SORBA Stories Podcast

About SORBA Stories Podcast

Hello and welcome to the SORBA Stories podcast, the only podcast powered by y’all. Thanks to our members we can share the people and the places that make mountain biking in the southeast an incredible experience. In each episode, we feature individuals from across the region to tell their stories centered around the trails they love. We hope you enjoy the ride!

Publisher

Southern Off-Road Bicycle Association

Category

society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

5 Sept 2023

Latest episode

19 Aug 2026

Latest episodes

18 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   19 Aug 2026

   #17 Limitless Festival and Leadership with Amber Draper

   In this interview, we chat with Amber Draper, a professional in Leadership and nonprofit management, an active leader in our BUMP chapter in Birmingham, and organizer of the upcoming Limitless Women’s MTB Festival. Amber has been a huge supporter both locally in Birmingham as well as with SORBA on a regional level, hosting leadership classes and sharing her insight on engaging volunteers. Thank you to our sponsors for this episode, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Finish Line Products⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (http://www.finishlineusa.com/), ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Cognative MTB⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (https://cognativemtb.com) and ⁠Flowmotion Trailbuilders⁠ (https://trailbuilders.silkstart.com/companies/flowmotion-trail-builders-llc)! ⁠⁠⁠Become a SORBA sponsor⁠⁠⁠ (https://sorba.org/sponsorship-opportunities/). Show Links: Limitless Mountain Bike Festival (https://limitlessmtb.com/) Outdoor Alliance Roadless Rule Information (https://www.outdooralliance.org/roadless) OnX Roadless Rule Map (https://www.onxmaps.com/onx-access-initiatives/roadless-rule)

2. 

   13 Jul 2026

   #16 Dirt OPPS: Veteran Riding with Toby Cortez

   In this interview, we chat with Toby Cortez, one of the movers and shakers with our North Shore Off-Road Bicycle Association in Louisiana. During our conversation, we discuss how Toby got into riding, the process of developing the trails at Bouge Chitto State Park, and the most recent endeavor he has worked on: Dirt OPPs, a veterans' riding group. Thank you to our sponsors for this episode, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Finish Line Products⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠ (http://www.finishlineusa.com/), ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Cognative MTB⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (https://cognativemtb.com) and Flowmotion Trailbuilders (https://trailbuilders.silkstart.com/companies/flowmotion-trail-builders-llc)! ⁠⁠Become a SORBA sponsor⁠⁠ (https://sorba.org/sponsorship-opportunities/).

3. 

   9 Feb 2026

   #15 Advocating for Adaptive with Maggie Smith

   In this interview, we chat with Maggie Smith, an adaptive athlete and advocate for adaptive sports from Woodstock, Georgia. Maggie also currently holds a seat on the board for our SORBA Woodstock chapter and is active with the Atlanta Area Catalyst Sports. Thank you to our sponsors for this episode, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Finish Line Products⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠ (http://www.finishlineusa.com/)and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Cognative MTB⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (https://cognativemtb.com)! ⁠Become a SORBA sponsor⁠ (https://sorba.org/sponsorship-opportunities/). LINKS: ⁠Kootenaya Adaptive (https://thewideeyedworld.com/) Maggie's Email Address: maggie@catalystsports.org (maggie@catalystsports.org) Catalyst Sports Atlanta (https://www.catalystsports.org/atlanta) SORBA Summit Registration (https://sorba.org/2026-sorba-summit/)

4. 

   18 Nov 2025

   #14 Adventures in Photography with Leslie Kehmeier

   In this interview, we chat with Leslie Kehmeier, photographer and adventurer, about her experiences with mountain biking, Advocacy, recent projects, and her current work featuring trails in Tennessee. Leslie is an accomplished photographer, former IMBA employee, and adventure storyteller who calls Knoxville, TN, home. Thank you to our sponsors for this episode, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Finish Line Products⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ (http://www.finishlineusa.com/)and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Cognative MTB⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (https://cognativemtb.com)! Become a SORBA sponsor (https://sorba.org/sponsorship-opportunities/). Donate to our end-of-year campaign! (https://sorba.org/keep-on-diggin-2025/) LINKS: Leslie's Website (https://thewideeyedworld.com/) Freehub Article (https://freehub.com/features/raki-terrain)

5. 

   19 Aug 2025

   #13 Being an Inclusive New Executive Director with Sunshine Loveless

   In this interview, we chat with Sunshine Loveless, recently hired Executive Director of SORBA Chattanooga, about their experience as the executive director, lessons learned, and what it is like to be a leader in our space. We also chat about how SORBA Chattanooga is making strides to create an inclusive organization, LGBTQ challenges and the importance of feeling welcomed. And in case you forgot, SORBA’s mission is that we believe everyone should have access to the mental, physical, and social benefits mountain biking provides. Because trails and the community that surrounds them aren’t just for a select few. Thank you to our sponsors for this episode, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Finish Line Products⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠ (http://www.finishlineusa.com/)and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Cognative MTB⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (https://cognativemtb.com)! ⁠Donate to SORBA and become a sponsor at our website.⁠ (https://sorba.org) LINKS: SORBA Chattanooga (https://sorbachattanooga.org/) Five Points 50 (https://www.bikereg.com/lulalakefivepoints50)

6. 

   15 Jul 2025

   #12 Helene Recovery with SORBA CSRA.

   In this interview, we chat with Jacob Verato, president of CSRA-SORBA, about what brought Jacob to mountain biking and how his chapter is making huge progress to their local trails after Helene. Jacob and his team are in it for the long haul, and as you will hear, he has a great mindset on how to achieve what some might think is impossible. Thank you to our sponsors for this episode, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Finish Line Products⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (http://www.finishlineusa.com/)and ⁠⁠⁠⁠Cognative MTB⁠⁠⁠⁠ (https://cognativemtb.com)! Donate to SORBA and become a sponsor at our website. (https://sorba.org) LINKS: SORBA CSRA Website (https://sorbacsra.org/) FATS Flow Master (https://www.bikesignup.com/Race/SC/ClarksHill/FATSFlowMasterXCMountainBikeRace)

7. 

   17 Mar 2025

   #11 Getting Local with Anthony From IMBA

   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 a difference for riding across the country. We are excited to have Anthony on the podcast and as a SORBA resident in Northeast Tennessee. Thank you to our sponsors for this episode, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Finish Line Products⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (http://www.finishlineusa.com/), ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Contour Trail Design Company⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (https://www.facebook.com/ContourTrails/), and ⁠⁠⁠Cognative MTB⁠⁠⁠ (https://cognativemtb.com)! LINKS: ⁠Membership Transition⁠ (https://sorba.org/membership-updates/) ⁠SORBA Summit (https://sorba.org/2025-sorba-summit/)

8. 

   5 Feb 2025

   #10 Racing as a Professional and Getting More Women on Bikes with Kaysee Fullbright (Armstrong)

   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 in the future. We hope you enjoy the interview! Thank you to our sponsors for this episode, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Finish Line Products⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (http://www.finishlineusa.com/), ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Contour Trail Design Company⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (https://www.facebook.com/ContourTrails/), and ⁠⁠Cognative MTB⁠⁠ (https://cognativemtb.com)! LINKS: Membership Transition (https://sorba.org/membership-updates/) SORBA Summit (https://sorba.org/2025-sorba-summit/)

9. 

   20 Nov 2024

   #09 35 Years of SORBA With Tom Sauret

   SORBA Executive Director Tom Sauret shares his 35 years of experience with the organization, reflecting on its early days and growth.

10. 

    25 Sept 2024

    #08 Membership Transition Special Edition

    In this episode, we flip things around and have Natalie, Executive Director of Pisgah Area SORBA, interview US about some upcoming changes to SORBA membership. Thank you to our sponsors for this episode, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Finish Line Products⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (http://www.finishlineusa.com/), ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Contour Trail Design Company⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (https://www.facebook.com/ContourTrails/), and ⁠Cognative MTB⁠ (https://cognativemtb.com)! LINKS: ⁠⁠⁠Membership Transition⁠ (https://sorba.org/membership-updates-faq/) ⁠⁠Amplifier Club⁠⁠ (https://www.every.org/sorba/f/podcast-partners-supporting) ⁠⁠SORBA Events⁠⁠ (https://sorba.org/event/)

11. 

    16 Sept 2024

    #07 Lewy Body Dementia with Morgan Simmons

    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 Products⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (http://www.finishlineusa.com/), ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Contour Trail Design Company⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (https://www.facebook.com/ContourTrails/), and Cognative MTB (https://cognativemtb.com)! LINKS: ⁠Amplifier Club⁠ (https://www.every.org/sorba/f/podcast-partners-supporting) ⁠SORBA Events⁠ (https://sorba.org/event/) ⁠Membership Transition (https://sorba.org/membership-updates-faq/) Robin's Wish (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robin%27s_Wish)

12. 

    7 Aug 2024

    #06 North Carolina NICA

    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 (http://www.finishlineusa.com/) and ⁠⁠⁠⁠Contour Trail Design Company⁠⁠⁠⁠ (https://www.facebook.com/ContourTrails/)! LINKS: Amplifier Club (https://www.every.org/sorba/f/podcast-partners-supporting) SORBA Events (https://sorba.org/event/) NC NICA Website (https://northcarolinamtb.org) Trail Aeffect Podcast (https://www.traileaffectpodcast.com)

13. 

    29 May 2024

    #05 Shred for Sloan

    In this episode we chat with Chase Garrard about the event he helps put on, Shred for Sloan, to celebrate the life of a friend taken too soon. Learn how this group took a tragic event and turned it into a positive Thank you to our sponsors for this episode, ⁠⁠⁠Finish Line Products⁠⁠⁠ (http://www.finishlineusa.com/)and ⁠⁠⁠Contour Trail Design Company⁠⁠⁠ (https://www.facebook.com/ContourTrails/)! Links: Shred for Sloan (https://shredforsloan.com) $35 for 35 Fundraiser (https://www.every.org/sorba/f/celebrate-35-years-of) SORBA Events (https://sorba.org/event/)

14. 

    26 Mar 2024

    #04 A Volunteer Family with the Rakers

    In this episode we chat with the Raker family and their experience volunteering in East Tennessee with our chapter CVTA. We chat about how they became involved with this welcoming group of people to make a difference in their community and instill a service mindset with the boys. Thank you to our sponsors for this episode, ⁠⁠Finish Line Products⁠⁠ (http://www.finishlineusa.com/), Ninja (https://ridelikeaninja.com), and ⁠⁠Contour Trail Design Company⁠⁠ (https://www.facebook.com/ContourTrails/)! Links: ⁠SORBA Summit⁠ (https://sorba.org/2024-sorba-summit/) ⁠Donate to SORBA (https://www.every.org/sorba) ⁠SORBA Events Calendar⁠ (https://sorba.org/events/) Rock and Road Festival (https://bikecoweta.com/rockandroadfestival/)

15. 

    9 Feb 2024

    #03 Talking SORBA with Mark Arcelle

    In this episode we chat with Mark Arcelle, former SORBA President, Vice President, and Mississippi rep about all things SORBA and the state of mountain biking in the region. Thank you to our sponsors for this episode, ⁠Finish Line Products⁠ (http://www.finishlineusa.com/) and ⁠Contour Trail Design Company⁠ (https://www.facebook.com/ContourTrails/)! Links: SORBA Summit (https://sorba.org/2024-sorba-summit/) Every.org (https://www.every.org/sorba) SORBA Events Calendar (https://sorba.org/events/) Trail AEffect Podcast (https://open.spotify.com/episode/1HImEVPbmur4ubOw5AMnMS?si=8RUAwxO1SAGBpInNZjxXXw)

16. 

    21 Nov 2023

    #02 Getting Kids On Bikes with Missy Petty and Kenny Griffin

    In this episode, we chat with Missy Petty, Regional specialist for the Southeast for Little Bellas, and Kenny Griffin, Executive Director of Georgia Cycling. They both share their experiences with getting kids on bikes and the programs they run to expand mountain biking to youth. Thank you to our sponsors for this episode, Finish Line Products (http://www.finishlineusa.com) and Contour Trail Design Company (https://www.facebook.com/ContourTrails/)! Links: ⁠SORBA Giving Tuesday (https://sorba.org/giving-tuesday/) Little Bellas (https://littlebellas.com) Georgia Cycling (https://www.georgiacycling.org) Calendar of Events: November 28, 2023 - Giving Tuesday (https://sorba.org/giving-tuesday/) April 15-21, 2024 - SORBA Summit: Newnan, GA Connect with us! ⁠SORBA Website⁠ (https://sorba.org/) ⁠Our Facebook⁠ (https://www.facebook.com/sorba.main/) ⁠Our Instagram⁠ (https://www.instagram.com/sorba_main/) ⁠Make a Donation⁠ (https://www.paypal.com/donate?token=sv7Di-AgrEZarvHlFLRDs8WKLOTBDEiDbeqo1lCjvJdYWpsZudvVgRC69EBt28d-ebBVaUtzWl3m2UP0)

17. 

    12 Sept 2023

    #01: Adaptive Riding with Blake Bryant and Randy Conner

    In this episode, we chat with Blake Bryant, an adaptive rider in Anniston, Alabama, and Randy Conner, a professional trail builder in Knoxville, Tennessee. They both share their experiences with trails in relationship to an adaptive rider's perspective. Links: Fall Board of Directors Meeting (https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2023-sorba-fall-board-of-directors-meeting-tickets-679389150237) Trail Assessment Training (https://www.eventbrite.com/e/trail-assessment-training-tickets-708818333717) Calendar of Events: Sept 17, 2023 - South Mississippi Tuffburg 10 (https://www.bikereg.com/61614): Hattiesburg, MS Oct 6, 2023 – Oct 8, 2023 – HAMR Fall Fest (https://www.hamrhsv.com/fall-fest?fbclid=IwAR33POZcmLliag_J_w0zVfmg1qDHw30Vn4g2g9Cii96EJK7_QgJLvHdTpwI): Huntsville, AL Oct 7, 2023 - Hill of Truth Festival (https://www.hilloftruthfestival.com): Oak Ridge, TN Oct 14-15, 2023 - McGee Lungbuster (https://www.bikereg.com/mcgee-lungbuster?fbclid=IwAR1nTeKEY4UsEBXsA2Dp2DN5UxGp8erIrqT_keKXEUa4421j1QU8xsmo7U8): Jackson, TN Oct 20, 2023 – Oct 22, 2023 – Coldwater Mountain Fat Tire Fest (https://coldwatermtfattirefest.simpletix.com): Anniston, AL Oct 21, 2023 - SORBA Board Meeting: Anniston, AL Oct 21, 2023 - Quick Six Enduro (http://www.rambo-mtb.org/events/2023/10/21/quick-six-enduro): Roswell, GA Oct 21, 2023 - FATS Flow Master (https://www.bikesignup.com/Race/SC/ClarksHill/FATSFlowMasterXCMountainBikeRace): Augusta, GA Nov 3, 2023 – Nov 5, 2023 – AMBC Fall Fest (https://fallfest.ambcknox.org): Knoxville, TN Connect with us! SORBA Website (https://sorba.org/) Our Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/sorba.main/) Our Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/sorba_main/) Make a Donation (https://www.paypal.com/donate?token=sv7Di-AgrEZarvHlFLRDs8WKLOTBDEiDbeqo1lCjvJdYWpsZudvVgRC69EBt28d-ebBVaUtzWl3m2UP0)

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    5 Sept 2023

    Welcome To The SORBA Stories!

    This is a quick introduction to our new podcast for the Southern Off-Road Bicycle Association. We are excited to take you along for the ride! SORBA Website (https://sorba.org) Our Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/sorba.main/) Our Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/sorba_main/) Make a Donation (https://www.paypal.com/donate?token=sv7Di-AgrEZarvHlFLRDs8WKLOTBDEiDbeqo1lCjvJdYWpsZudvVgRC69EBt28d-ebBVaUtzWl3m2UP0)

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