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Post by Angela on Oct 11, 2015 18:21:11 GMT -5
Time to mark your calendars! On Saturday, November 7th 21st we will celebrate the 9th year for the SORBAcsra BikeFest and participate in the grand opening ceremony of the brand new Petersburg Trailhead.
Stay tuned for more details as they develop - here is how things are shaping up for 2015>
Grand Opening Ceremony
Trail Rides (varying lengths to suit riders of every level)
Skills Area/Clinic
Bike Games
Cookout
Outdoor "Movies" - cool bike videos of course
Fire Pit(a permanent one there there at the trailhead)
Night Rides (we will have some extra nightlights if you haven't taken a ride on the dark side before)
We will be posting more information in the coming days stay tuned! This event is not just for SORBAcsra members, bring your friends and family.
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Post by Angela on Oct 13, 2015 20:59:44 GMT -5
Here is the cool new pavilion up at the Petersburg Trailhead complete with a brand new grill - we will be cooking out and feeding the BikeFest attendees on Saturday, November 7th after the rides right here! Stay tuned for the Survey Monkey link so you can sign up. Click on the picture to enlarge.
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Post by Angela on Oct 14, 2015 12:08:29 GMT -5
If you are planning to attend the BikeFest/Grand Opening of the new Peterburg Trailhead on Saturday/November 7th 21st AND will be joining us for the cookout, please sign up on Survey Monkey
Sign up by Tuesday, November 3rd for the cookout and you will be entered into a drawing for a cool prize!
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Post by Angela on Oct 16, 2015 12:04:09 GMT -5
Looking so forward to using the permanent firepit at the Petersburg Trailhead for the upcoming BikeFest. We'll bring the marshmallows you just need to bring your skewer (or stick)! This is the perfect time of year for a nice warm fire in the evening.
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Post by Angela on Oct 19, 2015 6:32:15 GMT -5
Was out this weekend at the Petersburg Trailhead and had a chance to try out the great new changing room. It even has an electrical outlet so if you need to add a light for changing after a nightride or just wanted to blow your hair dry, you are covered! Less than 3 weeks until BikeFest and the grand opening of the Petersburg Trailhead!
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Post by Angela on Oct 21, 2015 6:32:09 GMT -5
Another amenity in place up at the Petersburg Trailhead>The bike repair station at Petersburg trailhead has been installed. One heavy duty pump, almost any tool you might need for simple repairs, and, if necessary, a QR code to get instructions. Thanks for making this happen Andy Jordan's Bicycle Warehouse.
Although he didn't look convinced when taking the pictures, this repair station is Korben approved! And I know Korben's dad so the repair station would not have been christened by Korben ; )
Still have plenty of time but don't forget to sign up on Survey Monkeyif you plan to join us for the cookout!
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Post by Angela on Oct 23, 2015 6:32:38 GMT -5
Check out the new bike wash station at the Petersburg Trailhead! Why would you need it? Even though most people know not to ride the trails when they are wet, on the west side of Bartram there are some active water crossings so it is still easy to pick up mud on your bike and even after the trails are dry enough to ride there can still be some wet or muddy spots along this trail. That wood the bike seats are hooked over will soon be replaced by the permanent piece.
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Post by Angela on Oct 24, 2015 13:24:45 GMT -5
Another piece of the Petersburg Trailhead in place and ready to go....the donation box! The front of the SORBAcsra donation box wasn't even painted when a local mountain biker made the first donation at Petersburg trailhead. All donations collected by SORBAcsra at Petersburg stay with SORBAcsra and are earmarked for maintenance and improvements on Bartram trail.
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Post by moto922 on Oct 24, 2015 19:39:20 GMT -5
Any demo bikes this year?
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Post by dsquaredmsquared on Oct 25, 2015 6:29:13 GMT -5
Any demo bikes this year? Not at BikeFest this year. Giant and Liv Giant will bring their demo bikes to our December monthly meeting/volunteer appreciation cookout at Mistletoe State Park.
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Post by Angela on Oct 27, 2015 6:57:02 GMT -5
The bike wash station is now complete and ready to go. Chuck met a young visitor from Atlanta and explained how the bike wash rack works (he was trying out the new "pull up bar")
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Post by Angela on Oct 30, 2015 6:54:20 GMT -5
Had a chance to check out the new Petersburg trailhead after dark last night. Once it gets dark we will have bike videos rolling, a fire pit going (complete with some marshmallows) and we will have a night ride starting around 7pm with a couple of loaner lights if people want to give night riding a whirl! Don't forget to sign up on Survey Monkey if you plan to join us for the cookout. Sign up by Tuesday, November 3rd 17th to get your name in the hat for a prize. We will draw for the prize during the cookout, you must be present to win!
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Post by Angela on Nov 1, 2015 12:34:22 GMT -5
There is limited seating at the new Peterburg Trailhead so please remember to bring your folding chairs to the BikeFest on November 7th 21st!
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Post by Angela on Nov 3, 2015 13:10:01 GMT -5
Just as a reminder if you have not signed up for BikeFest the cut-off is tonight. If you are planning to attend the BikeFest/Grand Opening of the new Peterburg Trailhead on Saturday/November 7th 21st AND will be joining us for the cookout, please sign up on Survey MonkeySign up by Tuesday, November 3rd 17th for the cookout and you will be entered into a drawing for a cool prize! We have had about 3 inches of rain over Sunday and Monday so will be monitoring trail conditions over the next couple of days. In addition, the weather wizards are steadfastly predicting 80% chance of rain for Saturday. Stay tuned to the forum for updates as they become available. We are exploring the option to reschedule this event for later in the month if needed.
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Post by Angela on Nov 4, 2015 23:18:19 GMT -5
Due to the 3+ inches of rain on Sunday and Monday and predictions of rain on Saturday, SORBAcsra in consultation with ASACE (U.S. Army Corp of Engineers)has postponed the 9th Annual BikeFest and Grand Opening of the Petersburg Trailhead to Saturday, November 21st. Thank you to the over 80 people who signed up to participate in this event and hope that everyone is able to attend the event on the new date. Here is the brand new Monkey Survey for the event scheduled for Saturday, November 21st. If you plan to attend the cookout on the new date please sign up and come join us!
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Post by Angela on Nov 8, 2015 10:31:21 GMT -5
If you sign up for the rescheduled 2015 Fall BikeFest cookout by end of day Tuesday, November 17th your name will go into the hat for a drawing for a nice prize.
Even if you signed up on Survey Monkey for the original date, you still need to sign up again on the new link> 2015 BikeFest Cookout
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Post by Angela on Nov 13, 2015 7:40:40 GMT -5
Don't forget to come to the 9th Annual Fall Bikefest on Saturday, November 21st - we had a great crowd of over 80 people signed up for the cookout at this Grand Opening/Bikefest event before the threat of rain forced a reschedule. We'll repost the schedule in the next couple of days but come out for all or part of this event. This event (including the cookout) is free and if you sign up for the cookout by Tuesday night your name will go into the hat for a drawing for a nice prize you can do that right here> 2015 Bikefest Cookout Signup Come check out all the great amenities at the new Petersburg Trailhead.
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Post by Angela on Nov 17, 2015 13:02:32 GMT -5
Last day to sign up and get your name in the drawing for a nice price for the Bikefest cookout this Saturday. If you haven't signed up yet be sure to do so today. Come on out and enjoy the fun! Survey Monkey Link for Cookout
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Post by Angela on Nov 20, 2015 13:11:56 GMT -5
Looking forward to the grand opening of the Petersburg Trailhead and our 9th Annual BikeFest! We have about 50 people signed up to join us for the cookout and hope to have even more turn out for the grand opening.
Don't forget to bring a folding chair and your hunter orange jersey or vest!
If you have any questions please email them to SORBAcsra
See you at 1pm at the Petersburg Trailhead!
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Post by Stefanie Gore on Nov 22, 2015 10:49:56 GMT -5
What would be a great trail to ride today in the FATS area?
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