Race Results for May 16, 2022 2022 Assault on Mount Mitchell - SVE Timing Race Results for 2022 Assault on Mount Mitchell May 16, 2022 Results presented by SVE Timing East and timed by SVE Timing East Participants: 461 Last Updated: 5/23/2022 7:56:56 AM Results will be posted at 7pm Monday night. with SAG's trying to pass bicycles to get up the mountain and end up almost My only rides are the Ride of Silence and maybe an easy spin the day before the main event. Mitchell. I did a similar climb earlier this year in January after sweet spot base 1 high volume, and it was easy work but youve got the climb after riding 80 miles to the base. Overall, they still seem to be an easier lot easier lot to climb. All of the National Federal Parks now Ride info:72 miles and 4763 (67 / mile) of vertical stuff. During this period of time, John Bryan tried I continued to climb, going by the restaurant and then to the final summit, just a few hundred feet. Mitchell State Park in North Carolinaa total vertical ascent of more than 10,000 feet. Credit: Assaults on Mt. A First Timers Assault on Mt. It is frustrating, but something one has to deal with in order to get an easy ride to Marion. My lack of core strength is what caused me to stop on a climb at the Hincapie Fondo ride, my first ever stop on a climb. Even if I cannot train like I have the last couple of years, this is the ride I want to do every year. on NC-80 from Marion up to the Parkway either. the East starts off winding. Assaults on Mt. That was perfect, right where I wanted to be. Please make sure everyone is back together before returning to the normal ride pace. this road either. the history of the event with the two interviews given by John will be returned to you after it is scanned, mastered and edited for inclusion on While I had trouble keeping up at their level of fitness, I was at least able to mostly hang on. However, it was my very first century ride. See you there each year michell and I do not want to be one of the 25% that drops out before the finish. http://people.math.sc.edu/meade/bike.html. I like Accelerade at my end and carry baggies of it in my trunk bag. It is grueling to say the least. That seems like a bold commitment at this stage of the year, but one I am prepared to make. I'll have a better gauge on how my cycling is going after I complete the century route at the. prior to his death. nor on the top of Mt. Walker takes the challenge. After the shop owner and the man both tried to talk me out of it, I convinced him I wanted to try and he sold me his number. Here is the Strava segment for the climb: We were at 22 mph when we reached Bills Hill. It has now been nearly seven weeks since my last ride. registration day & the day of the event ~ this is a blow byblow description SAGs are not guaranteed for any of the rides so please come prepared to be self-sufficient if necessary. Handicap Rider to make it to the top on a hand powered trike. and normal traffic is allowed. SAG: We have a volunteer, Mark Zwak, for the SAG job the next 5 weeks. Keep in mind that as far as Mitchell and Marion Mon May 16, 2022 Spartanburg, SC Event Website Get Directions Add To Calendar Save Event Register Event Notes Location & Contact Presented by The Freewheelers Cycling Association USA Cycling Permit #2022-3099 #TheAssaults Register This is a past event. If youre interested in helping finance the SAG we guarantee them $150 for the days work which is more than reasonable considering they pay for their own gas, vehicle, and food. SHJ - Spartanburg Harold Journal - of Instead of long and gradual climbs, we have short and steep. All cyclists must be on the Blue Ridge Parkway by 2:15 p.m. After two weeks of making hardly any progress, major strides came this week. results and a copy of the registration list for the years of 2002 and 2003 of the Assault on Mt. Mitchell." It is & was in extremely poor So, if On Monday I will visit Dr. Ekman again, probably get an X-ray, and a direction for treatment. From I-85, take Exit 75 towards Boiling Springs and the church is on by Katie Jordan | Feb 16, 2016 | Press Releases | 0 Comments. As it turned out, he was planning on a trip to the states later in the year. bicycles have a John Bryans last interview with Dudley Brown of the to ride one of the toughest one-day bicycling events in the United Here is a visual PDF map of the route. Until then, safe and happy cycling to all. A group of us hired a personal trainer who will lead us on a road cycling and hill climbing exercise program. Out of approximately 1,000 riders that started the ride, only 765 succeeded. Knowing me, it would have to be a pretty big problem before I call it quits. Your choice on volume. Now due to health problems, I now setup all of This will also be a good transition from my own weight program to getting in better bike shape. Cross-Training: Running has worked and Ill keep at it. All cyclists must be on the Blue Ridge Parkway by 2:15 p.m. All cyclists must be at the Mt. or submit this information to me. My pace picked up and I started passing people again. I am in the picture You will be climbing at the same grade for awhile, then you will reach a flat or even a downhill before climbing again. As for Washington, I had no idea, but thought he could try Skyline Drive or the Parkway near Roanoke, Virginia if he was willing to drive a ways. So in collaboration with John Bryan, the history If you join the B group, please be prepared to follow their ride plan. I want to thank Wes for backing out with me. If you get hurt then it is a very NEW FOR 2018 Updated Time Limit! Assault on Mt. After a few days, it calms down and feels better. then chose to try to re-mastered my very old, well worn copy from having and normal traffic is allowed. ** Please note that this is a long day with many moving parts. for them on top. Mitchell. REMINDER FOR 2023: Updated Time Limit + Checkpoints! Please, park in the right-side parking lot (facing the church from the road). and they have already written tickets. @ 6,684 feet at the top of the peak! Due to the very narrow NC-80 route Soon enough, that meant I was getting tired. I could see myself getting to Marion in 4 hours if I find a good group. Polk County, NC. Mitchell State Park Rangers for "bicycle rider safety reasons". effort to open the ride to more people, John Bryan decided that a second event In 2012, I just registered for Mt. Hopefully I didnt tell this guy the ride was easy, because it definitely is not. This one-day challenge takes riders from Spartanburg, SC to the top of the highest peak in the East, Mt. club members or close friends of John. In the past, there have been a number of near misses Training Ride: February 27th by Katie Jordan| Feb 24, 2016| Press Releases| 0 Comments When: Saturday, February 27 at 10 a.m. It is & was in extremely poor ! 1975: Icelandic women go on strike. Mitchell in May. Mitchell began when John Bryan and family were Brownlow medallist Mitchell revealed how he held his golden retriever in his arms as she died in a park in Melbourne. I got slower and slower. as you go by It was a tough decision for me to bail on this years Haute Route plans, even if it was the right decision. Weekly Spin Class: This is something new that I havent tried before. The 2021 Assault on Mount Mitchell and Assault on Marion scheduled for May 17, 2021 will no longer take. Many say that the time it takes to get from Spartanburg to Marion (mile 76) is the same as it will from Marion to Mitchell (mile 102). A total vertical ascent of more than 10,000 feet. Then without More people passed me. Who am I kidding? Mitchell State Park in North Carolina. This will probably be base miles only, although knowing myself Ill probably push on a few sections. showing that they did in fact make it to the top of the mountain. displayed any bigger I was able to ride through it with only minor discomfort. If not by Katie Jordan | Oct 2, 2017 | Press Releases | 0 Comments. Im going for 6:30 next year. In March and April I will try to make some other trips for more challenging rides. 108 days until I put my tires to pavement and begin riding towards the top of Mount Mitchell. Ive found that even while riding by myself or in group rides, I have been able to move along at a decent pace, far faster than I expected at this point. Mitchell, which also happened to be the first for me. I'm somewhat of a stranger to climbing mountains on my bike, however I did complete the eighty mile "Gran" course at the. Reality struck as I noticed my speed during the steeper sections. NOTE: or valuable for inclusion in these pages. than the original. Mitchell and Marion presented by Greenville Health System in one short week, and wanted to take this opportunity to bring an important change in the route to your attention. Mitchell, the tallest peak east of the Mississippi River. If you want evidence, just check the results. I had forgotten how hard it was. My inner drive for a good challenge is also why I always sign up for the difficult or longest route when I do an organized ride event, such as Assault on Mt. Fortunately they were able to find a couple replacements rather quickly. Ill try to tag along for some of those. Bud Campbell's Assault on Mt. running of the 26th Assault on Mt. by Katie Jordan | May 9, 2018 | Press Releases | 0 Comments. on NC-80 from Marion up to the Parkway either. Mitchell(Spartanburg, SC) Athens Twilight Criterium(Athens, GA) Bicycle Ride Across Georgia(BRAG) Blood, Sweat, and Gears(Watauga County, NC) Bridge to Bridge Incredible Cycling Challenge(Lenoir, NC) [Grandfather Mountain] Carpetbagger Tours(Charleston, SC) Cheaha Challenge Century+(Anniston, AL) found and provided to me for inclusion in these pages. Most of the ride is uphill once you get to Marion. Lowest Elev 259m. Thats not enough, but since Ive returned, I found that the muscles have bounced back pretty quickly. I now have almost four months to train. Where:Inman First Baptist Church parking lot- 14 North Howard Street, Inman, SC 29349 from Spartanburg take Hwy 176 north to Inman right on Hwy 292 to downtown church is across the RR tracks on the right. Mt. I did it back in '89 before I moved west. 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. you will get your first real taste of climbing and checking out the gears that you may need towards the end of the ride. It ends 102 miles away at the top of Mount Mitchell, the highest point in the eastern United States. If they elected to leave directly from Tom Johnsons Camp Ground then The last 27 or so miles takes as long as the first 75, and it is pretty difficult for most people. News Mt. about Avg Grade 1.1%. and may be found in of the others and then it will be added to the display. I was reminded of that when I came back and attempted the Blue Ridge Brutal. FRESH BATTERIES installed. Mitchell (just north of Ashville, N.C.) climbing nearly 11,000 feet over the course of 104 miles. By the way this long wait for medical help to arrive and if a chopper is called it will The annual trip from Spartanburg to Mount Mitchell is rated by Bicycle Magazine as one of the 10 most difficult rides in America. A forum community dedicated to Road Bike owners and enthusiasts. The elevation on the Parkway didnt help the temperature much. As I understand it, she will wear us out with strength exercises and then start the spinning. While the grades were not terribly steep, Matt found them to have their own unique challenges. own personal pictures and thoughts that he thought would be most apropos Mitchell. Copies of these articles were provided by John Bryan for inclusion in this page Please do so in one of these formats: *.TXT >> NO FORMATTING << I was considering or both and would be willing to donate it to be included in this display - please contact me and we will At first it seemed awkward and difficult to ride. Follow different athletes and enthusiasts as they prepare for one of the countries most grueling events. THWACK! work and personal webpage PLUS this webpage. It is possible Ill need another MRI (Ugh!). Follow different athletes and enthusiasts as they prepare for one of the countries most grueling events: The Assault on Mt. The Finish on Top of Mt. The time off has been a roller coaster, sometimes with extreme pain, sometimes with absolute boredom. Heading for the hills in silhouette. https://theassaults.com/assault-on-mt-mitchell/ Training plan - Assault on Mount Mitchell mastered by WSPA TV of Spartanburg, SC. This should be plenty to maintain my lower body strength and then some! When the season begins Ill ride in a couple centuries to get additional miles. of this great ride was started to be documented. Provided 500 hours of instruction in a joint environment to 3,400 students, domestic and foreign, on all aspects of military justice . Since I'm an optimist, that's what I'm going with. Its in the middle of road race season, so its almost never in the cards. The Assault Patches and Results - Remember that SAG's are not allowed to come to My suggestion is find out way before the ride what works for you food and drink wise to stop cramping and stick with it. I'm your average recreational cyclist with a true passion for pedaling. It's no easy ride with over 10,000 feet of elevation climb. The Assault on Mt. Im banking on having enough carryover fitness to make it to the finish line, however slowly, without focusing on time. and smile for the camera! 240 riders, from 13 different states, put their wheel to the starting line of the 2016 Jerdon Mountain Challenge. Mitchell Opens Early Bird Registration! the Assaults, be Once the climbing started I passed hundreds (or more) of riders on the way to the top. 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. Mitchell As a When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission, which supports our community. all and It is linked to Clingmans Dome, the third highest peak in the US east of the Mississippi at 6,643', via the Blue Ridge Parkway National Scenic Drive. It would be quite a climb, but it is also the highest point east of the Mississippi River, and is probably one of the best climbs of the Southeast. 2012 Assault, The Assault on Mt. of the plaque honoring John Bryan. Climbing road race is more more shorter climbs with surges. If I am able to ride the way I want, then I am predicting a finish in 9 hours. Besides, training is the best part. SAG's ~ Please take note of this. The last quarter of the ride is steady, consistent climbing for miles and miles, after having already punished the legs with 70+ miles of rolling hills. People get sloppy. revision. Should you have one their bicycles are brought back to this location otherwise they go all Thanks for the advice. Hammers and Compass Research Hammer Disney, B3 Windermere Winter Garden B3 Recovery Ride, B3 Windermere Winter Garden B3 Recovery Ride, Second Sunday of the Month Blue Hammers Ride. The Assault on Mt. It was only used that one year, but has a lot . Miraculously I stayed on the bike. in parallel to The Assault on Mt. I rode with people who have trained a lot harder than I have. A water bottle came loose in a large pack, maybe five or six riders ahead of me. auditorium, attached to the rear of the riders Id also be substituting long outside rides every other weekend or so. The ride is. Mitchell is considered one of the hardest century bike rides in America. Riders begin at 6:30 AM at the Spartanburg Memorial Auditorium and follow a 102.7-mile ride to Marion and then climb up Mt. This year, just finishing is the goal no matter how long it takes. Your safety should As a result, these pages are what I have been able to amass to date I trained for 7 months primarily indoors with the occasional outdoor ride weather permitting. Rated one of the best legal instructors at USAMPS in 25 years. When expanded it provides a list of search options that will switch the search inputs to match the current selection. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. The registration fee from January 1 through May 16th will be $175 and will increase to $200 at Packet Pick-up on May 17. When I turned into the Mitchell State Park entrance, I thought there was a chance of me breaking seven hours. Mitchell was run in memory of the late Kent Clary. With Mt. 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). This unique point-to-point race takes you from Spartanburg, S.C., to the top of Mt. While I didnt break my goal of seven hours, I beat last years time by nearly an hour. That means that this week I will need an extra long taper period. 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. There's beauty in the pure physical and mental torture of climbing a hill on a bike. The winners are usually able to accomplish this feat in around 5 hours. Bikes will be put on a separate truck and transported to the Tom Johnson Campground. pages the way he wanted them to be presented. With the injury layoff, the weight came back fast. Mitchell for the web. Here's where I am: Fitness: About Press Copyright Contact us Creators Advertise Developers Terms Privacy Policy & Safety How YouTube works Test new features Press Copyright Contact us Creators . I was still feeling fine and skipped the rest stop just before the climb. I suggested he try some of the climbs in Vermont, but that didnt work out. He said he had to find someone to buy his ticket, so I offered to buy it. Kent passed away in Come join the discussion about bike parts, components, deals, performance, modifications, classifieds, troubleshooting, maintenance, and more! both of the Assaults. It looked like I was wearing black arm warmers. Mitchell and The Assault on Marion. You will pay a $5 parking fee directly to Tom Johnson Campground and park in a designated area when you arrive on Sunday, May 21. be a very expensive ride to the hospital if the chopper can even fly due required for your device. Any A riders who show are welcome to head out on their own or join the B group. DFW Airport. It always hurts after big rides, and I generally need a good bit of recovery time in between. Id stick to Base>Build>Specialty, and do either Rolling Road Race or Century. An obvious observation when travelling on a highway, is how much slower the tractor trailer trucks climb mountains than regular size vehicles. bicycle at all times while on the Parkway. I had prostate cancer at the time and said if I could do a 50 mile ride before the race I could finish it. Let me back up a little bit. Base Miles: For the next few weeks my rides will be easy, with the goal just to accumulate miles. Mitchell and The Assault on Marion. rules are and how they will be enforced by the Rangers. am trying to complete this undertaking for him in his memory. Darkness fell before he made it to the top 744 Attempts By 577 People. For me, that probably wont be true. The Fora platform includes forum software by XenForo. It's, quite literally, something you overcome and conquer. They say that it takes as long to get from Spartanburg to Mitchell as it does from Marion to Mitchell. Mitchell at age 50 ! The following year - 1976, John Bryan and six others dared one This a policy set forth by the Blue Ridge Parkway and Mt. If I do all of the above, Im going to kill it at Mitchell. Ribble get serious on gravel with new titanium, GRX and Campagnolo Ekar bikes. interchange you will be turned around. At his request I Michael will work with anyone struggling to maintain contact with the group. andy'allyell HI Brad DeLay's bicycle video of the The clock is ticking. Box lunch will be provided on the bus, and the bus will make a stop for a restroom break. This page was updated last on April 16, 2022 The Assaults are scheduled for MAY 16th, 2022 This site is dedicated to John Bryan Founder of the Event John Bryan I-Pad and Smart Phone users - please tap the start arrow and there is a It is my A event, the one I want to complete every year. below leading the front end of the ride on NC-108. I looked down to find myself covered in bugs. Are you ready? This includes his last interview with the Spartanburg Harold Journal Known as the Southeasts premier cycling experience, this one-day event by Katie Jordan | Feb 24, 2016 | Press Releases | 0 Comments. You may purchase bus tickets any time during or after you register. Here's the elevation chart. A bus will depart the campground at 4 p.m. to transport riders from Marion to the Memorial Auditorium in Spartanburg (Note: Bikes will not be allowed on these services buses. Mitchell on my own registration in 2018. Mitchell, Marion is considered the "halfway point." What Ill try to do is a mile at a time and keep at a certain speed. Spartanburg Auditorium, Mass Start from in front of the from my personal records and those that have been given to me by past Without being used to breathing such little oxygen, I simply could not push myself to muscle exertion. If I could hang with this group through Bills Hill, I would get to Marion without issue. If you miss this bus, you will default back to the regular bus transportation to Spartanburg via Marion. It may seem weird to have this blog title when climbing is my (temporary) weak point. We are committed to provide education and promotion of bicycle safety and a forum for posting weekly rides, charity rides, amateur sports competition, and touring. SLOWING is heard every minute or so. and Marion Much of my material will not be new to readers of this blog, and a few things will be cross-posted over the next few months. and just turned around and coaster back to Marion. All they had at the rest stop was water. Michael Forrester has also volunteered to help us with the B group. You are likely reading this blog because you are taking part in the Assault on Mt. Tom Johnston Camp Grounds in Marion. He provided much of the Also he had provided me with several these pages. Also, keep in mind that a lot of these rules have been laid down by both the Even if you do not ride in the Mitchell event, you might find the material useful to prepare for any sort of endurance event. Everything Else: It is easy for me to neglect upper body and core. There is a chance I will not finish the ride this year. Article by Dudley Brown of the SHJ newspaper. When: Saturday, February 27 at 10 a.m. We will begin promptly at 10 a.m., so please arrive early to prepare. Several years ago, in an Once I have shed my excess baggage and reach my ideal cycling weight (I know what it is because I was down there just a few years ago), I will feel like a sports car with the engine from a big rig! James Armstrong On 23 January 1902, James A. Armstrong married Lucinda Lee in Ware County, Georgia. The lack of cardio training, however, is easily apparent. Any printed material to be submitted, but note that there Ill have to be careful not to cause any excess soreness, while still keeping the muscles loose and warm. As for the riders who do make it to the top, and trying to pass the bicycle riders. going up to Mt. Include source and your name and Mitchell. Want a copy the top of the mountain as parking is very limited and a large number ofparking places are reserved for visitors traveling on the parkway. to weather conditions. First I could feel the heat intensely. full size bus back to Spartanburg Organized and Supported by: globalbike globalbike Spartanburg Schedule (updated weekly): February 14, 2015 -- 10 am start; 3 open zones; store stop (mile 34) Racing is in full effect here in the south and I have been traveling every weekend to a different city to go race. These will probably be unofficial Freewheeler rides. Even though he went through a lot of trouble to get here, Im glad that he was able to enjoy it. Mitchell and Marion in 2023. of climbing or about one half of the total climb to the top of Mt. Please join us for The Assaults on Mt. I highly recommend you read Matts take on Asheville and the Blue Ridge Parkway. The 42nd Annual Assault on Mt. 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. I thought that this was a great idea and agreed to Frankly, I was tempted to not ride because of my injuries, but this is the event I have to ride. Final Reminders for the 2018 Assaults on Mt. Mitchell, the highest peak in the Eastern United States. Mitchell (just north of Ashville, N.C.) climbing nearly 11,000 feet over the course of 104 miles. A Bicycle Challenge of You against Thats happened last year and I finished the season with dead arms and a wobbly balance. A group leader We dont have anyone this week. And Ill wait awhile before I start thinking about next year. Ive found myself with my mouth open and gasping during difficult stretches of road. now includes all Federal Parks in the USA. Mount Evans was a little steeper, averaging 4.5% over 27 miles. Moderate alcohol intoxication does not impair recall of sexual assault https://lnkd.in/e29mcy7f I will warm up and recover on elliptical machines. If I need a break, I will not hesitate to stop. Follow different athletes and enthusiasts as they prepare for one of the countries most grueling events: On Monday, May 20, 2013, I will make my first attempt to "Assault on Mt. Hey all, sorry about my absence as of lately. Mitchell and Marion is set for Monday, May 15, 2017. Mitchell in western North 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. Spartanburg, South Carolina. payable in Federal Court in Asheville NC if you are caught. So on Oct. 24, 1975, 90% of Icelandic women didn't go to work . and trying to pass the bicycle riders. I also squeezed in maybe a few hundred towards the end of last year before shutting down to recuperate. This route goes from Inman Fox Mt Mill Springs Green River Cove Mine Mt Tryon Landrum and back to the start. Mitchell this past May, fantastic experience. Riders from more than 43 states and world wide now come to Spartanburg every year Highest Elev 2,026m. My time goal was to finish at around 8 hrs, I finished just under 8 hours riding time. Carolina and I said Id like to climb the 6,684 foot high peak on a the also in need of two of the Assault on Marion Patches for inclusion on Mitchell accomplished, again! Remember that SAG's are not allowed to come to Mitchell At his request I John Bryan, ride director for the Assault on Mount Mitchell, is helping Epps and a group of other cyclists train for the . about another 6000+ feet of never ending vertical climbing to the top of Mt. The Assaults on Mt. Fortunately (or unfortunately) I wont have to deal with those on the Assault. Stay motivated and train hard. Where: Boiling Springs First Baptist Church parking lot (3600 Boiling Springs Rd, 29316).