Southern Appalachian Bicycle Association - SABA

Southern Appalachian Bicycle Association - SABA The Southern Appalachian Bicycle Association (SABA) welcomes riders of all ages and abilities We want to hear from you about how we can make the club better.

Our individual member interests vary from beginner cyclists, touring at a casual pace, group road rides, gravel biking, mountain bike adventures, those who love competition and racing, and more. Scheduled group rides include both road and mountain biking in areas of North Georgia, Southeastern Tennessee and Southwestern North Carolina (see our website or page for scheduled rides). Without

Members like you we would not be able to accomplish our goals as a club. Your membership helps facilitate the following:

Club Initiatives:
Mentorship for Beginning Riders
Help Support Local and Regional Bicycling Initiatives
Fundraising Events & Event Sponsorship
Advocacy in the Local & Regional Communities
Website and pages
Manage and Maintain the Following Trail Systems:
Ramsey Bluff Trail System at Hanging Dog Recreation Area – Murphy, NC
Jackrabbit Mountain Bike and Hiking Trail System – Hayesville, NC
Piney Knob Trail System – Murphy, NC

We invite all interested bicyclists to join the Southern Appalachian Bicycle Association (SABA) and encourage those vacationing in our region to contact us for road and trail information and to join-in on our group rides. Members are privileged to a 10% discount at Blairsville Bikes & Hikes bicycle shop in Blairsville, GA. We are developing a plan for insurance for members involved in SABA sanctioned rides and Association activities. We hope that you will actively participate by attending meetings, rides and trail work days, mentoring beginning riders and always riding in a responsible/courteous manner. Thanks again for your commitment to the biking community. We are all in this together and your support makes a difference!

SABA at Tennessee Gravel Deep Woods Gravel Grinder...Some raced. Some simply rode. All had a great time.We will be back ...
04/28/2026

SABA at Tennessee Gravel Deep Woods Gravel Grinder...

Some raced. Some simply rode. All had a great time.

We will be back next year!

04/06/2026

Jackrabbit Trail Update

Today’s work day at Jackrabbit Trail System is canceled.

We still need volunteers to support the Chain Buster Big Ring Challenge MTB Race this Saturday (10/11/25) at the Jackrab...
10/08/2025

We still need volunteers to support the Chain Buster Big Ring Challenge MTB Race this Saturday (10/11/25) at the Jackrabbit Trail System.

Use the link below to volunteer to support the trails!!!

SignUp.com makes it easy to coordinate school events & classroom activities, fundraisers, snack schedules, potlucks & more!

SABA needs your help to support the Jackrabbit Mountain Bike Trails by volunteering for a position during the Chain Bust...
10/06/2025

SABA needs your help to support the Jackrabbit Mountain Bike Trails by volunteering for a position during the Chain Buster Big Ring Challenge Endurance Mountain Bike race on 10/11/2025.
Pick a slot(s) to help keep Jackrabbit a great trail system!!!

SignUp.com makes it easy to coordinate school events & classroom activities, fundraisers, snack schedules, potlucks & more!

09/03/2025
08/19/2025

Andrews NC Cyclist Killed After Struck by Vehicle

It is with great sadness that we share the news that long time SABA member and friend of the cycling community, Frank Mason, was struck by a vehicle on Airport Rd between Murphy and Andrews NC last week. Frank succumbed to his injuries last night, 8/18/2025.

In addition to frequently riding, Frank was active in the construction of the Jackrabbit and Piney K**b Trail Systems having given many hours building trails.

We ask that all keep Frank, his wife Edith and their family in your thoughts and prayers.

Any future information regarding how we can provide support to Frank’s family or plans for services will be posted as it becomes available.

Please respect the family’s privacy during this difficult time.

Sincerely,
Rod Fortney,
President, SABA

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Thursday Road Bike Group Ride *** NEW Start Location & Route Where: Peachtree Elementary School off Hwy NC141Time: 6:00P...
07/02/2025

Thursday Road Bike Group Ride

*** NEW Start Location & Route

Where: Peachtree Elementary School off Hwy NC141

Time: 6:00PM - Canceled if raining at 5:00PM

Distance: ~21 miles

All abilities welcome!

Come enjoy the ride!!!!

Link to route below:

Ride starts/ends at Peachtree Elementary off of NC141. The rider/user of this route accepts all responsibility for their actions and usage of this... - 20.9 mi, +1573 ft. Bike ride in Cherokee County, NC

06/18/2025

Reminder - SABA General Meeting this evening at the Hayesville Bike Shop 6PM.

Pizza & Beverage provided.

Hope to see you there!

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06/12/2025

*** Alert - Starting Friday, 6/13/2-25, and for the next several days, maintenance of the Piney K**b Trail access road will be taking place. There will be heavy equipment repairing the road.

Please use extreme caution and allow extra time so that everyone (workers and you) are safe!!!

Thanks for your cooperation and support!

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Hayesville, NC
28904

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