The Off Road Assault on Mt. Mitchell is a 63 mile mostly off road Bicycle route with 11,000 feet of climbing. From Old Fort you climb over the Blue Ridge Parkway two times and just below Mt. Mitchell on beautiful Forest Service roads and unbelievable N.C. single track. There are fully stocked rest stops approximately every 10 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 mountain east of the Mississippi river. The town of Old Fort where you start and finish sits at around 1400 feet.

2010 RACE INFO

• 5 days - with more mileage and climbing than 2009
• Over half of the miles are technical Single Track!
• A shorter opening stage followed by 4 Big Days in Pisgah National Forest.
• It all takes place between 1200’ and 5200’ on some of America's gnarliest trails
• $20,000 Cash Purse split between 8 categories
• Cash to Top 5 in every category with Podium Finish.

Sample some of Pisgah's best trails in this great season closer - including the famed Farlow Gap!

The Swank 65 Mountain Bike Journey is mountain bike racing at its most primeval, far removed from civilization and polluted air. The race begins at 2500 feet, and consists of a triad of cloverleaf shaped loops winding around Gloucester Gap in Pisgah National Forest. Rolling over rugged mining roads, fun single track, tough climbs and hell-raising descents, the exhilarating course will test your skills and desire as you explore the devilish terrain of the Pisgah National Forest.