Shimano XTR Demo Weekend at Mulberry Gap

May 9–10, 2026 | Ellijay, GA

Curious what a top-tier build actually feels like on trail? This is your chance.

Join us at Mulberry Gap for a full weekend of riding and testing out a fleet of Shimano XTR-equipped demo bikes—from trail machines to a few eMTB options—right here in the North Georgia mountains.

No sales pitch, no pressure… just good bikes, good trails, and a chance to see what these builds can really do.

How It Works

• First come, first served (no reservations)

• Stop by the demo area, grab a bike, and head out

• Bikes will be set up for you and held briefly while you gear up

• You’ll just need:

  • A valid driver’s license

  • A credit card for collateral (no charge)

  • A signed waiver

Ride it, bring it back, swap bikes, repeat.

Demo Hours

Saturday & Sunday
🕘 ~9:30am – 4:00pm

Plan to grab a bike before heading out on your ride or hopping on a shuttle.

What You’ll Be Riding

A selection of XTR builds from brands like:

• Yeti

• Pivot

• Ibis

• Orbea (eMTB options available)

Sizes will range from Small through XL, with a mix of trail and eMTB setups.

Costs & What’s Included

• $0 - Demo Check outs

• $5 - Day Pass

• $? - Beer and Snacks available for purchase

• $16 - Lunch

• $18-30 Various Shuttles

Where to Ride

• All Mulberry Gap trails and gravel roads are open to demo bikes

We’ll be running the following shuttles:

Saturday Morning:

• 10am - Pinhoti 2

• 11:30am - Pinhoti 3

Saturday Afternoon:

• 1:00pm - Pinhoti 2 or 3 (whichever is most requested)

• 2:30pm- Bear Creek

Sunday:

• 10am - Pinhoti 2

• 11:30am - Pinhoti 3

• 1:00pm - Bear Creek

Make a Weekend of It

Stick around, ride more, and enjoy the full Mulberry Gap experience:

• 🚐 Shuttle access to trailheads

• 🍳 Breakfast, lunch, and dinner available

• 🔥 Campfires, cabins, campsites, and good company

Book a cabin, grab a campsite, or just come out for the day.

👉 Snag your Demo Day Pass here!

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