The The Revenge of the Rattlesnake is a cycling and mountain biking event held on Sunday, September 20, 2026. It is located at 685 William Ave in Davis, West Virginia.
Thu, Jun 11, 2026 at 9:00 AM
Welcome to the 18th annual Canaan MTB FESTIVAL.
Please join us for a long weekend of bikes, friends and community in the mountains of Tucker County. This is a grass roots event organized by
volunteers. This is a fun(d)raiser for Blackwater Bicycle Association which is a 501c3 under International Mountain Bike Association.
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS 2026 CANAAN MTB FESTIVAL
THURSDAY JUNE 11th RIDE AT FIVE
Kick off the festival with our weekly Locals ride. Meet at Davis Firehall and find a group level that’s good for you. What's Cookin with Chef Todd and Beers at Stumptown Ales or Hellbenders for the best burritos.
FRIDAY JUNE 12th MTB SKILLS SESSION at National Youth Science Academy 10am-1pm Must Pre-register
Flat, Fast, and Furious Cornering COED Intermediate + Advanced with Jason Cyr
Build confidence navigating loose turns or and advanced ride who wants to push their speed.
Tech Terrain Tactics for Intermediate and Up Women with Coach Kelly Hazlegrove , BICP Level 3 Instructor
Ladies, this is a clinic designed to tackle the rugged trails of Davis! Focus on navigating rock gardens, perfecting line choice, and building confidence on technical terrain. Ideal for riders looking to improve their skills on the local trails and ride with more precision and flow.
Level Up with Sue Haywood for Intermediate Women
Since you have the fundamentals it's time to hone body position, explore bike dynamics and fortify a successful mental game to start to ride more difficult trails and features.
Mountain Biking 101 with Alison Wells
This is a beginner class for women. We will learn the building blocks to make a strong foundation for your mountain biking. Focus on body position and tactics for more confidence on singletrack.
FRIDAY JUNE 12th RUN WHAT YA BRUNG TRIALS
This is a small group Trials competition on challenging sections of the Thunderdome. Advanced skills needed. You can compete with mountain bike or trials bike. The skilled will compete, while the charged crowd cheers, jeers, ooohs and ahhs. The spectating is the fun part. 5 sections plus a tie breaker. Dabs are counted, The Judge is strict. Location is at the Camp 70 Trail head across Beaver Creek. Main Adult Event starts at 5:30pm. Kids non competitive trials at 4:30
GROUP RIDES throughout the weekend. (SEE BELOW)
We are offering many group rides led by local riders. Beginner to advanced rides meeting at different trailheads and Davis Firehall at various times of day throughout the weekend.
SATURDAY 13th EVENING FUNdraiser PARTY
The Davis Firehall is the host for our FUN-raiser party. Buy a ticket $50 and enjoy a dinner catered by White Grass Cafe. Delicious food and great company. After dinner we will have raffle with incredible donations from local businesses. Please purchase tickets here. You are welcome to come just for the bountiful raffle around 7:30. BYOB CASH/Paypal
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SUNDAY JUNE 14th MORNING TRAIL WORK
Meet at 9 am at the Camp 70 Trails to work on trails closest to town. This session is led by Heart of the Highlands Trail System. Coffee and donuts supplied by the TRAILHEAD Coffee
SUNDAY JUNE 14t^h YOGA for CYCLISTS 10am-10:45
Come join for a gentle slow flow to stretch our most used biking muscles. We'll focus on stretching and releasing tight muscles we use on the bike. Bring a mat and anything else you need to be comfortable. Class is led by Wander Wellness owner, Alison Wells. 10 am -10:45 Class is at the Davis Firehall.
GROUP RIDES ARE the FUN ZONE… YEEHA!
We are thankful to our local ride leaders who volunteer to do these group rides. You still need to be responsible for your own needs by carrying food, water, tools, map and cell phone and have your bike in good working condition.
GROUP RIDES
Friday June 12th
Adventure Ride
RIDE LEADERS: Rob Stull, Dave Rause, Mark Anderson
WHEN: Friday June 12th at 9:30a.m.,
WHERE : Meet at the Davis Fire Hall
RIDE: Where will we go? Who knows? It’s an adventure ride with three leaders who have been around the vast Canaan backcountry block more than once. Lots of tech with a casual pace. Intermediate+ with optional splashes of advanced. 4+ hours. Bring at least two peanut-butter sandwiches.
VIBE: Adventure meets not trying too hard.
GRAVEL Ride aka Monster Cross Ride
Sponsored by Cobalt Bikes
Ride Leaders: Darren, Mark, and Mike
When :Friday June 12th 10:30am
Where: Meet at Davis Firehall
Description: Canaan Monster Cross Style Ride 33 Miles -- Take your gravel bike on gravel roads, jeep roads, and single track! Tour the valley and enjoy the spirit of underbiking. If that's not your jam, riding a mountain bike would work, too. Recommended 40mm or bigger tires. The Ride is 33miles with an elevation gain of 2,105feet and a Max grade of 9.9% The route includes Camp 70 road, Chris Clower trail, Canaan Valley National Wildlife Refuge Trails, Corridor H Rail Trail, and some of the tamer Camp 70 trails. Ride will finish with plenty of time to see the Trials Competition in the evening at Camp 70 Trails Gateway.
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/51164715
Davis Loop D Loop
Ride Leaders: Melissa Borowitz and Cass Matthew
When: Friday, June 12, 12:30pm
Where: Meet at the Camp 70 Trailhead parking lot.
Join for a 10 mile tour through the legendary trails right in Davis’ backyard. Experience a true cross-country mix of singletrack, rolling rocks, wetland bridge crossings, a little bit of gravel, and probably some mud. This ride takes you through the Little Canaan WMA and the WV Land Trust’s Yellow Creek Natural Area. We will be riding a small section of Splashdam (the “easy” part) with plenty of spots to bail out onto Camp 70 throughout the ride. Bring enough snacks and water for a 2.5 to 3 hour ride.
SATURDAY June 13th Rides(and Hike)
DOBBIN SLASHINGS PRESERVE HIKE
When: Saturday, June 13, 2026 10 am
Where: A-Frame Road Parking Area (South end)
The West Virginia Nature Conservancy will lead a hike to Dobbin Slashings Preserve during the Canaan Mountain Bike Festival for the second year in a row! If you are curious about our newest preserve, want to hear our plans, need a break from your bike seat, or just want to be surrounded by azaleas and mountain laurel in bloom, you won't want to miss this hike. ??
This scenic 6–8 mile hike begins with a 900-foot ascent via the Cabin Mountain Trail, leading to a stunning ridge with panoramic views of Canaan Valley and the Dobbins Slashing bog. From there, we’ll follow a northern extension of the Rocky Ridge Trail before joining the Historic Dobbin Railroad Grade. The distance along the grade will be determined by group interest before we loop back to the trailhead.
?? This hike is limited to 20 participants—spots will fill up fast! Please register
Live Mo Like KevMo: Pedal, History, and a Cold One
Ride leaders: Ed Rader
Where: Blackwater Falls State Park (Meet at Pendleton Lake)
When: 10:00 AM
Get ready for a classic tour of the Dobbin House trails! We’re keeping the tradition alive with a ride that’s all about the "KevMo" philosophy: getting out there and soaking up every bit of the trail. While Kevin used to be our trusty sweep, Doc Ed Rader is back at the helm to lead us through some of the best intermediate terrain in the area.
This is a stout 2.5-hour intermediate ride, so come prepared to work those legs. It’s not just about the sweat, though—Ed is a vault of local knowledge and will be pointing out hidden ruins • • The Goods: Bring your own beer and snacks for the post-ride hangout
• The Mission: Ride hard, learn something new, and "Live Mo"
PEDAL & PETALS
Calling all Nature Nerds!
Ride Leaders: Jess Tucker & Catherine Fleischman
When: 10 am
Where: Davis Riverfront Park
Join us for a morning of easy-rolling exploration through the stunning diversity of Canaan Valley. This isn't just a ride—it’s a rolling classroom on two wheels. We’ll be meandering for about 2 hours through the Davis trails, pausing to geek out over the unique landscape and whatever blooms we find along the way.
Whether you're here for the mileage or the milkweed, this ride is all about soaking in the scenery at a relaxed pace. Bring your bike and your inner botanist. Let’s get some dirt on our tires and some nature in our souls!
• The Vibe: Low intensity, high curiosity
• The Goal: Check out the diverse Davis trails and unique flora
Bring your bike and your inner botanist. Let’s get some dirt on our tires and some nature in our souls!
CANAAN MOUNTAIN Flow No RIDE
Leaders: Sue Haywood and David Workman
Where: Meet at the Rocks at the Gate on Canaan Loop Rd.
When: 9:30, leave at 9:45 am sharp
Ride: Trails of Canaan Mountain, 4 hours with options for turning back or going longer.
Vibe: Rhododendron slapping tight tech slow flow. Long snack stop to sip and socialize
YOUTH RIDE with snacks, and splashes. Grab your helmet and join us for the Apple Jacks & Singletrack Meander!
Ride Leader - Dave Dixon
Where: Meet at Camp 70 Trailhead
When: 11 am
This ride is all about fun, not speed. We’ll meet at the Davis Trails parking lot on Camp 70 Road to begin our adventure. We’ll cruise through the trails at a relaxed pace and learn how to tackle basic trail features like a pro! Suggested ages 8-12
Our destination? A scenic creekside lunch featuring Dixons favorite Fixins - pizza with a cold beverage - at Beaver Creek beach.
• Who: Kids of all skill levels (parents are encouraged to ride along!)
• Vibe: Easy-going, beginner-friendly, and educational.
• The Perks: Skills intro, pizza for all, soda, beers for mom and dad, and fun by the water.
CANAAN VALLEY POWER-PEDAL PLAY
Ride Leaders- Cass & Earl
Where: Meet at the Nature Center (Canaan Valley State Park)
When: Kickoff at 11:00 AM
Whether you’re using your motor to crush the climbs or just want to zip through the woods with a grin, this ride is for you. We’re hitting the stunning park trails for 15 to 20 miles of pure flow.
The best part? You set the pace. Go full turbo or keep it chill—with plenty of "e-exit" points, you can head back whenever you’ve had your fill.
• The Route: 15–20 miles of scenic, winding loops.
• The Fuel: BYO Doritos for our dedicated snack break!
• Analog Welcome: Manual bikes are invited to try and keep up with the e-pace challenge.
• No Rider Left Behind: Our "scent-sational" sweep will hang back with the tail end (and yes, he smells great).
Bring the boost. Bring the crunch. See you at the Nature Center!
TRIP TO THE MOON
Ride leaders: Peter Kotses and Ben Rau
When: Saturday 13th 10:00am
Where: Davis Firehall
Description: Don't tell NASA but the people of the valley go to the moon on a regular basis. Take a run at the classic Moon and Hoodoo Rocks loop and see some of the places that make this area so special. Pack for a 3-4 hour trip and bring a love for rocks, technical riding and people and snacks.
WOMEN’S TECH TOUR
Ride Leader - Meredith Erlewine
When: 10 am
Where: 853 Canaan Heights Road
Get ready for juicy moss and ferns, rock obstacles that invite you to say yes (or no), tight turns, and plenty of snack breaks. Expect very technical single track at whatever pace works for you. We will regroup at all intersections. Ride leader Meredith Erlewine knows her way around the Canaan Heights jungle and has been guiding women’s mountain bike tours for over 30 years. But don’t worry, she is still youthful enough to lead this ride!!! Options to bail out and ride back on a gravel road. Carry plenty of snacks and water.
Who: Ladies who love riding technical terrain in an encouraging atmosphere.
Why: Because you deserve it!
What: 3-4 hour trail ride with options to bail yourself out. Intermediate+ skill level with social pace. Expect 10 miles of trail connected with gravel road.
CLOWER POWER
Ride Leaders - Natalie, Charlie, Kim
When : 9:30 am
Where: Chris Clower Trailhead on Cortland Road
Vibe: Friendly and fun, with some steady climbing.
Dynamic trio of locals exploring some of the greatest trails at the south end of Davis. 3 hours with some additional options.
FAMILY RIDE
Leader: Pat O’Hammy
When: 10 am
Where: Promised Land Trail, parking at the Pool.
Vibe: Everyone welcome for a friendly , mellower, no drop ride.
Cycling Gravel Group Ride Mountain Biking Trail
Thu, Jul 09, 2026 at 6:00 AM
Gravel Ride Up Spruce Knob
Gran Fondo
presented by
Lauf Cycles
powered by
Event Director: Travis Olson
Visit our website here for info, videos and pictures.
*** Operating under Special-Use U.S.
Forest Service Permit ***
GRUSK is an adventure-cycling ride on and around the highest peak in West Virginia...Spruce Knob! The ride travels gravel and dirt roads through some of the most beautiful mountain scenery in the East. The road conditions on course will vary from pavement, to smooth dirt, to chunky gravel, to unmaintained, double-track forest roads.
This ride is a true challenge for the adventurous spirit within every cyclist
and one you don't want to miss.
This event helps support the work of the Experience Learning, Inc.'s Spruce Knob Mountain Center, which focuses on developing an understanding and appreciation for the complex interaction between community, culture, and conservation through education and sustainable community initiatives.
The ride will have several distance options (see below for course info).
Venue:
The ride will start and finish at Experience Learning, Inc.'s Spruce Knob Mountain Center (SKMC). Here is the venue location for parking/camping. Drive into the entrance of the venue and proceed up a short hill and across a dirt/gravel road for approximately a mile to the parking/camping area. Once you park, follow the signs for registration which will be located at the Yurts (these will be obvious once you start walking down the road following the registration signs.
Camping is drive-in, primitive camping in open meadows we have mowed just for the event. We're working on having showers for riders this year. The venue runs off a well, and there isn't enough supply to cover 600+ people at the bath house, so stay tuned for our other options.
Format:
GRUSK will be a non-competitive, timed Gran Fondo format in 2026.
We want to manage a safe event and with the increasing number of riders and tourists visiting the area, we want everyone to focus on having an incredible ride without the pressure to race some of the more congested parts of the course.
Categories:
GRUSK is part of the WV Gravel Series in 2026. While our categories don't exactly match the WVGS Series classes, you'll have a chance to indicate which Series class you're in during our registration process.
Spruce Highlights Tour 27 or 32-Mile Course (July 11th, 10:10am):
No categories (E-Bikes welcome)
27 or 32 mile course
MEDIO 50-Mile Course (July 11th, 10:00am):
Men Open
Men 40+
Men 50+
Men 60+
Women Open
Women 40+
Women 50+
Women 60+
Non-Binary
Tandem
E-Bike
GRANDE 89-Mile Course (July 11th, 9:00am):
Men Open
Men 40+
Men 50+
Men 60+
Women Open
Women 40+
Women 50+
Women 60+
Single Speed
Clydesdale
Non-Binary
Tandem
GRUSK VENTI 220-Mile, LUNGO 260-Mile, TRECENTO 318-Mile Courses:
TRECENTO 319 riders will depart at 6am, Thursday July 9th.
VENTI 220 & LUNGO 260 riders will depart at 6am, Friday July 10th
Aid stations on July 11th will be considered neutral support and are open to all riders.
Registration:
**** Online Registration closes July 1st at Midnight ****
$110 - Dec 26 - Dec 31
$120 - Jan 1 - Jan 31
$130 - Feb 1 - April 30
$140 - May 1 - Jun 21
$150 - Jun 21- Jul 1
$90 - Dec 26 - Dec 31
$100 - Jan 1 - Jan 31
$110 - Feb 1 - April 30
$120 - May 1 - Jun 21
$130 - Jun 21- Jul 1
MUST REGISTER BY JUNE 30th IF RENTING A TRACKER
All VENTI, LUNGO & TRECENTO riders must own/rent a SPOT (or other brand) satellite tracking device and register with FollowMyChallenge.com HERE.
SPOT Rental is $80 paid to Follow My Challenge USA. Registration and Rental info is here.
Follow My Challenge Device Registration is $30 for riders who own their own device.
Register HERE at Follow My Challenge USA.
Dorm Lodging - $30 per night per person. Please reserve these early as space is limited
Camping- $15 per person (This covers all nights of camping)
Refund/Transfer Policy:
We don't offer refunds.
We understand life happens and you may not be able to attend the event for often life-changing events, so we highly recommend purchasing insurance to cover your fees if a qualifying situation happens prior to race day.
We DO NOT carry over registrations to the next year.
December 26 - April 30 - No Refund - Free Transfer of registration to another rider; full refund of camping, dorm, food package and merchandise.
After May 1 - June 30 - No Refund - Free Transfer of race fee to another racer; free transfer of camping, dorm, food package. Merchandise can be transferred at no charge, or shipped for $10 shipping fee.
After June 30- No Refund - $10 Transfer fee to another racer for registration (camping, dorm and food package can transfer to the other racer)
NO WEEKEND TRANSFERS!
What you’ll get with your entry:
Event t-shirt (Must register by June 13th at Midnight to have a guaranteed t-shirt).
Event drinkware
Post-race Dinner (non-racers must purchase a dinner ticket)
One (1) Gallon-size Ziploc Drop Bag to send out to an aid station
Stocked aid stations on the course to refuel and get refreshed enough to finish out the day
A well-marked course (*** GRUSK VENTI, LUNGO & TRECENTO Courses are not marked, riders must have their route loaded into a GPS to start ***)
Some of the best gravel riding in the state of WV
Sponsor and other event swag
Post-ride party (food, live music, beer tent)
Course Info:
The ride will start and finish at Experience Learning’s Spruce Knob Mountain Center (SKMC). The courses will cover some of the most scenic country in the state of West Virginia and will take riders up huge climbs, down fast descents, through deep valleys and across high ridges. Amazingly, racers will navigate across the eastern continental divide and through the watersheds of the mighty Cheat, Greenbrier, and Potomac Rivers.
Please visit our RideWithGPS Event page for additional course info here: Course Info
Click HERE to join our RideWithGPS event and have access to downloadable maps.
Spruce Highlights Tour 25-Mile course
Start Time: 10:05 am
Shortest Course
Length: 25 miles
Eleveation Gain: 2,195 ft.
RidewithGPS Highlights Course
Aid Stations:
o Mile 12.3 - Summit Aid Station
Spruce Highlights Tour 33-Mile course
Start Time: 10:05 am
Short Course
Length: 33 miles
Eleveation Gain: 3,151 ft.
RidewithGPS Highlights Course
Aid Stations:
o Mile 12.3 - Summit Aid Station, Snacks
o Mile 27.3 - Spruce Knob Lake Aid Station
MEDIO 50-Mile Course
Start Time: 10:00am
Length: 54 miles
Elevation Gain: 4,477 ft.
RidewithGPS MEDIO Course
Aid stations: (subject to change)
Mile 12.3 - Summit Aid Station
Mile 36.2 - Whitmer VFD - Full Aid Station, Drop Bags
Mile 48.8 - Spruce Knob Lake - Full Aid Station
GRANDE 89-Mile Course
Start Time: 9:00am
Length: 89 miles
Elevation Gain: 7,669 ft.
RidewithGPS GRANDE Course
Aid stations: (subject to change)
Mile 12.3 - Summit Water Station, Snacks
Mile 30.1 - Laurel Fork Campground - Full Aid Station, Drop Bags
Mile 43.7 - Wildell/FR35 - Full Aid Station
Mile 53.4 - Laurel Fork Campground - Full Aid Station, Drop Bags
Mile 70.0 - Whitmer Volunteer Fire Dept. - Full Aid Station, Drop Bags
Mile 83.0 - Spruce Knob Lake Aid Station
GRUSK VENTI 227-Mile Course - Self-supported ride. Course WILL NOT be marked, riders MUST have the course loaded on their GPS Unit.
Thursday, July 9, 6:00am - Grand Depart - 3-Day Riders
Friday, July 10, 6:00am - Grand Depart - 1-2 Day Riders
Length: 227 Miles
Elevation Gain: 19,605 ft.
GRUSK VENTI Course - All riders must have this loaded into their GPS to start.
Cue Sheet
All Riders must register with Follow My Challenge and own or rent a satellite tracking device.
SPOT Rental is $85 paid to Follow My Challenge approximately 1 month out from event.
Follow My Challenge Device Registration is $25 for riders who own their own device.
GRUSK LUNGO 260-Mile Course - Self-supported ride. Course WILL NOT be marked, riders MUST have the course loaded on their GPS Unit.
Thursday, July 9, 6:00am - Grand Depart - 3-Day Riders
Friday, July 10, 6:00am - Grand Depart - 1-2 Day Riders
Length: 262 Miles
Elevation Gain: 22,325 ft.
GRUSK LUNGO Course - All riders must have this loaded into their GPS to start.
Cue Sheet
All Riders must register with Follow My Challenge and own or rent a satellite tracking device.
SPOT Rental is $85 paid to Follow My Challenge approximately 1 month out from event.
Follow My Challenge Device Registration is $25 for riders who own their own device.
GRUSK TRECENTO 319-Mile Course - Self-supported ride. Course WILL NOT be marked, riders MUST have the course loaded on their GPS Unit.
Length: 312.69 Miles
Elevation Gain: 26,832 ft.
GRUSK TRECENTO Course - All riders must have this loaded into their GPS to start.
Cue Sheet
All Riders must register with Follow My Challenge and own or rent a Satellite Tracking Device.
SPOT Rental is $80 paid to Follow My Challenge approximately 1 month out from event.
Follow My Challenge Device Registration is $30 for riders who own their own device.
Segments for the Medio, Tall, and Grande Courses on Saturday:
Summit Segment
All courses
4.5 miles, 753ft. elevation gain
Strava Link - Summit
Laurel Fork Climb Segment
TALL 84 and GRANDE 105 Courses
1.5 miles, 518 ft. elevation gain
Strava Link - Laurel Fork Climb
Gandy Creek Segment
Medio 55 and GRANDE 105 Courses
2.8 miles, 154ft. elevation gain
Strava Link - Gandy Creek
Lake Segment
All courses except Spruce Highlights short option
1.7 miles, 318ft. elevation gain
Strava Link - Lake Segment
Spruce Knob Weather:
Please be prepared for varying weather conditions! The temperature and conditions can vary significantly from the valleys to the ridge tops in the Spruce Knob area. Spruce Knob and the surrounding ridges can be subject to high winds and quick drops in temperature. It is not uncommon to see temps in the 50s in summer, so bring appropriate cold-weather riding gear and let’s hope for sunny skies and warm temperatures. The race will be held rain, shine, sleet, or snow…however, but if there is lightning on the high ridges or near the summit of Spruce Knob, the promoter reserves the right to alter the course or suspend that portion of the ride for the safety of participants.
Below are useful links for local mountain weather and conditions:
Spruce Knob Weather
Spruce Knob Summit Ridge - Weather Underground
Local Webcams - Bottom Left is Hunting Grounds on Spruce Mountain ½ mile from venue.
Gear:
Bicycle – Any bike with at least 35mm tires is recommended. Road bikes are not ideal, but if that is all you have, we recommend tough 28mm tires.
Pedals – Road pedals can be used, but keep in mind muddy, dirty conditions can make it impossible to clip back in, so mountain pedals and shoes are preferred.
Helmet – Helmets must be worn at ALL times during the race and warm-up rides.
Spare tubes and parts – Be self-sufficient. Bring a couple spare tubes, multi-tool, chain tool, spare chain links, hand pump and/or CO2, rain/wind shell, water and food to last 2-3 hours between aid stations. It’s a good practice to load spare tubes in your drop bag just in case.
Clothing – Bring it to the race even if you don’t think you’ll need it. You can always take layers off, but if you don’t bring a rain shell and get caught in a storm, you may be shivering on the side of the road or wearing a garbage bag to stay warm.
General Rules:
Poor sportsmanship will not be tolerated and may result in disqualification from the ride. In short...don’t be a jerk, especially to the volunteers!
Riders should strive to be self-supported, i.e., take food, drink, tubes, pump, multi-tool, extra layers (if needed) with you on course.
Riders may have two drop bags (supplied) transported to the aid stations.
There may be additional aid station and drop bag locations based on weather. Drop bags must be submitted 30 minutes prior to the start.
If you get off course, you must backtrack to where you went off before continuing.
Course time cut-offs will be announced and finalized before event-day. For the safety of everyone out there, and to ensure our volunteers aren’t out there until dark, if you don’t make the cut offs…we’ll steer you toward the finish or there will be sag support to shuttle you back to the venue. Please be understanding of the race cutoff times.
Good Samaritan rule: If you come across an injured rider, please stop to assess the person’s injuries as you may be the first responder.
Riders under 18 will need a signed parental consent form in order to race or ride.
Food and Lodging Packages: In addition to camping, food and lodging packages are available (see below).
Food Package: (Closes 6/29)
Since the venue is not very close to restaurants or stores, we’ve simplified things for you and are offering a food package. We'll cook up breakfast and dinner while you are racing with us. The weekend package includes 3 meals, (Friday dinner, Saturday breakfast, and Sunday breakfast), and costs $50. You can also purchase a la carte meals at $20 each. More detailed menu information to come. If non-racing companions will be with you, please be sure to register for additional food packages, or send us an e-mail, so we know how much food to have. Your non-racing companions will also need to purchase a dinner ticket for $5 also to help us know how much food to purchase.
Lodging Package:
We're offering Dormitory packages for $30 per person, per night, and camping is only $15 per person for both nights. We highly recommend staying at the venue the night before so you're all rested up for the big day. The dorms are bunkhouse style. There are two dorms, each having 4 rooms each and each room having 5 bunks. They are co-ed, but we can reserve single-gender rooms if needed. Check out what the facilities look like and other lodging options on the Food and Lodging Page.
Schedule:
Wednesday
Thursday
5am - Light breakfast and coffee for bikepack course riders
6am - GRUSK VENTI, LUNGO & TRECENTO ride starts
Friday
5am - Light breakfast and coffee for GRUSK VENTI & LUNGO riders
6am - GRUSK VENTI & LUNGO Full-Pull Grand Depart
Noon - Registration Packet Pickup opens
3pm - Preview shake-out ride presented by Lauf Cycles
5pm - Beer Tent opens and live music starts (hopefully we can find some talent for Friday)
6pm - Dinner for Meal Plan Purchasers
8pm - Registration Packet Pickup closes
Saturday
7am - Registration Packet Pickup opens
7am - Breakfast for Meal Plan Purchasers
8:30am - Volunteer Meeting near registration
8:50am - GRANDE 89 Rider meeting
9:00am - GRANDE 89 start
9:30am - Drop Bags depart for Aid Stations (Laurel Fork Campground and Whitmer)
9:50am - MEDIO 50 and Highlights Rider meeting at start line
10:00am - MEDIO 50 start
10:10am - Highlights 27/32 start
3:00pm - Pasta Meal for finishers starts (or earlier)
2:30pm - Beer Garden opens
5pm - Live music starts
Sunday
7:30am - Breakfast
11am - Venue closes
Event Cancellation Policy:
Please understand there are circumstances out of our control which may result in the cancellation of the event. Those circumstances include, but not be limited to: federal, state, or local restrictions for large gathering and/or events related to COVID-19 or similar virus/disease; officially-declared states of emergency impacting the race course and/or venue; natural or man-made disasters impacting the race course, venue, or the safe travel of participants to the event venue.
We will only cancel the event if absolutely necessary and no other options are available to salvage the event.
On/Before May 1 – 50% registration fee refund or carryover to a future MountainRides event. (Includes full refund of merchandise)
On/After May 2 - No refund for registration fees, full refund for camping, dorm rooms and meal plans, full refund on other merchandise unless it was already ordered, then it will be mailed to participants.
A few important notes about our Spruce Knob Mountain Center:
SKMC is in a remote location. The nearest gas station is 12 miles away. The nearest grocery store is an hour away. If you are bringing your own food, please come prepared with a fully stocked supply.
Pets are NOT allowed on the campus grounds. Please leave Fang and Fluffy at home. We're pet lovers too, but please understand these are the venue's rules and we would like to be invited back.
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