SORBA Stories podcast
Stories from the Southern Singletrack
Every epic descent, every perfectly shaped berm, and every mile of pristine Southeastern singletrack has a story. Pull up a chair and tune into the official SORBA Podcast, where we dive deep into the vibrant culture, the complex controversies, and the unstoppable community shaping the face of mountain biking across our region.
We are bringing you face-to-face with the legends who dig the dirt and the advocates who fight for it in county halls and forest service offices. From deep-dive breakdowns of environmental legislation to insider guides on the Southeast’s ultimate backcountry trail systems, this is where the stories of our dirt come alive. Whether you’re stuck in traffic on your morning commute or dialing in your focus on the drive to the trailhead, plug in and connect with the characters, the champions, and the everyday riders who keep our tires rolling and our access secure.
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...
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,...
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...
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...
Podcast Episode #13 with Sunshine Loveless
In this interview, we chat with Sunshine Loveless, recently hired Executive Director of SORBA Chattanooga, about their experience as the executive director, lessons learned, and what it is like to be a leader in our space. We also chat about how SORBA Chattanooga is...
Podcast Episode #12 with Jacob Verato
In this interview, we chat with Jacob Verato, president of CSRA-SORBA, about what brought Jacob to mountain biking and how his chapter is making huge progress to their local trails after Helene. Jacob and his team are in it for the long haul, and as you will hear, he...