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.

Episode #11 Getting Local with Anthony Duncan

Episode #11 Getting Local with Anthony Duncan

In this interview we chat with Anthony Duncan, Director of Local Programs at IMBA, about his history with mountain biking, working for IMBA and the future of the partnership between SORBA and IMBA. Anthony is a great example of the hard working people and IMBA making...

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SORBA Stories Podcast Episode 10

SORBA Stories Podcast Episode 10

In this episode we chat with former professional racer and current SORBA staffer Kaysee Fullbright (Armstrong). We discuss topics about what it's like to be a professional mountain bike racer as a woman, supporting more women to ride, and what is in store for Kaysee...

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SORBA Stories Episode #09 With Tom Sauret

SORBA Stories Episode #09 With Tom Sauret

In this episode, we chat with former Executive Director, Tom Sauret, about his experiences with SORBA in the early days of our organization. As this is the last podcast of our 35th Anniversary we wanted to take a look back at where we came from. We hope you enjoy this...

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Episode #08 of SORBA Stories Podcast

Episode #08 of SORBA Stories Podcast

Tune into this special edition of our SORBA Stories podcast where we turn things around and have a guest host interview Jen and Philip, SORBA staff. In this episode, we go over some questions about the upcoming membership transition.   A huge thank you to Natalie,...

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SORBA Stories Episode #07

SORBA Stories Episode #07

In this episode, we chat with Morgan Simmons about his diagnosis of Lewy Body Dementia and how he uses mountain biking as a way to battle both the mental and physical symptoms of this terminal disease. Thank you to our sponsors for this episode, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Finish Line...

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SORBA Stories Podcast Episode #06

SORBA Stories Podcast Episode #06

In this episode we chat with Brian Russell and Shawn Moore about the North Carolina NICA league, Teen Trail Corps, and setting goals for your personal success. It's a great listen! Thank you to our sponsors for this episode, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Finish Line Products⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

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