What we’re about
Promoting – Building – Maintaining
Triangle Off-Road Cyclists (TORC) is a nonprofit volunteer organization (501) (C) (3) dedicated to safeguarding the future of mountain biking in the Triangle area of North Carolina through the promotion of responsible riding, establishment and maintenance of mountain biking trails, and preservation of North Carolina’s natural resources.
TORC is the Triangle area chapter of Southern Off-Road Bicycle Association (SORBA) and was founded in August 2005. Prior to TORC’s formation, the Triangle’s mountain bike community had been served by individual mountain bike clubs whose focus was limited to a specific trail network. TORC was formed to unify the region’s smaller clubs into a stronger voice for local mountain bikers.
Thank you for those that have joined. TORC is becoming a stronger and stronger influence within the Triangle NC area. The bigger our numbers and the larger pool of leaders and volunteers to draw from, directly means more success in our area for more trails and happier land managers/owners. Please look at the big picture for our local mountain bike advocacy efforts and join and volunteer to help.
If you haven’t already joined, for as little as $39 a year you could be a member of TORC, SORBA and the International Mountain Biking Association (IMBA). Visit www.torc-nc.org.
An important part of promoting the sport of mountain biking is extending a welcome to everybody who is enthusiastic and interested in the sport. We offer rides, clinics, and events to accommodate people with all skill levels and the advancement of off-road cycling throughout the Triangle.
We schedule trail workdays throughout the year to build new trail or maintain existing singletrack. Check our events calendar and volunteer at a trail near you! Trail workdays are essential events for TORC and the local mountain biking community at large. They ensure new trail gets built, existing trail remains sustainable, and that we maintain strong relationships with local public and private land managers.
TORC’s races are a great way to meet other local mountain bikers and compete. TORC holds several races per year. Each race usually has multiple categories, so that you can compete with others at your skill level as individuals or as a team.
New trail development (and maintenance of existing trails) is important to the preservation of open space and encourages a healthy lifestyle for bikers of all ages. As dedicated stewards of the environment, TORC employs the International Mountain Biking Association’s (IMBA) trail-building best practices.
TORC has built strong relationships with Park and Recreation Departments in Wake, Durham, and Orange counties. We also have working relationships with private land developers. These partnerships provide local mountain bikers with opportunities for trail access while protecting the future of existing trails.
TORC holds local group rides nearly year-round throughout the various trails for all different skills levels, with beginner rides being some of our most popular. These rides allow participants to meet new people, learn new skills and trail systems, and have fun. Keep an eye on our event calendar - visit https://www.meetup.com/torc-nc#calendar.
Search for “Triangle Off-Road Cyclists” and connect with other local mountain bikers on https://www.facebook.com/pages/Triangle-Off-Road-Cyclist-TORC/179388852095254.
Help us continue to promote, build, and maintain mountain biking in the Triangle. Contact us at info@torc-nc.org or check out our website www.torc-nc.org for more information!
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- Trail Tuesday casual style ... at Williamson PreserveBailey and Sarah Williamson Preserve, Raleigh, NC
PLEASE CHECK https://www.trianglemtb.com/ FOR TRAIL STATUS.*
If the trail is closed the ride is canceled.This is a casual no drop ride at Williamson for riders of all skill levels.
We will split into 2 groups if there are enough riders.... a casual group and a super casual (pronounced "OMG Cindy is so slow") group.Both groups will be no drop and will stop to regroup often to ensure no one (namely Cindy) is left behind
We will meet between 5:30-5:45pm and hit the trail at 6:00pm.
Traffic sucks on the way to Williamson so give yourself more time to get there then you think you will need.We will meet at the white barn on the opposite side of the church from the main trail head parking lot. Parking here is by special permission for the ride. (Parking here without special permission from TLC is not allowed and considered trespassing so please only park here with TLC's permission.)
PLEASE SEE THE LINK BELOW FOR PARKING. DO NOT PARK AT THE REGULAR PARKING LOT.
https://www.google.com/maps/place/35%C2%B043'57.9%22N+78%C2%B026'54.0%22W/@35.7327613,-78.4505187,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d35.7327571!4d-78.4483296Mountain bike and helmet required.
NO ONE CAN RIDE WITHOUT A HELMET.Gloves, water bottle/pack, mini-tool, spare tube, and pump/CO2 highly recommended.
Message me with any questions you may have.
Please fill out the 2024 TORC ride waiver. The link is below. It only needs to be filled out 1 time per year.
https://www.webscorer.com/register?raceid=338251HOW TO HELP TORC HELP YOU:
If you aren't a member of TORC please consider joining. Trails are not cheap to build or easy to maintain. So much goes on behind the scenes at all the trails. If you love trails please consider joining TORC to help support the work TORC does.
https://www.imba.com/join/chapter/205782
If you prefer not to join but would like to donate TORC you may do so at
https://www.torc-nc.org/join-torc/
Scroll to the bottom and you will see how to donate directly to TORC.Also please consider donating to Triangle Land Conservancy (TLC). https://www.triangleland.org/give/donate
P.S. All the cool kids wear mismatched socks on Trail Tuesday.
- Harris Lake Group RideHarris Lake County Park, New Hill, NC
Harris Lake every Tuesday after work, depending on trail conditions. Check trianglemtb.com for current trail status. Ride time will start 2 hours before sunset.
Just looking to have fun on the bikes so all skill levels are welcome. Aim for intermediate pace. We stop at all intersections to let everyone regroup. No drop ride.
Meet time: 5:45
Ride time: 6:00
Distance: 7-8 miles
Location: Harris Lake County ParkWhat to bring:
Bike in good working order
Helmet
HydrationWe will meet in the Hogs Run parking lot. I drive a red beat up old nissan truck and ride a specialized of some sort.
2024 season ride waiver: https://www.webscorer.com/register?raceid=303766
Please consider joining the TORC, we are a 501c3 org and part of your membership fee goes back to TORC to finance trail maintenance and trail building. You can sign up as an individual basic membership for $39. Membership will help represent our dirt loving interests in the Triangle: https://www.torc-nc.org/join-torc/
