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Busy Couple of Months (July & August) here is what is happening around us...
Tuesday August 19th 2008 - Paris Mt. State Park  Tuesday August 19th 2008 is the UpstateSORBA Meeting & Group ride (open to all) 6:00PM
Join us for a brief meeting followed by a group ride for all abilities. Come meet like minded folk, weather you are a SORBA member or not - Support the sport you love.
Paris Mountain State Park - shelter #1 ( first parking area on Right )
there is a $2 park entry fee
2401 State Park Rd, Greenville, SC 29609
Map & Directions 
Trail Work Day(s) Paris Mountain State Park - Sulphur Springs Trail head parking area (shelter 5&6) - Saturday, August 2nd - meet at 8:30 on the trail by 9:00 -
- Saturday, August 23rd - meet at 8:30 on the trail by 9:00 -
Paris Map - Directions HERE. Plan to work till 2PM or so (bring plenty of water and a lunch), but if you can only work for a few hours we'd still would love to have you come out. Trail work will be on the lower sections of the Sulphur Springs trail to prepare , above the Archery Trail intersection - for the upcoming Downhill Race in September For more Info contact
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 Tour de France / Tour de Barley's Greenville
come enjoy the race on Barley's BIG screen and drink some great beers from their sponsoring breweries, Harpoon Brewery, Terrapin Beer Co., Victory Brewing Co., Brewery Ommegang & Duvel. Barley's will also have some great gear to give away, and a chance to win a cycling jersey from each of the breweries! - Harpoon Brewery - Tuesday 7/8
- Terrapin Monday - Monday 7/14
- Victory Brewing Co. - Wednesday 7/23
- Duvel & Ommegang - Saturday 7/26
 The 2008 Poker Run Adventure - Paris Mountain State Park
July 20th The date has been set for July 20, 2008 and we are getting ready for another great Poker Run Adventure Race at Paris Mountain State Park. Expect to be challenged physically as well as mentally while Trekking, Mountain Biking, Swimming, and Navigating the beautiful Paris Mountain. This will be a beginner friendly race but the experienced teams will be challenge. Event Registration Active.com Event Website: Upstateoutdoors.com 
3rd Annual Fontana Fest Mountain Bike Festival July 18th - 20th
Fontana Fest Mountain Bike Festival is a family-oriented fund raiser to benefit The Mountain Community School Bike Club.. Cost: $30 for Individuals, $50 for Families..Registration includes: All events, cookout on Saturday, live entertainment, event t-shirt, and more! Profit s Benefit: The Mountain Community School Bike Club Online Registration Closes: July 15, 2008 11:59 PM PCT.
Registration and check in will take place on the ballfield at Fontana Village Resort from 12:00 noon to 7:30 pm on Friday, July 18th and 8:00am to 12:00 noon on Saturday, July 19st. There will be a $10.00 late fee for anyone registering on-site Friday or Saturday. Camping is available on the ballfield. Cabins and rooms are available and can be reserved by contacting Fontana Village Resort at 1-800-849-2258. Event held rain or shine. No-refunds. Helmets must be worn at all times while riding.  Fontana Fest is a Trips for Kids event!
Bring a kid and Pisgah Area SORBA will have a bike for them to ride. Read more here.
For directions, registration and more information go to www.FontanaFest.com  The 9th Annual Off Road Assault on Mt. Mitchell
Sunday July 27, 2008 (rain or shine)
The Off Road Assault on Mt. Mitchell is a 60 mile mostly off road Bicycle route with 11,000 feet of climbing. From Old Fort you climb over the Blue Ridge Parkway two times and just below Mt. Mitchell on beautiful Forest Service roads and unbelievable N.C. single track. There are fully stocked rest stops approximately every 10 miles. You can also send anything you wish to any of the rest areas with our staff. Mt. Mitchell peaks at 6684 ft and is the highest mountain east of the Mississippi river. The town of Old Fort where you start and finish sits at around 1400 feet. Most of the climbing is on Forest Service roads while most of the single track points downhill! Registration begins at 6am. Ride meeting at 7:45am. Ride starts at 8:00am Event Website for more Information  SERC Round #9 (final) Fontana Dam Jam Mountain Bike Racing
July 26th - 27th
Fontana Village and Goneriding.com present the Dam Jam,SERC #6 - South Eastern Regional Championship Series / AMBC / Fontana Dam Jam - Cane Creek Cup- 15 Bonus Points, Cross-Country Night time Short Track & Downhill race. Held on the trials of the Nantahala National Forest in the mountains surrounding the Village.
Join other riders and spectators from the southeast for this Fontana classic.
Event Website online registration and more information  the Night Train 6 & 12-Hour Mountain Bike Event.
August 9th - Fontana Village, NC
INFINIT Customized Nutrition presents the Night Train 6 &12-Hour Mountain Bike Event.
Our second event, The Night Train 12-Hour MTB Event, is a 6-hour and 12-hour endurance event that takes place at Fontana Village Resort. The event features some of the best in Western North Carolina single track and has been featured in Blue Ridge Outdoors Magazine.
Last November, we were awarded the "Best Post-Race Party" honors in the Blue Ridge Outdoors Magazine "Best Of 2007" feature. This was due to our having two live bands, free pasta dinner, free French Broad Brewing beer, and a huge swag toss after the awards ceremony. Online Registration Closes: August 6, 2009 11:59 PM Pacific Time
VISIT THE OFFICIAL WEBSITE HERE
 FOOL'S GOLD 100/50 Mile Mountain Bike Race & Festival
August 15th-17th Dahlonega, Georgia The Fool's Gold Mtb Races & Festival aims to bring together a passion for riding mountain bikes, trail advocacy, and racing at it's highest level. This year we have partnered with both the NUE Series to bring world class racing to Georgia and IMBA-SORBA to host a festival which celebrates our passion for riding in the dirt. We hope that what ever your riding interests are, that you will join us for an entertaining weekend in the mountains of North Georgia. The Race: The Fool's Gold is Georgia's first and only 100 & 50 mile mountain bike races, brought to you by the race directors of the largest and most fun 24 hour mountain bike race in the Southeast, the BURN 24 Hour Challenge!
Expect lots of singletrack with a few gravel road grunts. Be prepared to ride hard..and drink a few brews afterward. We promise, you won't be disappointed! With the low entry fee, great schwag, all of the essential amenities (i.e. food, lodging, beer) ALL WEEKEND!, and cash payout for the Open Men/Womens class in the 100 miler, we think this one will be on your race calendar for good!
Our inclusion into the NUE Series means that the competition level is going up a notch. Last year's FG100 winners, Sam Koerber and Trish Stevenson, are sure to be challenged by NUE series leaders Jeff Schalk and Cheryl Sorenson. Plus we have commitments from Chris Eatough, Tinker Juarez, & Floyd Landis!
If racing is not your thing then the Fool's Gold Festival is your way to strike two wheeled gold! See below for details.  The Festival: The 2008 Fool's Gold Mountain Bike Festival is teaming with the Southern Off-road Bicycle Association (SORBA) to create a one-of-a-kind festival in the Southeastern US. Both 55nine Performance and IMBA-SORBA are working together to support improvements of the existing trail system in the Bull Mountain area of Dahlonega, Georgia, as well as to support development of new trail to an already epic area of the Chattahoochee National Forest. 55nine Performance will be making a cash donation to SORBA's Land Access Fund to support the Bull & Jake Mountain trails which was the site of IMBA's first Epic ride.
The Fool's Gold Festival will feature organized rides, great food, onsite lodging, bands, games, give aways and product demos from local shops & national brands such as Vassago Cycles, Ergon, Pivot Cycles, Twinsix, Bike29, & Open Window Soap Works. IMBA-SORBA will be organizing their world famous Mystery Ride (aka Poker Ride) on Sunday.
Event Website online registration and more information  Announcing the 2008 Paris Mountain Downhill Race
September 21st, 2008 - Paris Mountain State Park
Rusty Sprocket Productions is teaming up with Cecil Linder and the Upstate SORBA chapter to bring you the first-ever downhill event at Paris Mountain State Park in South Carolina. All profits from this event will go to Upstate SORBA to maintain and improve the trails at Paris Mountain Sate Park.
More information will be coming soon, so check back often and watch your favorite forums for details.
Sponsors are needed. If you are interested in sponsoring this event, see our SPONSORSHIP INFORMATION or
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for details. UpstateSorba will be doing some trail work days (dates coming soon!) prior to Race Day. UpstateSORBA needs volunteers for race day (assisting Registration & Check-in, Staging, Course Marshalls & Spotters, Shuttle vehicle & driver) - please contact
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