Ballantyne District Park Trail Work
2021-04-24 09:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | Ballantyne District Park, 9405 Bryant Farms Rd, Charlotte, NC, 28277, United States
Due to multiple requests from our riders, we will be adding dirt to the gap between the wood and the berm at the wall ride feature! Wheelbarrows and shovels are needed. Meeting by the YMCA shed at the Bojangles Pavilion Parking Lot.

May Trailblazers Meeting
2021-05-06 19:30 - 20:30 | NC
Join our May meeting (virtually, hopefully for the last time!) to hear updates on Airline Bike Park (Dixie River), Rocky Branch, North Meck, and The Colonel (Francis Beatty). We’ll also have Eric Supil, executive director of Trips for Kids, joining us to share about TfK. All are welcome to attend, you can join us in webex to participate in the meeting, or watch on Facebook Live.
Webex: Meeting Link
Meeting Number: 142 719 1392
Password: [REDACTED] (78699269 from phones and video systems)
Facebook Live: Tarheel Trailblazers

Trail Day with Trips For Kids
2021-05-11 08:00 - 17:00 | NC
From Trips for Kids:
Join us for the first Trips For Kids Charlotte “Trail Day” with the Tarheel Trailblazers!
The Tarheel Trailblazers have long maintained the trails for the community and our youth programs. To give back, Trips For Kids Charlotte is partnering with THTB for a day to service and support to the trails we all use. We will be clearing and cleaning trails during the session.
Our first “Trail Day” will be at Colonel Francis Beatty Park from 6pm-8pm on Thursday, May 13th.
Please register HERE
or email: erics@tripsforkidscharlotte.org!
We will only have a few spots open so register early!

National Trail Day
2021-06-05 08:00 - 14:00 | Tuckeseegee Park, Mt. Holly NC, 165 Broome St,, Mount Holly, NC
Tuckaseegee Park
8:00 to 10:00 Trail workday at the park.
10:00 to 2:00 National Trail Day Festival

https://stayhappening.com/e/national-trails-day-E2ISTJS9UG6#:~:text=Tuckaseege%20Park%2C%20Mount%20Holly%2C%20NC%20%7C%20Mount%20Holly&text=June%205th%20is%20NATIONAL%20TRAILS,the%20outdoors%20as%20a%20community!

Mountain Island Park Trail Workday
2021-06-06 09:00 - 13:00 | Mountain Island Park Trail, 400 Mountain Island Dr., Mt. Holly, NC, United States
In conjunction with National Trail Day we are hosting a trail workday at Mountain Island Park Trail.
Time: 9:00 to 1:00
Where: Meet at Bridge 1 on the tread trail.
What to Bring: Gloves, water, recommended bug spray, favorite trail tool if you have one otherwise we will have tools for you to use.
Working On: Trying to finish up the next new leg of trail by putting finishing touches on the trail. Hopefully if we get a good showing we will be able to ride it the same day.
Hope to see you there.

Kids Ride - Pop-Up Bike Park
2021-06-16 17:30 - 19:00 | NC
Bring your kids and join us for a ride at the Cordelia Park pop-up bike park this Wednesday evening! All ages welcome.
This is the first pop-up bike park in Charlotte and it will feature two temporary mountain bike trails for beginner and intermediate riders. The project will test bicycle recreation facilities in smaller public spaces along greenway systems and in more urban parks throughout Mecklenburg County.
As stated in Meck Playbook, the second most requested amenity by Mecklenburg County residents is unpaved trails. Surveys will be collected from participants about their experience. This information will go directly to Park and Recreation and inform future unpaved trail projects and bike parks.

Purser Hulsey bridge build
2021-06-19 08:30 - 17:00 | NC
This Saturday, 6/19 8:30am
garden parking lot
We’ve got an Eagle Scout project replacing the small bridge on the fast downhill on Back 40 loop this Saturday! Come join us. We’ll have lots of tools, generators, etc, but more power tools welcome if you have them.
Note: they just poured concrete for the new Hwy51 entrance and it needs to cure, so we will not be able to drive in through that gate.

Fisher Farm Park de rooting party!
2021-07-25 | NC
All hands on deck! We need your help getting the trail ready for the upcoming Cane Creek Series race in August. Lots of de rooting and cleaning up of the course to get ready! We’ll be working all day until it’s done but appreciate any help y’all can give!

Mark Sullivan

August Meeting: South Main Cycles
2021-08-05 19:30 | NC
This Thursday, come out to South Main Cycles for our first in-person meeting in 18 months! And bring your bike! 6:00pm ride from South Main Cycles to Rocky Branch for a sneak peek of the brand new green loop before Saturday’s grand opening. 7:30pm meeting at South Main Cycles to catch up on Trailblazer news. All are welcome to attend.

*Ride dependent on weather. Please follow covid recommendations for indoors.

Rocky Branch Park Re-opening Ceremony
2021-08-07 12:00 - 14:00 | Rocky Branch Park, 103 Sacco Street, Belmont, NC, 28012
Come join at 12:00 as we dedicate and reopen the first phase of the new Rocky Branch Park.

Colonel Francis Beatty Park workday
2021-08-28 08:30 - 12:00 | Colonel Francis Beatty Park, 4300 Weddington Rd,, Matthews,, NC, 28105, United States
Due to COVID we will have to limit attendance.
We will close off some unneeded trails, reroute a few other and clear drains.
Meet at green parking lot (lake house) we should be done by noon.
Tools needed: not much – shovel wheelbarrow and a rake.
As always bring your long pants, water and gloves.
Hit me up with any questions and let me know if you going to make it.
My cell: 8034151575
Amnon

Beatty park workday
2021-09-11 08:30 - 11:00 | Colonel Francis Beatty Park, 4300 Weddington Rd,, Matthews,, NC, 28105, United States
Short meet up to reroute Cru is Rad. No need to bring tools just your gloves, long pants and water.

Please let me know via text if you are going to make it.
8034151575
Thank you!
Amnon
Join the FB page and mark going on the event page: https://fb.me/e/31OtjSVjZ

The Colonel Bike Park - Clearing a corridor for expansion
2021-09-18 08:30 - 11:30 | Colonel Francis Beatty Park, 4300 Weddington Rd,, Matthews,, NC, 28105, United States
Yes yes, it is starting. After a long time in planning mode it is action mode. The day before the team from elevated trail design will cut out the corridor. We will be drag brush into piles, install a silt fence around outer ring and set up silt fence for dirt staging.
We will meet next to the tennis courts, all tools will be in site. Please bring long pants, good set of gloves and plenty of water. Bug spray might be needed.
Please using the going button if you know you are going to make it so we have a good idea how many will come.
Lets kick this bike park off!
Please text me if you plan on coming
8034151575
Or mark GOING here:
https://fb.me/e/G5TTDEIY

October Trailblazers Meeting
2021-10-07 19:30 - 20:30 | NC
Join our October meeting (virtual this month) to hear updates on Airline Bike Park, Rocky Branch, The Colonel, North Meck, and more. We’ll have 2022 board nominations, and show off the new jersey design. All are welcome to attend, you can join us in webex to participate in the meeting (required for nominations) or watch on Facebook Live.
Webex: Meeting Link
Meeting Number: 2553 119 0040
Password: [REDACTED] (74559797 from phones and video systems)
Facebook Live: Tarheel Trailblazers

November Trailblazer Meeting
2021-11-04 19:30 - 21:30 | NC
Join our November meeting at Dilworth Neighborhood Grille. We’ll have board elections and talk about ongoing trail projects. All are welcome to attend!
911 E Morehead St, Charlotte NC 28204

Ballantyne District Park - Trail Work
2021-11-06 08:30 - 11:00 | Ballantyne District Park, 9405 Bryant Farms Rd, Charlotte, NC, 28277, United States
We will be adjusting and moving dirt for the new whale-tail jump feature by the wall ride area. Come join us!
Meet by the wall ride.

SWDP Work and Cleanup Day
2021-11-13 09:00 - 13:00 | NC
Some digging, project clean up and root removal. Also possible feature additions. Hope to see you there. Parking lot of Southview Community Center. 9am – 1pm.

The Colonel Bike Park Workday - bring your bike
2021-11-13 10:00 - 12:00 | Colonel Francis Beatty Park, 4300 Weddington Rd,, Matthews,, NC, 28105, United States
We will meet at Beatty park next to the tennis courts to put on the last touch on the colonel bike park and try out the lines.

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!

December Trailblazer Meeting
2021-12-02 19:30 - 20:30 | NC
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.

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.

Ballantyne District Park Trail Work
2021-12-12 10:00 - 12:30 | NC
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.

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.

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.

Trailblazer General Meeting at Devil's Logic Brewing
2022-03-03 19:30 | NC
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

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

Workday MIPT
2022-04-16 09:00 - 13:00 | NC
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

Backyard Trails MTB Group Ride with Pro rider Jeff Lenosky!
2022-04-22 17:30 | NC
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

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.
