The Trail Journal
Stories from the dirt.
Bike shop profiles, ride reports, trail updates, and the PFTS newsletter archive.
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Club News
Happy Holidays!
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,…
Dec 21, 2015
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Group Rides
Sunday Group Ride - LOCATION CHANGE
Sunday Ride moving to Salem Lake What: Sunday Group Ride Where: Salem Lake – Linville Rd (south of business 40), Kernersville, NC When: Sunday 12/20/2015 @ 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…
Dec 17, 2015
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Group Rides
CANCELED - Saturday Group Ride - TRAILS ARE CLOSED
Trails are still CLOSED. SATURDAY RIDE IS CANCELED.
Dec 17, 2015
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Group Rides
Thursday evening ride - 6:30 Blue Heron
What: Thursday Evening Group Ride Where: Blue Heron parking lot - 4953 Yanceyville Rd. When: Thursday 12/10/2015 @ 6:30 pm Charge your lights and lets ride! 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
Dec 8, 2015
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Trail Update
Trail work day - Blue Heron & King Fisher - 12/12/15
We are having a trail maintenance workday next Saturday on Blue Heron and King Fisher trails. Please come and help if you can. What: Saturday Trail Maintenance – Blue Heron & King Fisher Where: Yanceyville Rd. Parking lot. When: Saturday 12/12/15 09:00 am to 1:00 pm Stuff to bring: Gloves, appropria
Dec 5, 2015
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Club News
County Commissioners Meeting Update
Thanks to those that came out to the County Commission meeting Thursday evening. A special thanks to those that spoke about what Mountain Biking really is and what it means to our community. Click here to read a balanced article about the meeting. It's refreshing after reading the biased 'journalism
Dec 4, 2015
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Group Rides
Sunday Afternoon Group Ride
What: Sunday Afternoon Group Ride Where: Hobby Park – First parking area on the left once you enter 2301 W Clemmonsville Rd Winston-Salem, NC 27127 When: Sunday, 12/6/2015 @ 1:00 pm This ride is for all riders of all skill levels. It…
Dec 4, 2015
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Club News
Important - County Commissioners meeting Thursday. We all need to show up!
With all of the rain you can’t ride on the trails, so skip the gym or the stationary trainer and help determine what you will or won’t ride for the rest of your life in Guilford County. We need a HUGE show of force for this Thursday’s Commissioners meeting. At 5:30 pm, even if you…
Dec 1, 2015
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Group Rides
Burn The Turkey 2015 is tomorrow!
Don't forget, Burn The Turkey 2015 is Tomorrow 11/28/2015. It's time for Burn The Turkey 2015!Once again we will be getting together Thanksgiving weekend to collect food and cash donations for Second Harvest Food Bank, riding some trails, hanging out, eating chili, just general good times. What: 201
Nov 27, 2015
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Miscellaneous
Pump Track for Greensboro
Did you know there is a pump track in Greensboro? Location is at Keely Park. There is still money (about $10,990) to be raised. If you want to help, please, please, please go to the PumpTrackforGreensboro GoFundMe Campaignto donate. Visit the PumpTrackforGreensboro FaceBook page for more info.
Nov 15, 2015
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Group Rides
Burn the Turkey 2015!
It's time for Burn The Turkey 2015!Once again we will be getting together Thanksgiving weekend to collect food and cash donations for Second Harvest Food Bank, riding some trails, hanging out, eating chili, just general good times. What: 2015 Burn The Turkey Where: Bur-Mil Shelter #1 by the Big Loop
Nov 15, 2015
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Group Rides
Tuesday Evening Ride
The weather is too nice not to ride, so we are going to do just that Tuesday evening. What: Tuesday Evening Group Ride – Blue Heron, possibly more Where: 4966 Yanceyville Rd. parking lot When: Tuesday, November 17 @ 6:30PM This ride is for all riders of all skill levels. It is intended to be a fun,
Nov 15, 2015