Coming on the 22 July 2007

The Off Road Assault on Mount Mitchell is a 55 mile mostly off road bicycle route which has 11,000 ft of accumulated climbing. From Old Fort you climb over the Blue Ridge Parkway two times and just below Mount Mitchell on beautiful Forest Service roads and unbelievable N.C. singletrack. There are fully stocked rest stops approximately every ten miles. You can also send anything you wish to any of the rest areas with our staff. Mt. Mitchell peaks at 6684 ft and is the highest peak east of the Mississippi River. The town of Old Fort where you start and finish sits at around 1400 ft. Most of the climbing is on Forest Service Roads while most of the singletrack points downhill.

Do not underestimate the extreme difficulty and danger of this event.

The course is extremely demanding and travels over rough terrain with extreme elevation changes. The forest remains in its natural habitat. It is not uncommon to see a wild cat or a black bear. Be prepared to deal with any circumstances!! Please note that firearms are not allowed in certain areas. Aid stations will help with safety matters, but it is the competitor's ultimate responsibility to ensure his or her own safety. A few course related facts:  the 55 miles have been won in just over 5 hrs!! This was done by a pro MTB rider, while some have completed the race with only one month of riding under their belt. This rider quit riding altogether after the race. Others too have retired their biking efforts after competing in this race. This is not your typical race. Regardless of how you finish, this is the most exciting MTB adventure race in the entire southeast.