May 14th - Que 4 Kids & Trail Guides

On May 14th Chehaw will be hosting the Backwoods Outdoors Que 4 Kids.

Click HERE to view event details.

SGC has been asked to provide ride guides throughout the morning for people interested in exploring the trail. We will need 4 or 5 guides to provide assistance with beginner, novice, and advanced rides. More details will be provided in the next week.

If you're interested and can clear the date let VMAC know.

April 23 - Chehaw Trail Day

HOLY CRAP!! All I can say is job well done! We had 21 individuals show up and contribute to our trail clean-up. Some where regulars, some were not-so-regulars, and some where brand new to us. We accomplished more than scheduled. West Philema is still a booger, but that will soon be remedied. Thanks to the following in no particular order:

Steve . . Deanna . . Amy, who comes before . . Josh . . Tiff . . Melody . . David . . Bill . . Blair . . Stephen . . John . . Tom . . Richard . . Susan (I think) . . Elaine . . Gene . . Buck . . Andy . . Miles . . Lane . . & Cody.

Thanks for pitching in and we hope everyone enjoys the trail!

GSC #2 West Point, GA 2011

Bolt Speedman finishing up strong in 8th place

Mitch M. finishing up in 9th place and having a good time.

Woolie riding strong.

Lane representing BreakAway Cyles. Couldn't get him to do the kids race but he still did a little ride around the parking lot.

Josh finding the top step. Had a tough first lap, slide out in a corner, got a twig caught in my rear cassette, and dropped my chain at the very end of the lap. Was able to catch on to Andy Johnston and pull into 1st and add about a minute over 2nd place. Thanks Andy. Super happy with overall performance didn't know what to expect in my 1st XC race of the year but it appears that I have enough interval work in to hang tough but will have to work harder to be able to hang with the top guys at the races. Overall good showing for SGC p/b BreakAway Cycles.

April 23rd - CHEHAW TRAIL-WORK DAY

THE WHAT: On Saturday, April 23rd we will be having an organized trail cleaning day at Chehaw and, if we're not too tired afterward, a liesurly lap to appreciate the work.

THE WHY: Several of the sections need a bit of TLC after the prescribed burn and one section needs a lot of TLC so that riders don't suffer brain damage from the ratteling.

THE WHEN: Meet at the boat dock circle at 1:30. Work to begin at 2:00. Work to end no later than 5:00. Leisure lap begins at 5:30ish.

THE TOOLS: Man and/or Woman power is #1. Blowers, weed-eaters, rakes, limb-loppers, hand-snips, and old push mowers. Bring gloves and ear-plugs. Bring plenty to drink for before . . . . and after.

THE WHO: If you have any questions, email us at: southgeorgiacycling@gmail.com

Thanks in advance for your help and support.

Champion masters racer suspended for doping

CLICK HERE to read article from VeloNews. This is getting retarded! I want to be fast too, but I also want to spend time with the family, drink beer, have friends, explore other hobbies, etc. What does it say about our society and our sport when "Will Never be Pro Again MASTERS" are doping? Not to mention people who dope to make it through their weekly group rides. Give me a BREAK and GROW A SET!

Dirty Spokes 9/6 hr MTB Race @ Ft. Yargo on May 7th

Just wanted to remind everyone that the Dirty Spokes 9/6 hr mountain bike race is coming upon us quickly. Make sure that you preregister and make your reservations so that SGC pb BreakAway Cycles will have a big showing.

Spread the word to all our cycling friends around the state.

Thanks,

Josh