And Ill wait awhile before I start thinking about next year. I was able to ride through it with only minor discomfort. Reality struck as I noticed my speed during the steeper sections. Matts take on Asheville and the Blue Ridge Parkway, Assault on Mount Mitchell, 2012, Spartanburg, SC, Cola Town Bike Collective Midlands Gives. Please read more or any Mitchell. Mitchell. I'd stick to Base>Build>Specialty, and do either 'Rolling Road Race' or 'Century'. warning one of the The Assault on Mt. Ground, they are able to have a nice hot shower and enjoy a nice meal provided by (LogOut/ wives of the men heading to the top. On Tuesday, I noticed that something felt different. Hopefully I didnt tell this guy the ride was easy, because it definitely is not. I'm gonna do Marion in 2017, and depending on how my fitness progresses over the next eight months or so, I may try to buy a spot in the Mitchell ride on the day. Hello! I trained for 7 months primarily indoors with the occasional outdoor ride weather permitting. to find a clean copy of the 1988 Assaults Video tape that was filmed and I felt amazing when I started climbing again, like a new man. What if its not going to be a short time? VerticalScope Inc., 111 Peter Street, Suite 600, Toronto, Ontario, M5V 2H1, Canada. We need to stay the course right now, and not jump too quickly to the downhill side. I thought that this was a great idea and agreed to to weather conditions. The road has markings for every half a mile remaining. Michael from the Bicycle Mitchell. They are not Freewheeler. NOTE: I arrived in Marion at around 3:35. Mitchell is much harder than its 4% average grade suggests - removing descents from the equation raises the average grade to 6.2% (15% of the climb includes some descent); 31% (7.6 miles) is at 0-5% grade, 52% (12.6 miles) 5-10%, and a fraction is 15-20%. You did great and Im sure youll improve next year. Mitchell near Burnsville, NC. and Marion The steering was fine. The only real tests of my climbing ability were on Assault on the Carolinas and a Brevard trip the weekend after. There is some lingering soreness, and I can tell that my hip still is not quite right. We have many peaks in the Rocky Mts. the Rangers are concerned, you (SAGs) are not suppose to be on the parkway at Due to safety concerns, family/friends/personal SAGS cannot drive to Mt. The 11,000 feet includes all the cumulative elevation between Spartanburg and the summit at Mt. and normal traffic is allowed. The Finish on Top of Mt. JavaScript is disabled. I also have a broken rib, but it has healed enough that it is not really a factor. The clock is ticking. Have you ever had small kids on a trip ask every whipstitch, Are we there yet? Thats what is on everyones minds right now. Thats when all 1,000 riders converge together, mashing the pedals and all trying to get to Marion as fast as possible. (LogOut/ going up to Mt. It is frustrating, but something one has to deal with in order to get an easy ride to Marion. Everyone immediately slowed, swerved, and did everything possible to keep their bikes upright. When I turned into the Mitchell State Park entrance, I thought there was a chance of me breaking seven hours. Mt. If you have any problems or do not receive this email, please contact the Event Director at director@theassaults.com. Mitchell and Marion WHAT: A bucket list ride for serious cyclists, The 45th Annual Assaults presented by Spartanburg Regional Healthcare System is one of the most intense, premier cycling experiences in the Southeast. Mitchell was born and has become one of the best known centuries in the country. club members or close friends of John. by the respective authors or photographers. I was getting thirsty. with SAG's trying to pass bicycles to get up the mountain and end up almost Everything Else: It is easy for me to neglect upper body and core. Tom Johnston Camp Grounds in Marion. Register early, train hard, and we will see you in May 2023! The Assault on Mt. 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. The harder the ride, the more time I need. much of the content of this site with the Change), You are commenting using your Facebook account. So, if Either would prepare you, IMHO. Were just not there yet, so lets use this gap-time wisely to pray and think it all through. Assault on Mt. By the way this It became even better on Wednesday, Thursday, and then Friday. Now some of the It was in the 4-5 mph range, not fast. I positioned myself in my broken handlebars as low as possible and let the mountain breeze cool me down. I had left some Gatorade with my wife and forgot to refill my bottles. The Assault on Mount Mitchell is hard. Soon enough, that meant I was getting tired. Having done the event I now know how to better train for next year. While the grades were not terribly steep, Matt found them to have their own unique challenges. One called Mitchell presented by Greenville Health System will have a 5:30 p.m. stop time. It is my A event, the one I want to complete every year. Freewheelers chose not to keep any records what so ever. Bronze plaque found in front of the I would do Sustained Power Build and either the Century or perhaps a Time Trial specialtry plan. When I turned into the Mitchell State Park entrance, I thought there was a chance of me breaking seven hours. There probably wont be any Sunday School to start with. On Monday I will visit Dr. Ekman again, probably get an X-ray, and a direction for treatment. colliding with the cars / trucks / motorhomes coming down the mountain warnings and noise makers at the famous hairpin curve. The riders that I had been with before all passed me. Change). make the process of entering the Assault equitable. Childrens Ministry and Youth are already meeting by zoom. the history of the event with the two interviews given by John There is a google graph that illustrates all of the peaks and valleys. Registration for the 2023 Assault on Mt Mitchell and Marion is NOW OPEN! All cyclists must be on the Blue Ridge Parkway by 3 p.m. and cross the finish line at or before 5:30 p.m. own personal pictures and thoughts that he thought would be most apropos and normal traffic is allowed. Should you have pictures, The Assault on Mt. Could it be that we took everything in on the way, and paid less attention on the way back home? The brakes and shifters worked. am trying to complete this undertaking for him in his memory. I dont want anyone to die on the way to or from. Thats nearly a 25% fail rate, and these are not ordinary people who just grabbed a bike and decided to ride up a mountain. Follow different athletes and enthusiasts as they prepare for one of the countries most grueling events: The Assault on Mt. I positioned myself in my broken handlebars as low as possible and let the mountain breeze cool me down. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it. I climbed up comfortably either with or ahead of most of my pack. A First Timers Assault on Mt. Agree with Bryce 100%! Mitchell and Marion are an intense and memorable experience. and trying to pass the bicycle riders. These are the 1st and the 11th year patches for Ultimately I suggested Asheville because it is a bigger city, and he would be relying on local transportation to get to and from the climbs. We might have to have certain services for specific groups of people delineated by age, illness or whatever criteria works to mitigate risk. Select Your Ride:The Assault on Marion: 74.2 miles from Downtown Spartanburg, SC to the Tom Johnson Rally Park Pavilion in Marion, NC. Spartanburg Auditorium, Mass Start from in front of the With the injury layoff, the weight came back fast. be a very expensive ride to the hospital if the chopper can even fly due Mitchell is a point A to point B ride, not a loop, and no personal vehicles are allowed on the Parkway or Summit. not to much has been forth coming from the Freewheelers concerning the history of this event bicycle and a light on the front of the Overall, they still seem to be an easier lot easier lot to climb. am trying to complete this undertaking for him in his memory. The 2009 Assault. The riders that I had been with before all passed me. Any printed material to be submitted, but note that there I was confident for this years Assault. We emailed again. Mitchell for a picnic in the Spring of 1975. 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. you can and will receive a hefty fine in the area of up to $500.00 per ticket & were simply scanned into published articles about this event to be included in these However, it was my very first century ride. Of course I also let him know about my website. I ran out of water with a mile to go. SLOWING is heard every minute or so. Who am I kidding? Mitchell: 102.7 miles from Downtown Spartanburg, SC to the top of Mt. I had forgotten how hard it was. to find a clean copy of the 1988 Assaults Video tape that was filmed and Marion was borne in 1993. Reality struck as I noticed my speed during the steeper sections. Mitchells height at 6,684. Any training I can manage until then will be a bonus. for their enjoyment, they have HOT soup, Texas bread and drinks waiting Mitchell in 2008. dont underestimate the temperature changes you may encounter. Mitchell State Park. I was considering Its really less of a race, and more of a fun/personal accomplishment ride. I live in NH so elevation is the norm, but long climbs dont exist here. Im still nursing the broken hip, which is probably around 65-70% right now. This page was updated last on April 18, 2023. I did it back in '89 before I moved west. Mt. 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. It was still warm and sunny. registration day & the day of the event ~ this is a blow byblow description In our impatience to crank back up, lets put the brakes on enough to do everything we can to be smart. Please join us for the 45th Annual Assaults on Mt. John Bryan and he did not live to see this new project completed. The guy immediately in front of me swerved to the left of me, and then onto me. As for where to climb, my first suggestion was the Blue Ridge Parkway up to Mitchell. For those readers who dont know, the Assault on Mount Mitchell is one of the toughest cycling challenges in the Southeast. The brakes and shifters worked. as you go by The Highlander Tour in the Adirondacks NY would really be hard to beat. FRESH BATTERIES installed. I bumped into a first-time rider at the hotel and he asked me for any tips. Several years ago, in an The 43rd Assault on Mt. andy'allyell HI In my opinion, it is the benchmark against which all other rides are measured. Mitchell. Any thoughts? I checked his website a few months later, and to my surprise, he had just climbed Mount Baldy outside of Los Angeles. That was my first breakthrough day. Mitchell, NC | Registration for 2023 is now open. This would be my day. Mitchell this past May, fantastic experience. It worked for me. Mitchell in western North Due to the very narrow NC-80 route The final shout out is to the Vicious Cycle team. A video diary of the 33rd Assault on Mount Mitchell. The ride covers 102.7 miles with a cumulative elevation gain of around 12,000 feet. Base Miles: For the next few weeks my rides will be easy, with the goal just to accumulate miles. Thus the 22nd Annual Assault on Mt. From this casual beginning, the annual Assault on nor on the top of Mt. Im crossing my fingers that well be able get everything working in harmony again, and that I can begin training on the bike soon. They are long, but most that I tried are relatively smooth and easy. To my surprise, Matts website was very similar to mine, only he covered the other side of the world Australia. GOOD to KNOW: Updated Time Limit + Checkpoints! So, were doing what we can in this in-between time to get ready. When I push too hard, I get winded. I was able to complete the rides, but not without struggling on the long climbs. Ill be smart about it. Also, if the rangers catch you entering the parkway at the NC-80 You can help Wikipedia by expanding it. If I do all of the above, Im going to kill it at Mitchell. If you want evidence, just check the results. or submit this information to me. It looked like I was wearing black arm warmers. If you want evidence, just check the results. Mt. Due to the popularity of both the Blue Ridge Parkway and Mt. This would be the first big challenge. The ride begins in downtown Spartanburg. The one thing each of my teammates have said - Bring enough gears. If you have a compact and an 11-32, the only thing stopping you from getting to the top is you. Blue Ridge Parkway- Bicycle Rules in PDF. He toughed it out, made it up to Mitchell, and came back down elated. Mitchell, II Jonathan Pait, Sr 650 subscribers Subscribe Share Save 7.7K views 14 years ago Part 2 of the 33rd. Mitchell State Park that we must adhere to. Mitchell as the 2nd hardest Century ride I have done on the East Coast. That was like asking a loving mother to pick her favorite son. Fill in your details below or click an icon to log in: You are commenting using your WordPress.com account. Thanks for the advice. required for your device. the event uses, SAG's are. Please make sure all your travel plans are worked out with your family and friends prior to purchasing your ticket. http://people.math.sc.edu/meade/bike.html. 70 miles through lush Carolina countryside. 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. I now have almost four months to train. Mitchell State Park in North Carolinaa total vertical ascent of more than 10,000 feet. This 501(c)(3) organization is partnered with nonprofit organizations such as the Humane Society and Mt. Remember that the Parkway is not closed for this event Also he had provided me with several Were going to use these days of continued assault on COVID-19 to make sure we beat it completely! He said he had to find someone to buy his ticket, so I offered to buy it. Henry's hosted us for 3 days of prep. also in need of two of the Assault on Marion Patches for inclusion on Mitchell. Go with a bigger cassette, and youre doing yourself a huge favor. Hopefully I didnt tell this guy the ride was easy, because it definitely is not. Mitchell. Mass Start from in front of the auditorium In the beginning The Assault on Mt. It feels remarkably better now. Stay safe and God protect us all, tim. This bus ride is, on average, 60 90 minutes long and does not stop for restroom breaks. He then headed to New Orleans, then to New York, and finally to Washington, DC. First I was reminded of that when I came back and attempted the Blue Ridge Brutal. I have a growing collection of cycling friends in your area now, so there WILL be a visit one day, you can be sure. One thing he noticed is that there is not a lot of consistency. Mitchell, which at 6,578 feet is the highest point east of the Mississippi River. the links If cant have school, how can we safely come to church. Excellent recap Aaron! This year, approximately 700 cyclists from across the U.S. will be participating. Mitchell, the tallest peak east of the Mississippi River. I had forgotten how hard it was. Due to the very narrow NC-80 route The problem was that the temperature was really starting to rise and I had not hydrated enough along the way. THWACK! main riders of this event passed away unexpectedly. added each year to try to The Assaults on Mt. Once the time changes, Ill be able to stretch my rides out a little more. Out of approximately 1,000 riders that started the ride, only 765 succeeded. In the meantime were starting to have discussions among the powers that be to decide if our reopening will be a rolling start or an all-at-once one. Ill have to admit Im torn on the reopening issue. All cyclists must be on the Blue Ridge Parkway by 2:15 p.m. All cyclists must be at the Mt. It was in the 4-5 mph range, not fast. As a result of the Covid-19 pandemic, the contest was cancelled for the years 2020 and 2021. At mile 10, I fell victim to someones poor preparation. Enjoy the climb! I did the Assault on Mt. Mitchell State Park to Tom Johnson Campground (Marion, NC). Mitchell or in our assault on COVID-19? Mitchell State Park that we must adhere to. Mitchell finish line. Top of Mitchell could be snowing and cold AF. colliding with the cars / trucks / motorhomes coming down the mountain Want a copy rest stops along the way, you will be able to refill, refuel, and make mechanical adjustments as needed. We were at 22 mph when we reached Bills Hill. When the season begins Ill ride in a couple centuries to get additional miles. annual event in which thousands have and do participated in. And Ill wait awhile before I start thinking about next year. results and a copy of the registration list for the years of 2002 and 2003 of the Assault on Mt. The problem was that the temperature was really starting to rise and I had not hydrated enough along the way. Lead Moto and front pack crossing over the US-74 overpass in Mitchell and Marion. https://www.strava.com/segments/695873. Hojo's history of the event and the / DVD. Mitchell State Park in North Carolinaa total vertical ascent of more than 10,000 feet. All they had at the rest stop was water. I continued to climb, going by the restaurant and then to the final summit, just a few hundred feet. 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. Hamilton in late November and there was snow and ice at the top. My pace picked up and I started passing people again. I heard the sound as our bikes connected and I thought this was it, I was going down. long wait for medical help to arrive and if a chopper is called it will 100k Century. rules are and how they will be enforced by the Rangers. I was bonking. Please email me for mailing instructions. Mitchell will have a 5:30 p.m. event stop time. - Van Epps finished the event in 15:00:00 on a hand powered trike! The voice of reason! anyone has anything that they would like to include on these pages about This cycling-related article is a stub. running of the 26th Assault on Mt. Why go small, right? Mitchell on beautiful Forest Service roads and unbelievable North Carolina singletrack. I was still feeling fine and skipped the rest stop just before the climb. (LogOut/ auditorium, attached to the rear of the riders Fortunately they were able to find a couple replacements rather quickly. If you get hurt then it is a very 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. Looks like I should plan on 25+ miles of climbingmaybe 50+ overall. Who am I kidding? To my surprise, it didnt seem too difficult this time. I expect lots of grunts and groans for this class. Its a great read, and a great adventure. Players must reach account level 15 before they are able to join this game mode. to weather conditions. Mitchell all riders MUST be transported off the mountain via bus. I got slower and slower. You can find Part Two at LowCadence.com. The lack of cardio training, however, is easily apparent. It was a tough decision for me to bail on this years Haute Route plans, even if it was the right decision. Im not out of the woods yet. This would be the first big challenge.
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