Events - Week View

Starting from the West Gate parking lot at Stone Mountain, we ride combinations of the 5-mile inner park loop and the 7-mile outer park loop roads for a total distance of around 20 miles. The pace is around 12-14 mph. Rolling flat to gentle climbing terrain. This ride is beginner friendly and there are very few turns so you can‘t get lost. The traffic is light, and the road is well lit, but you must have lights (a req‘t of the park). This ride is open to Sorellas, and fellas who are comfortable riding at Sorella pace.

RIDE POSTPONED: The shade on the Dirty Sheets route and continued cold temps at night have made the course unsafe for a night ride. Next week looks like we‘ll be getting more crud. I‘ll let you know when we have good night to ride!!! Join Betsy Hard on her *NIGHT DIRTY SHEETS (Chill pace).* This is classified as HOT, only because it will be dark and this may be someone‘s first night ride, otherwise, it‘s really a low level MEDIUM ride. This is a REGROUP ride (with a sweeper), with an expected chill pace of 11 mph (unless the ENTIRE group is capable of a slightly faster pace). It will be very dark, not much of a moon. If it takes longer than expected, we‘ll shorten the route a bit on the "fly". There is a slight chance for rain Friday night, so check the calendar for updates. I will postpone if it will be rain. https://ridewithgps.com/routes/49325702 Sorella Fella are welcome, following S/F rules (must be with an active Sorella member & ride at our pace, preferably, in the back). Bring food for afterward at the fire pit, OR, I‘ll put out information to RSVP‘d riders re: ordering delivery from Partners Pizza II in Arbor Springs. Expectations: A gravel or mountain bike, comfortable riding (one section) single track, and mellow gravel roads. A computer with the route loaded. To carry basic safety equipment (White front light & preferable a helmet light as well, rear facing red light, highly visible kit, puncture repair, multi tool, cell phone), and adequate fitness for this level/distance ride. There are two public rest rooms next to Halsa, across from the Gym. RSVP required. If you need to cancel, please let me know!!

This ride is cancelled for this Saturday due to current route conditions and expected rain. Will reschedule in the future. Join ride leader, Jason Cormier (860-906-8312) and the Currahee Pedalers for a gravel ride on Dirty Sheets. (This is a non-Sorella sponsored event but many Sorellas have riden with Jason and the Pedalers on past rides.) The route has pristine gravel and beautiful scenery. (You will see many of the "barn quilts" that are a feature of this area.) The no-drop ride will be 37 miles but there is a 22-mile option for folks who don‘t want the full 37 miles. It will be casual pace with the option for 2 groups incase folks want to ride a little faster with less stops. There are 2 water refill locations - one at a church and one at Cochran Mill Park. The ride is open to all levels of riders; mountain and e-bikes are welcome. The ride will start at 10am so please show up a few minutes early to gear up for the ride. Social afterwards, for those that can stay - bring a snack or something to share.