The 10th Annual Swank 65

Lower Cove Creek Campground

Sunday, November 9, 2008 @ 10:00 AM

Date

Start: Sunday, November 9, 2008 @ 10:00 AM

Additional Date Information

10:00 AM

Address

Lower Cove Creek Campground
Pisgah Forest, NC

Fees

$80

Registration Closing Date

Friday, November 7, 2008 @ 11:59 PM PST

Brief Description

The Swank 65 Mountain Bike Journey is mountain bike racing at it’s most primeval, far removed from civilization and polluted air. The race begins at 2500 feet, and consists of a triad of cloverleaf shaped loops winding around Gloucester Gap. Rolling over rugged mining roads, fun single track, tough climbs and hell-raising descents, the exhilarating course will test your skills and desire as you explore the devilish terrain of the Pisgah National Forest. 42 miles (65K) in length.

Start

A controlled mass start will begin promptly at 10:00 a.m. Race meeting at Start line at 9:45. Every racer must attend meeting.

Location

From the entrance of Pisgah Forest at the corner of US 64 and Hwy 276/280 go north on Hwy 276. After 4.5 miles, take a left onto F.S. Rd. (475-A). Travel 475-A for 3 miles, Cove Creek group campground on right.

Rest Stops / First Aid

There will be three fully-stocked rest stops on the course. The rest stops have food, Heed Energy Drink, and H20. We have a drop system organized so you can arrange to have your personal supplies at the rest stops. First Aid will be at every rest area and Start/Finish area. Restroom facilities are also at Start/Finish.

Registration

$80 Entry Fee includes an exciting race course, three completely-stocked rest-stops, camping, Awards Party with a home-style burger cookout. Sign up early to assure your part in the SWANK 65. There will be NO race-day registration.
NO REFUNDS.
$15 Entry Transfers Until October 31, $30 thereafter.
No race day trades.
We do not carryover entries to another year.

Camping

Free camping will be available in the peaceful cove around the Start/Finish area of Lower Cove Creek group campground Saturday and Sunday nights. There is one large fire ring. No personal fires at campsites. Cooking flames o.k.

Weather

Weather mid November in the forest is generally 40-50 degrees around race time and can either warm up to the 60’s or drop in the low 40’s. Riders saw snowflakes in 2002. Be prepared for all conditions!

Lodging

Holiday Inn Express 828-862-8900
Hampton Inn Brevard 828-883-4800

Parking

Parking is limited due to rules governing parking in Pisgah’s group campgrounds. Please carpool if possible.

Awards

$2000 Cash and Prizes
15 deep men
7 deep women

Entries Remaining

19

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