Come out to the Greensboro Fat Tire Society Annual Meeting THIS MONDAY EVENING.

What: Greensboro Fat Tire Society Annual Meeting.
Where: The Worx - 106 Barnhardt St., Greensboro
When: Monday, February 8th, 2016 6pm - 10pm, Meeting will start at 7pm

Note: original location has move from Spice Cantina to Worx (next door to Spice),

Sorry for the short notice but we've got a couple trail issues that need to be addressed ASAP so we figured we'd see if we can get some help.

What: Short Notice Trail work day RF, BH, KF.

Where: Reedy Fork Trail head on Lake Brandt Rd.

When: Sunday January 10, 2016  09:00 until 2:00 (ish)

Stuff to bring: Gloves, appropriate clothing/shoes/boots, water, snack.

Details: There are 2 large trees down on Reedy Fork. The first one is on the first bridge from Lake Brandt Rd. and has broken that section of the bridge. The second tree is further down the trail after you pass the beaver dam and the bridge after it. Our first task will be to clear both trees. Then a crew will stay at the bridge to perform the necessary repairs and others will head to Blue Heron to clear a couple spots of some pretty bad mud. Then that crew will go to King Fisher to work on a berm that experienced some erosion in all the rain we've received in the last month. If you have ridden any of these trails in the last week you know exactly what we are talking about.

Oh yeah, we will be hauling lumber in to the bridge at 9 am

The final meeting on the Rich Fork Property Master Plan is happening next week.

Do not underestimate the importance of having as many Mountain Bike Supporters as possible at this meeting.  County Commissioners make judgements on what the majority of the electorate wants. They need to see our voting block.

This is a Public Input meeting and we (the public) must make it clear we want MTB trails as part of the plan for the Rich Fork Property. Our Guilford County tax dollars are paying for the bond (that we voted for) to purchase Open Space properties including Rich Fork.  We have yet to be allowed to create MTB trail on any of the 1,770 acres which were purchased as open space, yet they have been building trails and allowing hiking access.

If you do live in High Point it is very important for you to show up.  For years member input has been "why doesn't High Point and Jamestown have access to trails like Greensboro?".  This is your chance to be heard.

Even if you don't live in High Point don't think that this does not concern you, because it does. The policy decision on Rich Fork is likely to set a precedent to stop bike access to property in your part of Guilford County.

The format of the meeting is still somewhat unclear but there will likely be a place for written comments to be taken, be sure to write a simple "I want bike access" comment.

If you do choose to speak, please be courteous, say what you feel but be polite about it.

Also bring your bike helmet with you.  It will help us to try to sit together, network with non GFTS members and let commissioners see the numbers supporting bikes.

BTW get there as early as you can, the room is small and turnouts have been large.

Please pass this information on to any mountain bikers you know!  We need to get the word out.

Date:  Wednesday, January 13th
Time:  5:30pm-7:30pm
Location:  the High Point Library
901 N. Main Street, High Point, NC

Guilford County Parks is excited to announce a public input meeting on the Master Plan for the Rich Fork Property.   The meeting will be held at the High Point Library on Wednesday, January 13th from 5:30pm-7:30pm and will feature the Concept plan for the future of this property.

Located between Northwood Elementary School and the YMCA of High Point, this property is roughly 114 acres.
The County invites everyone to come be a part of the January 13th meeting to provide valuable input on the future of this property.

For more information please contact Dwight Godwin at (336) 641-4751.

Anybody up for a night ride Thursday?

What: Thursday Evening  Group RideWhere: Blue Heron parking lot - 4953 Yanceyville Rd.When: Thursday 1/7/2016 @ 6:30 pm Charge your lights and lets ride! It's going to be cool so be prepared. This ride is for all riders of all skill levels. It is intended to be a fun, social ride for all. We won’t leave anyone behind and will stop as needed. If you want to ride ahead, that’s OK. Faster riders are always welcome to lead up front.

Stuff to bring: Mountain bike, in working order, helmet, light(night ride), water, tube or patch kit, snack.

As always, if the trails are closed, we aren't riding.

The 2016 Lakeside Trail Run to benefit the GFTS & Greensboro Trails is set for January 9th @ 10AM at Bryan Park Soccer Complex. 8 & 15 Mile Trail Race Options. If you're a distance trail runner, this is for you!

Details:

http://lakesidetrailrace.com/

 The GFTS board would like to take this opportunity to thank you for a great 2015 and wish you Happy Holidays. 

 As 2015 draws to a close and we begin to make plans and resolutions for 2016 let us not forget to give as well as receive. While we are thankful for the new wheels, tires, or dingy bell from one of our great local bike shops, let us also be thankful for the miles of quality trail that we have access to. When we resolve to spend more time on our bike in 2016 or get a new fastest time on Wild Turkey, let's also resolve to give back to our trails, either through our financial donations, memberships or volunteer hours. 

The GFTS resolves to give you our hard work on and off of the trail so that wherever you ride in 2016 you have an epic adventure. 

Thank you and Happy Holidays, 

Scott S. Mark G. Scott V. Matt H. Matt S. Chris H. Chris P. Tony M. and Watts D.