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2025 SORBA Impact Report
In 2025, SORBA strengthened the systems that support local trail work across the Southeast. We welcomed two new chapters, improved the infrastructure behind membership and communications, and reinforced financial stability by reserving year-end surplus funds for...
New Benefits: Ride Kanuga & Ride Rock Creek
SORBA is excited to announce a new member benefit in partnership with Ride Kanuga and Ride Rock Creek, giving eligible members the opportunity to ride more for less at two premier Southeast bike parks. SORBA Aluminum level members and above now receive 20% off adult...
Revel Rascal SL Bike Sweepstakes
Spring is right around the corner. Days are getting longer, trailheads are filling up, and that familiar feeling is back — it’s time to ride! Great trail bikes deserve great trail systems. This year, one rider will start the season on something special. We’re giving...
2026-2028 Strategic Plan
Over the past several months, SORBA has engaged in a strategic planning process to reflect on who we are, how we serve, and where we are headed. SORBA has changed significantly over the years, growing into a strong, independent organization with the capacity to...
Podcast Episode #15 with Maggie Smith
In this interview, we chat with Maggie Smith, an adaptive athlete and advocate for adaptive sports from Woodstock, Georgia. Maggie also currently holds a seat on the board for our SORBA Woodstock chapter and is active with the Atlanta Area Catalyst Sports. Thank you...
Remembering Ed Sutton
The SORBA community is deeply saddened by the passing of Ed Sutton. Ed was a tireless builder, an innovator, and a trusted partner whose work and spirit helped shape the trail landscape of Western North Carolina and the broader South, in lasting ways. Ed believed...
SORBA-CSRA Strong: Trail Recovery After Hurricane Helene
Photos provided by SORBA-CSRA volunteers On September 27, 2024, Hurricane Helene devastated communities across the Southeast, including the Central Savannah River Area (CSRA). Our SORBA-CSRA chapter was heavily impacted, with the storm taking down thousands of trees...
2025 Volunteer of the Year Award Nominations
Volunteers are the backbone of SORBA and our 48 chapters across the Southeast. Without their dedication, we would not be able to help provide an awesome trail experience for everyone. As part of the annual SORBA Summit, we would like to award a new batch of volunteers...
Enterprise South Protected: A Community Win for Chattanooga
SORBA Chattanooga Enterprise South Nature Park Photo by Leslie Kehmeier, The Wide Eyed World When a trail community comes together, real impact follows. Chattanooga riders, trail users, and outdoor advocates showed up in a big way and helped protect Enterprise South...
SORBA Visits Bentonville: A Week of Learning, Collaboration, and Inspiration
Last week, SORBA staff traveled with representatives from three of our chapters to Bentonville, Arkansas, for a two-day deep dive into one of the country’s most successful models for outdoor recreation and mountain biking infrastructure. The Tennessee Department of...
Big Wins for BUMP: Ribbon Cuttings at Oak Mountain & Tannehill
BUMP has been busy delivering major trail projects across the Birmingham region, and this season, they celebrated three huge milestones. First up: the new Oak Mountain Skill Park, a collaborative effort with Shelby County and DCNR designed to elevate the region toward...
Our 2025 Holiday Gift Guide
For this holiday season our staff put together a list for everyone on their nice list. Click on the title for a link to support the businesses that support SORBA!Built for maximum strength and performance, the Clyde Pro is a full-size, full-weight tool designed to cut...
Podcast Episode #14 with Leslie Kehmeier
In this interview, we chat with Leslie Kehmeier, photographer and adventurer, about her experiences with mountain biking, Advocacy, recent projects, and her current work featuring trails in Tennessee. Leslie is an accomplished photographer, former IMBA employee, and...
SORBA in DC for the 2025 Outdoor Alliance Fly-In
Photo credit Kevin LoweryOur Executive Director, Philip Darden, recently traveled to Washington, D.C., to participate in the 2025 Fly-In hosted by the Outdoors Community’s push to protect public lands and recreation access. The event, convened by the Outdoor Alliance...
2025 Fall Meeting Recap: Collaboration & Momentum in Huntsville, AL
The 2025 Fall Board of Directors Meeting brought together chapter leaders and executive committee members from across the Southeast for a weekend of connection, planning, and riding in Huntsville, Alabama. Hosted by the Huntsville Area Mountain Bike Riders (HAMR), the...
Hamilton County’s Proposed Land-Use Exchange
Across the Southeast, SORBA’s mission is rooted in preserving access to trails and natural spaces while supporting the vibrant communities and economies that surround them. As local governments and partners consider new opportunities for growth, we believe that...