Due to the COVID-19 pandemic the PISGAH 111K has been postponed to 2021.
The PISGAH 111K is the ultimate cross-country-endurance mountain bike race. Racers follow a set 111 kilometer course on the finest trails and gravel roads Pisgah National Forest has to offer. The route includes over 11,000 feet of climbing along the way. This is a true mountain bike race with no map reading skills required, just follow the arrows.
There will be four Rest Areas along the way that will be stocked with water, food (PB&J, fruit, salty snacks, sweet snacks, bars), first aid, and neutral mechanical support. Riders may send drop bags to each Rest Area!
We will be offering competitive ‘Open/Age Group’ AND non-competitive ‘Cyclo Sportive’ classes.
Bring your race face OR bring your camera and a picnic!
Start->276->477->5058->Buckhorn Gap trail->South Mills River trail->Squirrel Gap trail->Cantrell Creek trail->South Mills River trail->Rest Area 1 at Turkey Pen parking lot->Bradley Creek trail->5015->Rest Area 2 at 1206/Yellow Gap->1206->5000->Spencer Gap trail->5097->Fletcher Creek trail->Reservoir Rd.->Lower Trace Ridge trail->North Mills River trail->Yellow Gap trail->5051->1206->Rest Area 3 at 1206/Yellow Gap->Laurel Mountain trail->Pilot Rock trail->1206->476->Rest Area 4 at 476/South Mills River trail->South Mills River trail->Buckhorn Gap trail->Black Mountain trail->Finish
Registration and sign-in open: Friday 5-10:00PM
Registration and sign in open: Saturday 5:30-7:30AM
Racer meeting: 7:45AM
Race start: 8:00AM
Race cutoff: 10:00PM
1. Have Fun!
2. Racers must wear an approved cycling helmet at all times while on the bike.
3. Racers must complete the event on the bike they started on. No bike swaps during the event.
4. Racers may receive outside support only within 100′ of official rest areas.
5. Racers must stay in single-file except to pass.
6. Racers must obey all local traffic laws.
7. Electric-Assist bikes (E-Bikes) are prohibited.
8. Racers leaving the fourth rest area after 6:00pm MUST HAVE AN EMERGENCY LIGHT mounted to either their helmet or handlebars. If you think you may need a light please pack it into your rest area four drop-bag.
9. The Race Director reserves the right to disqualify any rider for any reason deemed by race officials as unsportsmanlike or otherwise against the spirit of the event.
10. Rule infractions witnessed by Race Officials will result in disqualification.
GPS Info. (Latitude, Longitude):
35.28083, -82.7225
35°16’51″N, 82°43’21″W
From Asheville, North Carolina, take I-40 West to I-26 East to Exit 40 (Airport Road/Asheville Regional Airport), onto State Highway 280. Continue south 15.5 miles on 280 to Pisgah National Forest. Turn right at the intersection of Highway 280/64/276. Go north on 276 for 1 mile. Follow signs to Davidson River campground.
From Spartanburg, South Carolina, take I-26 West to Exit 40 (Airport Road/Asheville Regional Airport), onto State Highway 280. Continue south 15.5 miles on 280 to Pisgah National Forest. Turn right at the intersection of Highway 280/64/276. Go north on 276 for 1 mile. Follow signs to Davidson River campground.
From Charlotte, North Carolina, take I-85 South to Gastonia and exit at U.S. Highway 74 West. Merge with I-26 West to Exit 40 (Airport Road/Asheville Regional Airport), onto State Highway 280. Continue south 15.5 miles on 280 to Pisgah National Forest. Turn right at the intersection of Highway 280/64/276. Go north on 276 for 1 mile. Follow signs to Davidson River campground.
LODGING:
REFUND POLICY:
Sorry, No refunds.
OTHER:
This event is under special use permit with the U.S. Forest Service.