<p>David Housekeeper on the New Light trail. PHOTO BY TORRENTI CYCLES</p><p>The Beaver Dam/New Light mountain bike race had a rugged mix of trails but stayed on track throughout.</p><p>Managed by N.C. State Parks, the Beaver Dams trails are fast flowing with gorgeous views of the lake. With plenty of rocks and downed trees, the New Light trails are more rugged; one of its rock outcroppings, known as "The Gauntlet," is a challenge to all riders. The New Light trail area is managed by the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission.</p><p>The Beaver Dam/New Light race is part of a series of four races that serve as fundraisers, and virtually all of the money collected goes into developing and maintaining local trails.</p><p><a href="http://www.newsobserver.com/2014/02/26/3656433/bumps-fail-to-slow-mountain-bike.html">Keep reading...</a></p>