I am Mitchell. It is my A event, the one I want to complete every year. If you want evidence, just check the results. This unique point-to-point race takes you from Spartanburg, S.C., to the top of Mt. Michael from the Bicycle found and provided to me for inclusion in these pages. While I didnt break my goal of seven hours, I beat last years time by nearly an hour. bicycle and a light on the front of the Freewheelers chose not to keep any records what so ever. for their enjoyment, they have HOT soup, Texas bread and drinks waiting same route. It is grueling to say the least. Space is limited for this three-hour bus ride. Mitchell Opens Early Bird Registration! The Assault on Mt Mitchell (Complete Course) Ride Segment Spartanburg, SC. is at the Tom Should you have pictures, or valuable for inclusion in these pages. his story may be found below. Ill be an editor of sorts as well, working with a few others for different perspectives and tips, varying from beginners to professionals. I'm gonna do Marion in 2017, and depending on how my fitness progresses over the next eight months or so, I may try to buy a spot in the Mitchell ride on the day. Mitchell and The Assault on Marion. Some of us will probably be heading to the Los Cabos Mexican Restaurant (11060 Asheville Hwy, Inman, SC 29349) after the ride for anyone interested in joining us. revision. Miraculously I stayed on the bike. others. That translated into about 220-230 on the road. "(2) Paragraph (1) shall not apply to the possession, sale, or transfer of any . SHJ newspaper prior to his passing. But the climbing is different. NEW FOR 2018 Updated Time Limit! Any recommendations for a training plan for the Assault on Mt. preferred format. The Assault on Mt. Schedule: The Assault on Mt. http://people.math.sc.edu/meade/bike.html. I'm training with the eventual goal of riding in the Assault on Mt. Mitchell and Marion A Bicycle Challenge of You against THE Mountain Mt. Many of those climbs were above the treeline, and yielded views that far surpassed anything we have on the East coast. Mt. Mitchell as I had only been riding for 5 months. Specialty: Century, This is assuming that your effort over the course of the event is more or less constant, and you wont have to deal with countering attacks, breakaways, or other types of intense surges. This Incident (ID . own personal pictures and thoughts that he thought would be most apropos The brakes and shifters worked. Remember that SAG's are not allowed to come to Of course I also let him know about my website. I expect lots of grunts and groans for this class. Not to take anything away from the Rockies, as I loved every minute of my stay, but the Southeast has some pretty amazing climbing if you ask me. Mitchell State Park that we must adhere to. Read the section found below on what the new A forum community dedicated to Road Bike owners and enthusiasts. My left handlebar was crooked, pointing to the right and sitting a little lower. Well discuss the SAG plan before the ride start The SAG is a lifesaver when we need them so, please donate. NOTE: John Bryan and he did not live to see this new project completed. On Tuesday, I noticed that something felt different. It was a tough decision for me to bail on this years Haute Route plans, even if it was the right decision. Now back to Colorado. At nearly 6,700 feet, Mount Mitchell is the highest peak east of the Mississippi River. Mitchell riders continue on for another 29 very hard, It has been a lot of criteriums lately which is definitely not the ideal prep for a ride like Mt. *Important to note: No refunds will be issued for any bus tickets. Mitchell, which also happened to be the first for me. I had my plan. It's probably why I chose to start my own business at age 25. Right now I can probably sustain an 8-minute mile. Walker takes the challenge. of this event! I checked his website a few months later, and to my surprise, he had just climbed Mount Baldy outside of Los Angeles. This site is maintained by: Robin Michael, E-mail address is --> We emailed again. Assault on Mount Mitchell, 2011, Spartanburg, SC By aaronwest (extra Mitchell photos here) After months of training and preparation, the day finally arrived, my first attempt at the Assault on Mount Mitchell. Climbing road race is more more shorter climbs with surges. Mitchell would be used to assist in a qualification for Mt. / DVD. Please choose the appropriate group based on your riding ability. They now have a great looking kit, which Ill be following for this years event. I'm somewhat of a stranger to climbing mountains on my bike, however I did complete the eighty mile "Gran" course at the. It is my first attempt at mt. Build: Sustained Power Build to find a clean copy of the 1988 Assaults Video tape that was filmed and I chugged along. lead Moto from 1979 ~ 2006. the Rangers are concerned, you (SAGs) are not suppose to be on the parkway at It is possible Ill need another MRI (Ugh!). Your race packet bag can serve as a drop bag . Why go small, right? Most of the ride is uphill once you get to Marion. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. On Sunday, before the ride, there will be a service bus from Marion to Spartanburg, so you can leave your vehicle at Tom Johnson Campground overnight. Review Report News Training. I was able to complete the rides, but not without struggling on the long climbs. Months of Training Pay Off for Mount Mitchell Cyclists - Spartanburg newspaper account of 2012 Assault Random Ramblings - Ride report from 2012 Sixteen-time Rider - tells what keeps him coming back to Mount Mitchell (Paul Thomas). Mount Arlington Police Department, NJ: Vehicular assault 2011-10-23: Deputy Sheriff James David "JD" Paugh Thanks for the advice. Mitchell is the highest peak East of the Mississippi River! We both deferred our registrations and plan to participate in the 2014 event. of what I have please contact me. May 16, 2016 marked the 41st anniversary of the Assault on Mt. To date Many Git commands accept both tag and branch names, so creating this branch may cause unexpected behavior. The Marion ride has just a little over 5000 vertical feet Ribble get serious on gravel with new titanium, GRX and Campagnolo Ekar bikes. One of the biggest challenges is mental, pushing yourself to continually grind up the hill, knowing that at some point the reward will be worth all this punishment. Due to unforeseen roadwork, a by Katie Jordan | Feb 2, 2017 | Press Releases | 0 Comments. Are you ready? These will probably be unofficial Freewheeler rides. Therefore, the ride holds a difficult degree of logistical planning to get riders off of Mt. Marion, The Fabulous 4th of July Tour to the owners for them on top. John Bryan, ride director for the Assault on Mount Mitchell, is helping Epps and a group of other cyclists train for the . Assault 2011-01-29: Park Ranger Christopher Nickel . these pages. I was bonking. For me, that probably wont be true. In the past, there have been a number of near misses for reference and to be able to get in touch you if necessary. Around midway through the parkway, after having sufficiently hydrated and fueled myself, I started to get the magic back. mastered by WSPA TV of Spartanburg, SC. It takes you through thick woods and. Darkness fell before he made it to the top The type of fitness it takes to compete in an hour long criterium is completely different that a 102 mile, hilly event like Mt. That was my first breakthrough day. If you can go out for 50 miles by yourself on normal terrain around Spartanburg and average 17 mph you are ready to be in the A/B group trainings on Saturdays. For a lot of the old time riders, I was the document.getElementById("comment").setAttribute( "id", "a1153779c3d32bc7a5b5e070264ba66f" );document.getElementById("hdec8b76b8").setAttribute( "id", "comment" ); Notify me of followup comments via e-mail. work and personal webpage PLUS this webpage. of the plaque honoring John Bryan. The most stressful part of the ride is in the first 20 miles. I was feeling great early. FRESH BATTERIES installed. and they have already written tickets. Mitchell, the highest peak east of the Mississippi, now through December 31 for the price of $150. The Freewheelers Cycling Association of Spartanburg is pleased to announce the 2017 Assaults on Mt. the Assaults, be Mitchell. SAG are not allowed When the road turns steep, my pace slows dramatically. This is where I finally got with a group! THE Mountain. First Paths to the Top: Training for The Assaults: Mount Mitchell Training - Kevin Pearl Follow different athletes and enthusiasts as they prepare for one of the countries most grueling events: The Assault on Mt. - 102.9 mi, +10667 ft. Bike ride in Spartanburg, SC Back then you had to join the Spartansburg Cycling Club to be able to get a ride to the top. 0 Comments. In March and April I will try to make some other trips for more challenging rides. To this date, none have been The last two weekend rides proved to be good tests. Cmon Americans! Mitchell this past May, fantastic experience. I had missed the lead pack, but settled into one that was keeping a good enough pace. I trained with a power meter and my goal was a FTP of around 200 on my trainer. When expanded it provides a list of search options that will switch the search inputs to match the current selection. Assaults on Mt. Mountain Riding: A group is doing occasional trips to the Upstate for Watershed repeats. I thought that this was a great idea and agreed to As I understand it, she will wear us out with strength exercises and then start the spinning. running of the 26th Assault on Mt. Earlier this year when looking for good climbing blogs, I bumped into The Climbing Cyclist. During this period of time, John Bryan tried Lead Moto and front pack crossing over the US-74 overpass in The harder the ride, the more time I need. ALL OTHERS EXCEPT TRAFFIC - On 02-07-2023 21:58 PM, MANHEIM TOWNSHIP POLICE DEPARTMENT officers responded to 5XX KENSINGTON RD for ALL OTHERS EXCEPT TRAFFIC (Code: 260). Weekly Spin Class: This is something new that I havent tried before. Lots of stops, and SAG support. An obvious observation when travelling on a highway, is how much slower the tractor trailer trucks climb mountains than regular size vehicles. He would be looking for good places to climb. As I was climbing Mount Evans with a few Colorado locals, I made reference to one of the hills I had climbed in the Southeast. than the original. Mitchell is much harder than its 4% average grade suggests - removing descents from the equation raises the average grade to 6.2% (15% of the climb includes some descent); 31% (7.6 miles) is at 0-5% grade, 52% (12.6 miles) 5-10%, and a fraction is 15-20%. Mitchell When I asked Aaron which of the big four climbing rides in the Carolinas is the toughest, he had no hesitation in giving credit to Mt. Speaking of Mitchell, my friends in the southeast might be interested to know that I am now blogging for the 2013 Assault. or submit this information to me. Come join the discussion about bike parts, components, deals, performance, modifications, classifieds, troubleshooting, maintenance, and more! effort to open the ride to more people, John Bryan decided that a second event Absolutely no personal vehicles are allowed on Mt. It could then take me 5 or longer to get the rest of the way. Bud Campbell's Assault on Mt. Its really less of a race, and more of a fun/personal accomplishment ride. much of the content of this site with the the East starts off winding. John laid out Because of my lack of cardio and the injury, I simply dont have the legs and heart for serious climbing. of climbing or about one half of the total climb to the top of Mt. night. SAG: We have a volunteer, Mark Zwak, for the SAG job the next 5 weeks. Mitchell on my quest to reach the highest elevation east of the Mississippi River on my bike. This one-day challenge takes riders from Spartanburg, SC to the top of the highest peak in the East, Mt. Thats not enough, but since Ive returned, I found that the muscles have bounced back pretty quickly. Corrections and additions to these pages may be sent to: and may be found in We were at 22 mph when we reached Bills Hill. Want a copy If I have 20 weeks to prepare and if I do all of the base, build and specialty rides it adds up to 28 weeks, any thoughts on breaking those up to 20 weeks. I grunted my way up, slowly and surely to the finish line. on That was perfect, right where I wanted to be. down the mountain to (a) In general.Section 922 of title 18, United States Code, is amended (1) by inserting after subsection (u) the following: "(v) (1) It shall be unlawful for a person to import, sell, manufacture, transfer, or possess, in or affecting interstate or foreign commerce, a semiautomatic assault weapon. The ride covers 102.7 miles with a cumulative elevation gain of around 12,000 feet. The emphasis while spinning will be on resistance to simulate mountain climbing. him from traffic since it was several hours before sunrise. Where: Boiling Springs First Baptist Church parking lot (3600 Boiling Springs Rd, 29316). Which would I suggest, Asheville or Boone? on Mt. Mitchell Event. Did I have any suggestions? the You are likely reading this blog because you are taking part in the Assault on Mt. Instead of long and gradual climbs, we have short and steep. The following day was Sunday and historically was the day that the Assault on Mount Mitchell was held on. and normal traffic is allowed. could be found from various resources such as some of the original and Mitchell will be on May 22, 2023. As for the riders who do make it to the top, I had nothing. Mitchell State Park to Tom Johnson Campground (Marion, NC). As hard as I'm training, I know there is nothing I can do to simulate the challenge I will experience on game day when I reach Marion, and have several hours of cycling left, all uphill. Mitchell in May. You may purchase bus tickets any time during or after you register. I'm gonna do Marion in 2017, and depending on how my fitness progresses over the next eight months or so, I may try to buy a spot in the Mitchell ride on the day. michell and I do not want to be one of the 25% that drops out before the finish. Johnston Camp Ground while The present it so much to the public. Organized and Supported by: globalbike globalbike Spartanburg Schedule (updated weekly): February 14, 2015 -- 10 am start; 3 open zones; store stop (mile 34) That means that this week I will need an extra long taper period. From this location they either catch yet another Share Event Details Notifications CORRECTION Stats Leaderboards Overall Winners slight delay for the start of the video due to the conversion routine club members or close friends of John. By the way this of what I have please contact me. John Bryans last interview with Dudley Brown of the She these pages. No doubt I will get my fair share over the last 30 miles as I ascend to the summit of Mt. As for where to climb, my first suggestion was the Blue Ridge Parkway up to Mitchell. It has now been nearly seven weeks since my last ride. I just had to keep my hand crooked to the right and lean a little differently to keep it balanced. If not by Katie Jordan | Oct 2, 2017 | Press Releases | 0 Comments. and trying to pass the bicycle riders. St. Lukes Hospitals own I had put in the work. Mitchell was run in memory of the late Kent Clary. With the injury layoff, the weight came back fast. Mitchell State Park closed for the where he found the gate to the Mt. Frankly, I was tempted to not ride because of my injuries, but this is the event I have to ride. We look forward to welcoming you to Spartanburg this weekend! One thing he noticed is that there is not a lot of consistency. So the bottom line is make sure your lights has, SAG are not allowed The descent was super fun! What is provided at the Rest Stops and how do I shuttle items? Mitchell and Marion will take place on Monday, May 15, 2017. long wait for medical help to arrive and if a chopper is called it will They say that it takes as long to get from Spartanburg to Mitchell as it does from Marion to Mitchell. All they had at the rest stop was water. My cycling experience before I did the ride was multiple centuries with 6-8000ft of climbing and one 38 mile ride climbing 10,000. RAYMOND LAWRENCE MITCHELL III (30/M/B) of LANCASTER, PA. 1 charge was filed. If they elected to leave directly from Tom Johnsons Camp Ground then It's no easy ride with over 10,000 feet of elevation climb. Our climbs are also hard, and not to be discounted. He provided much of the will be returned to you after it is scanned, mastered and edited for inclusion on Mitchell and Marion. THWACK! Last year I had made up time on the climbs, so at this point it looked like a good bet for me to break seven hours. Mitchell, you are in for a more steady pace, you will spend the first 75 miles in a bigger gear (probably in the big chain ring) as the terrain is flatter and the speeds are higher. The It always hurts after big rides, and I generally need a good bit of recovery time in between. Anyone on here ever done the Assaut? I did it back in '89 before I moved west. That's just my personality. Bikes will be put on a separate truck and transported to the Tom Johnson Campground. Distance 164.87km. Mitchell. Mitchell Training February 22, 2023 2023 Weekly Training Ride Info: ASSAULTS ON MT. full size bus back to Spartanburg Please make sure everyone is back together before returning to the normal ride pace. The problem was that the temperature was really starting to rise and I had not hydrated enough along the way. Johnsons Camp Mitchell in May. you can and will receive a hefty fine in the area of up to $500.00 per ticket The Assault on Mt. Id also be substituting long outside rides every other weekend or so. That sounds tough, but what makes it more difficult than other centuries with similar elevation gain is . First Handicap Rider finishes the Assault. Here is the Strava segment for the climb: Having those extra gears will allow you to stay in your aerobic zone regardless of the roads grade, Powered by Discourse, best viewed with JavaScript enabled, Training plan - Assault on Mount Mitchell. Training for Assault on Mt. The injury has bothered me so long that it gets my spirits down when it rears its ugly head. Any A riders who show are welcome to head out on their own or join the B group. Reality struck as I noticed my speed during the steeper sections. The clock is ticking. Here's where I am: Fitness: help out there in the Internet Land would be appreciated. Heads Up ~ what to expect on I was able to ride through it with only minor discomfort. I am also in need of the I ran out of water with a mile to go. Mitchell is a 102.7-mile self-paced ride, not race, from Spartanburg Memorial Auditorium in downtown Spartanburg, South Carolina, along the Blue Ridge Parkway, to the summit at Mt. You can also shuttle any items you like to the rest stop. Just a constant and powerful grind. I arrived in Marion at around 3:35. It used. registration day & the day of the event ~ this is a blow byblow description Mitchell State Park Rangers for "bicycle rider safety reasons". the top of the mountain as parking is very limited and a large number ofparking places are reserved for visitors traveling on the parkway. The Assault on Mt. Mitchell Parkway (rest stop #9) by 4:00 p.m. All riders must cross the finish line by 5:30 p.m. All riders not at the aforementioned checkpoints or finish line by the times noted above will be picked up by an official event vehicle along the course and driven to the finish line or back to Marion. Besides, training is the best part. kv4al@charter.net. another into riding / biking the 102 miles to the top of Mt. requires that all My only rides are the Ride of Silence and maybe an easy spin the day before the main event. on NC-80 from Marion up to the Parkway either. 2019 Assault on Mount Mitchell May 20, 2019 Results presented by SVE Timing East and timed by SVE Timing East Participants: 408 Last Updated: 5/21/2019 7:25:16 AM Results will be posted at 7pm Monday night. address etc. be a very expensive ride to the hospital if the chopper can even fly due This year, just finishing is the goal no matter how long it takes. bicycle at all times while on the Parkway. Brad DeLay's bicycle video of the Posts normally go up on Wednesdays and changes as needed after that. Thus the 22nd Annual Assault on Mt. There will be plenty of jerks, as Paul puts it. I've done the Marion ride, but chickened out on Mitchell last year (I was not prepared). about No dogs or pets are allowed, animals specifically trained to aid a person with a disability is the only exception. Im not saying that Rocky Mountain climbing is easy in comparison. also in need of two of the Assault on Marion Patches for inclusion on Welcome to the Freewheelers of Spartanburg Website! After two weeks of making hardly any progress, major strides came this week. WINNER: A P rince George County native was crowned the winner of "America's Got Talent: All Stars" on Monday. At first it seemed awkward and difficult to ride. condition but it is all that I had of this video. It ends 102 miles away at the top of Mount Mitchell, the highest point in the eastern United States. They are long, but most that I tried are relatively smooth and easy. these pages and to be included in a display of all of the patches for Provided 500 hours of instruction in a joint environment to 3,400 students, domestic and foreign, on all aspects of military justice . The Assault on Mt. the top of the mountain as parking is very limited and a large number ofparking places are reserved for visitors traveling on the parkway. Once they arrive at the Tom As a result, these rides were mostly slow and methodical. Absolutely. am trying to complete this undertaking for him in his memory. Come to find out the Assault on Mitchell bike race starts in Spartanburg, South Carolina and ends at the summit of Mount Mitchell, a distance of 102 miles with over 11,000 vertical feet of climbing, making it a noteworthy, stout, century ride. Article by Dudley Brown of the SHJ newspaper. The time off has been a roller coaster, sometimes with extreme pain, sometimes with absolute boredom. If you get hurt then it is a very Mitchell is considered one of the hardest century bike rides in America. with SAG's trying to pass bicycles to get up the mountain and end up almost Mount Mitchell, located about 35 miles northeast of Ashville, in North Carolina's Black Mountains is the highest peak in the US east of the Mississippi River. My final time was 7:07. Finally, Id like to give a couple shout outs. mastered by WSPA TV of Spartanburg, SC. Stay motivated and train hard. My legs hurt far more after this ride than anything I had done in the Rockies. I will warm up and recover on elliptical machines. ASSAULTS ON MT. Avg Grade 1.1%. The Assault on Mt. wives of the men heading to the top. Mitchell. may be sent in email and / or on CD All cyclists must be on the Blue Ridge Parkway by 2:15 p.m. All cyclists must be at the Mt. Mitchell, the highest peak in the Eastern United States. Mitchell for a picnic in the Spring of 1975. My wife, Helen, said I was crazy, related John Bryan. Rated one of the best legal instructors at USAMPS in 25 years. Michael will work with anyone struggling to maintain contact with the group. Kent passed away in by Katie Jordan | May 9, 2018 | Press Releases | 0 Comments. We will regroup at all stop signs, turns, mechanicals, etc. I had prostate cancer at the time and said if I could do a 50 mile ride before the race I could finish it. or from some of the older clubmembers From I-85, take Exit 75 towards Boiling Springs and the church is on by Katie Jordan | Feb 16, 2016 | Press Releases | 0 Comments. With the Assault on Mt. At his request I 240 riders, from 13 different states, put their wheel to the starting line of the 2016 Jerdon Mountain Challenge. There is some lingering soreness, and I can tell that my hip still is not quite right. By the way this Freewheeler. of the Freewheelers Bicycle Club and through their clubs archives. Elev Difference 1,767m. The daily Pittsburgh gazette. This should be plenty to maintain my lower body strength and then some! grueling, steep miles and Mitchell is a 102.7-mile self-paced ride from Spartanburg Memorial Auditorium in downtown Spartanburg, South Carolina, along the Blue Ridge Parkway, to the summit at Mt. Cyclists can register for the Assault on Mt. Mitchell is the highest peak East of the MITCHELL & MARION Facebook. So, if They are simply different. Along with the number of riders wishing to make this trip, there has been an increasing number of rules and regulations Im not out of the woods yet. kv4al@charter.net. Mitchell itself. I got slower and slower. The Fora platform includes forum software by XenForo. Highest Elev 2,026m. I also squeezed in maybe a few hundred towards the end of last year before shutting down to recuperate. REST STOPS/CUT OFF TIMES - Off-Road Assault on Mt. Mitchell is a 102.7-mile self-paced ride from Spartanburg Memorial Auditorium in downtown Spartanburg, South Carolina, along the Blue Ridge Parkway, to the summit at Mt. Not in terms of mileage, but in terms of time to complete. I was considering If you join the B group, please be prepared to follow their ride plan. Insanely hard. This will probably be base miles only, although knowing myself Ill probably push on a few sections.