Brevard, North Carolina · Saturday, November 21, 2026
The Pisgah DOUBLE DARE is a cycling and mountain biking event held on Saturday, November 21, 2026. It is located at 1 Davidson River Circle in Brevard, North Carolina.
The Pisgah Monster-Cross Challenge is the premiere all-road racing event in the region. Participants are challenged to complete a 69.2 mile course with 8,777’of climbing along scenic gravel and paved roads. The riders will be treated to some of the finest gravel roads in the Pisgah and Nantahala National Forests, which is a one-of-a-kind opportunity in the racing world. Monster-Cross is a dream gravel endurance event where keen race tactics and strategy, along with overall fitness, proper gear selection, and sheer luck are key to success.
There will be three Rest Areas along the way that will be stocked with water, food (PB&J, fruit, salty snacks, sweet snacks, bars), first aid, and neutral mechanical support. Racers will be covering a lot of ground on the map, riding through some of the most quintessential Pisgah forest, not without brutal terrain and breathtaking scenery.
COURSE:
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MAP DOWNLOAD:
Pisgah Monster Cross Challenge -- Map (map is in zip file)
CUE SHEET DOWNLOAD:
Pisgah Monster Cross Challenge - Cue Sheet (cue is in zip file)
GPX DOWNLOAD:
Pisgah Monster Cross Challenge - GPX (gpx is in zip file)
RIDEWITHGPS.COM link:
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/49409140
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS:
Friday – 5:00PM-10:00PM – Registration and sign-in open.
Saturday – 5:30AM-7:30AM – Registration and sign-in open.
Saturday – 7:45AM – Participant meeting.
Saturday – 8:00AM – Event Start.
Saturday – 9:00PM – Raffle drawing (You do not need to be present to win)
Saturday – 10:00PM – Event cutoff.
RULES:
Have Fun!
Riders must wear an approved cycling helmet at all times while on the bike.
Riders must complete the event on the bike they started on. No bike swaps during the event.
Riders may NOT receive outside support during the event.
Riders MAY receive support from other PARTICIPATING riders at any time.
Riders must stay in single-file except to pass.
Riders must obey all local traffic laws.
Electric-Assist bikes (E-Bikes) are prohibited.
The Event Director reserves the right to disqualify any rider for any reason.
SIGN-IN upon completion of the event (Please, this includes DNF riders).
VENUE:
Sign-in and Start/Finish will be in the field directly across US276 from Davidson River Campground in Pisgah Forest, NC.
DIRECTIONS:
1284 Pisgah Highway
Pisgah Forest, NC 28768
From Asheville, North Carolina, take I-40 West to I-26 East to Exit 40 (Airport Road/Asheville Regional Airport), onto State Highway 280. Continue south 15.5 miles on 280 to Pisgah National Forest. Turn right at the intersection of Highway 280/64/276. Go north on 276 for 1 mile. Follow signs to Davidson River campground.
From Spartanburg, South Carolina, take I-26 West to Exit 40 (Airport Road/Asheville Regional Airport), onto State Highway 280. Continue south 15.5 miles on 280 to Pisgah National Forest. Turn right at the intersection of Highway 280/64/276. Go north on 276 for 1 mile. Follow signs to Davidson River campground.
From Charlotte, North Carolina, take I-85 South to Gastonia and exit at U.S. Highway 74 West. Merge with I-26 West to Exit 40 (Airport Road/Asheville Regional Airport), onto State Highway 280. Continue south 15.5 miles on 280 to Pisgah National Forest. Turn right at the intersection of Highway 280/64/276. Go north on 276 for 1 mile. Follow signs to Davidson River campground.
OTHER:
We have VERY LIMITED PARKING at the START/FINISH. Please follow the signs and park at the Pisgah Ranger Station and Visitor Center overflow parking lot.
All roads used in the Pisgah Monster-Cross Challenge will be OPEN to vehicle traffic. The Transylvania County Sheriffs Department will be providing traffic controls at key intersections. IF THERE IS NO TRAFFIC CONTROL OFFICER AT AN INTERSECTION YOU MUST OBEY ALL TRAFFIC LAWS. THIS INCLUDES COMING TO A COMPLETE STOP AT STOP SIGNS. Be safe. Please use common sense. The Pisgah Monster-Cross Challenge is a bicycle game. Don’t risk your life or others’ for the sake of a bicycle game. Stay to the right. Do not cut corners. Pass with care. Ride single file.
COURSE MARKING: All turns will be marked with LARGE ORANGE ARROWS. There will also be ORANGE Pisgah Productions branded tape as confirmation that you are still on-course at locations throughout the course.
Maps, cue sheets, and a GPX file are available for download here: https://www.pisgahproductions.com/events/pisgah-monster-cross-challenge
Please know the course before you start!
– Approved cycling helmet.
– Rain jacket or vest.
– MOBILE PHONE.
There will be three REST AREAS (At mile 19.7, mile 35.7, and mile 46.5). Rest areas will be very well stocked with fruit, snacks, ride food, electrolyte drinks, spare water bottles, and plenty of water.
There will be NO DROP-BAGS. There simply is not enough time to deliver the drop-bags from the start / finish to the rest areas. Please be prepared to carry any personal items you may need.
There will be NO SAG WAGON. In the case of a medical emergency use your required mobile phone and CALL 911. In the case of equipment failure make your way to a rest area or the start / finish. You may also TEXT THE RACE DIRECTOR at (828) 242-8250 and we will do everything in our power to assist. However, we cannot guarantee a ride out of the woods.
CHIP TIMING / NUMBER PLATES.
Please mount your number plate to your handlebars and in front of your cables. The timing crew must be able to see your entire number plate as you cross the finish line. Your number plate has a RFID timing chip on the back. If your number plate is not displayed correctly your FINISH TIME WILL NOT BE RECORDED. If you lose or damage your timing chip please tell the timing crew your number when you finish.
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LODGING:
The Sunset Motel
Davidson River Campground
Hampton Inn Brevard
Holiday Inn Express Brevard
REFUND POLICY:
Sorry, No refunds.
It’s time to turn the volume up to 111!
The Pisgah 111 is the quintessential crusher of a cross-country endurance MTB race. Racers follow a 65.1 mile course with 10,200' feet of climbing along the most iconic trails and gravel roads known in Pisgah National Forest. Just peek at the course map and list of trails and you’ll immediately get chills just thinking about the epic scenery and terrain you’ll encounter.
This is a true mountain bike race with no map reading skills required, just follow the arrows. Think of it as the most exciting (and grueling) tour of Pisgah you can imagine during the peak of the leaves changing in the forest.
It certainly wouldn’t hurt to study the map and cue sheets to know what you’re getting yourself into, as some of these trails will test your lungs and your legs while the scenery blows your mind.
There will be FOUR rest areas (at three locations) along the way that will be stocked with water, food (PB&J, fruit, salty snacks, sweet snacks, bars), first aid, and neutral mechanical support. Riders may send drop bags to each rest area. Be sure to read the information below, too.
Not enough racing for you? Register for the entire King and Queen of Pisgah series!
111 COURSE:
MAP DOWNLOAD:
MAP IS IN THE .ZIP FILE
GPX DOWNLOAD:
GPX IS IN THE .ZIP FILE
RIDEWITHGPX.COM link:
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/49423203
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS:
Friday 5PM-10PM – SIGN-IN OPEN
Saturday 5:30AM-7:30AM -SIGN-IN OPEN
Saturday 7:45AM – Mandatory Racer Meeting
Saturday 8AM – Race Start
Saturday 10PM – Race Final Cutoff
RULES:
Have Fun!
Cyclists must wear an approved cycling helmet at all times while on the bike.
Racers may receive support from other participating racers while on course.
Racers may NOT receive outside support while on course.
Racers must stay in single-file except to pass.
Racers must obey all local traffic laws.
Electric-Assist bikes (E-Bikes) are prohibited.
Racers must use a front light (250 lumen minimum) after 7:00PM.
The Race Director reserves the right to disqualify any rider for any reason.
SIGN-IN upon completion of the event (Please, this includes DNF racers).
DIRECTIONS:
1284 Pisgah Highway
Pisgah Forest, NC 28768
From Asheville, North Carolina, take I-40 West to I-26 East to Exit 40 (Airport Road/Asheville Regional Airport), onto State Highway 280. Continue south 15.5 miles on 280 to Pisgah National Forest. Turn right at the intersection of Highway 280/64/276. Go north on 276 for 1 mile. Follow signs to Davidson River campground.
From Spartanburg, South Carolina, take I-26 West to Exit 40 (Airport Road/Asheville Regional Airport), onto State Highway 280. Continue south 15.5 miles on 280 to Pisgah National Forest. Turn right at the intersection of Highway 280/64/276. Go north on 276 for 1 mile. Follow signs to Davidson River campground.
From Charlotte, North Carolina, take I-85 South to Gastonia and exit at U.S. Highway 74 West. Merge with I-26 West to Exit 40 (Airport Road/Asheville Regional Airport), onto State Highway 280. Continue south 15.5 miles on 280 to Pisgah National Forest. Turn right at the intersection of Highway 280/64/276. Go north on 276 for 1 mile. Follow signs to Davidson River campground.
REQUIRED GEAR:
Every racer will be required to carry the following at all times while participating in the event:
Mobile phone
Light source (250 lumen minimum)
Rain jacket
There will be a required gear check at sign-in. Please have your gear ready for inspection.
OTHER:
There is VERY LIMITED parking at the Start/Finish area. Please do not expect to park at the Start/Finish area for day-of sign-in. There are numerous OTHER parking lots in the area especially near the intersection of NC280 and US276. Be aware of posted no parking areas. Please be resourceful and respectful.
Rest Areas will be located at Turkey Pen Parking Area (Mile 13.5), FS1206 at Yellow Gap), FS1206 at Yellow Gap and FS1206 at FS476. Rest Areas will be well stocked with plenty of water, snacks, and other neutral support.
Drop-bags may be sent to each of the rest areas. Please limit the size of your drop bag to a one gallon zip lock bag per rest area (approximately two large water bottles).
All roads used in the Pisgah 111 / 555 will be OPEN to vehicle traffic. Please use common sense while on gravel roads. Stay to the right. Do not cut corners. Pass with care. Ride single file.
This event is under special use permit with the U.S. Forest Service.
LODGING:
The Sunset Motel
Davidson River Campground
Hampton Inn Brevard
Holiday Inn Express Brevard
REFUND POLICY:
Sorry, No refunds.
Welcome to the 14th Annual Couch Potato race! We're very excited for
another year of racing in the Brevard, North Carolina area.
Route
Click the link below to go to our interactive course map.
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/44682748
Schedule
Friday, November 6, 2026
3:00-5:00 PM Packet Pickup/Registration At Black Mountain Trailhead AKA Start/Finish
Saturday, November 7, 2026
7:00 AM -- Registration Opens
8:30 AM -- Registration Closes
8:45 AM -- Racer Meeting At Start
9:00 AM -- RACE START
11:00 AM -- Cutoff for Aid Station #1 (Mile 6.5)
11:30 AM -- Post-Race Meal Begins
12:30 PM -- Awards Ceremony #1
1:00 PM -- Cutoff for Aid Station #2 (Mile 17)
1:30 PM -- Awards Ceremony #2
*Times are subject to change
Included With Registration
Event Shirt - NEW FOR 2026
Well-Marked Course
Stocked Aid Stations
Post-Race Meal
Beer From Hi-Wire Brewing
Awards For Top 3 In Each Category
Chip Timing
Police Escorts
Refunds, Transfers, Deferrals
No transfers or deferrals under ANY circumstances.
If race sells out, we will consider a transfer to another race if we have someone on a waitlist to take your spot.
Refunds available until July 31, 2026, of 75% of entry fee.
Refunds available until September 30, 2026, of 50% of entry fee.
No refunds after September 30, 2026, NO EXCEPTIONS.
WE STRONGLY ENCOURAGE YOU TO PURCHASE THE RACE INSURANCE THAT IS OFFERED FROM THE REGISTRATION SITE.
2026 Cutoff Times
Start Time is 9:00 AM
Aid Station 1 cutoff is 11:00 AM (Mile 6.5)
Aid Station 2 cutoff is 1:00 PM (Mile 17)
*We reserve the right to pull any riders before a cutoff time if we feel they are unfit to continue.
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Other 2026 Pisgah Triple Crown Races
February 21, 2026 - Uwharrie MTB Challenge (Short Course) www.bikereg.com/umbc
June 14, 2026 - Sasquatch Scrambler www.bikereg.com/sasquatchwoods
July 25, 2026 - Jerdon Mountain Challenge www.bikereg.com/jerdonmountainchallenge
October 10, 2026 - Harbison MTB Challenge www.bikereg.com/hmbc
For more information about the Pisgah Triple Crown Series, go to www.blueridgeadventures.net/pisgahtriplecrown