April 14th, 2012:  Race begins at 9:00am.

The Assault on the Carolinas is the annual fundraiser for the Pisgah Forest Rotary Club. They offer a 100K, 60K, and 40K rides. The 100K goes through North Carolina and South Carolina mountains and valleys. This is a fully supported ride with 4 well-stocked rest stops, and a challenging 6 mile climb up Ceasar’s Head. The 60 and 40K go through the river valleys of scenic Transylvania County.

The Assault on The Carolinas has three featured rides that are fully supported with well-stocked rest stops, bathroom facilities, traffic support at major intersections, well-marked courses, and a hot lunch after the ride. All rides start and finish on Main Street in downtown Brevard.

Riders can choose between the 100K ( 65.8 miles), 60K (37 miles), and 40K (25 miles) options. All rides begin at 9:00am and start and finish at the Water Oak Suites Building on the corner of East Main Street and Johnson Street. This 100K has it all from flats, rolling hills, the Walnut Hollow climb, fast descents, and a grueling 6-mile climb up Caesar’s Head, near the North Carolina-South Carolina border. This ride will take you through the river valleys of Transylvania County, up Walnut Hollow, and up and over Highway 178. Hwy 178 offers some amazing descents, with miles of curves, that will be enjoyed by all. Once riders cross Hwy 11 in South Carolina they will stretch out their legs on some rolling hills and flat sections. Then riders reach the bottom of Caesar’s Head they begin a challenging 6 mile climb to the top. Once over Caesar’s Head, it’s 15 miles back to Brevard with more descents, flats, and a ride back through the river valley. This ride has 5 rest stops.

The 60K riders will get to test their climbing abilities on Walnut Hollow, which is a local favorite. Walnut Hollow is a steep challenging climb that is sure to get everyone’s heart pumping. The climb is 1.1 mile with grades reaching 15%. After climbing Walnut Hollow riders will enjoy a nice rolling ride home through the French Broad River Valley. The 60K has 3 fully stocked rest stops.

The 40K Ride goes through the scenic river valleys of Transylvania County and features some rolling hills and great scenery. This ride has 2 rest stops.