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
29
Sat
9:00 am
LJSP February Work Party
@ Lake James State Park MTB Trails
LJSP February Work Party
@ Lake James State Park MTB Trails
Feb 29 @ 9:00 am – 1:00 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
13
Fri
all-day
Old Fort Spring Trail Weekend
@ Camp Grier
Old Fort Spring Trail Weekend
@ Camp Grier
Mar 13 – 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,[...]
Mar
14
Sat
all-day
Old Fort Spring Trail Weekend
@ Camp Grier
Old Fort Spring Trail Weekend
@ Camp Grier
Mar 14 – 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
15
Sun
all-day
Old Fort Spring Trail Weekend
@ Camp Grier
Old Fort Spring Trail Weekend
@ Camp Grier
Mar 15 – 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,[...]
Mar
28
Sat
9:00 am
Warrior Creek Trail Tuneup
@ Warrior Creek Trailhead - Back Gate
Warrior Creek Trail Tuneup
@ Warrior Creek Trailhead - Back Gate
Mar 28 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Join us for a workday at Warrior Creek! We will be meeting near the pump track at the Warrior Creek back gate (map above). From there we will divide into groups and cover maintenance tasks[...]
May
2
Sat
all-day
2020 Dark Grind
@ Dark Mountain MTB Trail
2020 Dark Grind
@ Dark Mountain MTB Trail
May 2 all-day
Race the Dark Side on May 4th! The Cane Creek Cup (aka Southern Classic Mountain Bike Series) is returning to Kerr Scott on May 2 for the Dark Grind. In cooperation with the USACE, the[...]
Oct
10
Sat
9:00 am
Boone Fork Fall Work Party
@ Spencer Branch Trailhead
Boone Fork Fall Work Party
@ Spencer Branch Trailhead
Oct 10 @ 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[...]