[xray_ed]

Does anybody know if this will be held this year? Thw website ( http://www.wncmountaingoatepics.com/offroadassaultmt_mitchell.htm ) has not been updated. This sounds like it would be a good first endurance event. It's not too long (like a 12 hour or a 100 miler would be) and it's in the Southeast. If anybody knows of any other suitable events please sound off!

 

[old dude]

It will happen. Contact Todd at [email protected].

 

[Broussard]

Oramm

This is not to be discouraging at all, but ORAMM was harder than any 12 hour race that I've done. It's a great event, I recommend it, and I'll be back this year.... but it's a tough ride. 13,000 ft of climbing......

There is a very low-key 12 hour race this weekend near McCormick, SC -
http://www.sorbacsra.org/bd registration form.html

There is also a 12 hour at Tsali this year -
www.goneriding.com

I would think that either of these would be a better first-time event. And you can still do
ORAMM later in the year.

See you out there -

ZB

 

[Eddie O]

Does anybody know if this will be held this year? Thw website ( http://www.wncmountaingoatepics.com/offroadassaultmt_mitchell.htm ) has not been updated. This sounds like it would be a good first endurance event. It's not too long (like a 12 hour or a 100 miler would be) and it's in the Southeast. If anybody knows of any other suitable events please sound off!

This is one of the best events I've ever been to. Todd does a fantastic job and the ORAMM's growth over the last few years shows it. Reg will probably happen in May. Keep an eye on www.wncmountaingoatepics.com for updates.

Start working on your climbing now and you should be in good shape by July.

Eddie O

 

[teamdicky]

Any idea when yet?

I heard it is always the last Sunday in July. I would love to go back, but if it is July 31st I have to leave for the TransRockies 5 days later. I know after last year I said I wouldn't bother doing it again, but I always say that kind of thing after a race. ORAMM is high on my recomendation list. Well supported, beer, food, beer, prizes, and I think there was free beer.

 

[Eddie O]

..... and I think there was free beer.

That was the best part! Beer and burritos afterward. Yes, it's usually at the end of July, but who knows until Todd decides to announce?

Eddie O

 

[Eddie O]

I talked to Todd (ORAMM promoter) this weekend and he said July 31st. Expect to see something official very soon.

Eddie O

 

[Eddie O]

I talked to Todd (ORAMM promoter) this weekend and he said July 31st. Expect to see something official very soon.

Eddie O

 

[mountaingoatepics]

Todd is getting me the info for the race to put up on my site. Just to excite you the climb up the Backside of Kitsuma is no longer. We will now climb up Old 70 with some interesting treats if things go right.

Jeremy

 

[mountaingoatepics]

ON July 31st the 6th Annual Off-Road Assault on Mount Mitchell is back to push you to the limits in WNC's premier endurance mountain bike race. With a estimated course distance of 60 miles, 11,000 ft of accumulated climbing, Looooong Forest Road climbs, and sweet back country singletrack descents the ORAMM is guaranteed to be a soul searching epic you will never forget. Throw in the awesome rest stop personnel, a Highland Ale and Urban Burrito post race party, and you've got a race quickly becoming a legend! Contact Todd Branham at 828-606-5107 or epicrides at bellsouth dot net for any questions.

Jeremy