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Photo Gallery: Yancey Ridge Trail Renovation
Photos from the volunteer and contracted machine work on Yancey Ridge Trail (TR 259), starting in late 2020 and continuing through the first half of 2021!
Photo Gallery: Yancey Ridge Trail Renovation
Photos from the volunteer and contracted machine work on Yancey Ridge Trail (TR 259), starting in late 2020 and continuing through the first half of 2021!
November News from the Alliance
Here’s a quick roundup of recent news from the Alliance.
October news from the Alliance
Chilly mornings and evenings with fall colors in the woods make for some of the best riding in Northwest NC!
Lake Hickory Trails Selected for National “Dig In” Campaign
This national campaign from IMBA is putting dollars directly toward 68 active, approved mountain bike projects in 31 states.
September news from the Alliance
Fall is just around the corner. Hopefully you are enjoying some great riding in the woods as temperatures start to cool!
2nd Annual Trail Prom Success
Trail Prom 2017 is a wrap! Thanks to Dooley’s, our hosts, as well as all the volunteers & attendees who made it a really special night out.
22 Google Employees Lend a Hand at Zacks Fork
Alliance members in Lenoir hosted volunteers from Google’s Lenoir data center who helped put some much appreciated labor on the trails at Zacks Fork.
Summer news from the Alliance!
The recent Solstice signals the beginning of summer in Northwest NC and brings long days for more riding! Click to learn more about the Alliance happenings as we head into Summer!
Gallery: Bell Joy Ride Kickoff at Rocky Knob
Alliance member and Bell Joy Ride Ambassador Lauren Hutchins leads the program in our area.
Welcome Spring, you could win a free bike from IMBA!
Tis the season for some beautiful Northwest NC weather and excellent riding. This newsletter is sent to our members and all contacts we have acquired at events or through IMBA. We hope that you will enjoy these updates and meet us out on the trails!
The Alliance and Lake James State Park Continue Successful Partnership
The Alliance is stoked to announce several new details for the MTB trails at Lake James State Park.
Gallery: Dark Grind Race at Dark Mountain
The Southern Classic Mountain Bike Series returned to Kerr Scott on April 9 for the annual Dark Grind and we’ve posted 101 photos of the epicness!
Bell expands 2017 Joy Ride women’s mountain bike program, announces ride program ambassadors
New ambassadors include Alliance member Lauren Hutchins from Boone!
OVT Work Party Postponed Due To Storm
Rescheduled to Saturday, January 28th.
Temporary Closure Affects Woods Mountain Loop on Grandfather Ranger District
The closure will impact hikers, mountain bikers, and equestrians accessing the Woods Mountain Loop.
Rolling into 2017
The Alliance is closing out 2016 with this post, and here are some updates!
2017 Women’s Group Rides
The Alliance announces two scheduled Women’s Group Rides that will take place this winter.
Lake James State Park Closed as Wildfires Continue
Update: LJSP is back open. Check their website for trail conditions.
Chapter Meeting Nov. 17 in Lenoir at Howard Brewing
Join us for our Annual Members Meeting on Thursday November 17 at Howard Brewing Company in Downtown Lenoir.
IMBA Rules of the Trail
IMBA developed the “Rules of the Trail” to promote responsible and courteous conduct on shared-use trails.
Upcoming Work Party Dates
The Alliance announces the following dates for some trail work