2023 TMBA Fall Trip

Hello TMBA Members:

We are excited to ride three trail systems (plus whitewater rafting) during our upcoming Fall Trip.  Here are the rough details (evening locations may change):

NOVEMBER 10-12

Friday:

  • Drive to Standing Boy trails in Columbus GA (Please coordinate your own rides, but we’ll try to help.)
  • Ride Standing Boy (TMBA will set up tent with water cooler and snacks)
  • Check in at hotel (Each attendee is responsible for own booking and payment):
    • Group rate at Hampton Inn downtown is $169 plus taxes and parking.  There are 10 rooms in the block, and each has 2 queen beds.  Here is booking link: https://www.hilton.com/en/attend-my-event/csgrghx-bel-66867d2b-808e-4ebd-8488-1591630f74f0/
    • We are called the Bell Group (request to change was ignored).
    • Group rate rooms are 1st come, 1st served and must be booked by October 10.
    • Motel 6 and Surestay are nearby and less expensive (approx. $90), but we have not arranged for a group rate.
  • Meet at Chattabrewchee Southern Brewhouse – 5pm
  • Dinner on your own

Saturday:

  • Several options: stay in Columbus to ride the paved Chattahoochee Riverwalk, Fall Line Trace, etc; go whitewater rafting; and/or ride single track in Chewacla State Park, AL
  • Ride Chewacla (TMBA will set up tent with water cooler and snacks.)  Driving to Chewacla takes 45 minutes, so consider this if you plan to also go rafting in Columbus.
  • Whitewater rafting (make your own reservations https://whitewaterexpress.rezdy.com/):
    • Classic Trip ($40-50) 2pm (2 hour trip).
    • Challenge Trip ($55-65) 4pm (3 hour trip)
  • Meet at Nonic Beer Bar & Kitchen – 6pm
  • Dinner on your own

Sunday:

  • Check out
  • Ride Forever Wild in Dothan, AL (TMBA will set up tent with water cooler and snacks)
  • Drive home

Please email me at doug.bell@mhdfirm.com if you plan to attend so that we can keep in touch about trip plans and changes.