SATURDAY, MAY 13, 2023 9:00 AM
The Green River Game Lands is full of steep and technical terrain that makes it a perfect location for one hell of a race. Athletes will be timed in 4 downhill stages and will have limited time to complete the entire race. This format of mountain bike racing is all about the excitement of downhill and the endurance of cross country.
** Stage 4 finish will open for practice at 12 PM – 8:30 PM on Friday, May 12th. It will be closed Saturday AM before the race.
Course Route: Green River Ranch Private Climb>Bluff>Turkey Gut>Long Ridge Rd>Big Hungry Road>Chigger Ridge Road>Meads Hallow>Big Hungry Road>Pulliam Creek >Rock Hop >Bishop Branch Trail>Bear Branch>Pulliam Creek>Rock Hop>BishopB Branch>Bear Branch>Long Ridge> Stair Step Falls> Turkey Gut>Bluff Trail>Ranch Private Trail.
For the 2023 Enduro you will start with a hike/bike to the top of Bluff. Take a left on Turkey Gut. Stay on Turkey Gut until you reach the gate at Long Ridge. Take a right on Long Ridge and head down until you reach Big Hungry Road. Take a left on Big Hungry and go 1/2 mile until you reach a yellow gate on the right that is across from a parking area. Take a right on Chigger Ridge Road. Climb up Chigger Ridge and stay towards the left at the intersection about 1/2 way up. Take a left at the old hunting cabin at the top. The beginning of this downhill will be the Start of Stage 1. Race down Meads Hallow. Right before the end of the road you will see a creek crossing to the left. Cross the creek and continue on Meads Hollow Trail. Take a left at the end of Meads Hollow in the field. The end of Stage 1 will be where the trail enters the field. Continue through the field until you reach a gravel road. Take a left on the gravel road until you reach Big Hungry Road. Take a right on Big Hungry Road. Go a short distance and take a left on Pulliam Creek Trail in a 1/2 mile take left on Rock Hop Trail. Take a right on Bishop Branch Trail. Take a right on Bear Branch. Stage 2(old stage 1) start is at the beginning of the downhill on Bear Branch. Stage 2 finishes at the bottom of Bear Branch. Take a right on Pulliam Creek and head back up to Rock Hop. Take a right on Rock Hop. Take a right on Bishop Branch. Take a left on Bear Branch. Take a right on Long Ridge. Stage 3 (old stage 2) start is the top of Stair Step Falls. The end of Stage 3 is shortly after the very steep creek drop on Stair Step Falls. Take a right on Turkey Gut at the bridge. Stage 4(old stage 3) will start shortly after getting on Turkey Gut. From Turkey Gut take a right on Bluff Trail and then look for the Green River Ranch Private trail that will be flagged for the race. The finish will be at the new jump line in the field at the Green River Ranch.
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COST:
$80 (before 04/01/2023)
$95 (before Thursday 05/11/2023 at 9 pm EST)
$105 (after 05/12/2023 at 9 pm EST)
*Space is limited so register early!
** Price includes camping at The Green River Ranch Friday & Saturday night, swag, and digital timing.
COURSE DESCRIPTION
2023 Enduro trails are marked with : GREEN TAPE
With long climbs and technical downhills, the Green River Game Lands is the perfect landscape for an Enduro mountain bike race. Competitors will meet at Green Rive Ranch. Competitors will complete a 14-mile loop with 4 timed downhill stages before returning back to Green River Ranch for the final leg of the race. With 3,000 feet of elevation gain, the GRG Enduro with test both your skills and your endurance.
You have 3.5 hours from the time you start to finish stage 4.
The easiest way to get to Stage 1 from The Green River Ranch is to go up Bluff to Turkey Gut and then take Long Ridge road out to Big Hungry Road. Take a left and ride on the blacktop for 0.5 miles until you reach the gate on your right that takes you up Laurel Mountain. This is on the opposite side of the road as the Chigger Ridge/Bishop Branch gravel road and parking area. Riders will finish at The Green River Ranch.
The race will start and finish at the Green River Ranch (3851 Green River Cove Road, Saluda, NC 28773). This is at the trailhead of Green River Cove Trail.
DIVISIONS
Men’s open
Men’s Amateur
Juniors (up to 17)
E Assist
Women’s open
Women’s Amateur
Juniors (up to 17)
E Assist
*There must be at least 3 people in a class to make up a division
AWARDS
Top 3 finishers in each class will be awarded prizes.
NOTES
All athletes are required to attend a mandatory Racers Meeting at 8:30 AM at Green River Ranch. This is where the starting order will be announced. Racers must be checked in and gear checked prior to the racers’ meeting.
CHECK-IN/REGISTRATION
Athletes are STRONGLY encouraged to register online. Online registration closes at 9 pm on Thursday, May 11, 2023. On-site registration is possible for a $15 late registration fee during open hours of Green River Games Registration. Each athlete must bring a photo ID and sign a waiver at registration. Family or friends cannot check an athlete in. Registration/Check-In closes 30 minutes prior to the event. Gear check will be done at Green River Ranch prior to the race. See Registration hours and locations below.
Check-in will be open:
Saturday: 7:00 am-8: 30 am at The Green River Ranch
PARKING
Parking for this event is available at the event site.
RULES
-All contestants are required to wear a helmet at all times during the race. (full-face helmet strongly recommended)
-Racers must supply all their own gear
-Racers must follow all federal, state, and local laws at regulations at all time during The Green River Games
-Racers must sign a waiver before being cleared to race
-Racers are encouraged to carry water, food, tools, and a spare tube with them during the race
-In the event of a tie, stage 4 will act as a tiebreaker.
AMENITIES
-There will be port-a-johns at the event site.
-There will be 1 aid station during the race & one at the start/finish.