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Ingles Field Gap Work Day with Ford Bronco Wild Fund
Pisgah Area SORBA would be honored to have you join us for a volunteer trail work day in support of the Ford Bronco Wild Fund project on the Ingles Field Gap and Wolf Branch Trails.
We would like to offer you a firsthand experience of the impact of your support by inviting you to participate in the trail work. The day will include:
Group Introduction Session: An opportunity to meet PAS leadership, learn more about our organization, and understand the specific goals of the trail work on the Ingles Field Gap and Wolf Branch Trails.
Guided Trail work Experience: You will work alongside our experienced Trail Crew Leaders on essential trail maintenance and improvement tasks. This will provide a tangible understanding of the work being done to enhance these beloved trails.
Catered Lunch: Following the trailwork, we will celebrate our collective efforts with a catered lunch in the beautiful surroundings of the Pisgah National Forest.
This event offers a unique opportunity to connect with the local community, witness the direct impact of the Ford Bronco Wild Fund, and experience the beauty of the trails your support helps to maintain.
When: Meet at 8:30am at Ledford Branch Trailhead
What: Brushing/Trimming Ingles Field Gap Trail
Lunch: Back at Ledford
Afternoon: Short ride/hike on nearby trails
Vibe: A fun, active day supporting and enjoying our National Forests!
What to Bring:
Optional: Bring your bike! We'll have someone keep an eye on it in the morning
Required: Long pants, boots that cover your ankles, gloves, water, snacks, hardhat (bike helmets DO NOT count, but climbing helmets do), safety glasses.
Note: Hardhats, gloves and safety glasses can be provided if needed.
All tools will be provided
The Hub and Pisgah Tavern and Wild Rye Women's Work Day
Get ready to give back to the trails with a special Pisgah Area SORBA trail work evening in partnership with the The Hub and Pisgah Tavern, and Wild Rye!
This is a special women's dig evening and we hope you will join us on Wednesday, August 27th, from 5:30 to 8:30 PM as we head to the Lower Bennett Gap trail for some impactful brushing and drain clearing.
No prior experience is necessary – think of it as a hike in the woods with friends, making our beloved trails even better.
We'll meet at The Hub and Pisgah Tavern, and carpool to the bottom of Bennett Gap Trail on Avery Creek road. From there we will work our way up the trail, with our experienced Trail Crew Leaders guiding the way.
Afterwards, we'll head back to The Hub for pizza and drinks and a chance to chat about our accomplishments.
We're excited to collaborate with the Hub and Pisgah Tavern, and Wild Rye Apparel and hope you'll join us for this fun and rewarding evening!
Date: 8/27/25
Time: 5:30 - 8:30pm
Meeting Location: The Hub and Pisgah Tavern
Work Location: Bennett Gap trail
Work type: Brushing and drain clearing
Experience requirements: none
What to Bring: Required: Long pants, boots that cover your ankles, gloves, water, snacks, hardhat (bike helmets DO NOT count, but climbing helmets do), safety glasses.
Note: Hardhats, gloves and safety glasses can be provided if needed.
All tools will be provided
FREEHUB presents A Mountain Bike Film Festival
Join us in celebrating community, culture, and cinema
Freehub PRESENTS, brought to you by Arkansas Tourism, is a collection of films from some of the best filmmakers and riders, as well as new up-and-comers alike, all given the proper big-screen experience. The multi-stop film festival honors top and emerging filmmakers, riders, leaders, and storytellers who will shape the sport for generations to come. Cinematic events and coast-to-coast independent events celebrate community, culture, and cinema while benefiting nonprofit trail advocacy organizations.
Join Pisgah Area SORBA at the Co-Ed Cinema in Brevard, NC for a local screening event of the 2025 Freehub PRESENTS mountain bike film festival. Doors open at 6:00pm with a suggested $10 donation to attend. The film will begin at 6:30pm.
Visit FREEHUB for more information on the film tour!
Upper Black Work Day
Join us for a workday on upper Black! We will be working on reshaping and doing rock work on a turn that has eroded due to the severe weather events we've had over the last few years. We have gathered rock on previous work days and will be shaping dirt and installing rock to make it more sustainable and enjoyable. We will be parking at the intersection of middle and upper black at maxwell and hiking up black. Tools are already stashed up there!
We will meet at the Pisgah Ranger station at 8:30 am and carpool up Clawhammer and Maxwell. We will plan to have everyone back to the ranger station around 3 pm. If we have enough bike rack space, we will be able to offer a shuttle at the end of the day! We will plan to have designated drivers going up, then people can ride down middle and lower black at the end of the day. If you need leave early, please let us know and we will probably have you bring a bike and ride out. If you have a high clearance/4wd vehicle and would be willing to help drive, we'd appreciate it and please let us know!
What to Bring: Required: Long pants, boots that cover your ankles, gloves, water, snacks, lunch, hardhat (bike helmets DO NOT count, but climbing helmets do), safety glasses. Bring a bike and bike helmet if you plan to leave early/ are wanting a shuttle at the end of the day and are not driving.
Note: Hardhats, gloves and safety glasses can be provided if needed.
All tools will be provided
PAS Trail Crew Leader (TCL):Soleil Ayers
Upper Black Work Day
Join us for a workday on upper Black! We will be working on reshaping and doing rock work on a turn that has eroded due to the severe weather events we've had over the last few years. We have gathered rock on previous work days and will be shaping dirt and installing rock to make it more sustainable and enjoyable. We will be parking at the intersection of middle and upper black at maxwell and hiking up black. Tools are already stashed up there!
We will meet at the Pisgah Ranger station at 8:30 am and carpool up Clawhammer and Maxwell. We will plan to have everyone back to the ranger station around 3 pm. If we have enough bike rack space, we will be able to offer a shuttle at the end of the day! We will plan to have designated drivers going up, then people can ride down middle and lower black at the end of the day. If you need leave early, please let us know and we will probably have you bring a bike and ride out. If you have a high clearance/4wd vehicle and would be willing to help drive, we'd appreciate it and please let us know!
What to Bring: Required: Long pants, boots that cover your ankles, gloves, water, snacks, lunch, hardhat (bike helmets DO NOT count, but climbing helmets do), safety glasses. Bring a bike and bike helmet if you plan to leave early/ are wanting a shuttle at the end of the day and are not driving.
Note: Hardhats, gloves and safety glasses can be provided if needed.
All tools will be provided
PAS Trail Crew Leader (TCL):Will Avent
7/23/25 Weed Patch Trail Cleanup
We’re excited to be partnering with the Rutherford Outdoor Coalition and Conserving Carolina to help clear trees from the Weed Patch trail system on Wednesday, July 23rd. We’re looking for volunteers to assist as Swampers for our USDA Certified Sawyers.
We will have crews carpooling from Pisgah Forest and Asheville, let us know if you need a ride.
Details:
Date: Wednesday, July 23rd
Meeting Time & Place: 8:00 AM at Buffalo Creek Trailhead (we will shuttle to the trail access point)
End Time: No later than 2:30 PM (depending on heat and weather)
Volunteer Role: Swamping (assisting certified sawyers with trail clearing)
June 14th National Forest Week - Bent Creek Dig Day
Get ready to celebrate the wonders of our National Forests and Grasslands! National Forest Week™ is just around the corner, running from June 9th to 15th. We're inviting everyone, from experienced adventurers to those new to the outdoors, to connect with these incredible spaces. Here in our area, Pisgah Area SORBA will be hosting a Bent Creek Dig Day during National Forest Week™, meeting at the Lake Powhatan Day Use Area at 9 am. It's a fantastic opportunity to get involved and give back to the trails we love. Sign up today and join us in celebrating our forests!
Brevard Dig Day sponsored by Taryn Hart, MTB Realtor
To sign up for this event and view others click Here!
Women's Trail Work Evening with PAS & Motion Makers on Ledford
Get ready to give back to the trails with a special Pisgah Area SORBA trail work evening in partnership with the Motion Makers! This is a special women's dig evening and we hope you will join us on Monday, May 19th, from 6:00 to 8:30 PM as we head to the Ledford trail for some impactful brushing and drain clearing. No prior experience is necessary – think of it as a hike in the woods with friends, making our beloved trails even better. We'll meet at the Ledford lot, then head to the top of the trail to work our way down, with our experienced Trail Crew Leaders guiding the way. Afterwards, we'll have some refreshing beverages and a chance to chat about our accomplishments. We're excited to collaborate with the Motion Makers and hope you'll join us for this fun and rewarding evening!
Wild Rye Ladies Hub Hang
Join Wild Rye and The Hub in a ladies group ride and hang to benefit Pisgah Area SORBA’s work on the Black Mountain Trail. With a $10 suggested donation you are provided with a drink ticket and entered to win some great raffle prizes from Wild Rye, The Hub, and Pisgah Area SORBA.
Chapter Update and Social
Join us at The Hub and Pisgah Tavern for our Chapter Social! In addition to connecting with fellow mountain bikers, we will discuss the current state of the trails, volunteer opportunities, and answer any questions that you may have. These gatherings are a great way to tap into our trail advocacy community and share support for our local trails.
Thursday, October 24th, 2024
6:00 PM to 8:00 PM (announcements around 6:30)
No RSVP needed
11 Mama's Pl, Pisgah Forest, NC 28768
Take a Kid Mountain Biking Day
TKMBD is an annual event that seeks to introduce the joy of mountain biking to the next generation. Join us at Richmond Hill Bike Park with your family for a fun filled day of led group rides, snacks, and swag.
Saturday, October 5, 2024
10:00 am to 2:00pm
No RSVP needed
Richmond Hill Bike Park, 300 Richmond Hill Dr, Asheville, NC 28806
Q3 Chapter Update and Social
Join us for a Chapter Update and Social! In addition to sharing some drinks with other riders, we will have a chance to discuss current projects, recent happenings, and answer any questions. These meetings are a great way to connect with our trail advocacy community and share support for the trails.
COGNATIVE MTB® BREVARD GROUP RIDE - Lower Black Dig Day
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Freehub Presents: Mtb Bike Film Festival
Freehub Presents is coming to Asheville! Buy Tickets Now!
Freehub is hosting a night to celebrate some of the leading cinematography and storytelling in our sport. As a mountain bike film festival, Freehub PRESENTS is a collection of films from some of the best filmmakers and riders, as well as new up-and-comers alike, all given the proper big screen experience. Shows are at 4pm and 8pm, and the event will benefit Pisgah SORBA. We're also looking for reliable volunteers to help out at the showing! And yes, you get to see the film for free! Sign up here to volunteer.
Bike Giveaway Reveal Party!
Join us as we reveal of 2024 Bike Giveaway!!
Live music will be provided by the Baggage Brothers
5 Points/North Boundary rd Work Day
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