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RAMBO NEWS. . .
Big Creek Work Party SAT, Feb 13th 9am - 1pm
Volunteers needed to build new X-country and Free Ride trail+trail extensions. Now's your chance to pay forward for using one of our best urban trail systems. Meet in the NORTH parking lot. To get here: Hwy 400 Exit 7 East on Holcomb Bridge Rd, Turn left-Old Alabama Rd, entrance1/2 mile on left. Please bring gloves & closed toe shoes or boots.
Lunch will be provided
Trail Status- CLOSED, OPEN FOR 2/8 NIGHT RIDE ONLY
Big Creek mountain bike trails are CLOSED, WILL BE OPEN FOR 2/8 NIGHT RIDE ONLY. Note our new Big Creek Trail Status Line: (678)404-0814. Callers are encouraged to also use the Big Creek Trail Line to leave a voice mail to report any trail issues (such as downed trees).
For Central Park Trail status call Forsyth's "rain out line" at 770-886-2851 press 4. Please keep in mind that trail status notices are posted subject to volunteer time and ability. Common sense rules: Generally, trails are closed 24-hours after rainfall (even longer in winter months)..
For the benefit of fellow riders, report suspicious activity to:
Roswell Police: 770-640-4100 (Big Creek Park)
Alpharetta Police: 770-475-5900 (Greenway north of Mansell Rd.)
RAMBO Trail Systems
RAMBO mountain bike trail inventory presently consists of 4 trails: City of Roswell: Big Creek Park City of Alpharetta: Mt. Adams Forsyth County: Central Park Forsyth County: Charleston Park (under construction) Enjoy a ride and join usin a work party one of these 2nd Saturdays of the month. See a full schedule of RAMBO meetings and work parties on our GATHERINGS page.
Take Action!
First, Join IMBA/SORBA. IMBA/SORBA is a volunteer, nonprofit organization formed to promote trail preservation and development, mountain bike racing, touring, fun and fellowship for all mountain bicyclists in the southeast. Join SORBA as a RAMBO Chapter member.
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Next RAMBO meeting Thursday, Feb 11, '10
Roswell Bicycles has committed to present some state-of-the-art bikes and giveaway goodies at our Feb chapter meeting. Smokejack, Alpharetta will be our location again. Come join us for good food, friends and be prepared to feel the MTB love.
SORBA Board Meeting: we're all invited to something completely different this year
We're trying something a little different this year, turning the typical SORBA Board of Directors Meeting into a festival weekend for all of us at the Nantahala Outdoor Center in Bryson City, NC, heart of all good things outdoors. Board of Directors, Regional Leadership Advisory Council, Subaru-IMBA Trail Care Crew, and mountain bikers of all stripes will converge March 19-21, 2010. for a Spring weekend of mountain biking, including trail education, riding, a party, and more riding!
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What a day at Jackrabbit
SABA's Jackrabbit Trail System was the site for a joint SABA, Woodstock, Gainesville, and RAMBO SORBA ride Nov 7th on a sunny Saturday. All 15+ miles of trails, never more than a stone's throw from the beautiful Lake Chatuge, were fast and fun. Perfect for single speeding and just plain enjoying the day. See some shots in our gallery.
Mountain Biking Night Rides at Big Creek Park, Fall '09, Winter '10
Night rides start at 7PM sharp from the North Big Creek Park parking lot. Arrive at about 6:30PM to get in gear, sign-in, socialize, etc. Night riding is allowed at City of Roswell Big Creek Park through a program setup by the Parks & Rec Dept. The program is designed for mountain bike riders with extensive experience with all aspects of night riding, bike maintenance and rules of the trail. These are rides supervised by RAMBO volunteers and limited to the natural bike trails within Big Creek Park. All riders must wear helmets and appropriate night riding equipment and must be a part of the scheduled group ride. All children must be accompanied by an adult.
Time changes on Sunday, November 1st 2009
NR#1 Thursday, November 5th (*)
NR#2 Wednesday, November 11th (*) Rescheduled for Monday Nov 16th.
NR#3 Thursday, November 19th
NR#4 Wednesday, November 25th
NR#5 Thursday, December 3rd Rescheduled for Monday Dec 7th.
NR#6 Wednesday, December 9th
NR#7 Thursday, December 17th
NR#8 Wednesday, December 23rd
NR#10 Wednesday, December 30th (note day sequence change due to New years eve)
NR#11 Thursday, January 7st
NR#12 Wednesday, January 13th
NR#13 Thursday, January 21th
NR#14 Wednesday, January 27th
NR#15 Thursday, February 4th
NR#16 Wednesday, February 10th
NR#17 Thursday, February 18th
NR#18 Wednesday, February 24th
NR#19 Thursday, March 4th
NR#20 Wednesday, March 10th
Time changes back on Sunday March 14th 2010
(*) Extra instructors and ride leaders provided for 1st time or 'newbie' night riders. Please arrive 1/2Hr early for gear check and quick info session and assigning of guides.
Recreation & Parks Online Registration
Registration for Fall/Winter Programs is now open for Roswell Residents and Non-Residents.
http://www.roswellgov.com/index.aspx?NID=510
Bent Creek MTB 09 Weekend Ride Report
Aug 11, 09 - Emil - Lots of good weather with only a mild spritzing early Saturday evening dominated our latest gathering in the NC Pisgah Forrest. About 18 of us tackled the glorious Greens Lick (GL) downhill after miles of heart-pounding climbing. Rode everything in between GL and the local camp ground trails in spectacular North Carolina scenery and on beautiful single and double track trails, with a few gravel access roads thrown in.
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RAMBO Brochure Debut
July, '09 first-ever RAMBO brochures rolled off the presses and into the RAMBO info kit to be handed out to satisfy curious minds. Bundles were packed into POP literature racks for display at favorite bike shops within our club's sphere of influence. Titled "SO... you want to learn more about your local Mountain Biking Community..." the club information brochure provides a handy reference for what we're about, what we do, member benefits, and important links. Sure, the brochure-ware info is all right here in the website, but the piece was designed for all those who are G3 challenged and still want instant gratification at a trailhead where a RAMBO tent is setup, or are standing at a local retail shop counter. Tell your friends who wonder what the MTB community in our area is all about. Click the image to download. Enjoy!
Another fine Group Ride - Tanasi 11 July 09
07-13-09 - filed by Emil - Last Saturday went like clockwork with RAMBO event coordinator czar, Joe, leading our logistics. I think we had about 20 riders who either: met us at the Big Creek Car Pool Dispatch Station; hooked up with MTBers further North, or met us at the beautiful Tanasi Whitewater Park. On the trails at 10:45 we split into A & B groups, with a further split up of the B as the day progressed.
This was my first experience with Tanasi, and I'm kicking myself for ignoring this legendary trail system. All climbs were handsomely rewarded with unrivaled, free-flowing singletrack. Advice: no matter how fun, be on your guard for the odd surprise when bombing the downhills. The trail system lends itself to riders of all skill levels and stamina, allowing folks to spend as much or as little time huffin and puffin before heading back to base.
Minus Chef Brad, we nevertheless had a full complement of Sandwich choices, fruit and drink for lunch. See some of the shots in our gallery. To those with images you'd still like to share, email me at advertise at ejwassoc.com with a link if they're posted, or to add them to our RAMBO galley.
RAMBO socks!!
RAMBO has new product! SOCKS!!!!, Two styles are available in a limited production run. We will have the Blue "RAMBO" sock and the black/red "Freeride" sock. Big thanks to Brad Mettee from DeFeet company for helping us with the order. The socks will be sold for low, low cost of $6 per pair, this means you can buy 1 of each style for the amount you would typically get a single pair. RAMBO intent it to get our Brand/logo out there and see it on the trail and also be able to offer a great deal. Below are links to what the socks will look like, note that the FR sock will be 4" cuff instead of 5", the FR guys siad their armor would cover up the sweet FR logo and they wanted to be able to display the logo instead of it being covered up! Now that is some Pride! chech em out and get 'em while they last, they will not last long. You can get your official RAMBO/FR socks at chapter meetings, work parties or any official rambo event or ride. Otherwise, just contact us thru the email contacts on this website.
RAMBO FATS Camp Ride Weekend gamble a win for all
15-17 May 09 -- Emil -- FATS SC trails did not disappoint some 35+ MTBers who gambled weather would hold for our Spring getaway this year. Seemingly endless Group and email messages among volunteers and attendees beforehand paid off in an almost flawlessly planned weekend. Folks in carpools and equipment SUVs began arriving at the Petersburg Georgia Corps of Engineers campground on J. Strom Thurmond Lakesite Friday afternoon. 3 official RAMBO sites handled about 10 folks each. These are large sites right on the lake and limited only by the maximum number of vehicles permitted for each (4). Chattanooga Chapter (yes, folks all the way from TN joined in) and the Grieco's reserved their own sites.
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3 Ways in a Day Event beats expectations
16 April 09 - Wow! Quite a day and turnout for our 3rd annual Big Creek Time Trials mountain bike event last Saturday. This was our first ever Big Creek time trial that included Cross country, Slalom and Downhill runs culminating with the crowning of an overall King & Queen of Big Creek. Expectations were mixed after a rain re-schedule from 28 March. Overcast skies and cooler temperatures were no problem for what surely was a record-breaking crowd at Big Creek April 11th. Intermittent rain served to add a nice tack to the trails ridden by some 118 Time Trial entrants. Everyone had a great time...
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WELCOME BigCreek FreeRide
 RAMBO BigCreek FreeRide is now a special part of the RAMBO MTB community. We welcome all area freeriders with this message from RAMBO FreeRide board member Chris Warren... Freeriding is a state of mind... a passion for discovering one's limits, and then pushing those limits to take you to new heights (literally!). Freeriding can free you, at least for a while, from whatever balls you up during the day.
Watch for Big Creek DH Work Party notices, Freeride news, gravity issues to be addressed here while we reformat the RAMBO Site to accommodate our own Freeride section. Visit the RAMBO Gallery where we'll post Big Creek Freeride pix. Use the RAMBO site contact form to voice your concerns, questions and comments. We welcome your involvement! In the interim, if you haven't done so already, sign up to receive fresh RAMBO Freeride News (see right column).
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SORBA/CALENDAR
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Partners
 Welcome RAMBO Partners. They are the proverbial wind beneath our sails allowing us to continue our programs for trail advocacy, trail maintenance, bike safety/ maintenance training and education, race participation, and more. Member and site visitor patronage of our VIP commercial partners is encouraged. And your MTB advocacy to our government and like-minded non-profits is invaluable.
City of Roswell - Our Partner in building trails in Big Creek Park. Thanks Roswell!
Forsyth County - Our Partner in building trails in Central Park and the upcoming trail system at Charleston Park at Lake Lanier. Thanks FCPRD!
City of Alpharetta - Our partner in building trails in Mt. Adams and along the Alpharetta Greenway. Thanks Alpharetta!
RAMBO is a chapter of the recently merged IMBA-SORBA. The Intl Mountain Biking Association-Southern Off-Road Bicycling Association. The leader in mountain bike advocacy Internationally and in the South East. Thanks for the leadership, IMBA-SORBA!
CycleWorks has generously donated to the cause by pitching in to buy tools, supplies and provide us lunch during work parties. Provided Tons-o-swag at our local events. Thanks, Cycleworks!
Roswell Bicycles has been super active LBS in sponsoring swag, work party lunches and team sponsorships. Welcome aboard and thank you, Roswell Bicycles!
Alpha Bikes in Alpharetta. Cool Bikes & Bike Stuff | Most Excellent Service | Free Coffee & Opinions.
Welcome LBS Northstar from up near Central Park, Forsyth County way, and thanx for all of your support of the RAMBO work on the North side trails.
Maxxis has been there for us throughout the building of RAMBO trails, providing us with sooo much event support. Thanks, MAXXIS!
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