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☀️SUMMER TRAIL REVIVAL☀️
Promoting – Building – Improving
Triangle Off-Road Cyclists (TORC) is a nonprofit dedicated to advocating for trails and building and improving trails across the Triangle.
TORC is the Triangle area chapter of the larger regional Southern Off-Road Bicycle Association (SORBA). When join TORC you're automatically joining SORBA and you're supporting both the Triangle but also trails across the Southeast.
Thank you for joining TORC's Meetup Group where you can see our events, but by becoming a TORC Member you join a higher tier of trail supporters with exclusive access to a range of membership benefits.
Join TORC or check your membership status here.
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We schedule trail workdays throughout the year to build new trail or maintain existing trails. These workdays offer volunteers the opportunity to invest into our trail designs and for land owners to benefit from our sustainable approach.
Feeling motivated to help us? - donate to TORC now to help us
Upcoming events
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TORC Taco Tuesday Harris Lake Group Ride
Harris Lake County Park, 2112 County Park Dr,, New Hill, NC, USHarris Lake every Tuesday after work, depending on trail conditions. Check www.torc-nc.org 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. We typically average ~10mph but stop at all intersections to let everyone regroup. No drop ride.
Meet time: 5:15
Ride time: 5:30
Distance: 7-8 miles
Location: Harris Lake County Park
What to bring:
Bike in good working order
Helmet
Hydration
We will meet in the Hogs Run parking lot. I drive a Nissan Xterra typical wear a yellow jersey
After the ride we will got to La Taberna Mexican Bar & Grill in Apex off of 55 for Tacos and Beers!
2026 season ride waiver: https://www.webscorer.com/register?raceid=415052
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/sorba/3 attendees
Carolina North Forest Gravel + Gab (evening edition)
Back Alley Bikes, 100 Boyd St, Carrboro, NC, US- Title: Carolina North Forest Gravel + Gab (evening edition)
- Intended audience: The gravel curious to the gravel enthusiast. This is an beginnermediate-level (*see distance & pace below), no-drop (no one is left behind) ride from Back Alley Bikes over to the gravel roads of Carolina North Forest. Riders with gravel experience are welcome, but we will prioritize good vibes and comfortable group riding over speed and intensity.
- Distance: 15 miles (route)
- Pace: 10-12 mph and conversational
- Duration: About 2.5 hours
- Meet @5:30pm @ Back Alley Bikes, Wheels rolling @ 5:45pm
- Helmets are required
- Hot days are dangerous! Please come hydrated, bring plenty of water, and tell a leader if you feel dizzy, lightheaded, clammy, fatigued, cramps, or nausea.
- Please fill out the 2026 TORC ride waiver. You only need fill it out 1 time per year.
- Other attire: Attire is good, yes, and whatever floats your boat. Some of us ride in boots, some clip in. Dress for the weather/conditions.
- Water bottle/pack, mini-tool, spare tube/tubeless supplies, and pump/CO2 highly recommended.
- No headphones or other distractions
- Post-ride drinks at Steel String Brewery Carrboro (subject to change day-of)
- Bring lights for riding home!
- Message me with any questions you may have.
HOW 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. Not ready to join? You can donate to TORC to support our mission at the bottom of that page.2 attendees
TORC Fall Camp Trip - Old Fort
Curtis Creek Campground, 3799 State Rd. 1227, Old Fort, NC, USTORC has reserved 7 campsites at Curtis Creek Campground for our fall trip.
If you want to camp- Each site is limited to 6 people and 2 cars. The campground has water access but the toilets are vault and there are no showers. I am going to bring a propane water heater and use the onsite water for showers. I have also used the creek to shower in the past.
Schedule: Tentative
Friday - Meet around 1 at the Watershed Bike Park. Go to setup camp after. Meet at Hillman Brewing for dinner.
Saturday - Full Heartbreak. Longest downhill in NC. Right now plan is to go up the old toll road - not an easy climb. Hoping a shuttling opportunity will be available. Burger and dog cookout at the campsite after.
Sunday - Kitsuma and Bernard Mountain before heading out.
Please car pool if possible.Please fill out the waiver before coming https://www.torc-nc.org/waiver/
What to bring:
-Bike in good working order
-Helmet
-Hydration
-Trail Snacks
-Tools
-Camping Gear (tent, sleeping bag, food, water, etc)
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About TORC:
Did you know that being part of the TORC Meetup group is not membership in TORC? To become a member simply sign up HERE.An individual basic membership is only $39 and you will receive both a membership with TORC and a membership with IMBA. Membership helps to finance trail building and maintenance, and rewards you with discounts on TORC races and at many of the local bike shops. Membership means leverage, so please join us in representing our dirt-loving interests in the Triangle.
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Past events
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