The Trail Journal
Stories from the dirt.
Bike shop profiles, ride reports, trail updates, and the PFTS newsletter archive.
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Group Rides
Sunday Group Ride
Riding Copperhead trail at Country Park What: Sunday afternoon Group Ride - Copperhead Trail Where: Country Park - Park at the Tennis courts When: Sunday, May 31 at 1:pm This ride is for all riders of all skill levels. The ride is intended to be a fun, social ride for all. We won’t leave anyone behi
May 29, 2015
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Group Rides
Thursday evening ride
What: Thursday Evening Group Ride - Reedy Fork to Blue Heron.Where: Reedy Fork Trailhead at Lake Brandt road When: Thursday 5/28/15 6:30 pm This ride is for all riders of all skill levels. The ride is intended to be a fun, social ride for all. We won’t leave anyone behind and will stop as needed. If
May 28, 2015
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Group Rides
Sunday Ride at Lake Norman 5/24/15
Road trip this Sunday! What: Sunday Group Ride at Lake Norman State Park this weekend. Where: Meet at the LNSP Visitor Center, adjacent to the trail map and information kiosk. When: Ride Time is Sunday 5/24/15 10:30 am Meet up at Hanes Mall at 9:15am across from Olive Garden to consolidate and save
May 22, 2015
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Group Rides
Sunday Group Ride 5/17/15
Date: Sun May 17 at 1 pm Where: Lake Brandt Marina – Lower lot The Plan: Ride Wild Turkey Trail. If the weather looks favorable we may grill hot dogs afterwards, but that is not set in stone as of yet. Be prepared with your beverage of choice. Group ride is for all riders of…
May 16, 2015
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Group Rides
Saturday Morning Ride
Date: Sat May 16 at 9 am Where: Country Park trailhead at Safety Town.3108 Forest Lawn Dr. Greensboro 27455 The plan: Ride Copperhead trail and possibly Greenway to Wild Turkey or Owls Roost/Shady Side. Stuff to bring: Mountain bike, in working order, helmet, water, tube or patch kit, snack. These a
May 12, 2015
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Group Rides
Thursday Evening Ride
When: Thu May 14 at 6:30 pm Where: Blue Heron lot - 4966 Yanceyville Rd. Plan: Ride Blue Heron, Reedy Fork and/or King Fisher. Whatever time allows and group decides. Stuff to bring: Mountain bike, in working order, helmet, water, tube or patch kit, snack. These are rides for all riders of all skill
May 12, 2015
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Group Rides
Thursday Evening Group ride
We’re riding Thursday evening. When: Thursday May 7, 2015 @ 6:30 pm Where: Wild Turkey - upper Marina parking lot The plan: Ride Wild Turkey, possibly Shady Side. Not a night ride but it may be getting dark when we finish. If you have a light, it won't hurt to bring it.This is a ride…
May 8, 2015
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Group Rides
Saturday Group Ride
When: Sat May 9 at 9 AM Where: Bald Eagle lot at Lake Higgins Marina entrance. If the lot is full you can park at the Marina lot. The plan: Ride Bald Eagle trail. We've been doing some work on this trail, come on out and see what we've been up to. If you've never…
May 8, 2015
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Group Rides
Sunday Group Ride
When: Sun May 10 at 1 PM Where: Plainfield Rd. parking lot - Plainfield Rd. parallels Reedy Fork Trail between Church St. and Lake Brandt Rd. The parking lot is approximately 1 mile from Church St. The plan: Ride connector to Reedy Fork, Blue Heron and King Fisher. Ride is for all riders of all…
May 8, 2015
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Group Rides
Group Ride Sunday - 5/3/15
We are riding this Sunday, come join us: When: Sunday May 3, 2015 @ 1:00 PMWhere: Bur-Mil Park Pool parking Lot.What: Plan is to ride Big Loop, Owls Roost and Shady Side. Don't worry, if you don't feel up to Owls Roost/Shady Side we will split off and ride down the Greenway to Wild Turkey…
May 2, 2015
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Group Rides
Sunday Afternoon Group ride - Wild Turkey
What: Sunday Group Ride – Wild Turkey Where: Lake Brandt Marina Trail head – Lower Parking Lot (Inside of the Gate) When: Sunday August 30 @ 1:00 pm 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…
Apr 28, 2015
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Group Rides
"Beat the rain" ride - 4/25/15 9:30am
Looking at the Saturday forecast, we should be able to get a ride in before the rain arrives. When: Saturday April 25, 2015 @ 9:30 AM Where: Lake Brandt Marina lower parking lot The Plan: Reedy Fork, Blue Heron, King Fisher and back. People are welcome to shorten up as they like. If there is…
Apr 24, 2015