Ring of Fire
📍 Oregon, USA
mtb
Date
26 September 2026
Distance
50 miles
Elevation
1,639 m
Difficulty
mtb
The Snake
Georgia, USA · February 2027 (TBA)
Difficulty: 4/5 — Very hard
A highly challenging winter mountain bike time trial held on Georgia's rugged Pinhoti Trail, offering either 17 or 34 miles of point-to-point racing. The course features multiple mountain ascents and increasingly technical terrain along narrow, rocky ridge lines.
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- 27km · 55km
- Surface
- singletrack, dirt
- Typical W/kg
- 3–4.5
Rider fit
Who it's for
Experienced mountain bikers seeking a demanding winter test of technical handling and climbing endurance on natural singletrack.
Who will struggle
Riders with limited experience on highly technical, rocky terrain, or those unprepared for unpredictable winter weather and sharp ridge-line riding.
Training focus
Develop rock-garden handling skills, upper body strength for technical descents, and sustained power for multiple steep mountain climbs.
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FAQs
What are the available distance options?+
Participants can choose between a full 34-mile option or a shorter 17-mile option.
What is the race format?+
It is an individual time trial series consisting of two races held in February and March, where riders are started separately and your fastest single day time counts towards the final ranking.
How do logistics work for this point-to-point course?+
Shuttles are provided to transport riders from the finish line at the Dalton Convention Center to the respective starting locations at Dry Creek Trailhead (for 34 milers) or Snake Creek Gap (for 17 milers).
What type of terrain will I encounter?+
The course is set on the Pinhoti Trail and features two mountain climbs in the first half and four in the second. The final eight miles are particularly technical, running along the sharp, rocky crests of Hurricane Mountain and Rocky Face Ridge.
How is the weather typically handled?+
The event takes place in winter conditions that can range from a freezing 15 degrees to a mild 70 degrees Fahrenheit. The race is rarely postponed and usually runs regardless of harsh weather.