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!
Comments Needed Now for the National Forest Potential Wilderness Inventory
As part of the Nantahala and Pisgah National Forests Potential Wilderness Inventory, public input is being requested from the USFS through December 15, 2015.
First-Annual Trail Fest a Big Success
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Wilkesboro, NC – October 26, 2015 – It was a great day at W. Kerr Scott Reservoir on Saturday, October 24th for the inaugural Wilkesboro Trail Fest. Organized by the Northwest North Carolina Mountain Bike Alliance (Alliance), along...Bike Demo at Warrior Creek, Oct. 24 at 2pm
Join the Alliance and BMCC for a Bike Demo as part of the Wilkesboro Trail Fest at Warrior Creek, October 24 at 2pm. We are excited to announce that Juliana Bicycles will be bringing their Demo Tour to #Wilkesbermo as part of the event. We will be moving the Women’s...IMBA Take a Kid Mountain Biking Day at Zacks Fork rescheduled for Oct. 11
**UPDATE** please notice the date changes in the release below that have been updated due to weather IMBA Take a Kid Mountain Biking Day will be celebrated at Lenoir’s Zacks Fork Mountain Bike Trail on October 11th at 1:00pm. Join the Alliance and event sponsor...Events
Apr
1
Sat
all-day North Carolina Interscholastic C...
North Carolina Interscholastic C... 
Apr 1 – Apr 2 all-day
Come Cheer on your local NICA teams as they compete at the Dark Mountain Dash! There are many opportunities to volunteer and these student athletes could all use your support. Volunteers are needed the day[...]
Apr
12
Wed
all-day SORBA Summit 2023 @ Old Fort, NC
SORBA Summit 2023 @ Old Fort, NC 
Apr 12 – Apr 16 all-day
The SORBA Summit will be in Old Fort, NC, April 12th-16th, 2023. This event will be hosted in partnership with the Alliance and G5 Trail Collective. The Summit schedule, registration link, lodging and camping details,[...]
Apr
22
Sat
all-day Bootlegger 100
Bootlegger 100
Apr 22 all-day
The Bootlegger 100 is one of the most challenging and scenic gravel events of the year! The Alliance provides race support to this event. If you’d like to help volunteer, contact us and we’ll get[...]
May
6
Sat
10:00 am International Women’s Mountain B... @ Rocky Knob Bike Park
International Women’s Mountain B... @ Rocky Knob Bike Park 
May 6 @ 10:00 am
Led by veteran women riders in our area, this ride are being promoted as an opportunity for women of all abilities to meet others, have fun, and ride! Group Rides based on ability in the[...]
May
12
Fri
all-day Mortimer Trail Weekend @ Mortimer Campground
Mortimer Trail Weekend @ Mortimer Campground 
May 12 – May 14 all-day
This second-annual event will have a work & ride on Saturday morning and several organized rides on surrounding trails. Free camping will be available for members of the Alliance and other SORBA chapters. Details on[...]
Jun
23
Fri
9:00 am National Trails Day Work Party a... @ Kerr Scott VAC
National Trails Day Work Party a... @ Kerr Scott VAC
Jun 23 @ 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
Join the Alliance for National Trails Day at Kerr Scott. We will meet at the Visitors Assistance Center at the main OVT trailhead. Work will begin at 9 am; please arrive a few minutes early[...]
Sep
23
Sat
9:00 am NPLD Work Party at Kerr Scott
NPLD Work Party at Kerr Scott 
Sep 23 @ 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
Join the Alliance for National Public Lands Day at Kerr Scott. We will be meeting at the Visitors Assistance Center near the main OVT trailhead at 9am. From there we will divide into groups and[...]