The Trail Journal
Stories from the dirt.
Bike shop profiles, ride reports, trail updates, and the PFTS newsletter archive.
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Events
Fat Tire Trail Workshop at Guilford College
The Trail Workshop hosted by the Greensboro/Piedmont Fat Tire Society filled up fast! We had close to 50 folks come out to learn the fundamentals of sustainable trail construction in the morning then spend the afternoon in the beautiful woods on the Guilford College campus applying what they learned
Dec 13, 2016
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Fat Tire Social Friday evening at Gibbs
We are having a Fat Tire Society get together at Gibbs Hundred Brewing Company this Friday evening, 12/9/16 from 7-10 pm. We've got a couple goodies to give away and I think I heard the Crafted Taco truck will be there. Stop by and see how many folks you can recognize without their bike or riding…
Dec 8, 2016
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Events
Trail Building Workshop
Dear Trail Enthusiast, We are pleased to inform you about the Fat Tire Societies upcoming Trail Building Workshop. By attending the Trail Building School workshop, attendees will have the opportunity to learn the basics of planning, designing and constructing sustainable hand-built trails. Our goal
Nov 27, 2016
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Events
Burn the Turkey 2016!
It's Thanksgiving week, time for Burn the Turkey! Join us at Bur-Mil Park, Shelter #2 by the Big Loop trail head near the swimming pool Saturday November 26, 2016 9am - 2pm We'll have a variety of rides depending on the groups we have turn out. Beginners, old-timers, kids, short rides, longer rides
Nov 22, 2016
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Group Rides
Saturday morning ride
We are riding Saturday morning. Meet up and be ready to roll at 09:00 at Plainfield Rd. parking lot. Where: Plainfield Rd. parking lot located 1 mile west of the Church street end of Plainfield Rd. When: Saturday 10/15/2016 @ 09:00 am We'll ride the connector trail to Reedy Fork Trail and then conti
Oct 13, 2016
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Group Rides
Labor Day Ride
Start off Labor Day with a ride! We'll ride the connector trail to Reedy Fork then to Blue Heron. Meet up and be ready to roll at 09:00 at the Plainfield Rd. Parking Lot Where: Plainfield Rd. parking lot. Approx 1 mile west of Church St. When: Labor Day Monday 9/5/2016 @ 09:00 am This ride is for al
Sep 4, 2016
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Trail Update
Monday afternoon workday
Short notice workday: We are having a workday Monday (8/22/16) afternoon 4pm-8pm. Meet at Bur-Mil park lower parking lot by the wildlife center. Work will be done on Little Loop trail. Please send us an email by Sunday evening if you are coming to allow us to bring enough tools.
Aug 20, 2016
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Miscellaneous
Sizzler Sponsors and Supporters
The Sizzler more than lived up to it's name Sunday! Despite the brutal heat, we had a good turnout. Thanks to all who came out to race. A special thanks to our sponsors: Trek Bicycle Store Greensboro NCREVOLUTION CYCLES NCReCycles bicycle shopCycles de ORO Bike ShopClemmons BicycleGibb's Hundred Bre
Jul 27, 2016
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Miscellaneous
2016 Sizzler MTB Race - 7/24/2016
Registration and Information Click Here SCS Finale - SizzlerGreensboro, NC07/24/2016USAC Permit Number 2016-2087 The Sizzler, A Southern Classic Mountain Bike Series Race 5+ Miles of Singletrack that include Owls Roost and Little Loop Trails 07/24/2016 9:00 am Mens Cross Country Cat 3 19-39 Medals/P
Jul 17, 2016
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Miscellaneous
Pump Track Grand Opening 7/21/2016
The City of Greensboro is holding the Grand Opening of the Pump Track at Keeley Park Thursday evening 7/21/2016 from 6-9 pm For those that came out for Take a Kid Mountain Biking Day at the pump track you saw how much fun everybody had that day. If you have not been out yet the…
Jul 17, 2016
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Group Rides
CANCELED - Saturday Morning Ride
Trails CLOSED - Ride is CANCELED As always, if the trails are closed, we aren’t riding.
Jul 7, 2016
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Group Rides
Saturday Group Ride
We are riding Saturday morning. We'll ride the connector trail to Reedy Fork and Reedy Fork to Blue Heron. Meet up and be ready to roll at 09:00 at the Plainfield Rd. Parking Lot Where: Plainfield Rd. parking lot. Approx 1 mile west of Church St. When: Saturday 7/2/2016 @ 09:00 am This ride is for a
Jun 30, 2016