What - training ride on the 24 Hours of Burn bike course When - Sunday, April 25, leave Cycling Spoken Here at 8:30 AM Ride - the Dark Mountain Trails at Kerr Scott Reservoir in Wilkesboro, NC Details - carpool from CSH Cary at 8:30 AM, be on the bikes about 11: AM. Several hours of riding in a few self-seeded groups based on pace. Plan to leave the venue about 3 to 4 PM, and we'll be home in time for dinner. Bring all your own water, food, snacks, etc. There are no restrooms at this location. No specific course, just a lot of fun riding on the trails that are used for the 24 hour of Burn race. For those not familiar with the Dark Mountain Trails (http://www.bmcc.us/ke...) there is a lot of climbing, and several fun descents. Several technical turns on the climbs and descents, but less rocks and roots than Lake Crabtree or Harris Lake for comparison.

Wilkesboro, NC 28697 - USA

Sunday, April 25 at 8:30 PM

Attending: 2

Details: http://www.meetup.com/torc-nc/calendar/12839546/

Meet at the lower parking lot. We will do 1-2 laps. Depends on the group...we could ride Gov Creek too. No drop ride. Avg speed 6 mph. Beginners welcome. Advanced sections are optional. Must wear helmet. Bring water. Meet at 10am. Ready to ride at 10:15am.

Sanford, NC 27330 - USA

Saturday, March 20 at 10:00 AM

Attending: 5

Details: http://www.meetup.com/torc-nc/calendar/12832033/

We had a successful first team meeting on February 25, with a great turnout, good ideas, and lots of enthusiasm. This meeting is for the parents to get together and set a calendar for 2010. Agenda items include setting a calendar of activities for 2010, assignment of responsibilities, review of elementary school and loaner program (Joe M), Garner High School Mountain Bike club update (Julia D), participation from NC State in 2010 program (Hannah Y), and Home Page update (Adrian V). Anyone interested in actively participating as an active volunteer is invited to attend this meeting.

Durham, NC 27713 - USA

Wednesday, March 24 at 7:00 PM

Attending: 9

Details: http://www.meetup.com/torc-nc/calendar/12827077/

Beaverdam is offering night riding every 2nd Wednesday of the month. You do not have to have a TORC ride leader present to ride. However, if someone wants to volunteer to lead a TORC Meetup group ride, let David H. know and I will post an event on the calendar. Please refer to TMTB.com forum for the Beaverdam night riding info.

Raleigh, NC 27623 - USA

Wednesday, March 10 at 5:30 PM

Details: http://www.meetup.com/torc-nc/calendar/12817408/

TORC (Triangle Off Road Cyclists) is hosting a series of night rides at LCCP, Harris Lake and Beaver Dam. These trails are only open for night riding during these arranged times. Ride Details: We will ride all Crabtree trails. Ride Leader: TORC assigned ride leader (Cody Johnson is the ride coordinator for LCCP) Arrive Time: 5:45PM Ride Starts: 6:00PM (please be ready to roll by this time) Planned Trail: Depends on group Tech Skill: most if not all obstacles have "ride-arounds" Tech Skill: some relatively gradual non-technical climbs Physical Ability: We will group up based on riders preferred speed/ability. Ride Speed: We will group up based on riders preferred speed/ability. Ride Speed: ALL groups are NO DROP. We will group up based on riders preferred speed/ability. Planned Distance: We will group up based on riders preferred speed/ability. Planned Duration: We will group up based on riders preferred speed/ability. Other Details: Minimum 10W light is required. Other Details: If you haven't already, you need to fill out a TORC waiver form and hand it to the park staff that night. Directions: Go towards RDU airport on I-40 and exit onto Aviation Parkway going south. Crabtree County Park entrance is on the left. Boat rental parking area, second paved parking area on the right. Here is the plan (subject to change based on the group's ability and ride leaders): Group will be polled for ability/endurance at start of ride and sub groups will be formed accordingly. Total ride is from 6:00 to 8:00 (with optional bail outs based on riders stated endurance levels) and participants need to be out of the park by 8:30. If you have any concerns or questions please email the ride leader If you love mountain biking and care about the environment, you belong with IMBA. That's because supporting IMBA is the most effective way for you to build, maintain and open the trails you love to ride. Join those who are passionate enough to support the trails they ride on. Join locally at IMBA-TORC Chapter. http://www.imba.com/m...

Morrisville, NC 27560 - USA

Tuesday, March 9 at 6:00 PM

Attending: 23

Details: http://www.meetup.com/torc-nc/calendar/12816528/

Where: Beaverdam Ride Leader: Debbie; Accepting volunteers to lead the faster group. Arrive Time: 9:45am Ride Starts: 10:00am (please be ready to roll by this time) Planned Trail: West to South Loop (incl Drop Zone for those who want to) Tech Skill: Not a beginner trail, this trail has log piles, whoops, and some fairly tough climbs Physical Ability: No drops, should be in moderately good shape Ride Speed: We will group up based on riders preferred speed/ability Ride Speed: If we have enough people to have more than one group I will need someone to lead one of the groups. At least one group will be NO DROP. We will group up based on riders preferred speed/ability. Planned Distance: ~10 miles Planned Duration: ~1.5 - 2 hours (depending on endurance/skill level) Other Details: Safety Helmet is required

Raleigh, NC 27601 - USA

Sunday, March 28 at 10:00 AM

Attending: 2

Details: http://www.meetup.com/torc-nc/calendar/12813365/

Where: Beaverdam Ride Leader: Debbie; Accepting volunteers to lead the faster group. Arrive Time: 9:45AM Ride Starts: 10:00AM (please be ready to roll by this time) Planned Trail: West to South Loop (incl Drop Zone for those who want to) Tech Skill: Not a beginner trail, this trail has log piles, whoops, and some fairly tough climbs Physical Ability: No drops, should be in moderately good shape Ride Speed: We will group up based on riders preferred speed/ability Ride Speed: If we have enough people to have more than one group I will need someone to lead one of the groups. At least one group will be NO DROP. We will group up based on riders preferred speed/ability. Planned Distance: ~10 miles Planned Duration: ~1.5 - 2 hours (depending on endurance/skill level) Other Details: Safety Helmet is required

Raleigh, NC 27601 - USA

Sunday, March 21 at 10:00 AM

Attending: 9

Details: http://www.meetup.com/torc-nc/calendar/12813340/

N.C. IMBA-SORBA?s Regional Leadership Advisory Council, formed in 2009, will participate in the March meeting, which will include activities that run Friday, March 19th through Sunday morning. If you love mountain biking and care about the environment, you belong with IMBA. That's because supporting IMBA is the most effective way for you to build, maintain and open the trails you love to ride. Join those who are passionate enough to support the trails they ride on. Join locally at IMBA-TORC Chapter. http://www.imba.com/m... More details will be posted as they supplied by SORBA.

Raleigh, NC 27623 - USA

Saturday, March 20 at 12:00 AM

Details: http://www.meetup.com/torc-nc/calendar/12804092/

Ride Details Ride Leader: David Arrive Time: 7:45AM We will meet at the Briar Chapel community center. Ride Starts: 8:00am (please be ready to ride by this time). Tech Skill: Intermediate with infrequent brief stops. Dropping allowed if not a fast enough pace. Ride Speed: 7ish mph Planned Distance:14 miles Planned Duration: 3 hrs Other Details: Safety Helmet is required. Please bring some sort of hydration. Will meet anybody at 9:30am for a second loop. Just let me know in the rsvp. If trails are closed due to wet conditions, the ride will be canceled. Directions: http://www.briarchape... Can't find it? Call or e-mail me...919-928-3383 If you love mountain biking and care about the environment, you belong with IMBA. That's because supporting IMBA is the most effective way for you to build, maintain and open the trails you love to ride. Join those who are passionate enough to support the trails they ride on. Join locally at IMBA-TORC Chapter.DH Meetup Organizer http://www.imba.com/m...

fearrington village, NC 27516 - USA

Sunday, March 7 at 8:00 AM

Attending: 2

Details: http://www.meetup.com/torc-nc/calendar/12803744/

All skills welcome for this group ride. We'll ride only as fast as the slowest person, which could very well be me. Time: Please be ready to ride at 1 pm. Pace: See above Duration: 1-2 hours. But people can drop out at any time since it's Garner, and you're never far from the trail head. Meet: In the Garner Rec Park parking lot. Look for the Dark Green Saturn SL2 with a yellow "Reading Is Sexy" bumper sticker. Helmet required. Please also bring water. My cell is 919(hyphen)389(hyphen)3937 should you be running late. If you love mountain biking and care about the environment, you belong with IMBA. That's because supporting IMBA is the most effective way for you to build, maintain and open the trails you love to ride. Join those who are passionate enough to support the trails they ride on. Join locally at IMBA-TORC Chapter. Click on the red "Join" button on the left for more info.

Garner, NC 27529 - USA

Saturday, March 6 at 1:00 PM

Attending: 1

Details: http://www.meetup.com/torc-nc/calendar/12795873/

This is the third year in a row that TORC has been asked to support the runners of the Tarheel 10 Miler. We will ride along the race route, keeping the runners company and rendering assistance if needed. In the past, runners have appreciated the support. This year the race will start near Kenan and finish inside the stadium. Afterwards, well go for beverages and there's also the option of a CNF ride (weather permitting). If you've got a Patrol or TORC Jersey, wear it! Endurance Mag. will be offering volunteers the following Technical Race Crew t-shirt Coffee courtesy of Red Bicycle Coffee refreshments They'll also have offered comp a limited number entrance fees for next years race to any volunteer that is interested in *gasp* running in next years race. Please indicate your t-shirt size in your meetup RSVP. From the Tarheel 10 Miler Website: "Create a NEW Downtown Experience and celebrate the Chapel Hill community! The Tar Heel 10 Miler is designed to celebrate and showcase downtown Chapel Hill, the UNC campus, and the surrounding communities. This event benefits the Chapel Hill-Carrboro YMCA’s We Build People Campaign. Endurance Magazine, together with the Chapel Hill Downtown Partnership, Fleet Feet Sports, and the Chapel Hill/Carrboro YMCA are proud to bring you this landmark running event." If you love mountain biking and care about the environment, you belong with IMBA. That's because supporting IMBA is the most effective way for you to build, maintain and open the trails you love to ride. Join those who are passionate enough to support the trails they ride on. Join locally at IMBA-TORC Chapter. http://www.imba.com/m...

Chapel Hill, NC 27514 - USA

Saturday, April 10 at 7:00 AM

Attending: 5

Details: http://www.meetup.com/torc-nc/calendar/12351166/

Meet at the lower parking lot. We will do 1-2 laps. No drop ride. Avg speed 6 mph. Beginners welcome. Advanced sections are optional. Must wear helmet. Bring water. Meet at 11am. Ready to ride at 11:15am. If you love mountain biking and care about the environment, you belong with IMBA. That's because supporting IMBA is the most effective way for you to build, maintain and open the trails you love to ride. Join those who are passionate enough to support the trails they ride on. Join locally at IMBA-TORC Chapter.DH Meetup Organizer http://www.imba.com/m...

Sanford, NC 27330 - USA

Sunday, March 7 at 11:00 AM

Attending: 15

Details: http://www.meetup.com/torc-nc/calendar/12752666/

We will be leading/sweeping the bike ride at Umstead this year. If you are interested in helping out, please RSVP. If you are interested in participating in the ride, walk or run please visit the events website: http://www.umsteadcoa...

Raleigh, NC 27607 - USA

Sunday, April 18 at 8:00 AM

Attending: 3

Details: http://www.meetup.com/torc-nc/calendar/12744477/

TORC has been asked by the Umstead Coalition to lead the Bike Ride again this year. The course will be similar to last year. We need a few folks to come out and lead/sweep the group ride. If you're interested in this, please RSVP. If you are interested in being a participant of the ride, please visit the event webpage for details on registering: http://www.umsteadcoa...

Cary, NC 27513 - USA

Sunday, April 18 at 8:00 AM

Attending: 1

Details: http://www.meetup.com/torc-nc/calendar/12744380/

Ok, getting specifics on the Pisgah\Dupont\Bent Creek weekend trip: Friday arrivals 5 hour drive, set up camp and then a short ride either at North Slope, Black Mtn. or Sycamore Cove Saturday morning Pisgah riders…Seasonal Butter Gap with Daniel Ridge added into the ride…4-6 hours…led by Maida and accompanied by myself and others with cue sheets and gps. Here is a map for Saturday's Ride This is a tough ride for intermediate and up. The route is counter clockwise and starts and ends at the Fish Hatchery. Don't be mislead by mileage. Pisgah miles are not like regular miles. Depending on the speed of the group this ride will take 4-6 hours Sunday morning Pisgah riders…Seasonal Black Mtn., Buckwheat, and Bennett Gap…3-5 hours…led by Maida and accompanied by myself and others with cue sheets and gps. Here is a map for Sunday's Ride This is a tough ride for intermediate and up. The route is counter clockwise and starts and ends on FS 477 near the Horse Stables. Don't be mislead by mileage. Pisgah miles are not like regular miles. Depending on the speed of the group this ride will take 3-5 hours. If you feel like these rides will be over your skill level No worries, we will set you up with something more your speed. We are still looking for people to volunteer to lead the easier rides. Now I need to know who does not want to ride these Pisgah seasonal trails and will only be interested in Dupont or Bent Creek? I also need to know who is willing and able to lead groups through either of these trail networks? Once I know this information Maida and I can assist by giving cue sheets, maps and possibly gpx files to any of these ride leaders. This is important to make sure that all people coming will have a good time. So please update your rsvp’s accordingly on where you want to ride and\or e-mail me so that we can get people information that they need. Camping, there are no spots left at Davidson River for sites that can be reserved. The rest are first come first serve. Black Forest campground is close to Dupont and 30 minutes from the seasonal trail heads…seems to be the best secondary campsite. I would suggest that people start communicating site reservations at Black Forest and sharing sites. Ask Maida or me for information about the campsite if you need to. This was set-up as an All Skills event. I would like to see everybody setup and willing to participate. All skills event! Beginner up to Advanced are welcome to attend and will have ride options available. The more people attend the better we will be able to organize groups and ride leaders. Rides: (explicit ride details will be added to the event once we start seeing the numbers of people rsvp and adding their comments) Pisgah intermediate+\advanced: Seasonal trails: http://www.pisgaharea... Dupont (includes beginner gravel roads and trails) http://www.pisgaharea... Bent Creek (includes beginner and low end intermediate trails) http://www.pisgaharea... Camping The FIRST option for camping is at Davidson River Campground. Davidson River is very very popular. It is almost certian to be booked by the date of the trip. If you plan on camping reserve a space NOW! The sites are good sized and can accomidate up to 2 large tents. So we sould try to split sites with our friends and split costs. We are trying to keep our group in the "Apple Tree Loop" sites 34-54. Davidson River: (Preferred choice but need to make reservation quickly) http://www.recreation... The SECOND option for camping is white pines group camp. White pines is a primative group camp. Cost for the weekend is 100.00 If a reasonable sized group of people wanted to camp at white pines and split the cost amongst themselves then go for it! White Pines: http://www.recreation... Both campgrounds have direct access to the Pisgah trails. The 2 campgrounds are seperated by about 2 miles of paved and gravel roads. You could easily ride your bike from one camp to the other. If you love mountain biking and care about the environment, you belong with IMBA. That's because supporting IMBA is the most effective way for you to build, maintain and open the trails you love to ride. Join those who are passionate enough to support the trails they ride on. Join locally at IMBA-TORC Chapter. http://www.imba.com/m...

Brevard, NC 28712 - USA

Saturday, April 10 at 9:00 AM

Attending: 44

Details: http://www.meetup.com/torc-nc/calendar/12103387/

TORC will be doing some trail maintenance work at Briar Chapel Saturday March 6th at 9am. We need to haul some rock from one location to the sites where will be working. If you have a vehicle that can haul rock we could use your help. Also, make sure you have sturdy work shoes, work gloves and plenty of water. Specifically what we will be doing is fixing a couple washed out areas near the road bridge as you drive into the middle of the development. The trail that goes underneath the bridge where the grass slopes down from the road to the trail on both sides of the bridge. The construction of the slope used improper fill dirt and not tamped very well. The amount of rain has seeped into this fill dirt and has washed out where water run off converges over our trail. We will use local rock to crib and armor the washed out side slope and rock armor the trail tread surface. We will also rock armor the trail where Stewart and Terry placed wood bridges for the BC race. Same situation there but not as bad. Meet at the community center where we gathered for the BC race. E-mail me or call me at 919 928 3383 If anybody is interested in heading over to Carolina Brewery after our hard work, post up.

fearrington village, NC 27516 - USA

Saturday, March 6 at 9:00 AM

Attending: 5

Details: http://www.meetup.com/torc-nc/calendar/12725396/

The Urban Assault Ride? is a truly unique cycling event...and quickly becoming one of the biggest in country! Here's how it works: You and your teammate will set out on a city-wide quest for 'checkpoints' on your favorite two-wheeled steeds. At each checkpoint, you'll drop your bikes and complete a funky/adventurous obstacle course, then remount your bikes and hit the streets for more. The goal is to complete all the checkpoints in the shortest amount of time. You choose your own route and checkpoint order. This means that the most clever are often the victors. Of course, it may also help if you can pull a mean big-wheel powerslide and fly across an inflatable slip-n-slide ;) After your pedal-powered adventure, your team will cross the finish line and enter a massive celebration of bikes and beer. The after party is just as much fun as the ride itself, thanks to the craziest raffle prize contest you'll ever experience. Complete Details: http://www.urbanassau...

Raleigh, NC 27623 - USA

Sunday, June 20 at 9:00 AM

Details: http://www.meetup.com/torc-nc/calendar/12672807/