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Black Bear Rampage




Black Bear Rampage


Date: Sunday, September 15th of 2024

Thank you all for coming out and participating in the Black Bear Rampage! Some of the you all were unable to pick up a bag at packet pickup -- No worries! We are placing an order for the remaining Race Day bags and will be reaching out to you when the they arrive (estimated delivery to Shop around November). Bags can either be picked up from the shop or shipped (shipping paid by racer).

*Results*

Check out results HERE.

2024 Black Bear Rampage First Place finisher
Thomas Turner / Jamis Bicycles 2:53:40


The Black Bear Rampage course is 40 (or 20) miles of the happiest singletrack that you have ever rolled. There are 5 awesome SAGs on the course & volunteers at every turn to keep racers hammering in the right direction.  Our medical response staff are ready for almost anything that might happen & the folks from the Ocoee Dam Deli have a long history of feeding us like we are family. The schwag this year might be the best ever with a new gear bag built by Americans on US soil (Thank you, Pedal Industries)!


*RACEDAY*

Race Start Times

 40 miler.  0900 hrs

 20 miler.  0910 hrs


What We Provide

  • Five SAGS on the courses with water, Power drinks, Little Debbies, etc.
  • Post-ride meal (from the Ocoee Dam Deli) for all 20 & 40 mile racers
  • Custom logo'd RaceDay Bag from Pedal Industries. 

Packet Pickup

Friday at Scott's Bikes from 9am - 5:30pm

Saturday night at Scott's Bikes from 8pm - 10pm 

Sunday morning at the lower parking lot of the Whitewater Center
7:30am - 8:15am


Garmin Connect Course Map: Black Bear Rampage 40 Mile Course

Race Categories

40 Mile Course: Expert, Sport, Beginner, Clydesdale, Burley Bear, and SingleSpeed. These categories are divided by sex & age into smaller groups.

20 Mile Course: Beginner Men, Beginner Women, Beginner Youth


Recommended Accommodations

Our favorite choice for lodging with newly renovated accommodations right by the lake!

MtnEscape is the region's oldest hospitality provider with a long record of providing great accommodations to visitors to our favorite playgrounds. 

MtnStream is owned and operated by retired MSG Carrillo & his wife.  Awesome clean cabins near the Hiawassee River, hot tubs & Continental breakfast to all Rampage racers on race morning!

Ducktown Copper Inn

Closest to the Ocoee Whitewater Center and convenient to Copperhill/McCaysville.  In the process of a huge renovation!