Tarheel Trailblazers

Monthly Social Ride at South Main Cycles/Rocky Branch
2023-04-06 18:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | Rocky Branch Park, 103 Sacco Street, Belmont, NC, 28012
We are pumped to kick off our first social ride of the season at Rocky Branch Park in Belmont!
Our friends at South Main Cycles have graciously offered to host us for the evening. We will meet at South Main Cycles at 6pm and break into multiple groups before heading out to hit the trails. All are welcome and encouraged to join us but you must have a helmet.
We will return to South Main Cycles, where you are welcome to order food and beverages from Station and we will share the latest trail updates, events, and club info!
We look forward to seeing you all, and feel free to message us with any questions.

Cedar Valley Work Day
2023-03-12 09:00 - 12:00 | Fisher Farm Park, 21215 Shearer Rd, Davidson, NC, 28036, United States
Clean up of the drains and ruts left form the trail Poachers. We will be cleaning up all of the trail, cleaning out drains and fixiing any erosion that we have from this winter. If weather permits, we will have a short ride then a chill cookout with maybe a Bonfire. BYOB

Southwest District Workday - Pip Trail
2023-03-11 09:00 - 12:00 | Southwest District Park, 1720 Vilma St, Charlotte, NC, 28208, United States
Working on clearing new 0.3 mile singletrack stretch as an alternate to the wide access tall along the creek.

Purser Hulsey Workday Monday 1/16
2023-01-11 08:00 - 17:00
1/16 9am
Dog park parking lot off Hwy 51
We’ll be adding some features to Back 40. Tools will be provided, but spare drills/saws with batteries would be welcome.

Purser Hulsey Workday
2022-11-25 09:00 - 13:00
11/25 9am
Dog park parking lot! (off Hwy 51)
We’re going to be working on a fun little downhill section on the Back 40 loop. Bring gloves and water. We’ll bring the tools.

Purser Hulsey Workday
2022-11-19 09:00 - 12:00
9am, garden parking lot. We’ll be working on armoring a problem spot and some other general maintenance in the area. Bring gloves and water, we’ll have tools.

November Trailblazer Meeting
2022-11-17 19:30
Nov 17 7:30pm
Devil’s Logic
1426 E 4th St, Charlotte, NC 28204
Come on out for our November Trailblazer meeting. We’ll be discussing projects for 2023 and having board elections. All are welcome to attend.

October Meeting - '23 Trail Projects, Fisher Fest, Board Nominations, more
2022-10-06 19:30 - 21:30
Come join us for our October meeting at Devil’s Logic, 7:30pm.
We’ll be talking about trail projects for the next year, Fisher Fest, we’ll have board nominations, and more.
All are welcome to attend!

Workday MIPT
2022-09-24 09:00 - 13:00 | Mountain Island Park Trail, 400 Mountain Island Dr., Mt. Holly, NC, United States
We will be meeting a 9:00 to work on the new Siren trail.
Bring water and gloves. If you come in late enter woods via CTT and go in about 1/4 mile (If you get to CTT#5 bridge you went to far) we will be up on the hill side.
**** Please read parking instructions carefully****
This access is ONLY FOR THIS WORKDAY!!!!
Drywall Road :Dropped pin
https://maps.app.goo.gl/CXdfX5Vr57eUQk1Z9
When you come to the house stay to your left and park near trailer. Please do not go by house.
We only have permission to utilize this access road for sanctioned Tarheel Trailblazer Work Days. If used at other times it will be considered trespassing.
Drive slowly down the Gravel Road and across the train tracks. This is a private drive.
Thank you

Cane Creek Test and Tune at Airline
2022-09-17 14:00 - 21:00
To ramp up stoke for the suspension package raffle, we will have Cane Creek at Airline bike Park for a test and tune event on Saturday, September 17th. Cane Creek suspension gurus will be on site from 2pm-6pm to help dial in your suspension settings. Stick around for a sunset jump jam beginning at 7pm and bring your lights for night riding at the park once the sun goes down.

Airline Bike Park XC Trail Maintenance
2022-08-13 08:45 - 12:30 | Charlotte Airline Bike Park, 8101 Dixie River Rd,, Charlotte, NC, 28278, United States
Lets take a day to get the XC trails at Airline tuned up to handle more late summer thunderstorms. Arrive at 8:45 to get tools/work assignments and trail work will begin at 9. We will wrap up the work projects and be back at the cars at 12:30 to eat lunch. Folks can ride afterward. No trail work experience needed, tools will be provided, lunch will be provided, bring your own water and gloves!

The Colonel work day @Beatty park
2022-06-26 09:00 - 13:00 | Colonel Francis Beatty Park, 4300 Weddington Rd,, Matthews,, NC, 28105, United States
Mark your calendar for June 26th. We will be having a Volunteer workday at ”The Colonel” pump/jump track from 9am till Noon. The Trailblazers will be providing pizza and you can count on a session after we patch up a few things!
If you have any questions feel free to reach out to me or the Trailblazers!

BYT Workday
2022-06-26 09:00 - 12:00
It’s time to give BYT a haircut.

Plan is to have a few teams hit various trails with weed eaters, loppers and machetes to cut back the ground cover and face slappers that are taking over.
We will have weedeaters available and other various tools but if you have something please bring it with extra fuel.

Wear: long sleeves and pants, ear and eye protection are also recommended.
Meet: Tyvola greenway parking lot (2524 Tyvola Rd)

Rocky Branch Park - Work Day - June 25th @ 8am
2022-06-25 08:00 - 11:00 | Rocky Branch Park, 103 Sacco Street, Belmont, NC, 28012
We will be having a volunteer work day at RBP from 8am to 11am on Saturday, June 25th. Meet at the Belmont trailhead.
Planned tasks:
– We have a bridge decking which needs to be replaced (Beaver run).
– Fixing ruts on Eagle and fixing the drainage
– String Trimming
Please bring wheel barrows, string trimmers, shovels and leaf blowers. All welcome, and no experience needed. Also feel free to join for the entire time or just an hour, we can always use more help.

Airline Social Ride and June 2nd 2022 Club Meeting.
2022-06-02 18:30 - 20:30 | Charlotte Airline Bike Park, 8101 Dixie River Rd,, Charlotte, NC, 28278, United States
Airline Social Ride and June 2nd 2022 Club Meeting.
It is the first Thursday of the month and you know what that means – club meeting time. Only this time, we are meeting IN PERSON for a RIDE before we share some of the updates.
Meet at 6pm at Airline Bike Park parking lot located at 8101 Dixie River Rd, Charlotte, NC 28278. This is a kids friendly, family happy, grinders enabler and flyers supporting event. We will have a few groups leave according to level.
We will then huddle up ~7:30 for a quick update from our audacious board members. Some of the topics will include – update on Airline bikepark projects and funding progress, announce the Trial Coordinator training weekend, possible new trail development around BYT… Bring $5 donation for pizza and your own fav beverage.

Purser Hulsey Workday 5/21 9am
2022-05-21 09:00 - 12:00
Garden Parking Lot (Phillips Rd), 9am
Come join us for a Purser workday, we’ll be working on some problem spots on the front loop. Bring your favorite tool, or we’ll have extras.

Goat Island Games MTB Time Trials
2022-05-07 09:30 - 11:30

Rocky Branch Park - Work Day - 30th April
2022-04-30 08:30 - 11:00
We will be having a work day on Saturday, April 30th @ 8:30am and meeting at the Cramerton Trailhead (700 Eagle Rd, Belmont, NC 28012). If the parking lot is full, please park at the Stuart Cramer Parking lot. We will be working on The Eagle trail and getting ready for the Goat Island Games next weekend. Please bring shovels and wheel barrows if you can.

Beatty workday - 3 consecutive spots on Beatty Black
2022-04-23 08:30 - 12:30 | Colonel Francis Beatty Park, 4300 Weddington Rd,, Matthews,, NC, 28105, United States
We will hit 3 of the worst spots on Beatty Black.
Top section water diversion – will submerge a short telephone post.
Install 3 pavers before the Rock jump
Followup turn – Enforce old line – Close off trail. Fill in dirt cover with paver diverting water coming down from the hill.
Tools needed: Handsaw, paver, Chainsaw.
Overall – Clay moving – wheelbarrow, shovel, root cutting tools.
All level, all ages are welcome. Just bring gloves, long pants and some water.
please text me at 8034151575 with any question and letting me know you will join.
Meet point is next to the dumpster at the playground parking lot next to baseball fields.

Backyard Trails MTB Group Ride with Pro rider Jeff Lenosky!
2022-04-22 17:30
Come ride the iconic “Back Yard Trails” with the Trail Boss, Jeff Lenosky. Jeff will lead a group mtb ride around Charlotte’s most technical mountain biking single track at a chill pace, stopping to session the signature features along the way. The ride leaves the Tyvola Greenway Parking lot at 5:30 pm so be prompt! The ride runs from 5:30 pm to 7 pm and the group will head to Bike Source Charlotte at the Park Road Shopping Center after the ride for food and fellowship.
Ride at your own risk!!!
2524 Tyvola Rd
Charlotte NC 28210

Workday MIPT
2022-04-16 09:00 - 13:00
Workday: Saturday morning.
4-16, morning 9 to 1:00.
Working on new Siren trail, between the southern gate and the 5th CTT bridge.
If you would like to help please come on out. Any help is greatly appreciated.
If you plan on helping, Message me and I can give you an alternate place to park so you are closer to the work area.
Hope to see you out there

Trailblazer Social - Petty Thieves Brewing
2022-03-15 08:00 - 17:00
Join our Trailblazer social, details here

Rocky Branch Park Workday
2022-03-05 09:00 - 12:00 | Rocky Branch Park, 103 Sacco Street, Belmont, NC, 28012
We will be having a volunteer work day at RBP from 9am to 12pm on Saturday, March 5th. Meet at the Belmont trailhead. We will be blowing trails, removing old trash, and cleaning up the pump track now that the construction team has moved out. Please bring string trimmers, shovels and leaf blowers.

Trailblazer General Meeting at Devil's Logic Brewing
2022-03-03 19:30
Join our March public meeting to hear about upcoming projects and hang out with fellow riders.
Eric Supil, Executive Director of Trips for Kids Charlotte, will be joining to share about their plans for the year.
And jerseys are in! Come get yours.
All are welcome to attend.
Devil’s Logic Brewing
1426 E 4th St, Charlotte, NC 28204

Beatty workday - Building 2 Drops.
2022-02-12 08:30 - 11:30 | Colonel Francis Beatty Park, 4300 Weddington Rd,, Matthews,, NC, 28105, United States
Feb 12th 8:30am Beatty workday – Building 2 Drops.
We will be removing the old rotten ride over in the middle of Chuck Norris and replace it with 2 small drop features. It will be a consecutive 1 foot and 2 foot drops to allow for all riders to practice.
Meeting at the green parking lot (lake parking lot).
Tools needed: wheelbarrow, spade, rake, post digger, leaf blower. As always bring long pants, gloves, water and your best smile.
Please text me and let me know you are coming.
8034151575
Amnon.

Workday at Mountain Island Park Trail
2021-12-19 09:00 - 16:00 | Mountain Island Park Trail, 400 Mountain Island Dr., Mt. Holly, NC, United States
Time: Starting at 9:00 am
When: Sunday 12-19-21
Where: Mountain Island Park Trail.
What to bring: Gloves, water, snack and a willing to help finish new trail. I will have tools with me. (As always you are welcome to bring your own tools if you prefer). You are also welcome to bring a bike to try out the new trail.
Meeting Place: For those who show up at 9 I will be at the gate at the dam so you drive in. Otherwise we will be on the hillside next to K2 Loop.
What will we be doing: Cleaning up the machine cut, naturalization of the trail corridor, and any other finishing touches that might be needed.
If we get enough people we should be able to complete the first section of the new trail (K34).
Hope to see you out there.
Also I will be out on Saturday (12/18) morning too if that works better for you.

Ballantyne District Park Trail Work
2021-12-12 10:00 - 12:30
Harrison Bredahl and the crew will be working on the wall-ride trail this Sunday, and we need a few more hands to move dirt and shape features. Come join us 10 AM to 12:30 PM. Meet at the wall-ride. Tools will be provided.

Wooden berm build - hosted by Jeff Nadeau
2021-12-05 09:00 - 13:00 | Colonel Francis Beatty Park, 4300 Weddington Rd,, Matthews,, NC, 28105, United States
The new 35 foot wooden berm has been in the works for some time and now we are ready to break ground. We will have a build day next Sunday 12/5 meeting at 9am at the soccer fields.
We would love lots of help building, but also making some design decisions on site.
We need post hole diggers (PHDs), drills with T25 bits for screws, shovels for digging drainage, wheelbarrows and don’t forget gloves and water
We are building on the second turn of Ride the Lightening.
please text me if you are planning to come. 8034151575
Amnon – Beatty Trail Coordinator.

December Trailblazer Meeting
2021-12-02 19:30 - 20:30
Last meeting of the year! Come join us at Blue Blaze Brewing as we look back on 2021 accomplishments and start making plans for 2022! All are welcome to attend.

Ballantyne District Park Work Day
2021-11-14 10:00 - 12:30 | Ballantyne District Park, 9405 Bryant Farms Rd, Charlotte, NC, 28277, United States
Join us this Sunday, November 14th at 10 AM as we continue to work on the wall ride area. We will be adding a step up jump and packing in berms. Bring your bike!
