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Well the heavy rain meant we had to postpone our n Well the heavy rain meant we had to postpone our night ride, so we’ve rescheduled it as a day ride for SATURDAY DEC 27th. Come and close the year strong as we spin round the fun and lively Renaissance Park, with trails upgraded for you by the hard working Renni Squad!

Meet next to the Skate Park
Wheels roll at 10am.
All riders welcome!
@renaissance_park_mtb_trails Renaissance Park Trails
LAST DAY TO ENTER - help us build epic trails with LAST DAY TO ENTER - help us build epic trails with a new excavator. And win yourself a sweet sweet new bike! Link in bio to enter. Drawing TOMORROW!
@thecyclepath @iamspecialized
Sorry to say that the heavy rain forecast later to Sorry to say that the heavy rain forecast later today means we have to postpone tonight's social ride! Will reschedule as a day ride for Sat 27th at 10am!
December newsletter went out via email last week t December newsletter went out via email last week to members and subscribers.

Lots of great stuff happening, so if you didn’t see it, you can read it on this link, or via link in bio.

https://mailchi.mp/tarheeltrailblazers/dec-2025-newsletter
REMINDER for THIS THURSDAY. It’s nearly the shorte REMINDER for THIS THURSDAY. It’s nearly the shortest day of the year, so it’s the perfect time for a NIGHT RIDE! Come out and have fun riding Renaissance in the dark – it’s a whole new experience.

Meet 6:30pm at the trailhead by the skatepark. All levels of rider welcome!

BRING LIGHTS!!
@renaissance_park_mtb_trails Renaissance Park Trails
Many many thanks to the crew who turned out for th Many many thanks to the crew who turned out for the work day at Col. Beatty today! A beautiful day for trail work and we accomplished a LOT on Beatty Black. New berms, major drains, paver repairs and more. Special thanks to Eric and Mark for organizing. Look out for news about the next work day in January if you want to come and help out too!
Col. Francis Beatty Park Trails Committee
Another friend of the trails with a great deal for Another friend of the trails with a great deal for our members, just in time for your holiday gift shopping! Give yourself, or a loved one, the best bike upgrade you can get - better riding skills!

Whitetail MTB are  offering 10% off everything for Trailblazers members!
* Skills clinics
* Summer Camps for riders 8 years old and up
* Private Lessons, and More!
* Choose from 7 Certified Coaches
* You can even use this discount on Gift Cards for your family & friends! Just use the Discount Code TRAILBLAZER on their website!
@whitetail_mtb  @cltmtbcoach  CLT MTB  @cltmtb
Reminder for THIS SATUDAY to come and help out at Reminder for THIS SATUDAY to come and help out at Colonel Francis Beatty Park!

Thanks to the big turn out at our last couple of work days, we’ve been making great progress on improving the trails.This time we’ll be working on the Beatty Black section. The more people who come, the more we’ll get done!

Meet & Greet – (8:45-9:00am)
Working 9:00-12:00

Gather at the Baseball Field parking lot, near the dumpster.
Coffee, Donuts, Water, and all necessary tools will be provided.

Bring your gloves, eye protection, and energy!

Col. Francis Beatty Park Trails Committee
It’s nearly the shortest day of the year, so it’s It’s nearly the shortest day of the year, so it’s the perfect time for a NIGHT RIDE! Come out and have fun riding Renaissance in the dark – it’s a whole new experience.

Meet 6:30pm at the trailhead by the skatepark. All levels of rider welcome!

BRING LIGHTS!!
@renaissance_park_mtb_trails Renaissance Park Trails
Come and help out at Colonel Francis Beatty Park! Come and help out at Colonel Francis Beatty Park! Thanks to the big turn out at our last couple of work days, we’ve been making great progress on improving the trails.

This time we’ll be working on the Beatty Black section.The more people who come, the more we’ll get done!

Meet & Greet – (8:45-9:00am)
Working 9:00-12:00

Gather at the Baseball Field parking lot, near the dumpster.
Coffee, Donuts, Water, and all necessary tools will be provided.

Bring your gloves, eye protection, and energy!

Col. Francis Beatty Park Trails Committee
Come and close the year out in style by joining us Come and close the year out in style by joining us for a fun and social ride round the reinvigorated Renaissance Park.

Meet 10am at the trailhead by the skatepark.

All levels of rider welcome!

@@renaissance_park_mtb_trails @Renaissance Park Trails
It’s Giving Tuesday! Your donation helps fund the It’s Giving Tuesday! Your donation helps fund the tools, equipment, and supplies needed to keep Charlotte’s trails in top shape. Every dollar makes a difference for the outdoor spaces we love. Check the link in our bio to contribute! #givingtuesday
🚧 Trail Work Ahead 🚧 And yes… the Trail Gnome says 🚧 Trail Work Ahead 🚧
And yes… the Trail Gnome says it’s YOUR turn to help. 😄🪓🌲
We’re gearing up for new miles, fresh features, and big maintenance projects.
On Giving Tuesday, help fuel the work that keeps our trails amazing.
💚 Donate: link in bio
💙 Join/renew: https://tarheeltrailblazers.com/get-involved/join/

Help us out and share this with friends to spread the word!
Happy Thanksgiving from the Tarheel Trailblazers! Happy Thanksgiving from the Tarheel Trailblazers! We are truly thankful for 35 years of amazing volunteers who help build and maintain the nearly 200 miles of trails in our area! Most recently with a great turnout last weekend at BYT, Lake Norman and Purser Hulsey. 

Click link here or in bio if you'd like to help out with a donation for us for this Giving Tuesday! https://secure.givelively.org/donate/southern-off-road-bicycle-association-charlotte-nc/giving-tuesday
Help us build amazing new trails and features by e Help us build amazing new trails and features by entering our raffle to win a new Stumpjumper, courtesy of our friends at @thecyclepath  and @specializedbicycles .  Enter here https://go.rallyup.com/9c706c/Campaign/Details or link in bio!
A reminder for THIS SUNDAY to join us to help get A reminder for THIS SUNDAY to join us to help get the Lake Norman State Park trails in good shape to stay open as much as possible for the winter riding season.

Meet 8:30am at the Visitor Center parking lot and we plan to work until 12:30.

Tools will be provided.

Bring gloves and ear and eye protection. Don’t forget snacks and water.

Lunch will be provided afterwards!
A REMINDER FOR THIS SUNDAY to come and help prepar A REMINDER FOR THIS SUNDAY to come and help prepare BYT for the winter late fall/winter riding season so we can keep it open as much as possible!

We will be blowing leaves and removing debris from the trail, and clearing drains.

Contact Jay Brown at Jay@tarheeltrailblazers.com if you plan to attend as we will be renting blowers and will need a head count.

If you have a Blower, flat shovel, or McLeod of your own, bring it along.

Dress for trail work including gloves, and ear and eye protection. Wear long pants, closed toed shoes and long sleeves. Don’t forget water and snacks!

Meet 9am in the Tyvola Rd Parking lot.
Latest newsletter now out. If you didn't get the e Latest newsletter now out. If you didn't get the email,  there's a link in bio to see it!
Win a Stumpjumper and build epic trails! Raffle ju Win a Stumpjumper and build epic trails! Raffle just launched by our friends @thecyclepath to help get new equipment so we can create bigger and better trails across Davidson, Cornelius, and Huntersville. Raffle link below.

https://go.rallyup.com/9c706c/Campaign/Detail
Come and help prepare BYT for the winter late fall Come and help prepare BYT for the winter late fall/winter riding season so we can keep it open as much as possible!

We will be blowing leaves and removing debris from the trail, and clearing drains.

Contact Jay Brown at Jay@tarheeltrailblazers.com if you plan to attend as we will be renting blowers and will need a head count.

If you have a Blower, flat shovel, or McLeod of your own, bring it along.

Dress for trail work including gloves, and ear and eye protection. Wear long pants, closed toed shoes and long sleeves. Don’t forget water and snacks!

Meet 9am in the Tyvola Rd Parking lot.
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