Biking Carolina

Riding in Raleigh

Up in Durham last weekend...very difficult times right now, but on my way back decided to make the best of it and hit some good local trails. Conditions were ideal and there were a lot of folks out riding. As I left Durham, I randomly put on some podcast I had on my iPod and this amazing track called

Pisgah: Wilson Creek Area ~ a new video

Took the family up to Boone back in March for some hiking, skiing, and biking. Wasn't even expecting to get a ride in, brought the bike just in case. You know, you always bring a bike. And well, it worked out and I got to do some killer riding. So here's the video, hope you enjoy it... If video above is no longer available, click

Riding around Wilmington, and a story about Karma

Some photos from the last couple of weeks of our Sunday morning STT ride. STT = Surf, Turf, and Tarmac. Here's a story about Karma...On our way to Wrightsville Beach, we passed a guy walking his bmx bike.

Announcements - C4 Monthly Newsletter (Revitalized)!

We would like to thank Lou for taking over the monthly news letter. The first emailing will take place on March 1st at 1:00 am. To get everyone into the system, Robert added all registered users to the C4 Newsletter subscriber list. You can manage your subscription near the bottom of this page. If you do not receive the newsletter email, it is possible that your email provider blockeed the email or the email you registered with is no longer valid.

Spartanburg's Duncan Park getting new trails

Hikers, cyclists, runners will have places to explore  

A new array of cycling trails are being constructed in Duncan Park. Eric Turner of BikeWorx and a group of volunteers are working long hours to get the trails ready for use. Turner is using a mini-excavator to cut the trails through the dense undergrowth.

Story from GoUpstate.com

By Lynne P. Shackleford
lynne.shackleford@shj.com

Published: Monday, February 21, 2011 at 3:15 a.m.
Last Modified: Monday, February 21, 2011 at 1:06 a.m.
Duncan Park will be the home of six miles of a new trail system that will wind its way throughout the park — perfect for mountain bikers and runners and walkers who want to enjoy nature in the heart of Spartanburg.

Bikeworx Owner Eric Turner was awarded a $25,000 Business Champion Award for Active Living grant through the Mary Black Foundation two years ago to give to a non-profit organization of his choosing.

He gave half of the grant to the Glendale Outdoor Leadership School to purchase a bicycle trailer, a fleet of bikes, helmets and to create a mobile youth biking program. The bikes and program will be offered to children in Spartanburg County who might not have otherwise have access to bikes, instruction or active living opportunities.

Turner decided the other $12,500 would go to the city of Spartanburg for building trails in Duncan Park.

Turner, who has built professional trails, spoke with many volunteers who ultimately shared his vision — among them, Deno Contos, the owner of Benchmark Trails of Greenville.

Without Contos' and Turner's expertise building trails, and volunteers who have already helped, this trail would've cost about $100,000 to build.

Contos helped with the professional design work on the trail and said when it's complete in a few months, it will be a “flow trail system,” meaning mountain bikers will find it interesting from the valleys and some steep inclines. There will also be bridges that cross over creeks. The system will have trails for beginners as well.

The new trails will connect to the Mary Black Rail Trail and the Mary H. Wright Greenway.

Announcements - C4 Online Survey for ALL!

Everyone, We have created an online survey to gather information we will use to improve C4. From the on the road experience to online webiste experience, we have tried to capture a lot of factors that relate to both members and non-members alike. We ask that you take the time to complete the online survey which should take no more than 10 minutes per user. The survey can be found here . Thank You for your support, The C4 Board Members

Announcements - C4 Spring Clothing Pre-Order Now Available!

The 2011 C4 Spring clothing pre-order is now available. Please do not wait to get your order as we will not be ording many extra items.