Adaptive Mountain Bike Race/Ride
End of Summer Jam
Register for the only adaptive downhill MTB race in the Southeast! (as far as we know) As part
of the event, there will be a skills clinic and training for volunteers on Saturday, the Adaptive MTB race on Sunday and a community group ride on Monday.
The trails are for beginners to learn on and advanced riders to shred on. The course will change from last year.
Note: Catalyst will have a limited number of bikes available for rent. $150 all three days
Location:
1249 Kanuga Lake Rd
Hendersonville, NC 28739
Dates:
September 2nd-4th, 2023
Lodging Options:
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Kanuga Conference Center (ADA Rooms/ Van/ Truck/ Car Camping
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Other Hotel Options - scroll to the "Individual Listings" section, select "Handicap Friendly"
Travel Stipend:
We are able to offer a $150 travel stipend to the first 10 people who apply. Once you have registered for the event contact: kirby@catalystsports.org to request the stipend.
Schedule:
Saturday, Sept 2: Skills Clinic, Practice Runs, and Volunteer Training
1:30 - 2:30 New Volunteer Training
1:30 - 2:30 Skills Clinic
3:00 - 6:00 Adaptive Super D Practice
Sunday, Sept 3: Adaptive Super D race at Ride Kanuga
Elevation Profile for Race Run
9:00-10:00 Race check-in
10:00 - 12:00 Adaptive Race on Evergreen
12:00 Podiums
Monday, Sept 4: Community group ride
Please register for this day separately
9:00 - 12:00 Group Ride
Location:
Dupont State Forest - Guion Farms Parking Lot
3045 Sky Valley Rd
Hendersonville, NC 28739
Route for Monday Advanced Group Ride: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/43987564
Route for Monday Intermediate Group Ride: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/43987655
Volunteer
We are looking for mountain bikers (who own their own bike) to join us in supporting adaptive riders coming from all over the Southeast. These will be three days packed with fun and riding. As a volunteer, you will be teamed up with another volunteer and will act as tail riders behind the adaptive athletes. In the case that your athlete runs off the course, you will be there to support them with getting back on. We may also need your help with assisting the athletes back up to the top of the course.
Note: Ride Kanuga is a downhill specific bike park. Volunteers will ride High Rocks Climb Trail multiple times during training & race day (2 miles, 524 ft elevation gain).
Adaptive Bike Rental
For any riders looking to rent an adaptive mountain bike for the event, we have 2 types of bikes available. The fee is $150 for the full event (Sat-Mon) and the bike will be available for pick up/fitting on Saturday morning.