About - Piedmont Fat Tire Society

About Us

The Piedmont Fat Tire Society is dedicated to the education, promotion, and enrichment of sustainable mountain biking trails and the communities they serve. Nonprofit, 501(c)3.

With an organized effort we hope to accomplish many goals. One major goal being to bring a positive attitude toward mountain biking in general by maintaining existing trails and developing new ones.

In the News

Greensboro area home to some of the best mountain biking trails in NC

The People Behind the Trails

Board of Directors

Andrea Miller – President

Carrie Council – Vice President

Shane Toomes – Secretary

Mark Gatehouse – Trail Advocate

Michelle Canada – Treasurer

Mike Blackburn – Trail Maintenance

Cam Necko – Marketing

Stephen Willis – Race Coordinator

Tommy Murfee – Membership

Aubrey Ravenel – Sponsorship

Scott Vines

Greg Lawrence

Trail Captains

Owl’s Roost : Don Henza & Derik Broach

Wild Turkey : Matt Schweitzer

Blue Heron : Jason Dalton

Reedy Fork : Volunteer Needed!

Bald Eagle : Fritz Neal

Country Park : Scott Vines

Kingfisher : Matt Hoffman

Rich Fork : Jason Jenkins

Moore's Springs : Wayne Miller

The “Zone” : Zach Martin

About SORBA

SORBA (Southern Off-Road Bicycle Association) is a member-based, 501(c)(3) nonprofit, officially chartered organization devoted to promoting land access, trail preservation, and new trail development in order to enhance mountain bike touring, racing, fun, and fellowship for all mountain bicyclists in the southeastern United States.

We publish the “Trail News” four times a year to keep members informed of important issues and developments in the world of mountain biking. We hold our mountain bike events to raise awareness of land access and trail maintenance, to ride, to race, and to just have fun. Membership in SORBA entitles you to some great things, come join us!

About IMBA U.S.

The International Mountain Bicycling Association (IMBA) is a 501(c)3 non-profit educational association.

MISSION: To create, enhance and protect great places to ride mountain bikes.

VISION: To engage all mountain bikers to stand up for trails.

Since 1988, IMBA has been bringing out the best in mountain biking by encouraging low-impact riding, volunteer trail work participation, cooperation among different trail user groups, grassroots advocacy and innovative trail management solutions. IMBA’s staff, chapters, clubs and members work to benefit the entire mountain bike community.

We create a powerful voice for trails, public lands and management policies that welcome bikes.

We advocate for mountain bike access and acceptance nationwide.

We build sustainable trails and bike facilities to make mountain biking more accessible.

We teach environmentally responsible trail building and trail etiquette practices.

We inspire more people to experience the outdoors on bicycles.

We educate bike groups on how to organize and make mountain biking better at the local level.

Celebrating 25 Years! 🎉