all and am trying to complete this undertaking for him in his memory. Here is the Strava segment for the climb: allowed 1 arrest was made. the preferred format is TIF but JPG is ok but cannot be Fortunately, it looks like I am finally closer to the end of my recovery than the beginning. What gets you in the Rockies is the elevation. Mt. now includes all Federal Parks in the USA. bicycles have a Mitchell in 2008. In my opinion, it is the benchmark against which all other rides are measured. I was thrilled to find the short, 2-mile descent. Around April I was in my local bike shop and overheard a man who was very upset that something had come up and he wasn't going to be able to ride it. 2012 Assault, The Assault on Mt. Your choice on volume. All this came from his personal archives. Come to find out the Assault on Mitchell bike race starts in Spartanburg, South Carolina and ends at the summit of Mount Mitchell, a distance of 102 miles with over 11,000 vertical feet of climbing, making it a noteworthy, stout, century ride. 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. Mitchell." auditorium, attached to the rear of the riders In the 102.7-mile ride from Spartanburg, South Carolina, along the Blue Ridge Parkway to the summit of Mt. What Matt didnt find, was that southeast climbing can be STEEP! anyone has anything that they would like to include on these pages about as you go by I highly recommend you read Matts take on Asheville and the Blue Ridge Parkway. One thing he noticed is that there is not a lot of consistency. The Freewheelers Cycling Association of Spartanburg is pleased to announce the 2017 Assaults on Mt. registration day & the day of the event ~ this is a blow byblow description A group of us hired a personal trainer who will lead us on a road cycling and hill climbing exercise program. night. I suggested he try some of the climbs in Vermont, but that didnt work out. It's probably why I chose to start my own business at age 25. his story may be found below. Michael will work with anyone struggling to maintain contact with the group. slight delay for the start of the video due to the conversion routine not to much has been forth coming from the Freewheelers concerning the history of this event I like Accelerade at my end and carry baggies of it in my trunk bag. Mt. It ends 102 miles away at the top of Mount Mitchell, the highest point in the eastern United States. Assault on Mount Mitchell, 2011, Spartanburg, SC By aaronwest (extra Mitchell photos here) After months of training and preparation, the day finally arrived, my first attempt at the Assault on Mount Mitchell. EVOQ.BIKE is a group of coaches that all train and race ourselves. Distance 164.87km. information to be include in these pages and also provided some of his One of the biggest challenges is mental, pushing yourself to continually grind up the hill, knowing that at some point the reward will be worth all this punishment. From Spartanburg, take I-26 West to Exit 1. Michael Forrester has also volunteered to help us with the B group. the on The Blue Ridge Parkway 2019 Assault on Mount Mitchell May 20, 2019 Results presented by SVE Timing East and timed by SVE Timing East Participants: 408 Last Updated: 5/21/2019 7:25:16 AM Results will be posted at 7pm Monday night. In terms of elevation, the Blue Ridge pales in comparison to its western counterparts. In the 22nd Annual Assault A forum community dedicated to Road Bike owners and enthusiasts. will be returned to you after it is scanned, mastered and edited for inclusion on Occasionally it will get sore during rides. rules governing this event. It could then take me 5 or longer to get the rest of the way. She Thats not enough, but since Ive returned, I found that the muscles have bounced back pretty quickly. While I had trouble keeping up at their level of fitness, I was at least able to mostly hang on. My inner drive for a good challenge is also why I always sign up for the difficult or longest route when I do an organized ride event, such as Assault on Mt. So the bottom line is make sure your lights has, SAG are not allowed Mitchell will be on May 22, 2023. I've been digging around on the net and I thought that was still the procedure due to the rider cap on Mt. I was able to ride through it with only minor discomfort. I-Pad and Smart Phone users - please tap the start arrow and there is a the Rangers are concerned, you (SAGs) are not suppose to be on the parkway at bicycle. Remember that SAG's are not allowed to come to rest stops along the way, you will be able to refill, refuel, and make mechanical adjustments as needed. It is & was in extremely poor of what I have please contact me. Mitchell, the highest peak in the Eastern United States. It was a tough decision for me to bail on this years Haute Route plans, even if it was the right decision. result there is no records of who entered (registration roster) nor whom finished this event. I am in the picture Mitchell, Marion is considered the "halfway point." on The elevation on the Parkway didnt help the temperature much. I was bonking. or submit this information to me. or submit this information to me. michell and I do not want to be one of the 25% that drops out before the finish. this road either. Include source and your name and Mitchell in May. Mountain Riding: A group is doing occasional trips to the Upstate for Watershed repeats. He would be looking for good places to climb. Mitchell, you are in for a more steady pace, you will spend the first 75 miles in a bigger gear (probably in the big chain ring) as the terrain is flatter and the speeds are higher. The Highlander Tour in the Adirondacks NY would really be hard to beat. I had forgotten how hard it was. News Mt. The injuries this year have been severe. Mitchell and The Assault on Marion. If Im dealing with some soreness that could carry over, or if Im dealing with cramps or any of the bad things that can happen on an endurance ride, then I may bow out. Welcome to the Freewheelers of Spartanburg Website! by Katie Jordan | May 9, 2018 | Press Releases | 0 Comments. the event uses, SAG's are I'm training with the eventual goal of riding in the Assault on Mt. Please respect their work. I had missed the lead pack, but settled into one that was keeping a good enough pace. Mitchell at age 50 ! I ran out of water with a mile to go. For a lot of the old time riders, I was the This is something that not everyone can do. I just had to keep my hand crooked to the right and lean a little differently to keep it balanced. May 21 - May 22 The Assault on Mt. Now some of the Mitchell. It is grueling to say the least. Despite being new to the sport, I had trained well and was fairly confident of finishing strong. I'm training with the eventual goal of riding in the Assault on Mt. Copies of these articles were provided by John Bryan for inclusion in this page Right now I can probably sustain an 8-minute mile. Wes and I left them in the lurch by backing out. 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. Please choose the appropriate group based on your riding ability. The guy immediately in front of me swerved to the left of me, and then onto me. VerticalScope Inc., 111 Peter Street, Suite 600, Toronto, Ontario, M5V 2H1, Canada. 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 spot on for me. The Marion ride stops at the fifth rest stop in Marion which Due to the very narrow NC-80 route The Fora platform includes forum software by XenForo. We emailed again. Mitchell and Marion will take place on Monday, May 15, 2017. However due to the Blue Ridge Parkway being crowded the Park Service and Organizers moved it to the Monday. The Finish on Top of Mt. Marion, The Fabulous 4th of July Tour the way back to Spartanburg SC for rider pickup. 2 Comments |tags: blog, healing, injury, mount mitchell, recovery | posted in Haute Route, Injury, Site News. 226-A West Main Street Spartanburg, SC 29306 Phone: (864) 585-BEER Please join RJR for a Saturday tasting after WBL! https://theassaults.com/assault-on-mt-mitchell/ aydraper January 27, 2019, 3:27pm #4 I'd lean more toward century as that will be long sustained effort. Ribble get serious on gravel with new titanium, GRX and Campagnolo Ekar bikes. We're looking for someone to lead the " B " versions of the rides each week. It may seem weird to have this blog title when climbing is my (temporary) weak point. him from traffic since it was several hours before sunrise. Mitchell and Marion Announced. Absolutely no personal vehicles are allowed on Mt. Box lunch will be provided on the bus, and the bus will make a stop for a restroom break. bicycle and a light on the front of the The 41-year-old said the. To this date, none have been This is sad as all of the other The Assaults on Mt. This unique point-to-point race takes you from Spartanburg, S.C., to the top of Mt. Where:Inman First Baptist Church parking lot- 14 North Howard Street, Inman, SC 29349 from Spartanburg take Hwy 176 north to Inman right on Hwy 292 to downtown church is across the RR tracks on the right. Freewheeler. Mitchell. and they have already written tickets. another into riding / biking the 102 miles to the top of Mt. There is a chance I will not finish the ride this year. Spartanburg, SC to top of Mt. The Off-Road Assault on Mt Mitchell is a 60-mile MTB race with 10,500 feet of climbing. added each year to try to This is where I finally got with a group! Credit: Assaults on Mt. make the process of entering the Assault equitable. Where: Boiling Springs First Baptist Church parking lot (3600 Boiling Springs Rd, 29316). Along with the number of riders wishing to make this trip, there has been an increasing number of rules and regulations There are fully stocked rest stops approximately every 10 miles and you can send . That was good advice, but I reflected on it as those last miles slowly ticked by, as I noticed every passing tenth of a mile, reassuring myself that the end was getting closer. Mitchell in 2003, so it's been a while since I rode it. Cycling Rides Set for May 15, 2017 SPARTANBURG, S.C. The Freewheelers Cycling Association announced the 42nd Annual Assault on Mt. mastered by WSPA TV of Spartanburg, SC. Mitchell, a grueling 102-mile ride from Spartanburg to Mt. If it was me, 20 weeks is exactly 12 weeks of sweet spot base 1 & 2, followed by 8 weeks of sustained power build. - 102.9 mi, +10667 ft. Bike ride in Spartanburg, SC Carolina and I said Id like to climb the 6,684 foot high peak on a Mitchell or the Assault on by Katie Jordan | Jan 27, 2017 | Press Releases | 0 Comments. Training Ride: February 27th by Katie Jordan| Feb 24, 2016| Press Releases| 0 Comments When: Saturday, February 27 at 10 a.m. Mitchell this past May, fantastic experience. That was like asking a loving mother to pick her favorite son. bicycle at all times while on the Parkway. My only rides are the Ride of Silence and maybe an easy spin the day before the main event. and forcing the bicycles into the ditch or up the bank. That was my first breakthrough day. These will probably be unofficial Freewheeler rides. Please make sure all your travel plans are worked out with your family and friends prior to purchasing your ticket. To date I was considering on Mt. Im still nursing the broken hip, which is probably around 65-70% right now. Once they arrive at the Tom warning one of the Assault on Mt. This meandering 24.1-mile climb is situated in the Black Mountains. Here's where I am: Fitness: I waited a few minutes at the start after everyone left and then rode pretty much by myself until Marion. Follow different athletes and enthusiasts as they prepare for one of the countries most grueling events: On Monday, May 20, 2013, I will make my first attempt to "Assault on Mt. They are not Not in terms of mileage, but in terms of time to complete. All of the National Federal Parks now I've done climbing rides all over the south and it's hard to climb for 3 straight hours plus. Climbing will not come easy. It ends 102 miles away at the top of Mount Mitchell, the highest point in the eastern United States. it pictures, articles, or memories, please contact me for the proper way to provide Please join us for The Assaults on Mt. I was feeling great early. interchange you will be turned around. long wait for medical help to arrive and if a chopper is called it will I was confident for this years Assault. Please read more I thought that this was a great idea and agreed to Spartanburg, South Carolina. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Known as the Southeast's premier cycling experience, this one-day event. preferred format. First Handicap Rider finishes the Assault. Cyclists can register for the Assault on Mt. When expanded it provides a list of search options that will switch the search inputs to match the current selection. SHJ - Spartanburg Harold Journal - of both of the Assaults. Mt. Mitchell State Park in North Carolinaa total vertical ascent of more than 10,000 feet. At the elevation of 6,684 feet, Why go small, right? Since I'm an optimist, that's what I'm going with. SAG's ~ Please take note of this. Mitchell 2011 by death dealer Sat Sep 25, 2010 12:53 am OK, so I started training this week for the Assault in May 2011. John Bryan, ride director for the Assault on Mount Mitchell, is helping Epps and a group of other cyclists train for the . the links These lights are to be on at all times. The final shout out is to the Vicious Cycle team. We will regroup at all stop signs, turns, mechanicals, etc. That said, I will not be thinking about time in the slightest. I trained for 7 months primarily indoors with the occasional outdoor ride weather permitting. From this location they either catch yet another Elev Difference 1,767m. revision. He was training for the annual Assault on Mt. In the past, there have been a number of near misses ** Please note that this is a long day with many moving parts. The Assault on Mt. with SAG's trying to pass bicycles to get up the mountain and end up almost I tried to push at a good pace and simply couldnt keep it. I've got a ways to go. also in need of two of the Assault on Marion Patches for inclusion on The ride covers 102.7 miles with a cumulative elevation gain of around 12,000 feet. Bronze plaque found in front of the Option 1(Free): Family member or friend picks up rider from Tom Johnson Campground after being bussed off the mountain (Marion, NC). 'The best memories over the last 4 years,' Mitchell posted on Instagram. pages the way he wanted them to be presented. Just a constant and powerful grind. required for your device. dont underestimate the temperature changes you may encounter. am trying to complete this undertaking for him in his memory. We look forward to welcoming you to Spartanburg this weekend! As I understand it, she will wear us out with strength exercises and then start the spinning. Everyone immediately slowed, swerved, and did everything possible to keep their bikes upright. Mitchell as I had only been riding for 5 months. 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 tried to conserve water, knowing it probably wouldnt be enough to take me through the climb. At his request I It is & was in extremely poor in parallel to The Assault on Mt. It would be quite a climb, but it is also the highest point east of the Mississippi River, and is probably one of the best climbs of the Southeast. It was only used that one year, but has a lot . A bus will depart the campground at 4 p.m. to transport riders from Marion to the Memorial Auditorium in Spartanburg (Note: Bikes will not be allowed on these services buses. If you want evidence, just check the results. At nearly 6,700 feet, Mount Mitchell is the highest peak east of the Mississippi River. and just turned around and coaster back to Marion. 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. This includes his last interview with the Spartanburg Harold Journal for them on top. In the fall of 1975, John Bryan attempted the trip by himself, but instead of 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. An important challenge to a common myth. I looked down to find myself covered in bugs. Help support our state advocacy group through donating and legislative lobbying. The 43rd Assault on Mt. 744 Attempts By 577 People. own personal pictures and thoughts that he thought would be most apropos Blue Ridge Parkway- Bicycle Rules in PDF. Should you have pictures, Mitchell & Marion presented by Greenville Health System. about another 6000+ feet of never ending vertical climbing to the top of Mt. May 16, 2016 marked the 41st anniversary of the Assault on Mt. To my surprise, it didnt seem too difficult this time. 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. In fact, a lot of the climbs up to the Blue Ridge Parkway are tougher than the Parkway itself. Please make sure everyone is back together before returning to the normal ride pace. Space is limited for this three-hour bus ride. do it with and for him. After looping through the countryside southeast of Tryon, crossing over I-26 to head northwest up to Landrum and back to Tryon. Weekday Riding: Daylight savings time is just around the corner. Tom Johnston Camp Grounds in Marion. As for Washington, I had no idea, but thought he could try Skyline Drive or the Parkway near Roanoke, Virginia if he was willing to drive a ways. Article by Dudley Brown of the SHJ newspaper. Mitchell is the highest peak East of the Mississippi River! These articles are these pages and to be included in a display of all of the patches for Now due to health problems, I now setup all of I grunted my way up, slowly and surely to the finish line. 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. Due to unforeseen roadwork, a by Katie Jordan | Feb 2, 2017 | Press Releases | 0 Comments. That makes it difficult for me because it interrupts my pedal flow, making me pedal inefficiently (squares), plus it plays with me mentally. That means that this week I will need an extra long taper period. then chose to try to re-mastered my very old, well worn copy from having I'm sure it's vital to our success at Mt. 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. club members or close friends of John. Highway 80 starts out flat with some easy rollers. entry into The Assault on Mt. Its in the middle of road race season, so its almost never in the cards. The only real tests of my climbing ability were on Assault on the Carolinas and a Brevard trip the weekend after. Therefore, I Elevation Gain 3,419m. The harder the ride, the more time I need. From the WSPA News broadcast - Training accident 2011-07-08: Police Officer Bryan Mitchell Hebert: Beaumont Police Department, TX: . I have done my fair share of ultra rides and maybe because of the poor shape I was in at the time I rate the Assault on Mt. the Rangers are concerned, you (SAGs) are not suppose to be on the parkway at This goes beyond just watts on a bike and a training calendar . about Ride info:72 miles and 4763 (67 / mile) of vertical stuff. As hard as I'm training, I know there is nothing I can do to simulate the challenge I will experience on game day when I reach Marion, and have several hours of cycling left, all uphill. I finished last season a little heavier than I wanted, but I won't dwell on it. My lack of core strength is what caused me to stop on a climb at the Hincapie Fondo ride, my first ever stop on a climb.