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Final Reminders for the 2018 Assaults on Mt. Mitchell & Marion presented by Greenville Health System.
We look forward to welcoming you to Spartanburg this weekend! Packet Pickup & Expo is taking place at the Spartanburg Memorial Auditorium (385 N. Church Street, Spartanburg) this Sunday, May 13, beginning at 1:00 pm. If you cannot pick up your packet Sunday you may do so Monday morning between 5:45am-6:15.
If you are no longer riding and received this email, apologies, we are still working to remove riders from the final rider list.
FINISHING LINK Finish times will populate to this link at approximately 6:30-7pm or as soon as we can get wifi as we leave the summit. https://results.rmraces.live/SVE-Timing-East/events/2018/2018-Assault-on-Mount-Mitchell/results
IMPORTANT ROUTE INFORMATION All roads on the course are OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. There will be police/monitors at intersections but it is imperative that riders respect all road users and place the highest priority on safety. Ultimately the safety of the ride depends on the behavior of the riders themselves. Please review the attached safety guide and don’t forget a headlight (needed for tunnels)!
2018 COURSE MARKING TO FOLLOW
Quick Links Information about the rides, a spectator’s guide, event policies, FAQ, the Cue Sheet and more are also available on our website. Click here for the Ride with GPS link. Please pay close attention to the event policies as a light is REQUIRED due to unlit tunnels. Many of these policies are dictated to us from the Parkway and Mitchell State Park and riders MUST adhere to them. Please note, while we take as many precautions as possible to ensure your safety on the course, be aware the course is an open road with no road closures only police presence at large intersections and turns. The ride goes through many different areas including residential and state parks so cyclists are exposed to outside elements. Please stay aware of your surroundings.
Packet Pick-up and Expo The Packet Pick-up and Expo will be held Sunday, May 13 from 1:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the Spartanburg Memorial Auditorium (385 North Church Street, Spartanburg, SC 29303). Packets will also be available on Monday morning between 5:45am-6:15 am. Packets will be organized according to bib number, so please bring this number with you. We will also have a bib list posted in the auditorium in case you have forgotten yours.
You MUST bring a photo ID to retrieve your packet/BIB. As in past years, no one else will be able to pick up your packet for you. If you cannot pick up your packet in person on Sunday, we will have packets/BIB available the morning of the ride from 5:30 to 6:15 a.m.
You MUST sign a 2018 Event Release Form, and you will have the opportunity to purchase an optional $10 one-day event coverage policy from US Cycling. A one-day policy and annual policy offer coverage for the ride, but it is not mandatory.
Day of The Assaults presented by Greenville Health System May 14, 2018 5:30 am Parking Starts 5:45 am to 6:30 am Final Packet Pick Up 6:15 am Pre-ride Announcements 6:30 am Mass Mt. Mitchell & Marion Start 12 pm- Until: Post Ride Celebration at Tom Johnson Campground, Marion, NC
HOTEL & VISITOR INFO For hotel and travel information, visit the Spartanburg Convention & Visitors Bureau website at www.visitspartanburg.com. The following hotels were event partners for The Assaults, however, by this date, room blocks have been released per our contract. You may contact the hotels directly to inquire about lodging: Marriott AC Hotel, Marriott Spartanburg & Courtyard Marriott.
Apparel If you have preordered your cycling kit through BikeReg your bag will be marked with a cycling kit pick up sticker. You can then go to the pick up table to get your items. We will have limited sizes of Assaults kits and apparel available for purchase at Packet Pick-up on Sunday only. We will accept cash or credit only.
If you ordered your kit from the Hincapie store it will be shipped directly to you after the ride.
If you purchased an additional event t-shirt it will be in your registration bag at packet pick up. Please note the NO exchanges will be granted until the end of packet pick up.
Dry Clothes Bag You may pack a SMALL duffle of dry clothes and place it on the baggage truck during packet pick up on Sunday (1 p.m. – 8 p.m.) or Monday (5:45 a.m. – 6:15 a.m.). Waterproof bags are recommended, grocery bags and trash bags are great options. Please tag your bag with dry clothes sticker tag in your registration packet and place it on the appropriate truck. Marion if you want your items at Marion, Mitchell if you want your items at Mitchell.
DO NOT place car keys or any valuables in your dry clothes bag.
Note: If you are unable to complete the ride, we will work to get your bag trucked to Marion or Spartanburg. Please be prepared for a delay in this scenario as there are travel times and other items being transported simultaneously.
Bike Tags Bike tags should be affixed to your bike prior to the ride. You may attach the tag to your bike, using this sample photo as a guide. There are twist ties in your packet for this purpose.
Bike tag set-up example
Meal + Transportation Tickets Thank you to our cyclist transport sponsor Spinx If you still need meal or transportation tickets we will be selling those at Packet Pick-up on Sunday (cash or credit) and at Marion on Monday (cash only). This can also be purchased through Bikereg until Saturday at 12 p.m. A rider’s meal and transportation off the Summit to Marion is included with your registration fee. Prices are as follows:
Note on Bike Pick-up Bikes sent to the Spartanburg Auditorium must be picked up by 10:00 p.m. Monday evening. All bikes not picked up by 10:00 p.m. will be available at Lost and Found (see below).
Lost + Found We will have Lost & Found open on Tuesday, May 15 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Spartanburg Memorial Auditorium. The Assaults IS NOT responsible for any misplaced items (including unclaimed bikes), but we will do our best to return items to their rightful owners.
Spectator Instructions Please click here to review the route spectators must follow to Marion. From Marion, spectators must take the bus to the top of Mitchell to watch you finish. The bus will run from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., and you must have a spectator bus wristband (see above).
No personal SAGS or unauthorized cars are allowed on the route or at the Summit to be enforced by police, rangers and event staff. Violations result in a disqualification.
EVENT SAG & Technical Support sponsored by Sherman College of Chiropractic Technicians will be stationed at Rest Stops along the route to assist with MINOR bike issues. Thank you to TREK, Yellow Bike Tours and Performance Bicycle for providing this support. There will be roving techs along the route who can assist with VERY MINOR issues as well. While we offer this service, it is always best to be prepared with your own small kit. A firm schedule of tech locations is attached. Finally, we will have course marshals riding alongside riders who can offer assistance and encouragement.
At the Finish Line When you dismount be prepared to remove all cycle computers, lights and water bottles. You will have a dot on your bib directing bike handlers where to load your bike. Please confirm with the bike handlers where you want your bikes final destination to be. It will then be loaded safely onto the appropriate truck!
Taping & Chiropractic Services SouthEast Sports + Rehabilitation will be onsite during Packet pick-up and Expo offering kinesiotaping and manual therapy on Sunday, May 13th.
Dogs Absolutely no dogs are allowed on any part of the course, including the start or Marion and the Tom Johnson Campground.
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Should you have any additional questions, please direct those to director@theassaults.com OR the fastest way to get in touch is to TEXT questions to our Assaults mobile 864-965-8175. This ride is rain or shine.