Rides

TORC offers a diverse and enjoyable ride program. Our rides span everything from a beginner friendly spin down the ATT to lung busting climbs in the Pisgah National Forest.

To make it easier to plan a very busy event schedule, TORC uses Meetup as a tool to publish each ride, event and race. You can view the meetup calendar HERE.

The basic gear needed to participate in a TORC group ride: A trail worthy bike, a helmet, and some form of hydration.  Participation is free of charge at all local rides, any charge for out-of-town trips goes to cover cost of camping facilities.

If you’ve just purchased your first mountain bike or you’ve crushed the competition in the Tour Divide, please feel welcome at one or all TORC sponsored group rides.

When looking at the TORC ride schedule, there are a couple of key factors to keep in mind: The Make up of the Group and the Location of the Ride.

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How rides are grouped

We want to make each ride as enjoyable as possible to the participants so each ride will have the target audience described in each posting. TORC determines groupings by fitness and technical ability, it’s up to you to determine where you fit.

How trails are rated for rides

The trail system itself is obviously a major component. Some trail systems are relatively easy and can be navigated by nearly everyone, while other systems will challenge the most experienced and fit riders.

Summer of Fun

Now in it’s third year, the TORC Summer of Fun is the clubs popular trip and ride schedule. Last year seven IMBA Epics where visited through out the Middle Atlantic Region. The 2010 edition will the focus will be more on ride locations in North Carolina while also venturing to neighboring states to sample selected trails systems.