F.A.Q.
Start Time: A LeMans style start with a .25 mile wooded run will begin promptly at 10:00 a.m. Race meeting at Start line at 9:45. Every racer must attend meeting. Packet pickup at 8AM. Must have your shuttled items ready by 9:45AM.
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.
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.
Parking:
Parking is limited due to rules governing
parking in Pisgah’s group campgrounds. Please
carpool if possible.
Fires:
There is one large fire ring. No personal fires
at campsites. Cooking flames o.k.
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.
Lodging:
Holiday Inn Express 828-862-8900
Hampton Inn Brevard 828-883-4800
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. Check the weather before you leave and be
prepared for all conditions!
Attire: All riders are required to wear a helmet. This race covers some remote locations during Bow Hunting season. Please wear bright colors to avoid being mistaken for a deer or bear. Please no all black attire.
Ride Fee: $80 Includes fully-stocked rest stops, an epic course, and home-style burger cookout finish.
Payment Info: Entry Fee includes an exciting race course, three completely-stocked rest-stops, Awards Party with a home-style burger cookout. There will be NO race-day registration. Sign up early to assure your part in the SWANK 65. Register online at www.active.com.