SYLVA, N.C. (December 4, 2024) – North Carolina Amateur Sports announced that the Cycle North Carolina Mountain Ride is headed to Sylva, NC and Jackson County, August 1-3, 2025. Registration for the 2024 Mountain Ride is now open at www.ncsports.org.
The Mountain Ride annually brings in over 350 cyclists to participate in a fully supported weekend of summer cycling along the scenic mountain back roads in the region. Lake Lure, Tryon, Brevard, Forest City, Marshall, Murphy and Bryson City have all hosted the event in the past. This will be Sylva’s first time hosting the event. The cyclists typically hail from over 20 states and range in age from 13 to 80. The fun-filled weekend will offer two days of cycling, plus many off-the-bike activities and opportunities to explore the beautiful mountain town of Sylva and the neighboring Jackson County towns as well.
Sylva Main Street Director, Bernadette Peters stated, “We are so excited to partner with CycleNC to host the Mountain Ride in Sylva this year! Hosting the 2025 Mountain Ride brings not just hundreds of enthusiastic cyclists, but also their energy, camaraderie, and economic boost to our vibrant mountain town. As the outdoor hub of the Western Region, Sylva has so much to offer downtown with entertainment, craft breweries, culinary delights and unique shops. We are excited to have riders and their families enjoy our local charm with so much to see and do in and around our town.”
Chip Hofler, Director of Cycle NC added, “the cyclists who participate in the Weekend Mountain Ride typically hail from over 20 states and love exploring new small mountain towns with unique character. The ability to camp right in downtown and have easy access to Sylva’s wonderful Main Street makes it the perfect setting for the Mountain Ride.”
The Cycle North Carolina Mountain Ride is a fully supported bicycle event with support vehicles available to aid cyclists who experience physical or mechanical breakdowns. Rest stops will be set up every 10-20 miles along each route for riders to get off their bikes and explore, while quenching their hunger and thirst. Indoor and outdoor camping areas with amenities will be provided in downtown Sylva, with downtown restaurants and shopping within easy walking distance. Participants will also fill the hotels, Bed and Breakfast Inns and vacation homes in Sylva and Jackson County.
The Cycle North Carolina Mountain Ride is presented by Retire North Carolina. Partner organizations of Cycle North Carolina include: BODYARMOR, Truist, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of NC, Capitol Broadcasting Company, Harris Teeter, New Belgium Brewing Company and the N.C. Department of Transportation. The event is also supported by the Town of Sylva and the Jackson County Tourism and Development Authority. For more information on the area, please visit https://townofsylva.org/tourism/ or https://www.jacksonnc.org/.
North Carolina Amateur Sports (NCAS) is a 501c(3) nonprofit charitable organization that annually organizes the BODYARMOR State Games and Cycle North Carolina. NCAS operates with the goal of promoting health and wellness for all ages and skill levels through organizing best-in-class sporting events that enrich the quality of life and enhance economic well-being of North Carolina communities. For more information on NCAS and its events, please access www.ncsports.org.
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