November 9, 2024
The Couch Potato is an annual MTB race with a short enough course to make it doable from "off the couch". This is if you have some prior miles in your legs and used to the Pisgah terrain. Rolling over rugged mining roads, classic Pisgah singletrack, cursing climbs and giggling descents. This course will test your skills and desire as you explore the intoxicating terrain of the Pisgah National Forest. Treating you to the finest trails at the entrance of the Forest. Good food, brews and comradery will be at the finish to comfort you after a long day in the saddle!
THIS RACE IS LIMITED BY THE US FOREST SERVICE TO 200 PARTICIPANTS.
Race Location
Black Mountain Trailhead
Pisgah National Forest - Pisgah Ranger District
Click HERE for directions
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Parking Location
Black Mountain Trailhead - Paved Lot
Ranger Station Parking Lot
*Staff/Signs Will Direct You To Parking
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Registration Info
Registration link www.bikereg.com/couchpotato
Early pricing ends on Sunday, October 6, 2024
Registration closes Thursday, November 7, 2024, 11:59 PM
Course Information
23.4 Miles ~ 3,785 Feet of Elevation
Aid Stations @ Mile 7 & Mile 17
CLICK HERE For PDF Map
CLICK HERE For Cue Sheet
Categories
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Open Men
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Open Women
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Men 30-39
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Women 30-39
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Men 40-49
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Women 40-49
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Men 50-59
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Women 50+
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Men 60+
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Clydesdale
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Single Speed
*Race age is your age on December 31, 2024.
Pricing
$100 Early Pricing
$110 After 10/6/24
$120 Day Of Registration
Refunds, Transfers, Deferrals
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No transfers or deferrals under ANY circumstances.
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If race sells out, we will consider a transfer to another race if we have someone on a waitlist to take your spot.
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Refunds available until July 31, 2024, of 75% of entry fee.
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Refunds available until September 30, 2024, of 50% of entry fee.
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No refunds after September 30, 2024, NO EXCEPTIONS.
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WE STRONGLY ENCOURAGE YOU TO PURCHASE THE RACE INSURANCE THAT IS OFFERED FROM THE REGISTRATION SITE.
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Schedule
Friday, November 8, 2024
4-6:00 PM Early Registration (Earth Mountain Bicycle, Downtown Brevard)
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Saturday, November 9, 2024
7:00 AM Registration Opens
8:30 AM Registration Closes
8:45 AM Racer Meeting At Start
9:00 AM RACE START
11:00 AM Cutoff For Aid Station 1 (Mile 6.5)
11:30 AM Post-Race Meal Begins
12:30 PM Awards Ceremony #1
1:00 PM Cutoff For Aid Station 2 (Mile 17)
1:30 PM Awards Ceremony #2
*Times are subject to change
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