Assault on Mt. Mitchell

• Transfers: If those signed up are unable to participate, you may transfer your registration to another rider. To transfer registration, click ‘Edit’ under your entry and choose ‘Transfer Registration.’ Here, you will be prompted to enter in the email address of the person receiving the transfer and click the button again. The person receiving the transfer will need to go through the checkout process to receive the transferred registration. Head over to the Assault’s Facebook event page to find riders who are looking for a transfer. Note, it is up to the individual parties to set and collect any amount outside the $40 transfer fee paid through Bike Reg. 
• Packet pick-up will take place on May 19, 2024, from 1:00pm- 5:00pm at the Spartanburg Memorial Auditorium. You will be able to drop off a small dry clothes bag during Packet pick-up that will be transported to Mt. Mitchell. On the morning of the ride we will offer packet pick up from 5:30am to 6:00am, Cyclists can also drop a dry clothes bag off at that time until the trucks are locked about 6:15am.
• Ride Start will be Monday, May 20, 2024, at the Spartanburg Memorial Auditorium, 385 North Church Street at 6:30 a.m., sharp!
• Route: An interactive cue sheet is available on Ride with GPS.
• Parking: Parking is available in the Spartanburg Memorial Auditorium lot.
• Rest Stops: Riders along the route are supported with 9 rest stops that offer food, beverage, first aid kits and toilets. Please reference the Cue Sheet for specific locations.
• SAG & Tech Support: SAG and Tech volunteers are available along the route to provide assistance for riders. Not all volunteers have experience with bike repair but will work to get you assistance. Vehicles typically carry a cell phone, tubes, air and minor first aid kits. There will be bike techs along the route, but they may not be stationed where you break down and are not guaranteed to have the exact items you may need. If you need special chains, tubes etc. be sure to carry them with you. Cell phone service may be sporadic in areas. Please come prepared.
• Post Ride: Upon finishing, riders will have access to food and beverage and changing stations. Buses will transport riders off the Mountain to the Tom Johnson Campground to enjoy post-ride festivities and further final destination transport options.
• Refunds: We cannot offer refunds or credit a registration fee towards next year’s event, no exceptions. However, it is possible for registrants to transfer a number to someone else, see below. There will be absolutely no refunds or transfers on accouterment items such as bus tickets or extra meal tickets.
• Transfer policy: Transfers are allowed until Monday, May 13, 2024 at 5:00 PM EST. The registered rider sells their spot directly to the new rider. Once completed contact Jenn Chew, [email protected] with details. A $40 transfer fee is charged to the new rider as they get registered.
• Online registration closes Monday, May 13 at 5:00 PM In-person registration is available at packet pick up on Sunday, May 19 from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM EST.
• Problems or Questions? Please contact Jenn Chew, Director of The Assaults: [email protected]
• Rest Stop 5/ Tom Johnson Campground: 373 Resistoflex Rd., Marion, NC 28752

The Assault on Mt. Mitchell is a point A to point B ride, not a loop, and no personal vehicles are allowed on the Parkway or Summit. Therefore, the ride holds a difficult degree of logistical planning to get riders off of Mt. Mitchell, safely and back to Marion, NC. The Assault on Mt. Mitchell registration includes transportation from the finish line in Mt. Mitchell State Park to Tom Johnson Campground (Marion, NC). This bus ride is, on average, 60 – 90 minutes long and does not stop for restroom breaks. Absolutely no personal vehicles are allowed on Mt. Mitchell – all riders MUST be transported off the mountain via bus. This a policy set forth by the Blue Ridge Parkway and Mt. Mitchell State Park that we must adhere to. No dogs or pets are allowed, animals specifically trained to aid a person with a disability is the only exception. 

• Option 1 (Free): Family member or friend picks up rider from Tom Johnson Campground after being bussed off the mountain (Marion, NC)
  • Bikes will be put on a separate truck and transported to the Tom Johnson Campground. No exceptions.
• Option 2 ($95): Direct return bus for those who wish to leave Mt. Mitchell and be transported directly to Spartanburg Memorial Auditorium.
  • Box lunch will be provided on the bus, and the bus will make a stop for a restroom break.
  • Space is limited for this three-hour bus ride.
  • No refunds will be issued if you are unable to board the last bus. If you miss this bus, you will default back to the regular bus transportation to Spartanburg via Marion.
  • Your bike will be transported via truck to Spartanburg. You may have to wait on your bike in Spartanburg depending on where it is in the loading and truck queue departure line. Bikes cannot be transported on the bus.
• Option 3 ($40): Monday regular bus – After being bused from Mitchell to the Tom Johnson Campground and enjoy lunch you will board a bus to the Spartanburg Memorial Auditorium.
  • Your bike will be put on a separate truck and transported to the auditorium. No exceptions.

*Important to note: No refunds will be issued for any bus tickets. Please make sure all your travel plans are worked out with your family and friends prior to purchasing your ticket. You may purchase bus tickets any time during or after you register. ** Please note that this is a long day with many moving parts. Please plan with a little wiggle room.