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The BSG Tradition Continues…

From humble beginnings, BSG has grown into the North Carolina High Country’s premier cycling event. Starting and finishing in historic Valle Crucis, home of the Mast General Store, BSG offers incredible scenic views, epic climbs, and some of the best cycling that North Carolina has to offer.

BSG showcases the mountain communities of Watauga and Ashe counties. The ride consists of two routes. A very challenging 95-mile route and a 45-mile route that is shorter in mileage but still big on the challenge. Both routes include epic area climbs, but the signature climb of BSG, Snake Mountain, awaits only the strongest riders who accept the challenge of our 95-mile route.

Register to be a BSG VIP!

Riders can register as a member of the BSG VIP Club! VIP Club membership is limited to the first 50 riders that register for one of the VIP Club options. Members will receive several special perks reserved exclusively for BSG VIP Club members. As a VIP Club member, you will receive the following:

• Preferred parking

• Fast Track Packet Pick-up

• Continental breakfast and VIP-only pre-ride rest stop on the morning of the ride.

• Exclusive BSG Swag bag filled with awesome swag from our BSG sponsors.

2025 Deferrals

If you registered for the ride last year, and did not chose to donate your registration fee or receive a refund, your registration was automatically deferred to this year. That said, we know things can change. Once registration opens, you can log in to your BikeReg account to update your information if needed. From there, you can:

Update your personal information

Change your ride category (up or down)

Update your free event T-shirt size

Rider Transfers

BSG allows transfers to another rider. There is a $25 fee. For more information regarding transfers, email [email protected].

BSG Custom Kit

The 2026 BSG custom kit is available for purchase. Orders placed after 4/30/26 will be shipped directly, 4-6 weeks after the store closes. The store closes on 7/19/2026. Please note that orders will be shipped after the event since the pre-order deadline has passed.

Place Your Order Here

Venue Map

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Please visit the BSG Website for more information!

Barnburner MTB Festival October 16th - 18th, 2026 Welcome to the Barnburner MTB Festival, developed by Overmountain Cycles in 2019. This festival is an action packed weekend full of mountain bike races, camping, music, vendors and more. Enjoy three separate races throughout the weekend! The classic XC race, the Barnburner 50K that takes you along the fast ’n flowy LJSP and Fonta Flora Trails…or our exciting night race, the Night Burner 20 miler AND the electrified E-Burn an ebike only race! Enjoy one event or endure them all! Make sure you stay for the annual, ‘Burning of the Barn,’ Saturday evening at Sunset. This weekend is spectator friendly, bring the whole family! Registration details: Each race features a unique t-shirt design included with your registration! NEW Barnburner design coming soon Beer token included per person and free camping all weekend long. Finisher socks for all participants are BACK! ROUTES: Please note - each route has differences! Barnburner 50k:

https://ridewithgps.com/routes/52634107 [Screen Shot 2026-02-02 at 12.02.10 PM.png] Night Burner: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/53877087 [Screen Shot 2026-02-02 at 12.00.08 PM.png] E-Burn: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/53853223 [Screen Shot 2026-02-02 at 12.01.16 PM.png] Aid Station: There is ONE aid station along the Barnburner and E-burn. It is roughly half-way through the race at the end of the Long Arm section of Fonta Flora Trail near HWY126. We encourage you to be prepared with your personal nutrition and hydration, but the aid station will be there for your convenience. Cut-off time: Cut off time for both events, Barnburner and E-burn 1pm at the Linville River bridge off HWY 126 on the return trip from LJSP. Riders past this time will be directed to finish the race. Race Notes: Barnburner 50K is a mass start at sound of horn. Please line up according to your estimated finish time. Night Burner is a Le-Mans style start when Barn is set on fire/sound of horn. We encourage you to

practice and be prepared. E-Burn is a mass start with few alterations. Upon racer meeting, riders will power down ebikes. At 1 minute until start, riders can power up ebikes. Mass start commences at sound of horn. You should provide space to start plus line up according to your estimated finish time. Event Schedule: October 16th - Friday: 5pm Gates open to participants/public for parking 6pm - Food/Beer 7pm - Early Packet Pickup Opens 9pm - Early Packet Pickup Closes 10pm - Quiet Time! October 17th - Saturday: 6pm - Packet Pickup 9pm - Barnburner 50k START! 12pm - Food/Beer 1pm - Awards 2pm - Afternoon Activities! Sunset (6:45pm) - Night Burner START with special Burning of the Barn! 7pm - Bonfire and Music 9pm - Night Burner Awards! 10pm - Quiet Time October 18th - Sunday: 6pm - Packet Pickup 9pm - E-Burn Race START 1pm - Awards 5pm - All participants and guests must be clear of property LOCATION: Linville Adventure Pasture is located off HWY126 and the Linville river. It's a beautiful

venue allowing space for all the activities! On site camping and more parking in the grass field. We still ask that if you can carpool to please do! Address: 5536 Hwy NC 126 Nebo, NC 28761 Directions: From Raleigh: Follow I-40 W to exit 100 or Jamestown road. Follow Jamestown road (becomes independence blvd.) Turn left onto hwy 126 and follow for approximately 12 miles to Linville Adventure Pasture. From Asheville: Follow I-40 E to exit 100 or Jamestown road. Follow Jamestown road (becomes independence blvd.) Turn left onto hwy 126 and follow for approximately 12 miles to Linville Adventure Pasture. CAMPING: Camping is allowed on site during the evening both Friday and Saturday night. Parking is limited - tents or in vehicle camping allowed. No RVs or pull behinds. All vehicles must exit venue by 5pm on Sunday, October 18th. Awards: Barnburner 50k: Top Three of each age group/category Night Burner: Finisher prices for top three in each category E-Burn: Top Three of each age group/category

Rules: 1. Have Fun! 2. Riders must wear an approved cycling helmet at all times while on the bike. 3. Riders must complete the event on the bike they started on. No bike swaps during the event. 4. Riders may receive outside support within 100' of official rest areas. 5. Riders may receive support from other PARTICIPATING riders at any time. 6. Riders must stay in single-file except to pass. 7. Riders must obey all local traffic laws. 8. Electric-Assist bikes (E-Bikes) are prohibited - only allowed in E-Burn race. 9. E-bikes raced in E-Burn can be pedal assist only - no throttle equipped bikes. 10. The Event Director reserves the right to disqualify any rider for any reason. 11. DNF riders must check-in and notify event timers E-bike Eligibility for E-Burn Race: 1. Throttle mechanisms are prohibited. 2. Non-production electronic devices designed specifically for traction control are prohibited. This includes sensors that can determine front wheel speed and any electronic control to the brake

systems. 3. Class 1: Pedal Assist Bicycles with an electric motor Peak Power of <=750 watts that provides motor assistance only when the racer is pedaling and only up to a speed of 20 mph. Approved Drive Units only. Bicycles must remain locked, i.e., no modification of wheel sensors from factory circumference or any other modification to manipulate the factory set speed of the bike. 4. Production Rule: OEM drive unit and matching frame combination model required (matching year NOT required). Electric conversion kits and after-market frames are prohibited. Once qualified for the race, the frame may not be replaced. 5. Current list of approved drive units: Aventon, Bosch, Brose, Dyname, Panasonic, Shimano, Specialized, SRAM and Yamaha. 6. Class 1 bicycles that meet the above criteria but feature additional modes or settings to exceed these criteria must remain in a setting equivalent to a Peak Power of <=750 watts, and pedal assistance up to 20mph. Bicycles may be checked visually or tested

by Race Officials at any time prior to, during, or after the event. 7. Restricted to Class 1 bicycles that exceed a 750-watt motor or are not an approved drive unit. Motor assistance shall only be engaged when the racer is pedaling and only up to a speed of 20mph. No Class 3 bicycles, bicycles with a throttle or otherwise modified machines.

We are back on the Boone Greenway Trail for the 16th Annual High Country Turkey Trot! Choose from a 5K or 10K timed race or an untimed Fun Run/Walk.

Taking place on Thanksgiving morning, The High Country Turkey Trot is open to competitive runners, casual joggers, walkers, and fun runners. Far from just a race, the event is fun for the entire family and includes a live DJ, photo-staging area, costumes, and a picnic shed full of food and hot drinks.

NEW FOR 2026: We've updated the course route by reducing elevation gain and improving the terrain. That means less hill climbs and more stable footing! The 5K and 10K races will take you on a scenic trip over mixed terrain (gravel, grass, and paved) through the woods via The Greenway and Kennedy Trails. Official course map to revealed soon!

The Fun Run/Walk will utilize all paved trails throughout the park - making it accessible to everyone, including leashed dogs, strollers, wagons, wheelchairs, and other mobility aids.

The High Country Turkey Trot offers prizes for top 3 Men's & Women's finishers in the 5k & 10k timed runs, Finisher Medals for all runners in the 5K and 10K timed runs, and custom High Country Turkey Trot T-Shirts for all entrants*.

All participants are asked to bring non-perishable boxes or canned food items!

The High Country Turkey Trot is LARGEST 5K & 10K in North Carolina's High Country. Join the fun on Thanksgiving morning 2026!

START TIME

• 10K Timed Race Start Time: 8:50

• 5K Timed Race Start Time: 9:00

• Fun Run/Walk Start Time: 9:10

ROUTE TERRAIN

• INTERACTIVE COURSE MAPS: CLICK HERE

• 5K & 10K RACE: Greenway Trail + Path – partially paved, mostly grass and wooded trail/dirt.

• FUN RUN / WALK: Greenway Trail - 100% paved

AWARDS

All finishers will received a custom High Country Turkey Trot finisher medal!

Overall Winners: Top 3 overall men and women will receive custom HCTT swag and a Stick Boy Bread Co. pumpkin pie!

Age Groups: Top 3 in each age group will receive custom HCTT swag! Age groups are as follows: 9 & Under, 10-14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+

FIRST AID PROVIDED BY: Watauga Rescue, stationed at the start/finish line.