September Already?

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Check out the upcoming events scheduled for our local Chapter!!

Hunting Season will soon be here!!
Keg Creek and Bartram Trail in Georgia are located on WMA land. Deer hunting season for GA on these trails are: Archery - Sept 12 till Oct 9; Primitive Weapons - Oct 10 till Oct 16; Fire Arms Oct 17 till Jan 1. Please wear Hunter Orange when riding these trails during deer hunting season.

Monthly Meeting!!
Chapter Meeting Tuesday, September 8^th @ 7:30pm upstairs at Nacho Mamas. Come early if you want to eat before the meeting starts.

SORBA-CSRA Family Fun Day!!
Family Fun Day - FATS - Saturday, September 19^th. We will lead rides, beginner and advance skills clinics, trailside bike repair clinics, and cook hotdogs & hamburgers. This event is free. Location: FATS South Trailhead, 10am till 4pm.

Ladies Ride!!
The September Ladies Ride will be held in conjunction with the Family Fun Day at FATS on September 19^th. We will meet at FATS at 10:00 a.m. and will ride the Skinny Loop (Ladies Only in our group). You are invited to participate in all the events that day, too. It will be a great opportunity to meet other people and eat some good food! If you have any questions, please email Barbara Drawdy at [e-mail].

National Public Lands Day!!
National Public Lands Day - September 26^th. We will cut the grass on the large field, lop, and install a few bricks. The ACOE will be providing pizza for lunch. Meet at Petersburg Trail Head at 9:30am . Let Paul Farrow at [e-mail] know that you are going to help.

Ironman!!
Ironman Volunteers - September 27^th. Please support our community events by either participating or volunteering. More details at www.ironmanaugusta.com/

Take A Kid Mountain Biking Day!!
Take A Kid Mountain Biking Day - Saturday, October 3^rd. Bartram Lake Trail, Petersburg Campground Trailhead. Registration starts at 10:00am . Morning ride 11:00am. Lunch 12:00pm . Afternoon ride 1:00pm . Closing ceremony 2:00pm . Please support our community events by either participating or volunteering.Contact John Liebe at [e-mail] for more info.

Savannah River /Augusta Canal Adventire Race!!
Savannah River/Augusta Canal Adventure Race (SRACAR) – October 3^rd. Please support our community events by either participating or volunteering. Contact Steve Morrone at [phone] or [e-mail]

FATS Trail Run!!
FATS 40/50 Trail Run Event - October 4^th. Please support our community events by either participating or volunteering. Contact Teresa Hayes [e-mail]

Helen Fat Tire Festival 2009!!
Fat Tire Festival in Helen GA - October 9, 10, 11 - Please support SORBA events by either participating or volunteering. More details at www.helenfattirefestival.com/

Augusta Cross Race!!
Augusta Cross Race – October 25^th. - Please support our community events by either participating or volunteering. Contact Ross Douglas at [e-mail]

IMBA Trail Care Crew!!
IMBA Trail Care Crew - November 5-8. They will be in Augusta . We hope to repair some trail on Friday afternoon, Saturday morning and Sunday. Join up to learn how to become a trail maintainer. More details at monthly meeting.

Bike Fest 2009!!
Bike Fest - November 7^th at Lake Springs. The IMBA Trail Care Crew will be there. Come out and celebrate the fun of mountain biking! More details at monthly meeting.

Augusta, GA and the CSRA are quickly becoming a hotbed of activity for the Mountain Biking Community. Don't believe it? Just look at all of the events we have planned where each one involves people on mountain bikes! Pick one to get involved with, either as a participant or a volunteer. You'll be glad you did!

Now that the weather is beginning to cool off and we are entering into some prime riding season, expect to see more people out on the trails. Remember hunting season starts next month so get prepared now by getting yourself a hunter orange safety vest to wear over your jersey while riding. Familiarize yourself with the hunting seasons, areas, and regulations so you'll be more prepared. And ALWAYS wear a helmet!!

Be safe!