8 cycling and running events in Brevard, North Carolina

Welcome to the 4th annual Bikeboom! This is a 3-day Deaf Bike Festival event filled with clinics, riding tours, and grand times with the Deaf and hard of hearing community in Pisgah Forest, North Carolina! This is the first time that the event will be hosted on the EAST coast! Exciting times.

If camping and/or specific outdoor gears are needed, they can be borrowed from CorpsTHAT's gear library and they can be contacted at [email protected] to make a request.

Campgrounds will not be provided at this event, but we have some recommendations below:

For this year’s bikeboom event, we will not be providing campsites; however, below are some recommendations that we have gotten from locals; we encourage you to network with others and please do let us know where you plan on staying. If you will be flying in, please let us know and we will do our best to work out transportation for you!

Hotel/Campsite

Address/ Information

Distance from The Hub

Additional information

Hampton Inn Brevard

275 Forest Gate Dr., Pisgah Forest, North Carolina, 28768 Phone: 1-828-436-0206

10 minute walk; 3 minute drive

To get a 12% discount call the hotel and ask for a brevardnc.com rate; they have bike storage and we are allowed to bring our bikes in the hotel room as long as they are clean; they have specific washing areas behind the hotel to clean bikes. Be sure to ask them for bike specific towels to use.

Davidson River Campground

1 Davidson River Cir, Pisgah Forest, NC 28768

Website: https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/231993

3 minute drive; 7 minute ride; 29 minute walk

Campground is currently closed, but reservations can be made for the September 24th weekend now.

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Brevard- City Center

185 Old Hendersonville Hwy, Brevard, NC 28712

Website

15 minute bike ride on the town bike path to the hub

Closer to downtown Brevard

Pilot Cove

319 Gateway Junction Drive, Pisgah Forest NC 28768 website

Cabin rentals just behind The Hub

Primitive and Roadside camping

https://explorebrevard.com/stay/camping-rv/

Various locations

First come first serve and please follow leave no trace.

Airbnb

If preferred; feel free to find airbnb for yourself and your peers in the area! Enjoy!

Please let us know where you are staying so we can make sure you’re able to access shuttle services

As for everyone else who is not Deaf or Hard of Hearing, you are welcome to mingle with us and you will not need to register. Show up and your support is MUCH appreciated.

FAQ

What are the registration categories and pricing?

• Cyclist Admission: $50

• Non-Cyclist Admission: $50

• Cyclist Admission Waitlist: You will not be charged $50 when you register on bikereg

• Non-Cyclist Admission waitlist: You will not be charged $50 when you register on bikereg

What does registration include?

• If you decide to register, it is encouraged that you bring your own bike

• If you need a rental; we will work with you on securing a bike that includes negoitation of prices on your behalf

• Potential shuttle to and from airport and the hub; we are still figuring out shuttle services to and from trailheads

• Cool Swag!

• For the noncyclist admission, you would get a ticket to food

• For the cyclist and noncylist waitlist you will not be charged until we confirm that you are still in fact interested in attending prior to moving you from the waitlist to the registration.

What Airport do I fly in?

Name of Airport

Length to/from The hub

Asheville Regional Airport (AVL)

25 minute drive

Greenville Spartanburg International Airport (GSP)

1.5 hour drive

Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)

2 hour drive

*Transportation support will only occur from AVL airport

What is the cancellation policy?

After 08/20/26, there will be no more refunds on cancellations, all proceeds are donated to USDCA/D3 for future Bikeboom Event Series and programs.

Bikeboom 2026 Event Program

Pisgah, North Carolina

Program subjected to change

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Please note: Keep in mind that everything in Pisgah National Forest is fairly advanced. Some are more intermediate, but all trails there require a lot of climbing and there are no “easy” options. They are all raw old hiking trails full of steep narrow off camber, roots and rocks. It’s GREAT riding for many riders, but if riders are looking for something more mellow the trails in DuPont state forest (15min away) are much more beginner and intermediate friendly, with a lot of flowy trails that aren’t as steep as Pisgah with lots of berms and rollers.

Thursday September 24th

8am-3pm: everyone arrives and gets settled at their hotel/campground

4pm: registration opens at The Hub at 11 Mama’s Place

5:30pm and beyond: socialization with drinks and such, but make sure you hydrate!

Note:

*We will have a sign up sheet for group rides coming soon! We are working on hiring guides for each day who are also certified in Wilderness First Aid

*Depending on interest, we may provide clinics on each day that may come with an additional price

Friday September 25th

9:00am: Meet at the Hub to car pool to different trailheads (if preferred; meet at at trailhead)

9:45 am and beyond: group rides based on your preferred option below

Option 1: The nice ride to do from the shop, is to cross the pedestrian bridge across the street from the shop onto the Estatoe trail, ride that up to the Black Mountain Trailhead. Then go up Thrift cove trail, down lower black mountain trail, up grass road trail, and then do upper sycamore. Here is the route: https://www.strava.com/routes/3411377589740628078

Option 2: A longer version of a ride from the Hub is to do “Clawhammer, Maxwell, Middle Black, Lower Black”: https://www.strava.com/routes/3488534309014522952

Option 3: An easier trail option in Dupont State Forest is this one: https://www.strava.com/routes/3488534309018805320

3:00pm and beyond: socialization at the Hub and food tickets will be provided for food truck (https://www.saboratoflavor.com/)

Saturday September 26th

9:00am: Meet at the Hub to car pool to different trailheads (if preferred; meet at at trailhead)

9:45 am and beyond: group rides based on your preferred option below

Option 1: Avery Creek Avery Creek which can be ridden from the shop or start at the “Horse stables”: https://www.strava.com/routes/3488536193094461168

Option 2: Avery Creek and Bennett Loop (https://trailone.bike/blogs/the-trail-one-list/pisgah?srsltid=AfmBOorjWqor9D75AXsbM5nL9wzZwBrsbNDz7vdwIrOUd0JvzgS-B5MW)

6:30pm and beyond: Socialization at the Hub and workshop provided by Sean Hourihan, Bike Mechanic.

Sunday September 27th

Free for all!

Depending on interest, we can work on getting an altitude bump shuttle including “the butter gap” or Bennett Gap trail which is a local black diamond rated trail and more of a downhill lap.

November 14 | 10k 10AM | 5k 10:15AM | Cub Crawl 9:40AM

The Bear Country 5k & 10k are family friendly races in the beautiful mountain town of Brevard, NC. Both races start and finish at Oskar Blues Brewery. The courses take runners on the Brevard greenway, where they'll be surrounded by mountain views.

Bring your kiddo along for the Kids Cub Crawl (12 & under) that starts at 9:40am! It's a ~.25 mile run on pavement. Cub Crawlers will receive a bib and race medal.

A wooden Finisher Medal, long sleeve Race Shirt, chip timing, donation to Mountain Roots and an Oskar Blues beer are included in 10k/5k race registration! Oskar Blues has N/A options available as well.

Can't make it to race day but still want the swag? Virtual options available! We'll mail the race shirt, medal, and bib to you after the event. US shipping only.

Strollers are welcome! Dogs are welcome at the brewery but are not allowed to join runners during the race.

*For safety purposes, and in compliance with our race insurance, we do not allow dogs or any other animals to run with participants at our events. Service animals will be allowed with prior approval (more than 5 days ahead of race day send request to [email protected]) and supporting documentation. Running with your animal will result in disqualification from award categories and timing results.

2026 Adult Long Sleeve Shirt

2026 Youth Long Sleeve Shirt

Mountain Roots is the Non Profit Partner for the 2026 Bear Country 10k & 5k!

Mountain Roots is dedicated to fostering connections between young people, their communities, and the great outdoors. Through hands-on Outdoor Education programs across Western North Carolina, they inspire students to discover themselves, form lasting bonds, and embrace the natural world.