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Pisgah has earned a growing reputation for having some of the best trails in the country, and this five-day, fully supported endurance event delivers an unmatched sampler platter of some of the best singletrack in the country. The course includes the East’s most rugged trails. Come sample spring riding in Pisgah National Forest with rhododendron tunnels, picturesque creek crossings, incredible leaf colors, and rooty, rocky singletrack. After spending a week getting to know and appreciate the bounty of Pisgah National Forest, you won’t want to leave.
Click the links below to read more…
“Inside the Pisgah Stage Race” – singletracks.com 6/2/2017
“Roots, Rocks, Repeat: The Pisgah Stage Race” – Pinkbike 1/19/2017
“Get a Sneak Peak of What the 2016 Pisgah Stage Race Has in Store” – singletracks.com 2/25/2016
“10 Reasons Why You Need To Do The Pisgah Stage Race” – Pinkbike 2/17/2016
“Top 5 Stage Races In The World” – singletracks.com 4/10/2015
5 days | 140 miles/225 km | 20,000+ ft/6,100+ m of elevation gain
3/4 of the miles/km are technical Single Track!
5 Stellar Routes in Pisgah National Forest.
IT ALL TAKES PLACE BETWEEN 1200’ AND 5200’ ON SOME OF AMERICA’S BEST TRAILS.
Pisgah National Forest is well known for its rooty, rocky, often slick terrain (due to the heavy rainfall in a temperate rainforest) and boasts over 400 miles of singletrack and ‘half’ track trails. This backcountry race puts internationally ranked professional mountain bike racers alongside avid community riders at the start line and finds them swapping stories at the finish line.
The weeks’ events include 5 days of racing, a recovery zone with snacks and recovery drinks at the race finish, Leaders’ Awards Ceremony and Happy Hour following each evening with adult beverages, exquisite local catered dinner 6 nights, and a Closing Ceremony Celebration Party including a vendor expo, kids race, silent auction and live music.
This is designed as a true race, not a test of survival. We have fully stocked rest stops, including Medical staff and mechanical assistance, however if you want to send anything extra to the rest stops we will shuttle your items each day.
This will showcase the true descenders in the endurance world. The timer at the start at the top will have a hand held chip reading device and the bottom timer at will have a small structure in place with a chip reading device attached to a laptop computer. Riders will not need to slow as they enter or exit either timing area but can continue to ride normally along the route. The “enduro” section will be included with registration fees and applicable for all participants in the event. We’ll be handing out Enduro awards too!
Solo: Open Men, Open Women, Master Men 40-49, Grand Master Men 50-59, Master Women 40-49, Grand Master Women 50+, Senior Men 60+, Single Speed
Duo Team: Open Men, Open Women, Co-Ed
Prepare for anything. Generally cool to warm...always a chance of rain.
Entry pp R10,320 to 16335 / USD: $800
Early Bird: Solo: Open Men, Open Women, Master Men 40-49, Grand Master Men 50-59, Master Women 40-49, Grand Master Women 50+, Senior Men 60+, Single Speed : $800 dollars Early Bird Duo Team: Open Men, Open Women, Co-Ed : $1500 dollars Full Price : Open Men, Open Women, Master Men 40-49, Grand Master Men 50-59, Master Women 40-49, Grand Master Women 50+, Senior Men 60+, Single Speed : $900 dollars Duo Team: Open Men, Open Women, Co-Ed : $1600 dollars
http://www.pinkbike.com/news/10-reasons-you-need-to-do-the-pisgah-stage-race-2016.htmlIt’s World Class. I've been able to race this awesome event 5 times in the last 7 years. The Pisgah Stage Race has been carefully refined year after year. All the hot trails in Pisgah are featured, and each day contains almost 75% single track. http://www.singletracks.com/blog/mtb-events/get-a-sneak-peak-of-what-the-2016-pisgah-stage-race-has-in-store/If you’re looking to challenge yourself this year on some of the best trails in the US, check out Blue Ridge Adventure’s Pisgah Stage Race.
This year, the five-stage race will take place from April 11-16. Over those five days, you’ll cover 140 miles of classic Pisgah trails and climb over 20,000 feet. Expect the race to be hard, but it’s important to note that the organizers aren’t trying to crush your soul each day. http://www.singletracks.com/blog/mtb-events/the-best-mountain-bike-stage-races-in-2015/Pisgah National Forest is eastern root, rock, and rugged riding at its finest, but what snagged my attention most about this Blue Adventures race was the plethora of pleasantries and grassroots vibes during both race and relaxation. From coffee and pastries each morning to farm fresh locally-catered dinners every night, and from fully-stocked rest stops to nightly happy hour amidst live music, the last thing you’ll need to worry about while ripping or resting is your belly’s want for more. If you’re one who only replenishes with what you train on, the Pisgah crew will shuttle personal goodies daily to the rest stop of your choice.
