About SORBA Uwharrie

SORBA Uwharrie is now essentially the Tarheel Trailblazers!  We are excited about being adopted by one of the most successful Mountain Bike Clubs in all of the Carolinas.

The Tarheel Trailblazers are now a chapter of SORBA.  See the many benefits of becoming a member today below:

SORBA (Southern Off-Road Bicycle Association) is a member-based, 501(c)(3) nonprofit, officially chartered organization devoted to promoting 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. We publish the "Fat Tire Times," to keep members informed of important issues, organized rides, work parties, races, socials, festivals, and other events. We hold our mountain bike events to raise awareness of land access and trail maintenance, to ride, to race, and to just have fun. Membership in SORBA entitles you to some great things, come join us!

We're teaming up to strengthen mountain bike advocacy.

SORBA and IMBA have taken a bold step to combine forces and work together to improve mountain biking in the Southeast. The two organizations have partnered to combine membership in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina & Tennessee. Members will receive special regional eNews and other great benefits. “It just made sense to work more closely together," says Tom Sauret, SORBA Executive Director. "In many cases SORBA and IMBA were duplicating services ... there are economies of scale that we can realize by working together.

What IMBA SORBA Offers Members and Chapters

• Trail News
• Fat Tire Times
  • Promotions:
  • -Subaru Tour de SORBA
  • -Subaru VIP Partner
  • -Optic Nerve Eyewear
  • -Pro Deals from Endurox, SportStar & HaberVision
  • -Primal Wear Outlet
  • -Sports Express bike shipping
  • -Hertz discount
  • -Save the Trails while you Save the Environment
  • -Best Western discount
• Events:
  • -Group rides
  • -Work parties
  • -Clinics
  • -Festivals
  • -Socials
  • -Races 
  • -Exclusive Members-only events
• Programs:
  • -Trips for Kids
  • -Trek/SORBA Volunteer Rewards
  • -National Mountain Bike Patrol
  • -Trail School and Crew Leader Training
• Discounts at SORBA events
• Club Insurance
  • Tax-exempt 501(c)(3) status
• Bulk purchasing:
  • -Jerseys
  • -T-shirts
  • -10% discount on IMBA gear
• Website (www.sorba.org & www.imba.com) 
• Assistance in Grant Writing
• Advocacy Training & Assistance
• National & Regional representation
  • -Interbike
  • -National Bike Summit
  • -IMBA Summit

Most importantly, IMBA and SORBA helps keep the trails you ride open to mountain biking.