So you just bought your first real mountain bike, now what?
Whether you are a seasoned veteran, or getting ready for your maiden voyage, here are some awesome resources that will have you “trail ready.”
Freeze/Thaw Cycles Explained
When is it okay to ride without doing permanent damage to the trail? How would you know if it’s OK to ride before you get to the trail?
IMBA Rules of the Trail
IMBA developed the “Rules of the Trail” to promote responsible and courteous conduct on shared-use trails.
Events
Feb
27
Sat
9:00 am Lake James State Park Work Party @ Lake James State Park MTB Trails
Lake James State Park Work Party @ Lake James State Park MTB Trails 
Feb 27 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Come help us give the trails at Lake James State Park some love! All Work Parties will begin at 9am. Pack water and snacks to take with you on the trail. Sturdy footwear and work gloves[...]
Mar
12
Fri
all-day Old Fort Spring Trail Weekend @ Camp Grier
Old Fort Spring Trail Weekend @ Camp Grier 
Mar 12 – Mar 13 all-day
The trails surrounding Old Fort are some of the best in WNC. Each year we like to show them some love. The OF Trail Work Weekend is a biannual event to improve Kitsuma, Heartbreak Ridge,[...]
Mar
13
Sat
all-day Old Fort Spring Trail Weekend @ Camp Grier
Old Fort Spring Trail Weekend @ Camp Grier
Mar 13 – Mar 15 all-day
The trails surrounding Old Fort are some of the best in WNC. Each year we like to show them some love. The OF Trail Work Weekend is a biannual event to improve Kitsuma, Heartbreak Ridge,[...]
Mar
14
Sun
all-day Old Fort Spring Trail Weekend @ Camp Grier
Old Fort Spring Trail Weekend @ Camp Grier
Mar 14 – Mar 16 all-day
The trails surrounding Old Fort are some of the best in WNC. Each year we like to show them some love. The OF Trail Work Weekend is a biannual event to improve Kitsuma, Heartbreak Ridge,[...]
Oct
9
Sat
9:00 am Boone Fork Fall Work Party @ Spencer Branch Trailhead
Boone Fork Fall Work Party @ Spencer Branch Trailhead
Oct 9 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Join us for a Pisgah Workday at Boone Fork. We will be meeting at the Spencer Branch Trailhead (2826 Roby Martin Rd, Lenoir, NC 28645). Bring sturdy footwear, work gloves, and a lunch. Tools will[...]
Nov
6
Sat
9:00 am Lake James State Park Work Party @ Lake James State Park MTB Trails
Lake James State Park Work Party @ Lake James State Park MTB Trails
Nov 6 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Come help us give the trails at Lake James State Park some love! All Work Parties will begin at 9am. Pack water and snacks to take with you on the trail. Sturdy footwear and work gloves[...]
Mar
11
Fri
all-day Old Fort Spring Trail Weekend @ Camp Grier
Old Fort Spring Trail Weekend @ Camp Grier
Mar 11 – Mar 12 all-day
The trails surrounding Old Fort are some of the best in WNC. Each year we like to show them some love. The OF Trail Work Weekend is a biannual event to improve Kitsuma, Heartbreak Ridge,[...]
Mar
12
Sat
all-day Old Fort Spring Trail Weekend @ Camp Grier
Old Fort Spring Trail Weekend @ Camp Grier
Mar 12 – Mar 14 all-day
The trails surrounding Old Fort are some of the best in WNC. Each year we like to show them some love. The OF Trail Work Weekend is a biannual event to improve Kitsuma, Heartbreak Ridge,[...]