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About the Mountain Ride
Come join us for the most popular road biking event in Western North Carolina! The Cycle North Carolina Mountain Ride is a perfect weekend getaway for any outdoor enthusiast and their family. Enjoy a 3-day cycling festival featuring a variety of route options each day that focus on showcasing the beautiful landscapes that Western North Carolina has to offer. The campsite is located at Brevard College, within walking distance of a fabulous and vibrant downtown district. Indoor camping and RVs are welcome on the ride plus there are multiple hotel and rental property options as well. For more information about the campsite, CLICK HERE.
Come join us for the most popular road biking event in Western North Carolina! The Cycle North Carolina Mountain Ride is a perfect weekend getaway for any outdoor enthusiast and their family. Enjoy a 3-day cycling festival featuring a variety of route options each day that focus on showcasing the beautiful landscapes that Western North Carolina has to offer. The campsite is located at Brevard College, within walking distance of a fabulous and vibrant downtown district. Indoor camping and RVs are welcome on the ride plus there are multiple hotel and rental property options as well. For more information about the campsite, CLICK HERE.
What Does My Registration Fee Include?
- Indoor and outdoor camping facilities
- Electronic cue sheets & route maps
- Access to Ride with GPS premium membership features including voice commands and GPS downloads
- Rest Stops with a variety of snacks & beverages including bottled water, BODYARMOR Sports Drink, apples, bananas, Clif Bars, Kind Bars, pickle cups, fig bars, sodas, Sweet 'N Salty trail mix and Peanut Butter & Jelly sandwiches
- Clearly marked routes
- SAG (Support and Gear) Support
- Catered meal at the Mountain Ride Social
- Beverage gardens and local entertainment & activities
- Portable restrooms at rest stops and at camp
- Shower facilities at camp
- Mechanical support at rest stops and camp
- Access to the Cycle NC mobile app
CLICK HERE for more FAQs!
Routes & Format
The Mountain Ride is a loop ride event, with routes beginning and ending at Brevard College. The event begins on Friday afternoon with a 15-20 mile warm up ride that is available from 1pm-5pm. Once your legs are warmed up, you'll be all set to spend Saturday and Sunday meandering along the valleys and/or climbing the mountains on one of our various route options ranging from 15 miles to 62 miles. The best part is that the routes begin and end from the same location, so there's no hassle of moving camp each day! The newly opened Ecusta Trail, which will eventually connect Brevard to Hendersonville will be featured for some flat-riding options. But don't worry, there will be plenty of climbing options as well, and of course chances to see some of the many waterfalls Transylvania County has to offer! We encourage you to come experience this unique location from the seat of your bicycle!
For more information on the routes, CLICK HERE.
About Brevard
For more about the area, CLICK HERE.
The Mountain Ride is a loop ride event, with routes beginning and ending at Brevard College. The event begins on Friday afternoon with a 15-20 mile warm up ride that is available from 1pm-5pm. Once your legs are warmed up, you'll be all set to spend Saturday and Sunday meandering along the valleys and/or climbing the mountains on one of our various route options ranging from 15 miles to 62 miles. The best part is that the routes begin and end from the same location, so there's no hassle of moving camp each day! The newly opened Ecusta Trail, which will eventually connect Brevard to Hendersonville will be featured for some flat-riding options. But don't worry, there will be plenty of climbing options as well, and of course chances to see some of the many waterfalls Transylvania County has to offer! We encourage you to come experience this unique location from the seat of your bicycle!For more information on the routes, CLICK HERE.
About Brevard
Transylvania County isn't known as the Land of Waterfalls for nothing! There are 250 cascades throughout the county, many of which are easily accessible on bike from Brevard, the county seat and host town of this year's Mountain Ride. Brevard is a lively small town tucked into the Appalachian hills of Western North Carolina. Downtown Brevard features live music, boutiques, cafés, art galleries, and eclectic shops line the streets of our town, all with a distinctly Brevard flare. With the campsite at nearby Brevard College, the oldest college in Western NC, you are just steps away from experiencing all Brevard has to offer.
For more about the area, CLICK HERE.
About the OrganizersThe Mountain Ride is organized by North Carolina Amateur Sports (NCAS), a 501c3 non-profit organization founded in 1983. NCAS created Cycle North Carolina in partnership with Visit North Carolina, Capitol Broadcasting Company and the N.C. Department of Transportation in 1999. In addition to the Cycle North Carolina Mountain Ride, NCAS organizes the Cycle North Carolina Mountains to Coast Ride, the Cycle North Carolina Coastal Ride and the BODYARMOR State Games annually.
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