Ride Uwharrie Blog

New Construction

Mon, 29 Aug 2011 09:52:00-0500

This just in: The start date for Uwharrie is Sept 12th and the finish is Oct. 15th! Please stop by and let Ed Sutton and his crew know you are super excited about them being in Uwharrie! See what Trail Dynamics is all about here: http://traildynamics.homestead.com/ Woo Hoo!

The Connector and White Tail

Mon, 22 Aug 2011 10:30:00-0500

Hey - just wanted everyone to know that there are two trails that get overlooked quite often due to the lack of signage. I have updated the "Trails" tab but here is the map as well... The connector is a new trail created by SORBA and is a wonderful example of what is to come. White Tail was initiated by Don Childrey some time ago and was finshed off by local volunteers. Enjoy!

Victory for SORBA Uwharrie!

Tue, 12 May 2009 12:32:00-0500

Albemarle North Carolina has a pump track and skills course! Albemarle North Carolina is a small progressive town in the Uwharrie mountains. it is also home to Middle Ring Cycles , the areas local Bike shop. The pump track and skills course was built by Ben Blitch. Check out his blog. How can you not be excited to ride this thing! Sorba Uwharrie would like to say a special thanks to the Uwharrie Wheelmen. Click on the link to get directions. In the section titled "Pump Track Grand Opening" there is a link to google maps for directions. Also Sorba Uwharrie would like to thank the town of Albemarle for recognizing cycling as an important activity, and for supporting the cycling community. Last but not least all the volunteers that gave their time and financial donations. So whats next? Keep visiting the Sorba Uwharrie website and checking this blog. The wheels are turning on a lot of exciting happenings in the Uwharrie mountains. We will be setting up trail work days and other fun events. Sorba Uwharrie can't encourage you enough to get involved in the cycling community. Yeah we know...this has been a looooong process. Well now is not the time to quit! The area has the support of IMBA(in fact IMBA trail care crew's Kelly and Collins were just here) When we pool together our time and resources we can finally achieve the dream we all share of more trails in the Uwharrie area, not only for us but for generations to come. Join our cause...Ride Uwharrie! FatBob/ 29eronline

A Brand New Day!

Wed, 17 Sep 2008 09:54:00-0500

Welcome to the Ride Uwharrie Blog - where everything is about riding in Uwharrie - the best kept secret in all of North Carolina. If you know me - you know that I am a bit of an evangalist on the idea that Uwharrie can be a Mecca for Outdoor Enthusiasts that can appreciate the incredible green space and recreational opportunities that exist here. Every so often I'll update the blog with either random thoughts or in fact progress being made in Uwharrie. One such random thought might be - have you ever seen the overlook to Falls Resevoir from the Badin Lake Trail System? If not, its a sight to see - its amazing and it emminates Uwharrie. Talk to Nathan Davis at Gods Country Outfitters or Mark Hays of Middle Ring Cycles - they can show you the path. Also - take a look at what www.visitnc.com has to say about Uwharrie in their where to go article. Where to Go!