The Trail Journal
Stories from the dirt.
Bike shop profiles, ride reports, trail updates, and the PFTS newsletter archive.
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Trail Update
All Trails are OPEN!
Nature has the blow dryer on high! All trails open at 2:30 Friday. Careful of any tree blow downs! Report trail problems here:
Nov 13, 2015
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Group Rides
There's a new MTB ride list in town!
Check it out! The Triad MTB Ride list is up and going and waiting to be used! This ought to fill a void in the area for folks looking to post their ride up or find rides that they can join. See you on the trails!
Nov 12, 2015
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Club News
IMBA Basic Membership
Dear Fat Tire supporter, By now many of you will have gotten an email from IMBA detailing an increase in basic membership rates from $30 to $35 a year. We, on the GFTS board, wanted to send you a message personally about this increase. We want to let you know why we support the increase. A…
Nov 6, 2015
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Group Rides
URGENT - Turkey Day Ride has moved!
Last minute location change to Nathaniel Greene parking lot on Old Battleground Rd. (runs parallel to the road) We were going to have a group ride Thursday morning and have learned that there is another group ride planned so let's ride with them. Here is what I received to share with everybody: Hell
Nov 4, 2015
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Group Rides
Saturday Ride - Big Loop + Wild Turkey + ?
What: Saturday Morning Group Ride – Big Loop + Wild Turkey + ? Where: Bur-Mil Swimming pool parking lotWhen: Saturday Oct 24 @ 10:00 am 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
Oct 22, 2015
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Group Rides
Thursday Evening ride - Blue Heron
Charge the batteries up, we are riding Thursday evening. What: Thursday Evening Group Ride – Blue Heron Trail parking lot Where: 4966 Yanceyville Rd. parking lot When: Thursday Oct 22 @ 6:30 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
Oct 21, 2015
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Group Rides
Saturday Morning Ride
Looks like it's going to be a beautiful Autumn day. We're riding, come join us. What: Saturday Morning Group Ride – Reedy-Blue-King Where: Plainfield Rd. parking lot - 1 mile west of Church St. When: Saturday October 17 @ 10:00 am We'll ride Reedy Fork to Blue Heron to King Fisher and back. Ride as
Oct 16, 2015
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Group Rides
Sunday Afternoon Ride
What: Sunday Group Ride – Wild Turkey Where: Lake Brandt Marina - Parking in the Lower Parking Lot as the upper one fills quickly When: Sunday Oct 18th @ 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…
Oct 16, 2015
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Club News
Guilford County Parks & Recreation meeting tonight
The Guilford County Parks & Recreation Commission is meeting tonight. On the agenda is a review of the Rich Fork Master Plan. The legacy mountain bike trails near Northwood Elementary School in High Point are part of the Rich Fork property. There are folks that do not want mountain bike trails on th
Oct 13, 2015
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Trail Update
CANCELED Trail work day Sat 9/26/2015
Trail Work Day has been canceled. We will reschedule it soon. What: Saturday Trail Maintenance – Blue Heron & King Fisher Where: Yanceyville Rd. Parking lot. When: Saturday 9/26/15 09:00 am to 1:00 pm CANCELED Stuff to bring: Gloves, Water, Snack. Rain gear might be handy. We are working on Blue Her
Sep 24, 2015
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Miscellaneous
Public Input Meeting on the Master Plan for Bryan Park North
We have confirmed the meeting IS being held TUESDAY October 6 NOT Thursday as stated in the Official Release below. This is our first opportunity to see the county plan for Bryan Park North. Attend this meeting and have a look and a say in what Mountain Biking activities will be at the park. FOR IMM
Sep 18, 2015
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Group Rides
Saturday Morning Ride
What: Saturday Morning Group Ride – Wild Turkey Where: Lake Brandt Marina Trail head When: Saturday September 12 @ 08:00 am 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 ahea
Sep 10, 2015