Gilmer County Mountain Bike Capital of Georgia

Welcome
Ellijay Mountain Bike Association is a chapter of The Southern Off-Road Bicycle Association (SORBA) which is the largest nonprofit mountain biking organization in the Southeast. Our members work with local land managers to create trails and trail systems for mountain bikers and other users to enjoy. Through advocacy, education, and recreational opportunities, EMBA carries out its mission to promote land access, trail preservation, and new trail development in order to enhance mountain bike touring, racing, fun, and fellowship for all mountain bicyclists in the southeastern United States.

What would we do without trails?

Mountain Bike Race at Fort Mountain State Park

The Ellijay Mountain Bike Association and Gone Riding will be sponsoring the Georgia State Championship (GSC) #7 at Fort Mountain State Park, Ellijay, GA… the Mountain Bike Capital of Georgia - Sunday, July 20, 2008.  The race divisions are for all ages and levels of riding abilities.  Spectators are welcome!

 The kid’s races start at 8:30 am; age groups include 3 to 5 year olds, 6 to 8 year olds and 9 to 11 year olds.  The other divisions start at 9:30 AM for the 1st wave and 11:30 AM for the 2nd wave. 

 The race course will be marked and ready to pre-ride on Saturday July 19th, 2008.

 The race course is different from last year. This year we chose the Gold Mine Trail and have included the power line downhill and part of the Gahuti which is usually a hiking only trail. The park manager, Brian Ensley and Marco Falgiano, President EMBA, have selected a new and improved 5.8 mile loop that showcases all that Fort Mountain has to offer.

 Pioneer campsites 1, 2 and 3 are available free to all racers. Other campsites are available and questions can be answered at www.gastateparks.org 706.422.1932.

 If you would like to be a spectator, participant or volunteer for this race please feel free to show up or contact Ellijay Mountain Bike Association (EMBA) at the below number or our website.  Food and drinks will be available while supplies last. 

 This is a fun event and whether you are racing or just watching you will have a great time.  If you would like to join the Ellijay Mountain Bike Association (EMBA) please visit our website for future get-togethers and events.  We hope to see you there!!

The Ellijay Mountain Bike Association (EMBA) is a non-profit organization and a branch of SORBA.  We organize group rides for all riding abilities in addition to getting together for other fun events.  We are a social club and we maintain the hiking/biking trails in our area.

Marco Falgiano

Ellijay Mountain Bike Association (EMBA)
(678) 644-0253 Phone number

http://www.ellijaymountainbike.org/
http://www.goneriding.com/   - Early Registration

 

 Mountain Bike Race at Carters Lake (Ridgeway)

 Ellijay, GA. Sunday, June 8, 2008 – The Ellijay Mountain Bike Association will be sponsoring the Carters Lake Classic race at Ridgeway.  The race divisions are for all ages and levels of riding abilities.  Spectators are welcome!

 The kid’s races start at 8:30 am; age groups include 3 to 5 year olds, 6 to 8 year olds and 9 to 11 year olds.  The other divisions start at 9:30 AM for the 1st wave and 11:30 AM for the 2nd wave. 

 The race course will be marked and ready to pre-ride on Saturday June 7th, 2007.
ATTENTION: Practice Saturday will be suspended after 12:PM for the Carters Lake Down Hill Race. So come early and practice then take a break that afternoon and watch how the DH guys go nuts!

***********You will be able to resume practice AFTER the DH race is over around 3:30-4:PM************

 If you would like to be a spectator, participant or volunteer for this race please feel free to show up or contact Ellijay Mountain Bike Association (EMBA) at the below number or our website.  Food and drinks will be available while supplies last. 

 This is a fun event and whether you are racing or just watching you will have a great time.  If you would like to join the Ellijay Mountain Bike Association (EMBA) please visit our website for future get-togethers and events.  We hope to see you there!!

Marco Falgiano

Ellijay Mountain Bike Association (EMBA)
(678) 644-0253 Phone number

http://www.ellijaymountainbike.org/
http://www.goneriding.com/   - Early Registration

Carters Lake Down Hill Race at Ridgeway

Come and check out the highspeed action on Saturday June 7th. Races will start around 1:PM and all spectators and volunteers welcome. More info at www.ridesofa.org

National Trails Day at Mountaintown Creek Trail

JUNE 7th - POSTPONED watch for new date!

Forest Service would help provide tools as needed for SORBA to maintain grade dips and trim the trail. The plan would of course it depend on the amount of volunteers.

Everyone meet on Gates Chapel Road and trail crews would work until 2:30 PM. Volunteers would need to bring a lunch and water for on the trail.

EMBA welcomes world class mountain biker, Monique “Pua” Sawiski

Ellijay , GA. Sunday, April 13, 2007 @ 11:00 a – Ellijay Mountain Bike Club & Mulberry Gap welcome world class mountain biker, Monique “Pua” Sawiski to the Mountain Bike Capital of Georgia. Originally from Hawaii , "Pua" started racing in college as a cross country runner. Eventually she found herself deep into triathlons and road racing. After qualifying for the Ironman World Championships she moved to California . Monique met her husband on a mountain bike ride and the two of them became training partners. They started adventure racing together and finally moved into mountain bike racing this past year. For more details and photos check out her website at www.teammata.com.

Bike ride will begin at 11a from Mulberry Gap Trail to Gates Chapel on to Bear Creek and the overlook. From there back to the Pinhoti and finally back to Mulberry Gap for dinner. If you are interested in some incredible hot food, contact Dianne or Ginni @ 706-698-2865 or via email DBKepley@aol.com. Dinner will be available for only those who have RSVP’d by 4/11.

Please join us for a meet and greet, trail ride and wholesome home cookin.

Check out all the current events on our Calendar page!

2008 Current Ride Schedule

Our current group ride schedule is VERY CASUAL...
• Tuesdays and Thursdays meet at the Cartecay Bike Shop Parking lot at 6:PM
Ride location will be decided on then depending on how many people show up and what type of riding they are looking for.

• If you want to road ride or cyclocross gravel road ride just drop an email in advance if you can and meet at the same place and time.

Trail Work Party Schedule
• Trail Maintenance is schedule for the third Thursday of each month. Members please invite guests/potential members. Meet at Cartecay Bike Shop at 6pm

Check out the Calendar page for upcoming races and events.

new HISTORY of EMBA new

National Public Lands Day 2007 - THANKS FOR COMING OUT!

Saturday Sept 29th is National Public Lands Day.

We had a good turn out of helpers from both SoFA and EMBA. The beginner DH trail at Ridgeway is now open and ready to ride.

Carters Lake Info
(click here)

The Sorba wide work party on Bear and Mtn Twn Creek trails
Saturday Sept 8 2007 was a HUGE success. We had over 40 volunteers show up and help out.
The land manger was very pleased and our acts went along way in securing our relationship with the
Forest Service. BIG THANK YOU to everyone that came out and helped.

BIG THANKS to all that came out and participated!
The 2007 FORT MOUNTAIN CHALLENGE and the CARTERS LAKE CLASSIC were a huge success.
Special thanks to all the volunteers, you guys are awesome!

Check out video of the race on the GALLERY page

UPDATED 5-19-2008