• 2025 FORC Board Elections

    2025 FORC Board Elections
    Nominations Are Open.

    Want to give back to local mountain biking scene without getting all sweaty? Volunteer for a position on the FORC board! Help plan the future direction of the club, organize key events, and generally keep the wheels on the rails. It's probably more laid back than you think.

    Positions up for election are:

    • President (2 yr. term)
    • Vice President (2 yr. term)
    • Secretary (2 yr. term)
    • Treasurer (2 yr. term)
    • Race Director (1 yr. term
    • Web Director (1 yr. term)

    We're now taking nominations in this thread over on the forum. Nominations remain open until Nov. 30th and the election will be held at the December Membership Meeting on Mon. Dec. 2nd. For more details about the positions, visit our bylaws page or feel free to reach out to any of the current board members with questions.

    Must be a current member in good standing to be nominated. Click here to join or renew your membership.

  • 4xF - Frozen Fat Fondo

    There will be LIMITED day-of registration this year. Participants are urged to register online through BikeReg. Registration closes Friday Jan. 24th at 10:00 am!


    Get ready for the 2025 Frozen Fat Fondo Fest!

    A fat biking challenge ride along the banks of the mighty Mississippi on Credit Island. Ride solo or as a 3-person relay team. See who can crank out the most laps in 3 hours around a challenge filled course.

    Registration is now open. Click here to get signed up.

    Full event details here. | Event Poster

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  • Get Trailwork Announcements

    Fall is a great time for riding, but also a great time for trail building! If you want to keep up to date with upcoming trail workdays, subscribe to your preferred trail forums.

    Subscribe to receive trail updates & workday announcements.

    1a. Register for a FORC web account to access our Discussion Forums.
    1b. If already registered, verify your email address is correct in your profile by clicking here while logged in.
    3. Click the green check mark outlined in red above for your preferred trails. A black circle icon will appear when subscribed.
    4. Receive the latest trail and workday announcements to your inbox!

  • Trail Etiquette Refresh

    Trail ettiquite tips incoming.

    Trail Ettiquite Refresher

    With the explosion of new riders on the trails, it's probably a good idea for a refresher PSA on trail etiquette.

    • Only ride open trails. Trails close when muddy and sometimes for user safety issues or special events. Check the trail status app for the latest local trail conditions.
    • Leave no trace. Stay on the trail: don't shortcut features or switchbacks and don't modify features without permission. If you can't ride it, walk it. Land managers don't appreciate braided trails and closing them takes time away from other projects our trail builders want to accomplish. Pack out trash and pickup some more on the way out.
    • Stay in control. Ride within your ability and slow down for corners with low visibility (expect someone on the other side). Don't skid! Skidding tears up the trail and makes the trail builders sad. It also makes you look like a newb.
    • Yield appropriately. Be courteous to other trail users by letting them know your presence. Follow trail signs for travel direction if they exist. Follow existing traffic laws when on roads (yes they apply to bikes too).
    • Don't scare animals. Equestrians share some of the trails we ride and horses can be startled easily. Approach cautiously and ask the horse rider for guidance if planning to pass.
    • Be prepared & self sufficient. Give your gear a quick check before each ride and bring the necessary tools for common mechanical problems (tube, pump, multi-tool, zip ties, etc.) Don't forget a snack & water for longer rides. Be aware of the weather.

  • Subscribe to the Let's Ride Forum

    Subscribe to the Let's Ride forum to receive email alerts when rides are posted.

    Want to receive email alerts about rides posted in the Let's Ride forum? It's an easy way to meet new riding buddies and stay up to date with local and away rides.

    To get set up, click the green check-mark to the right of the Let's Ride Forum in the Forum overview or simply click here If you wish to unsubscribe, just click the black circle button to stop notifications. If you're not receiving notifications but are already subscribed, check that the email address in your profile is correct.

  • Earn Your Shirt

    This shirt can't be bought, only earned.

    Earn Your Shirt!

    We're giving away custom trail volunteer t-shirts as a way to say thanks to the volunteers who help maintain local trails and encourage new volunteers to get involved! These will not be available for sale and must be eared by sweat. Get a trail volunteer card, volunteer for 5 trail days, turn in the card, and then get a shirt! Check out how this all works here: Earn Your Shirt!

  • FORC Homepage


    Who are the Friends of Off Road Cycling (or FORC for short)? We are a group of dedicated volunteers on a mission to improve local mountain biking opportunities by building new trail, maintaining existing trail, hosting MTB related educational events, and building the mountain bike community right here in the QC. If you'd like to be a part of this, become a member and let's get to work. Click here to find out more about what we do.

  • Upcoming Events

    December Membership Meeting (Officer Elections)

    Mon. Dec. 2nd 2024 - 6:30pm to 8:00pm

    Global Fatbike Day

    Sat. Dec. 7th 2024 - 12:00pm to 5:00pm

    Frozen Fat Fondo 2025

    Sat. Jan. 25th 2025 - 8:00am to 4:00pm

    Sylvan Island Stampede 2025

    Sat. Apr. 5th 2025 - 8:00am to 4:00pm

    Illiniwek Abermination 2025

    Sat. May. 3rd 2025 - 8:00am to 4:00pm

  • Trailwork Announcements

    AndyJ

    Sunderbruch Trail Days - 11/16 and 11/17 9:00AM

    We could use some wheel barrows on site. Might be helpful for hauling out scrap lumber.

    Also, we will be using some joist hangers so hammers will be useful (didn't have this on my list).

    AndyJ 11-13-2024, 07:49 PM Go to last post
    DH001

    Sunderbruch Trail Days - 11/16 and 11/17 9:00AM

    I can be there Sunday and probably Saturday as well. Will have most of my carpentry tools. Can bring 2 wheelbarrows if needed.

    DH001 11-11-2024, 12:31 AM Go to last post
    DH001

    Illiniwek - Sunday 11/10 @ 9am

    Thanks for the help today everyone. The North Climb gained a handful of new grade reversals which will minimize future trail erosion & maintenance. There are a few more dirtwork projects I'd like to...

    DH001 11-11-2024, 12:26 AM Go to last post

  • Local Trail Conditions

    ⚠ Report Trail Issue ⚠

    Sylvan Island

    Open

    Sunderbruch

    Open

    Scott County Park

    Open

    Illiniwek

    Open

    Westbrook

    Open

    Stephens

    Closed

    Prairie Park

    Open

    Dorrance

    Open

    Dog Park

    Open

    Scott Comm. College

    Closed

    Eldrige Rail Trail ST

    Open

  • Winter Trail Conditions

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    Important Winter Trail Information
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    Winter weather is here and local trails will be experiencing freeze thaw cycles. This means conditions will be unsuitable for riding (as well as foot traffic) until the ground freezes solid and daytime temperatures stay well below freezing. Click here to learn more.

  • Local Weather

  • Night Riding

    When the days get shorter and weekday riding opportunities fade, some riders opt to strap on lights and hit the trails after dark. Below are the current policies of local parks regarding night riding and after dark trail closures.

    • Sunderbruch: Night riding is allowed at all hours. Park in the lot outside the main gates to avoid getting locked in!
    • Stephen's Park: Night riding is allowed. Park is open until 11pm.
    • Illiniwek: Night riding is allowed until 10pm. Be off the trails and out of the park by 10pm.
    • Dorrance: Night riding is allowed until 10pm. Be off the trails and out of the park by 10pm.
    • Scott County Park: For the month of October, SCP is allowing night riding. Riders must be off the trails and out of the park by 9:30pm.
    • Westbrook Park: Night riding is not allowed unless officially recognized by the park. Trails open dawn to dusk.
    • Sylvan Island: Night riding not allowed. Trails open from 6 am to sunset.