Author: Cody Sovis
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Get to Know a Climb: Brasstown Bald

Background on Brasstown Tell someone you’re going to Helen, Georgia to ride bikes. If they’ve been there, they’ll immediately respond by saying, “You have to ride Brasstown Bald.” They’re not lying. If you show up into town with bikes, they won’t you leave without ascending the most savage climb these side of Mount Ventoux. The…
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Never Ridden in Georgia? Here Are Some Tips
It’s our first trip to the adorable hamlet of Helen, Georgia for a bike riding trip. To be honest, I didn’t complete too much oppo on the destination, the riding, or even basic things like what kind of equipment to bring. I knew there were some “hills” and that they’d be challenging. That was pretty…
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Kicking Off 2018 with Southern Cross
You know what the ideal way to kick off a race season is? Race in the beginning of March. After a week-long training camp. You’ll do just fine. That’s exactly what Wes is doing on March 3, when he’ll line up for the 2018 edition of the masochistic gravel event called Southern Cross. Taking place…