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!
Race Will have 10k and 5k
Date: Saturday, June 27th, 2026
Location: 125 North Court Street, Fayetteville, WV 25840
Welcome to the 2026 Captain Thurmond’s Challenge! Discover the ultimate adventure triathlon in the East, where challenge meets excitement. Tackle 16.5 miles of scenic mountain biking, 7 miles of exhilarating Class IV whitewater, and 9 miles of inspiring trail running through the heart of the New River Gorge. Whether you race Solo, share the journey in a Relay, or join a Team with rafts and guides ready to support you, you’ll experience an unforgettable mix of fun, challenge, and adventure. Fayetteville, West Virginia’s original signature adventure triathlon is waiting, are you ready to answer the call?
🏁 Race Day Information
Pre-Race Meeting & Packet Pickup
📍 Freefolk Brewery
25385 Midland Trail, Hico, WV 25854
Race Day Schedule
Friday Night
Pre-Race Meeting & Packet Pickup: 5:00 PM – 7:30 PM
📍 Freefolk Brewery
25385 Midland Trail, Hico, WV 25854
Saturday Morning
Packet Pickup: 7:00 AM – 9:00 AM
📍 Freefolk Brewery
25385 Midland Trail, Hico, WV 25854
Race Start: 10:00 AM
Race End: 5:00 PM
Gear Transportation Provided: We provide transport for
Mountain bikes (from T1 to town)
Kayaks / canoes (to T1 and from T2 to town)
Rafts
Personal gear bins
Transportation will be done using large moving trucks or similar vehicles.
Important: While volunteers and staff will take great care when loading/unloading, CTC is not liable for damage to high-value bikes or boats. If participants have gear they are especially concerned about, they are strongly encouraged to arrange their own transport. More details about how to tag and stage gear will arrive in a future email.
Shuttle Reservations: Shuttle reservations (for bikes, rafts, and gear transport) will open soon. You’ll receive a detailed email one month out, but please note: All shuttle reservations must be submitted by the end of that weekend, so our team has a full three weeks to plan final logistics.
Spectator-Friendly Points: Your crew, friends, and family can cheer you on at
Start/Finish line in downtown Fayetteville
Kaymoor Miners Trail parking area
Cunard River Access
Fayette Station River Access
Full spectator guidance will also be included in upcoming emails.
Runners of all ages and abilities are invited to escape the ho-hum of ordinary road races.
Five events in one night, four on the track and a 5K cross country. You must complete all five events to get a finishing score and receive the coveted Ultimate Runner t-shirt and a 4.91 Ultimate Runner car decal. The order of events is 1 mile, 400m, 800m, 100m, 5K XC. Track events are run in heats based upon submitted seed times.