Heres my tip the ride TO Mt. and forcing the bicycles into the ditch or up the bank. Mistakes are made. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Click here to subscribe and get new content delivered straight to your email! Space is limited for this three-hour bus ride. That was like asking a loving mother to pick her favorite son. This year I plan to ride from home to and from the starting points, which will give me about 10-20 extra miles each time. You may purchase bus tickets any time during or after you register. The Assault Patches and Results - The Off-Road Assault on Mt Mitchell is a 60 mile MTB race with 10,500 feet of climbing. Please do so in one of these formats: *.TXT >> NO FORMATTING << He was the first handicap rider to enter and finish this event ! MitchellCLICK HERE to view transportation detail for the Assault on Marion. I thought that this was a great idea and agreed to I looked down to find myself covered in bugs. with SAG's trying to pass bicycles to get up the mountain and end up almost Im going for 6:30 next year. We will appreciate riders lining up according to those times the morning of the ride. I want to thank Wes for backing out with me. What if we havent climbed that last hill on the way to the top of Mt. I was considering Mitchell: 102.7 miles from Downtown Spartanburg, SC to the top of Mt. Lots of stops, and SAG support. I have done that ride twice and both times was before I started using Trainer Road. As for where to climb, my first suggestion was the Blue Ridge Parkway up to Mitchell. Last year I had made up time on the climbs, so at this point it looked like a good bet for me to break seven hours. to ride one of the toughest one-day bicycling events in the United for reference and to be able to get in touch you if necessary. The type of fitness it takes to compete in an hour long criterium is completely different that a 102 mile, hilly event like Mt. More important to be the church even if Im new ways, tim, Hello! One thing he noticed is that there is not a lot of consistency. Excellent account of an epic day, Aaron! My guess is that the fracture has mostly healed, but there are some other soft tissue issues underneath the labrum that still need to be dealt with. Mitchell registration includes transportation from the finish line in Mt. lead Moto from 1979 ~ 2006. Mississippi River! Life can get crazy for all of us and it can impact our preparation. I reached 161 before I was able to resume training again. Amen. As I was climbing Mount Evans with a few Colorado locals, I made reference to one of the hills I had climbed in the Southeast. A First Timers Assault on Mt. Darkness fell before he made it to the top of the Freewheelers Bicycle Club and through their clubs archives. They are not The Assault on Mt. I did a similar climb earlier this year in January after sweet spot base 1 high volume, and it was easy work but youve got the climb after riding 80 miles to the base. The ride distance is 102 miles (164km) and has over 11,000 vertical feet of climbing. He was asking about places to climb near his last two stops. To this date, none have been The Off-Road Assault on Mt Mitchell is a 60-mile MTB race with 10,500 feet of climbing. bicycle and a light on the front of the tim. My final time was 7:07. Now due to health problems, I now setup all of This one-day challenge takes riders from Spartanburg, SC to the top of the highest peak in the East, Mt. Along with the number of riders wishing to make this trip, there has been an increasing number of rules and regulations Thinking out loud or at least in print, we will most certainly avoid handshakes, hugs, and high-fives. Earlier this year when looking for good climbing blogs, I bumped into The Climbing Cyclist. You earned that badge and soup. Many of those climbs were above the treeline, and yielded views that far surpassed anything we have on the East coast. A group of us hired a personal trainer who will lead us on a road cycling and hill climbing exercise program. It is grueling to say the least. From Old Fort you climb up to the Blue Ridge Parkway and just below Mt Mitchell on beautiful Forest Service roads and unbelievable North Carolina single track. You did great and Im sure youll improve next year. You should receive a confirmation email from the BikeReg server soon after you complete your registration. What if were not there yet? This includes his last interview with the Spartanburg Harold Journal So, lets absorb all the info we can while were still on the way so that we can protect others and ourselves on the trip home. Good for sermon quotes and illustrations. It is enough of a challenge that everyone who completes it should be proud. on The Blue Ridge Parkway, nor on the top of Mt. That said, I will not be thinking about time in the slightest. There is some lingering soreness, and I can tell that my hip still is not quite right. result there is no records of who entered After a few days, it calms down and feels better. It looked like I was wearing black arm warmers. Many were cooked from riding too hard in the early miles, others had no clue as to how to climb a long, steady ascent. Could it be that we took everything in on the way, and paid less attention on the way back home? https://theassaults.com/assault-on-mt-mitchell/. or both and would be willing to donate it to be included in this display - please contact me and we will But the climbing is different. The guy immediately in front of me swerved to the left of me, and then onto me. Mitchell and with SAG's trying to pass bicycles to get up the mountain and end up almost Thus the 22nd Annual Assault on Mt. There are fully stocked rest stops approximately every 10 miles and you can send anything you want . The Assault on Mount Mitchell is hard. GOOD to KNOW: Updated Time Limit + Checkpoints! Are you kidding me? For several years starting in 1992, completing The Assault on Marion was a prerequisite implemented to increase the proportion of finishers, but this requirement was dropped in recent years. Fortunately (or unfortunately) I wont have to deal with those on the Assault. It was still warm and sunny. Mitchell and Marion are an intense and memorable experience. Mt. Mitchell. The name stuck, and it is now an Mitchell. He had already spent some time riding around New York City, and would soon be climbing Whiteface Mountain at Lake Placid. found and provided to me for inclusion in these pages. anyone has anything that they would like to include on these pages about (registration roster) nor whom finished this event. NC-80 is just to narrow anddangerous for the SAG's to be on this road I passed on the soup this year. Mitchell. With Mt. anyone has anything that they would like to include on these pages about of this great ride was started to be documented. This a policy set forth by the Blue Ridge Parkway and Mt. I just had to keep my hand crooked to the right and lean a little differently to keep it balanced. This will probably be base miles only, although knowing myself Ill probably push on a few sections. To date This is something that not everyone can do. We emailed again. Highway 80 starts out flat with some easy rollers. Childrens Ministry and Youth are already meeting by zoom. Should you have pictures, showing that they did in fact make it to the top of the mountain. Mitchell and Marion in 2023. The harder the ride, the more time I need. Your bike will be transported via truck to Spartanburg. It looked like I was wearing black arm warmers. Overview. We both deferred our registrations and plan to participate in the 2014 event. Box lunch will be provided on the bus, and the bus will make a stop for a restroom break. When I push too hard, I get winded. Having those extra gears will allow you to stay in your aerobic zone regardless of the roads grade, Powered by Discourse, best viewed with JavaScript enabled, Training plan - Assault on Mount Mitchell. it pictures, articles, or memories, please contact me for the proper way to provide With the injury layoff, the weight came back fast. While I didnt break my goal of seven hours, I beat last years time by nearly an hour. Mitchell and Marion in 2021. SAG are not allowed Cmon Americans! Mitchell is not a big deal, neither is Clingman's or anything in the area, they're all super easy actually. or submit this information to me. We will need people at preset entrances in full hazmat gear to take forehead temps of people. The pack seems to speed up and then abruptly slow down, putting each rider on high alert, sitting on their brakes. I grunted my way up, slowly and surely to the finish line. If you have any problems or do not receive this email, please contact the Event Director at director@theassaults.com. Were not ready to coast downhill. Assault on Mitchell: Mount Mitchell, NC : Trip Reports : SummitPost It was a long mile. Mitchell State Park in North Carolinaa total vertical ascent of more than 10,000 feet. I tried to push at a good pace and simply couldnt keep it. I am finding your posts to be very interesting. I did the Assault on Mt. for them on top. THWACK! and normal traffic is allowed. For those readers who dont know, the Assault on Mount Mitchell is one of the toughest cycling challenges in the Southeast. This one-day challenge takes riders from Spartanburg, SC to the top of the highest peak in the East, Mt. Out of approximately 1,000 riders that started the ride, only 765 succeeded. All cyclists must be on the Blue Ridge Parkway by 2:15 p.m. All cyclists must be at the Mt. interchange you will be turned around. Much of my material will not be new to readers of this blog, and a few things will be cross-posted over the next few months. or submit this information to me. See you there each year That makes it difficult for me because it interrupts my pedal flow, making me pedal inefficiently (squares), plus it plays with me mentally. and trying to pass the bicycle riders. Assault on Mt. Of course I recommended some of the climbs in our corner, and his interest was peaked. It could then take me 5 or longer to get the rest of the way. Just a constant and powerful grind. Build: Sustained Power Build Independence Pass was a long, gradual climb, averaging 3% over 16 miles. & were simply scanned into the Rangers are concerned, you (SAGs) are not suppose to be on the parkway at My only rides are the Ride of Silence and maybe an easy spin the day before the main event. It is possible Ill need another MRI (Ugh!). If you get hurt then it is a very Part One of my first attempt of the Assault on Mount Mitchell. Im banking on having enough carryover fitness to make it to the finish line, however slowly, without focusing on time. More people passed me. Description: This 4.3-mile trail beginning at the picnic area near the summit of Mount Mitchell has spectacular vistas that are seen on clear days as one hikes this moderately to strenuously difficult trail. At the elevation of 6,684 feet, Highway 80 starts out flat with some easy rollers. Thats nearly a 25% fail rate, and these are not ordinary people who just grabbed a bike and decided to ride up a mountain. Mitchell Parkway (rest stop #9) by 4:00 p.m. All riders must cross the finish line by 5:30 p.m. All riders not at the aforementioned checkpoints or finish line by the times noted above will be picked up by an official event vehicle along the course and driven to the finish line or back to Marion. Around midway through the parkway, after having sufficiently hydrated and fueled myself, I started to get the magic back. Without being used to breathing such little oxygen, I simply could not push myself to muscle exertion. I expect lots of grunts and groans for this class. Mitchell and Marion. A link to nor on the top of Mt. Hello! My Assault on Mt. Mitchell | Bicycle Design You can totally build up to this! Your safety should The 11,000 feet includes all the cumulative elevation between Spartanburg and the summit at Mt. I rode with people who have trained a lot harder than I have. and forcing the bicycles into the ditch or up the bank. Select Your Ride:The Assault on Marion: 74.2 miles from Downtown Spartanburg, SC to the Tom Johnson Rally Park Pavilion in Marion, NC. I did it back in '89 before I moved west. At 2 miles, I began to wonder if I could continue. rest stops along the way, you will be able to refill, refuel, and make mechanical adjustments as needed. Thanks, Gabe. I continued to climb, going by the restaurant and then to the final summit, just a few hundred feet. Mitchell Since the official height of that mountain, the highest in the eastern US, is 6,684 feet with a prominence of 6,089 feet, I am wondering what the 11,000 feet reference is about. Mitchell State Park that we must adhere to. In terms of elevation, the Blue Ridge pales in comparison to its western counterparts. This page was updated last on April 18, 2023. am trying to complete this undertaking for him in his memory. Riders begin at 6:30 AM at the Spartanburg Memorial Auditorium and follow a 102.7-mile ride to Marion and then climb up Mt. I wouldnt blame them for locking the whole lot of us up. Ill try to tag along for some of those. Mitchell State Park closed for the Mitchell began when John Bryan and family were going up to Mt. And this has proven to get some of the best riders to give up and ride Ill plan to focus on speed for the first trip up and go slower on subsequent trips. Most got cooked climbing the mt. 'Assault on Mt. Mitchell' ride sells out, attracts over 800 cyclists Since then Ive been teetering between 156-158, which is close to the same weight for my first Assault, and a little heavier than last year. Thanks for sending them. I chugged along. requires that all However, as we all know, cancer finally caught up with Hope your recovery continues to go well. My left handlebar was crooked, pointing to the right and sitting a little lower. This is a policy set forth by the Blue Ridge Parkway and Mt. There isnt a place on the way up to refill, so if you have no support, then I would carry what you expect to drink. If it was me, 20 weeks is exactly 12 weeks of sweet spot base 1 & 2, followed by 8 weeks of sustained power build. John Bryans last interview with Dudley Brown of the Here in Central Indiana we have short (3-5 minutes) and steep (7-12+%) and did a lot of repeats to get ready for Mitchell. Bryan to the Spartanburg Harold Journal News Paper. The Assaults on Mt. Knowing me, it would have to be a pretty big problem before I call it quits. As I understand it, she will wear us out with strength exercises and then start the spinning. are several ways to do this. I had my plan. Climbing will not come easy. The pack seems to speed up and then abruptly slow down, putting each rider on high alert, sitting on their brakes. The last two weekend rides proved to be good tests. The elevation on the Parkway didnt help the temperature much. I had prostate cancer at the time and said if I could do a 50 mile ride before the race I could finish it. While I had trouble keeping up at their level of fitness, I was at least able to mostly hang on. I dont want anyone to die on the way to or from. Should you have one Mitchell will have a 5:30 p.m. event stop time. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); This entry was posted on Tuesday, May 22nd, 2012 at 6:46 pm and tagged with, Assault on Mount Mitchell, 2012, Spartanburg,SC, Cola Town Bike Collective MidlandsGives. Mitchell would be used to assist in a qualification for Several years ago, in an as you go by A Bicycle Challenge of You against Who am I kidding? Around midway through the parkway, after having sufficiently hydrated and fueled myself, I started to get the magic back. These articles are The tough part about climbing in Colorado is not really the elevation profiles. Mitchell is the highest point east of the Rockies. auditorium, attached to the rear of the riders Climbing RR plan would make the most sense to me. I live in NH so elevation is the norm, but long climbs dont exist here. Mitchell, you will need to purchase a spectator bus ticket from Marion to Mt. My final time was 7:07. Mitchell all riders MUST be transported off the mountain via bus. Then without From Old Fort, climb up to the Blue Ridge Parkway and just below Mt. Johnsons Camp . Language links are at the top of the page across from the title. Copies of these articles were provided by John Bryan for inclusion in this page Mitchell. As of 2015, the contest has a charitable component, The Freewheelers Cycling Association. Hojo's history of the event and the My off-season training program worked great and I can already tell that Im stronger on the bike, but I cannot stop there. Even if you do not ride in the Mitchell event, you might find the material useful to prepare for any sort of endurance event. Option 1(Free): Family member or friend picks up rider from Tom Johnson Campground after being bussed off the mountain (Marion, NC). Inn, Bakersville, NC ~ written January 11, 2006 about the ride. I'm training with the eventual goal of riding in the Assault on Mt. Does this sound familiar as we make our assault on COVID-19? Good for sermon quotes and illustrations. Its really less of a race, and more of a fun/personal accomplishment ride. to the owners 1996. At first it seemed awkward and difficult to ride. and just turned around and coaster back to Marion. I had more flexibility, mobility, and less soreness. I refuse to waste what this uphill battle has already cost us. from my personal records and those that have been given to me by past Create a free website or blog at WordPress.com. Mitchell in 2008. I will warm up and recover on elliptical machines. It feels remarkably better now. She kv4al@charter.net. I would do Sustained Power Build and either the Century or perhaps a Time Trial specialtry plan. The Marion ride stops at the fifth rest stop in Marion which The record number of consecutive finishes is 40 (as of 2020), held by Michael H. Davis. Have you ever had small kids on a trip ask every whipstitch, Are we there yet? Thats what is on everyones minds right now. the top of the mountain as parking is very limited and a large number ofparking places are reserved for visitors traveling on the parkway. Some of you have heard of the Assault on Mt. wives of the men heading to the top. and trying to pass the bicycle riders. The Assault on Mt. It spawned the Off-Road Assault on Mount Mitchell, which has taken place since 1999. Mitchell is a 102.7-mile self-paced ride from Spartanburg Memorial Auditorium in downtown Spartanburg, South Carolina, along the Blue Ridge Parkway, to the summit at Mt. The Assaults is one of the most intense, premier cycling experiences that draws a full field of nearly 800 cyclists from across the world each year. below. VerticalScope Inc., 111 Peter Street, Suite 600, Toronto, Ontario, M5V 2H1, Canada. I positioned myself in my broken handlebars as low as possible and let the mountain breeze cool me down. 7000 of that climb comes in the last 25 miles. Mitchell is a point A to point B ride, not a loop, and no personal vehicles are allowed on the Parkway or Summit. They now have a great looking kit, which Ill be following for this years event. red blinker light attached to the rear of the riders Bikes cannot be transported on the bus. Not in terms of mileage, but in terms of time to complete. The guy immediately in front of me swerved to the left of me, and then onto me. Let me encourage you, we will get wherever there is, but right now we are going to stay in this valley, and do what it takes until we can all come out on the other side as safely as we can. All of us did and the pack kept going. In our impatience to crank back up, lets put the brakes on enough to do everything we can to be smart. I highly recommend you read Matts take on Asheville and the Blue Ridge Parkway. If you want evidence, just check the results. Bikes will be put on a separate truck and transported to the Tom Johnson Campground. After we regrouped and started moving forward again, I noticed something was wrong. the history of the event with the two interviews given by John I had missed the lead pack, but settled into one that was keeping a good enough pace. Mitchell State Park to Tom Johnson Campground (Marion, NC). Come join the discussion about bike parts, components, deals, performance, modifications, classifieds, troubleshooting, maintenance, and more! And Ill wait awhile before I start thinking about next year. Freewheelers chose not to keep any records what so ever. rules are and how they will be enforced by the Rangers. him from traffic since it was several hours before sunrise. The emphasis while spinning will be on resistance to simulate mountain climbing. What to expect when you arrive for the assaults. - Polk County We had planned to do the ride together, were going to train together, fly together, and be roommates during the entire event. ORAMM - Off Road Assault on Mt Mitchell | Blue Ridge Adventures Miraculously I stayed on the bike. During this period of time, John Bryan tried This is when Ill try to squeeze in these important supplemental exercises. could be found from various resources such as some of the original and If you get hurt then it is a very The injury has bothered me so long that it gets my spirits down when it rears its ugly head. Its easy to psych yourself out. Out of approximately 1,000 riders that started the ride, only 765 succeeded. Remember that SAG's are not allowed to come to Because of my lack of cardio and the injury, I simply dont have the legs and heart for serious climbing. Mitchell State Park in North Carolinaa total vertical ascent of more than 10,000 feet. the East starts off winding. Average Speed: In the effort to create a smooth start, please estimate your average speed time. It was spot on for me. Finally I reached the top and guzzled as much water, Gatorade and Coke as I could, while filling both bottles all the way. Off-Road Assault On Mt. Mitchell - MTB Project the Assaults, be the event uses, SAG's are. There will be plenty of jerks, as Paul puts it. Lead Moto and front pack crossing over the US-74 overpass in present it so much to the public. As it turned out, he was planning on a trip to the states later in the year. (Also Rest Stop #5) | Registration for 2023 is now open.The Assault on Mt. Mitchell v2.0. Everyone immediately slowed, swerved, and did everything possible to keep their bikes upright. Assault on Mt. Mitchell | The Assaults He did start much earlier with an escort of 6 bicycle riders to protect I tend to agree with @aydraper. Mitchell Event. The Assaults I felt amazing when I started climbing again, like a new man. same route. Lets keep that fitness level upHope to see you next year. My suggestion is find out way before the ride what works for you food and drink wise to stop cramping and stick with it. I was thrilled to find the short, 2-mile descent. I've been digging around on the net and I thought that was still the procedure due to the rider cap on Mt. He was a veteran of 15 Assaults on Mt. of what I have please contact me. I climbed up comfortably either with or ahead of most of my pack. If I could hang with this group through Bills Hill, I would get to Marion without issue. We were at 22 mph when we reached Bills Hill. Mitchell. As a result, these pages are what I have been able to amass to date down the mountain to Also, keep in mind that a lot of these rules have been laid down by both the Back then you had to join the Spartansburg Cycling Club to be able to get a ride to the top. long wait for medical help to arrive and if a chopper is called it will This would be my day. Assault on Mount Mitchell - The Arrival - YouTube Hudson Velo Club ventured to Cornelius, NC as a staging area for our assault on Mount Mitchell. If we dont keep hunkered down and do the work of best practices now, well end up causing more harm in the long run. Remember that SAG's are not allowed to come to found and provided to me for inclusion in these pages. It was still painful, but I was going to do this thing and probably at a good time. Mount Evans was possibly the most difficult thing Ive ever done on a bike! In March and April I will try to make some other trips for more challenging rides. Select Your Transportation Method:CLICK HERE to view transportation detail for the Assault on Mt. Please join us for The Assaults on Mt. All of the National Federal Parks now colliding with the cars / trucks / motorhomes coming down the mountain So the bottom line is make sure your lights has These are the 1st and the 11th year patches for That's nearly a 25% fail rate, and these are not ordinary people who just grabbed a bike and decided to ride up a mountain. Article by Dudley Brown of the SHJ newspaper. pages as well. Mitchell will be on May 22, 2023. I was reminded of that when I came back and attempted the Blue Ridge Brutal. Ought to be governments, too! I've got a ways to go. He said he had to find someone to buy his ticket, so I offered to buy it. I said that you shouldnt think of it as impossible. For several years starting in 1992, completing The Assault on Marion was a prerequisite implemented to increase the proportion of finishers, but this requirement was dropped in recent years. Mitchell State Park. Change). Mitchell. The lack of cardio training, however, is easily apparent. Why does The Assaults take place on Monday, you ask? Mitchell and the Assault on Marion will roll out at the same time and cover the first 74 miles together. Mitchell is harder than the climb OF Mt. payable in Federal Court in Asheville NC if you are caught. Finally I reached the top and guzzled as much water, Gatorade and Coke as I could, while filling both bottles all the way. The contest typically includes over 800 cyclists from across the globe. Ill be an editor of sorts as well, working with a few others for different perspectives and tips, varying from beginners to professionals. Just stay relaxed and keep turning the pedals over and you will be OK. Powered by Discourse, best viewed with JavaScript enabled, Training plan - Assault on Mount Mitchell, https://theassaults.com/assault-on-mt-mitchell/. Mitchell. The Assault on Mt. That translated into about 220-230 on the road. To this date, none have been Mistakes are made. You would be surprised by how nice the riding is out here. Reality struck as I noticed my speed during the steeper sections. I have not done a single interval or anything like it all year. Keep in mind that as far as Mitchell is a 102.7-mile self-paced ride from Spartanburg Memorial Auditorium in downtown Spartanburg, South Carolina, along the Blue Ridge Parkway, to the summit at Mt. Ill be smart about it. In my opinion, it is the benchmark against which all other rides are measured. This will also be a good transition from my own weight program to getting in better bike shape. or any much of the content of this site with the Fill in your details below or click an icon to log in: You are commenting using your WordPress.com account. Brad DeLay's bicycle video of the I am also in need of the Assault on Mount Mitchell - YouTube Mitchell, and a few of you may have done it. Economic disaster is tantamount to death for lots of people. Climbing Mt. Mitchell, NC by bike - cycling data and info or join their family members and go directly home very tired and exhausted. It always hurts after big rides, and I generally need a good bit of recovery time in between. DE-SCREENED in FINE and saved in TIFF or may be scanned as a PDF which is the I was confident for this years Assault. These are people that trained for months, focused on this one goal. Mitchell accomplished, again! Right now I can probably sustain an 8-minute mile. I had forgotten how hard it was. I want the trip back home to normalcy to go by quickly. Agree with Bryce 100%! It seems like weve been in COVID-19 quarantine forever, but thats exactly where we still are. The steering was fine. Fortunately, it looks like I am finally closer to the end of my recovery than the beginning. kv4al@charter.net. If you want evidence, just check the results. The Assault is a 102.7 mile bicycle race that starts in front of the Spartanburg Memorial Auditorium in Spartanburg, SC and goes 11,000 feet up to the top of Mt. bicycle and a light on the front of the Training | The Assaults To my surprise, it didnt seem too difficult this time.
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