if the waiver is not "up", just register). OR, make it simple and become a member by signing up on our webpage! Park near the Halsa Restaurant. There are public restrooms next to Halsa. Betsy is always open to having lunch or coffee at the Halsa afterward, or at one of the other new cafes nearby afterward!!! Sorella Fella‘s are welcome on this ride! (A S/F is one of the riders guys whom she wants to bring along). *Expectations for S/F‘s, ride OUR pace, generally as a sweeper.

This ride is designed for beginners who want to build endurance and miles over time and with a goal in mind. We‘ll start with lower miles at a slower pace and work up to higher miles at a faster pace with each month. Starting at the Hiram Trailhead (near HWY 278 and HWY 92 at mile marker 14.66), this ride is out and back on the flat Silver Comet Trail. In April, we‘ll begin with 15 miles and by October, our goal will be 50 miles to Rockmart and back. This ride is open to Sorellas and lady friends. Be ready to roll at 9 AM. Note that this ride will alternate between Saturday and Sunday mornings to hopefully allow for a time that meets your schedule. Please RSVP to let the ride leader know to expect you.

21-mile route, aiming for 14-15 mph. This weekly ride is a great ride to improve your climbing skills and step outside of your comfort zone with a supportive group of women. The ride is a mix of social (between the hills) and hard (4-5 pretty good) climbs. We cover ~1,880 feet of elevation gain. We will regroup at the top of the climbs. This ride is designed for experienced riders, comfortable riding in a group, with some light traffic on hills. After the ride there is a group that usually grabs dinner at nearby local restaurant.

22 miles beginner friendly gravel ride at Dirty Sheets. Bring your gravel or mountain bike and join Saskia for a relaxed tour of Dirty Sheets. Lunch to follow at Halsa in Serenbe!

21 mile route with about 1,550 ft of elevation aiming for 14+mph. This bi-weekly ride is a great way to start the week strong with great intervals and some climbing. This ride is a fun mix of different energies: social on smaller roads, hard on hills and focused/single file on busy stretches. We will regroup at regular intervals to accommodate different paces. It is a great ride for intermediate and experienced riders and requires group riding skills. This is a women’s focused ride but open to Sorella’s fellas and friends who are comfortable riding at Sorella group pace. Here is a link to the route for those who wish to download: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/50107788 This ride starts from Mt. Paran Church. We will meet in the parking lot which is immediately to the left (close to the road) as you enter the property from Mt. Paran. There are no restroom facilities available so plan accordingly.

21-mile route, aiming for 14-15 mph. This weekly ride is a great ride to improve your climbing skills and step outside of your comfort zone with a supportive group of women. The ride is a mix of social (between the hills) and hard (4-5 pretty good) climbs. We cover ~1,880 feet of elevation gain. We will regroup at the top of the climbs. This ride is designed for experienced riders, comfortable riding in a group, with some light traffic on hills. After the ride there is a group that usually grabs dinner at nearby local restaurant.

This is a steady/social/adventurous 1-1.5 hour mountain bike ride (~7-9 miles) for Sorella Members only! The course is considered to be an intermediate trail with some technical climbs (~500-650 feet of elevation); however, Samantha will be taking slow (6-7mph), if and when needed. This ride is super fun and a great opportunity to be in the heart of nature on two wheels! There are tons of deer sightings and you can hear the trickling of the Chattahoochee flowing through the trail. There will be stops for to take a drink and dependent on ride attendees, we can meet for dinner after!

This ride is designed for beginners who want to build endurance and miles over time and with a goal in mind. We‘ll start with lower miles at a slower pace and work up to higher miles at a faster pace with each month. Starting at the Hiram Trailhead (near HWY 278 and HWY 92 at mile marker 14.66), this ride is out and back on the flat Silver Comet Trail. In April, we‘ll begin with 15 miles and by October, our goal will be 50 miles to Rockmart and back. This ride is open to Sorellas and lady friends. Be ready to roll at 9 AM. Note that this ride will alternate between Saturday and Sunday mornings to hopefully allow for a time that meets your schedule. Please RSVP to let the ride leader know to expect you.

21-mile route, aiming for 14-15 mph. This weekly ride is a great ride to improve your climbing skills and step outside of your comfort zone with a supportive group of women. The ride is a mix of social (between the hills) and hard (4-5 pretty good) climbs. We cover ~1,880 feet of elevation gain. We will regroup at the top of the climbs. This ride is designed for experienced riders, comfortable riding in a group, with some light traffic on hills. After the ride there is a group that usually grabs dinner at nearby local restaurant.

Fun filled weekend of playing bikes and paddling on Lake Harding. Friday night will kick off with an evening paddle on the lake - stand up paddle, kayak or canoe (that won‘t tip over). Saturday we will be mountain biking on the Standing Boy trails nearby. (But if there is enough interest, Teresa can arrange for a gravel ride leader for anyone not wanting to mountain bike.) Early morning and afternoon we will have more time to get on the Lake. Saturday night will be a short and easy ride on the Riverwalk trail to watch fireworks and a concert at Fort Moore (bring lights and a small chair or towel to sit on + a backpack to carry these items on your bike). Early Sunday morning we can get back on the lake and then take an Easy gravel ride from Teresa‘s house before heading home. The weekend menu will be pot luck - everyone please bring food to share. Teresa will send out a sign-up sheet closer to the event. Teresa has plenty of beds but please bring your own sheets and towels.

Fun filled weekend of playing bikes and paddling on Lake Harding. Friday night will kick off with an evening paddle on the lake - stand up paddle, kayak or canoe (that won‘t tip over). Saturday we will be mountain biking on the Standing Boy trails nearby. (But if there is enough interest, Teresa can arrange for a gravel ride leader for anyone not wanting to mountain bike.) Early morning and afternoon we will have more time to get on the Lake. Saturday night will be a short and easy ride on the Riverwalk trail to watch fireworks and a concert at Fort Moore (bring lights and a small chair or towel to sit on + a backpack to carry these items on your bike). Early Sunday morning we can get back on the lake and then take an Easy gravel ride from Teresa‘s house before heading home. The weekend menu will be pot luck - everyone please bring food to share. Teresa will send out a sign-up sheet closer to the event. Teresa has plenty of beds but please bring your own sheets and towels.

21 mile route with about 1,550 ft of elevation aiming for 14+mph. This bi-weekly ride is a great way to start the week strong with great intervals and some climbing. This ride is a fun mix of different energies: social on smaller roads, hard on hills and focused/single file on busy stretches. We will regroup at regular intervals to accommodate different paces. It is a great ride for intermediate and experienced riders and requires group riding skills. This is a women’s focused ride but open to Sorella’s fellas and friends who are comfortable riding at Sorella group pace. Here is a link to the route for those who wish to download: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/50107788 This ride starts from Mt. Paran Church. We will meet in the parking lot which is immediately to the left (close to the road) as you enter the property from Mt. Paran. There are no restroom facilities available so plan accordingly.