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Mulberry Gap hosts a variety of events including mtb skills clinics, yoga retreats, women's weekends, demo days, wilderness first aid & cpr training, multi-day mtb tours, festivals, mtb instructor certification courses and more. See our events calendar!

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Bearhoti Bike Fest! (May 3-5, 2024)


FULL-WEEKEND PASSES and SATURDAY-ONLY PASSES SOLD OUT

(SUNDAY ONLY PASSES STILL AVAILABLE BELOW!)


new lower prices thanks to our awesome sponsors!

Gilmer County Chamber of Commerce * Murray County Chamber of Commerce * Cartecay Bike Shop * Blue Mountain Bikes * ETC - Ellijay Telephone Company * Georga Cycling * Terrapin Beer Co. * Reformation Brewery * Troy Lee Designs * MTB ATL * Martha's Outpost * Jarrod's Place * Free Flight Bicycles * Mountain Goat Adventures * TORQ Nutrition


A SORBA Epic Weekend benefiting the North Georgia Mountain Bike Association


A weekend of fun in the mountains benefiting the North georgia Mountain Bike Association!

CHOOSE YOUR OWN ADVENTURE

  • STAY AWHILE Come for the WHOLE WEEKEND (or just join us for SATURDAY or SUNDAY only)

  • RIDE with the any of the GROUP RIDES on gravel or singletrack routes Saturday and/or Sunday (or do your own thing)

  • PLAY It’s just like summer camp, but with beer! you can enjoy a ton of camp-based activities like Campfires & S’mores, Hot Tub Hang Outs, Terrapin Happy Hour, Live Music in the Barn Saturday afternoon, Board Games, Karaoke, and more.

  • EAT all that excellent Mulberry Gap fare and wash it down with your favorite beers by Terrapin and other breweries!


Actual prize bike will be ARCTIC BLUE color!

 

Can’t make it on the weekend?

You can still support the event and enter the raffle for a chance to win EPIC prizes!

So far we have prizes from Specialized, Mulberry Gap, Troy Lee Designs, Jarrod’s Place, Free-Flite Bicycles, and Martha’s Outpost with more on the way!

Check out the raffle HERE


ITINERARY 

FRIDAY 

  • 3:00pm - Check-in at The Office at Mulberry Gap & Swag Bags!

  • 4:00pm - Shake Out Group Ride

    • Mountain Bike (Pinhoti 2 Loop ~9 miles)

    • Gravel (Spaghetti Loop ~9 miles) 

  • 6:00pm - Dinner (Sponsorship Opportunities Available). Included in Weekend Pass.

  • 7:30pm - Campfire & S’mores, Hot Tubs and Happy Hour! (Sponsorship Opportunities Available).

SATURDAY 

  • 8:30am - Breakfast - SPONSORED BY CARTECAY BIKE SHOP! (included in weekend and day pass rates below)

  • 9:00am - Check-in at the Office if you’re a Day Guest

  • 9:00am - Demo Bike - SPONSORED BY BLUE MOUNTAIN BIKES! Pick up at tent (first come, first serve - only 4-6 available)

  • Climbing to the top of Bear Creek? 

    • 9:45am - MTB Pre-Ride Meeting

    • 10:00am - Group Roll Out

  • Shuttling to the top of Bear Creek?

    • 10:15am - Shuttle Load up for 10:30am departure 

    • 10:30am - Bear Creek Shuttle Departs (Limit 18 people) 

  • Gravel Ride 

    • 10:45am - Gravel Pre-Ride Meeting

    • 11:00am - Gravel Ride Roll Out (short and long options)

  • Shuttles also offered at 12pm, 1pm, 2pm, and 3pm (FINAL SHUTTLE) - Sponsorship Opportunities Available.

  • 1:00pm - 2:30pm - Lunch (Sponsorship Opportunities Available). Included in Weekend and Day Pass.

  • 3:00pm - 6:00pm - Live Music (Sponsorship Opportunities Available)

  • 4:00pm - Raffle benefitting the NGMBA

  • 5:00pm - Happy Hour (Sponsorship Opportunities Available)

  • 6:00pm - Dinner (Sponsorship Opportunities Available). Included in weekend and day pass.

  • 7:30pm - Hot Tubs, Campfire & S’mores - SPONSORED BY TROY LEE DESIGNS!

SUNDAY

  • 8:30am - Breakfast (Sponsorship Opportunities Available). Included in weekend and day pass prices below).

  • 9:00am - Check-in at the Office if you’re a Day Guest

  • 9:00am - Demo Bikes - SPONSORED BY BLUE MOUNTAIN BIKES! Pick up at tent (first come, first serve - only 8-10 available)

  • Climbing to the top of Pinhoti 3 or Pinhoti 2 Loop? 

    • 9:45am - MTB Pre-Ride Meeting

    • 10:00am - Group Roll Out

  • Shuttling to the top of Pinhoti 3?

    • 10:15am - Shuttle Load up for 10:30am departure 

    • 10:30am - Pinhoti 3 Shuttle Departs (Limit 18)  SHUTTLE SPONSORED BY MAXXIS TIRES

  • Gravel Ride 

    • 10:45am - Gravel Pre-Ride Meeting

    • 11:00am - Gravel Ride Roll Out (short and long options) 

  • 1:00pm - 2:30pm - Lunch (Sponsorship Opportunities Available). Included in weekend and day pass.

  • Shuttles also offered at 12pm, 1pm, and 2pm (FINAL SHUTTLE). Sponsorship Opportunities Available.

  • 5:00pm FAREWELL and SEE YOU NEXT TIME

    • Cabin & Campsite guests must be out of their spaces by 11am. You’re welcome stay and ride and hang out the rest of the day, of course!

    • Day Guests: Offsite by 5pm


FRIday’s RideS

Saturday’s RideS

Sunday’s Rides



EVENT FEES - NEW LOWER FEES THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS!!

Parking (please carpool if you can!), restrooms, and wi-fi access are included. Showers are reserved for lodging guests only.

  • WEEKEND PACKAGE (Fri-Sun) - Staying Offsite - NOW ONLY $100! Includes weekend event pass, 2 breakfasts, 2 lunches, and 2 dinners, campfire & s’mores both nights, live music, t-shirt, swag bag, shuttles both days, and beer throughout the weekend. 

  • WEEKEND PACKAGE (Fri-Sun) - Staying Onsite - NOW ONLY $95! Includes weekend event pass, 2 breakfasts, 2 lunches, and 2 dinners, campfire & s’mores both nights, live music, t-shirt, shuttles, a swag bag, shuttles both days, and beer throughout the weekend. (This pass is in addition to the lodging package you’ll select. Don’t forget to use code SORBA10 to save 10% on your campsite or cabin booking!)

  • DAY PACKAGE (All-day Saturday only) - NOW ONLY $55! Includes Saturday event pass, breakfast, lunch, and dinner, campfire & s’mores, live music, t-shirt, shuttle, beer and a swag bag. 

  • SATURDAY EVENING PACKAGE (Saturday 3pm-9pm only) - NEW OPTION - $30/per person! Includes Saturday afternoon/evening event pass, dinner, live music and a swag bag. 

  • DAY PACKAGE (Sunday only) - NOW ONLY $32.50! Includes Sunday event pass, breakfast, lunch, t-shirt, shuttle, beer and a swag bag.


STAY AT MULBERRY GAP!

Lodging is NOT automatically included with your event registration but we’d love for you to join us! There are plenty of options and price points to fit your needs listed below.

SHARED HOUSING (cabins and campsites) automatically include a 10% SORBA discount for 2-nights of lodging!

BOOKING YOUR OWN HOUSING? Don’t forget to use that code SORBA10 to save 10% on your campsite or cabin booking!

CABINS

PRIVATE LARGE GROUP CABINS (groups of 3-6)

  • ~$335/pp  - PREMIUM CABIN FOR YOUR GROUP OF 3-5 Guests - Hilltop Cottage

    • Complete with private bathroom, kitchenette, laundry, etc. Come spend your weekend in style! 1 Queen Bed and 3 Twin Beds. This price includes your weekend pass. Don’t forget to use code SORBA10 to save 10% on your campsite or cabin booking!

  • ~$315/pp  - GORGEOUS 2-STORY CABIN FOR YOUR GROUP OF 3-6 Guests - Squirrel’s Nest Cabin

    • One of our newest cabins with two levels, balcony, and spiral staircase. 2 Queen Beds and 2 Twin Beds. This price includes your weekend pass. Don’t forget to use code SORBA10 to save 10% on your campsite or cabin booking!

PRIVATE STANDARD CABINS (groups of 2-4)

  • ~$295/pp - THE PERFECT “GLAMPING-STYLE” CABIN ESCAPE FOR GROUPS OF 2-4 Guests - Trail’s End Cabin, Deer Run Cabin, and Bear’s Lair Cabin.

    • These cabins all come with a comfortable king or queen bed and a set of twin bunks (Bear’s Lair has a King and a twin, no bunk). This price includes your weekend pass. Don’t forget to use code SORBA10 to save 10% on your campsite or cabin booking!

  • ~$385/pp - THE PERFECT “GLAMPING-STYLE” CABIN ESCAPE FOR GROUPS OF 2-4 Guests - Laurel’s Rest Cabin and Hemlock Hideaway Cabin.

    • These cabins all come with a comfortable king or queen bed and a set of twin bunks. This price includes your weekend pass. Don’t forget to use code SORBA10 to save 10% on your campsite or cabin booking!

PRIVATE SOLO CABINS (for individuals or 2 folks)

  • ~$285/pp - COZY PRIVATE CABINS FOR 1 (or 2) - Fox Den Cabin or Pinhoti Way Cabin

    • Comfortable, private cabin with a set of twin bunk beds. This price includes your weekend pass. Don’t forget to use code SORBA10 to save 10% on your campsite or cabin booking!

SHARED (MEN’S OR WOMEN’S) BUNKHOUSES (for individuals)

  • ~$290/pp - SHARED BUNKHOUSES - Koi Cove & Pond Nook

    • Comfortable, shared with individual twin beds. This price includes your weekend pass.

CAMPSITES

PRIVATE LARGE CAMPSITES (groups of 2-6 or 8)

  • ~$170/pp - LARGE CAMPSITES - Group Camp 2, Barn Camp 1 & Barn Camp 2

    • Group Site 2 can accommodate up to 8, Barn Campsites up to 6, each have electric. Space for tenting, picnic table, and campfire circle. This price includes your weekend pass. Don’t forget to use code SORBA10 to save 10% on your campsite or cabin booking!

PRIVATE SMALL CAMPSITES (1 or 2 individuals)

  • ~$150/pp - SMALL CAMPSITES - Brook Camps 1, 2, 3, & 4

    • Brook Campsites can accommodate 1 or 2 individuals. Brook camps offer a space for tenting, picnic table, and campfire circle. This price includes your weekend pass. Don’t forget to use code SORBA10 to save 10% on your campsite or cabin booking!

SHARED LARGE CAMPSITE (individuals)

  • ~$160/pp  - LARGE CAMPSITES - Barn Camp 2

    • Barn Camp 2 can accommodate up to 6 individuals. Space for tenting, picnic table, and campfire circle. Parking will be in an event parking area a few minutes walk away. This price includes your weekend pass.

CAR CAMPING (individuals)

  • ~$150/pp  - CAR CAMPING

    • Car Camping sites are level areas to park your small rig for the weekend. This price includes your weekend pass.


READY TO SIGN UP?

STEP 1: REGISTER FOR THE EVENT BELOW

  • SELECT THE CORRECT EVENT PASS (day or weekend)

  • NOTE THE MEALS that come with your pass

  • BOOK SOME SHARED HOUSING (IF you want a space in a SHARED BUNKHOUSE or SHARED CAMPSITE)

  • If you want PRIVATE HOUSING (not a bed in a bunkhouse) don’t forget STEP 2

STEP 2: REGISTER FOR your private cabin or campsite HERE

  • This is just like making a normal booking. If you’re reserving a PRIVATE CABIN/CAMPSITE (no strangers) for 1, or for 2-3 of you, or if your group of buddies is going all out and getting one of the premium cabins. You can register HERE online.

  • If you ALREADY GOT MEALS with your event pass, be sure to not buy them again!

  • Don’t forget to use code SORBA10 to save 10% on your campsite or cabin booking!

 


Huge thanks to all the event partners who make this weekend possible!