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 - Lake Norman
What: Sunday Group Ride Where: Lake Norman Visitor’s Center When: Sunday 2/28/2016 @ 1:00 pm OK, let's do a little road trip this week. LNSP is showing a little less rain than GSO along with the winds it should be dry by midday Sunday. If not, we will reroute (possibly Uwharrie, Maybe local?). Keep
Jan 7, 2019
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Events
Burn the Turkey Group Ride & Potluck
Come join us for the annual Burn the Turkey group ride and potluck. Meet at Bur-Mill Park on Friday, November 23 @ 9:30AM. Shelter # 1 is reserved for the event (across the parking lot from the pool). This event is free and open to everyone. We will have multiple riding groups for each skill…
Nov 21, 2018
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Trail Update
Volunteers needed
PFTS volunteers have spent 77 hours to clear Country Park & Wild Turkey of Storm damage. We have estimated 200 hours of work to clear the rest of the biking trails. We are coordinating with Parks & Rec. along with additional City staff to clear the trails. We have 6 sawyers and will be working all…
Oct 16, 2018
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Trail Update
Rich Fork Workday Saturday Sept. 15
Please come out for this important workday for the new Rich Fork trail! BUILDING SWEET NEW SINGLE TRACK. WE HAVE A LOT OF TRAIL ROUGHED IN AND NEED A LOT OF VOLUNTEERS TO HELP DO FINISHING WORK. BRING A FRIEND!PLEASE RSVP WITH EVITE TO QUALIFY FOR FUTURE $100 LBS PRIZE DRAWING. Where:407 West Parris
Sep 9, 2018
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Events
King (& Queen) of the Watershed Race - Sept. 29th
We're hosting the annual JA King (and Queen) of the Watershed fundraiser/race in Greensboro on Saturday, September 29 2018. In order to pull off this fantastic mountain bike event, we need several volunteers to help with segment timing and work the aid stations throughout the day. Any time you can g
Aug 27, 2018
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Events
2018 Sizzler MTB Race
It's that time of year again! The 2018 Sizzler MTB Race, the Southern Classic MTB Series Finale is coming to Bur-Mil park Saturday July 14. Come on out and race, cheer on the competitors or just hang out with Mountain Bike folks. We hope to see you there! Bur-Mil Park, 5834 Bur-Mill Club Road, Green
Jun 30, 2018
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Trail Update
Rich Fork work day Jun 9, 2018
Be part of the next trail work day at Rich Fork! RSVP WITH EVENTBRITE to qualify for future $100 LBS prize drawing. The weather is looking good! We need a large turn out so we can complete as much trail as possible. Registration is important! It allows us to bring the tools we need and enough food f
Jun 4, 2018
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Events
Fat Tire Social Thursday 4/19
Come hang out with Fat Tire folk. Nice, fun way to wind down the week. Thursday April 19, 2018 - 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm Joymongers Brewing Co., 576 N Eugene St, Greensboro, NC 27401, USA
Apr 16, 2018
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Trail Update
Rich Fork Trail Work Day 4/14/18
DESCRIPTION Please come out for this important workday for the new Rich Fork trail! WHAT: BUILDING SWEET NEW SINGLE TRACK. WE HAVE A LOT OF TRAIL ROUGHED IN AND NEED A LOT OF VOLUNTEERS TO HELP DO FINISHING WORK. BRING A FRIEND! PLEASE RSVP WITH EVITE TO QUALIFY FOR FUTURE $100 LBS PRIZE DRAWING. Wh
Mar 26, 2018
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Events
Fat Tire Social 3/22
Like to ride bikes? Let's talk about it!Come hang out and meet some new riding buddies, as well as the folks who design, build and maintain your MTB trails....who knows, you might even get to meet "The Architect" in real life! Where: Gibb's Hundred Brewing Company117 W Lewis St, Greensboro, North Ca
Mar 19, 2018
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Events
BANFF Film Festival 2018
The Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour is coming to High Point on Sunday, March 25th and Durham on Monday, March 26th! Two nights. Two unique programs. Proceeds to benefit three local nonprofit organizations. The Banff Mountain Film Festival, a program of Banff Centre, is the largest, and one o
Mar 18, 2018
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Meeting Minutes
Belews Park Master Plan Meeting
Belews Park Master Plan Meeting Please attend and support the master plan. Our choice for the design has been approved so far... The final master plan, which can be seen on the Master Plan page, has been approved by the park advisory committee and will be presented to the County Commissioners for th
Mar 17, 2018