Panther Composite

Trail Update

We were back out at Markham again today, and I’m happy to say we made some big progress.

Coach Ryan, Donovan, and a few other awesome volunteers spent the morning tackling more of the storm damage. We cleared an absolutely massive tree that had Iguana completely blocked, removed a good sized tree that was down across both Las Olas and Fat Tire, and cleared another tree that was blocking the Whale Tail interchange.

We also spent a lot of time clearing countless smaller branches and limbs scattered throughout the trail system. It may not be as exciting as taking down the big trees, but it’s just as important to getting the trails safe and rideable again.

There’s still a lot left to do, but we’re making progress one tree at a time. We’ll be back out again tomorrow morning to keep chipping away at it.

Thank you to everyone who came out to help today. Whether you brought a chainsaw, picked up branches, hauled debris, or just showed up ready to work, every single person out there made a difference. Every set of hands gets these trails open a little sooner, and we couldn’t do it without you. 💙

Yesterday’s storm hit Markham hard.

Coach Chopper and I spent the morning out on the trails clearing trees, moving debris, and trying to get a better idea of just how much damage was done. Every time we’d clear one tree, another one would reveal another down behind it. It’s going to take a lot of work to get everything back open and safe.

Unfortunately, K-Truck took the biggest hit. A massive tree came down across the cab, causing some serious damage.

These trails are home to Panther Composite. They’re where our athletes learn, grow, build confidence, and create friendships that last a lifetime. Without these trails, there is no Panther Composite.

If you’d like to help, I’ll be posting the Zeffy link for the Markham trail fund in the comments. Every dollar goes toward helping restore and maintain the trails that mean so much to so many of us.

Thank you to everyone who has already come out with chainsaws, wheelbarrows, rakes, and helping hands. This community never disappoints. 💙🚵

See us here soon 👀👀

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We'll see you on the podium. 🔥 ❤️

If you've spent any time at Markham Park, you've probably seen our Panther Composite jerseys out on the trails.

For our athletes, Markham isn't just where we ride...it's home.

Many of our student-athletes have volunteered countless hours building, maintaining, and improving these trails alongside the incredible Markham community. They've learned that being a mountain biker isn't just about riding it's about giving back to the trails and the people who make this sport possible.

As we head into the 2027 season, we're preparing for our largest team in program history. That means more young riders to coach, more equipment to provide, and more opportunities to ensure every kid has a chance to experience mountain biking, regardless of their financial situation. We're especially excited to continue growing our girls' program through NICA's GRiT initiative and welcome even more female athletes to the team.

If Panther Composite has ever inspired you, cheered you on, or made you smile while out on the trails, we'd be honored if you'd consider supporting our team.

Donate here: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/donation-form/fuel-the-2027-panther-composite-team
Or a share could be helpful

Every dollar goes directly back into our youth athletes through scholarships, equipment, coaching resources, and team programs.

Thank you to everyone who has supported us over the years. We truly have one of the best trail communities anywhere, and we're proud to call Markham Park home.

See you on the trails!

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