news & events
Action Alert: Defending the Roadless Rule
On August 8th the USDA announced that it will open a 30-day public comment period as it moves forward to rescind the Roadless Rule, a longstanding policy that protects millions of acres of backcountry national forest land from new road building and large-scale...
SORBA Stories Podcast: Episode 17 with Amber Draper
In this interview, we chat with Amber Draper, a professional in Leadership and nonprofit management, an active leader in our BUMP chapter in Birmingham, and organizer of the upcoming Limitless Women’s MTB Festival. Amber has been a huge supporter both locally in...
Professionalizing the Path: SORBA Speaks at the 2026 Great Trails State Conference
At SORBA, we know that world-class singletrack relies not only on passionate volunteer advocacy, but also on a thriving, professional trail-building industry. That is why we were thrilled to have our Executive Director, Philip Darden, represent SORBA on stage at the...
Strengthening Statewide Trails: SORBA Joins the Bike TN Collaborative in Chattanooga
July 31st 2026, Chattanooga, TN– Collaboration is at the heart of building world-class trail networks. Recently, mountain bike advocates, industry leaders, and state partners gathered for the Tennessee Cycling & Bike TN Collaborative Meeting in Chattanooga. This...
Remembering Chris Hurst
It is with heavy hearts that we remember Chris Hurst, a dedicated volunteer and instrumental figure in the history of our organization, who passed away suddenly on July 18th at the age of 58 while on a bicycle ride with friends. Chris helped a fledgling Atlanta...
SORBA Executive Committee Nominations
SORBA accepting nominations for open positions on our Executive Committee for the 2027/2028 term. Trail advocates interested in getting involved on a regional level are encouraged to submit a nomination! Open Positions: Vice President Secretary Florida State Rep North...
Understanding Bike Insurance: What 3 Years of Claims Data Shows
Our bikes are central to how we stay active and connected with our trail community, and many of us have a deep sense of pride and identity tied to our rides. A serious accident or bike theft can cause a major financial setback and keep you off the trails until your...
2026 Fall Board of Directors Meeting
Join fellow Board members, executive committee members, chapter members, and staff for the 2026 SORBA Board of Directors meeting to ride, enjoy local amenities, hang out with fellow mountain bikers, and help shape the future of SORBA. This year we will be hosted by...
Support Georgia Pinhoti as a BOLT Trail
If you’ve ever biked the rugged, breathtaking ridges of the North Georgia mountains, you know how special the Pinhoti Trail is. It offers a kind of backcountry, point-to-point single-track experience that is incredibly rare in the Southeastern United States. Now, we...
Podcast Episode 16: Dirt OPPs with Toby Cortez
In this interview, we chat with Toby Cortez, one of the movers and shakers with our North Shore Off-Road Bicycle Association in Louisiana. During our conversation, we discuss how Toby got into riding, the process of developing the trails at Bouge Chitto State Park,...
New Member Benefit: Western Spirit
While SORBA’s specialty is taking care of our chapters and trails across the Southeast, we also know that every rider loves a great trip out West. That’s why we’re excited to share that we’re partnering with Western Spirit to offer 20% off their guided adventure trips...
Massive $4.5 Million Federal Grant Awarded to Restore Pisgah National Forest Trails After Hurricane Helene
[Lenoir, NC] — [June 23, 2026] — The Southern Off-Road Bicycle Association (SORBA), in partnership with their chapter, the Northwest North Carolina Mountain Bike Alliance (The Alliance), has been awarded a historic $4.5 million subaward from the National Forest...
May Membership Drive Recap & Winners
Our May Membership Drive was our most successful independent membership drive yet, and that was all thanks to YOU! Membership fuels trail building and maintenance, community programming and events, advocacy efforts, and regional initiatives for trails and mountain...
The May Membership Drive is ON!
The trails you ride have people behind them, putting in the work every day to keep them maintained, open, and accessible across the Southeast. This May, support the trails you love and take part in the fun! When you join or renew this May, you'll be automatically...
New Member Benefit: Jarrod’s Place
SORBA is excited to announce a new member benefit in partnership with Jarrod's Place, giving eligible members the opportunity to ride more for less at another premier Southeast bike park. SORBA Aluminum level members and above now receive 10% off shuttle day passes at...
SORBA Chattanooga Seeks Director of Development to Fuel Next Phase of Trail Growth
Nonprofit trail advocacy organization announces first-ever development hire as it expands its footprint across the greater Chattanooga region CHATTANOOGA, TN — April 23, 2026 — SORBA Chattanooga, the nonprofit organization dedicated to building, maintaining, and...