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2nd Annual Bearhoti Bike Fest! (May 2-4, 2025)


WEATHER UPDATE as of MAY 2: DUE TO THE FORECASTED RAIN, WE’LL BE MOVING THE BEARHOTI RIDE FROM SATURDAY AT 10AM TO SUNDAY AT 10AM. SEE SCHEDULE UPDATES BELOW.


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

CHOOSE YOUR OWN ADVENTURE

  • One FLAT EVENT RATE of $45 for the DAY or WEEKEND includes:

    • Friday Night Social at Cartecay Brewery (hors d’oeuvres & first beer included!)

    • Saturday Morning Bear Creek Group Ride at Mulberry Gap (aid station fare included)

    • Sunday Morning Group Ride & Ribbon Cutting at Ridgeway (with lunch provided!)

    • Saturday & Sunday Day Passes to Mulberry Gap to ride, relax, and hang out (or better yet, book a cabin or campsite and make a whole weekend of it!)

  • Optional UPGRADES:

    • SHUTTLE - To the top of Bear Creek to save the climb Saturday morning $16/person

    • MEALS - Reserve SOME/ALL of your weekend Meals & Mulberry Gap:

      • Friday Dinner @ 6pm $25/person

      • Saturday Breakfast @ 8:30am $16/person

      • Saturday To-Go Lunch (ready by 9:45am) $16/person

      • Saturday Dinner @ 6pm $25/person

      • Sunday Breakfast @ 8:30am $16/person

      • Sunday To-Go Lunch (ready by 9:45am) $16/person

    • CABINS - These prices are in addition to your weekend pass, and excludes local taxes & fees

      • ~$190/pp - COZY PRIVATE CABIN FOR 1 (or 2) - Pinhoti Way Cabin or Fox Den Cabin INCLUDES 2 nights in a private cabin. Cabins include all lines, towels, robes for hot tubs, pillows, AC, mini-fridge, microwave, etc. Comfortable, private cabin with a set of twin bunk beds.

      • ~$160/pp - SHARED STANDARD CABIN for COUPLES & GROUPS (for groups of 2-5) Laurel’s Rest, Hemlock Hideaway, Deer Run, and/or Bear’s Lair, and others. INCLUDES 2 nights in one of our comfy glampy cabins. Cabins include all lines, towels, robes for hot tubs, pillows, a mini fridge, microwave, etc.

      • ~$160/pp - SHARED WOMENS or MENS STANDARD BUNKHOUSE CABIN (for 3-5 individuals) Koi Cove, Pond Nook, Trails End, and others. INCLUDES 2 nights in one of our comfy glampy cabins. Cabins include all lines, towels, robes for hot tubs, pillows, a mini fridge, microwave, etc.

    • CAMPSITES - These prices are in addition to your weekend pass, and excludes local taxes & fees

      • ~$50/pp  -SMALL PRIVATE CAMPSITES - Brook Camps 1, 2, 3, & 4 INCLUDES 2 nights of camping. Brook Campsites can accommodate 1 or 2 individuals. Brook Campsites offer a space for tenting, picnic table, and campfire circle.

      • ~$60/pp  - LARGE SHARED CAMPSITES - Barn Camps 1 or 2 and Group Camps 1 or 2. INCLUDES 2 nights of camping. These sites can accommodate 6-12 folks in tents or small cars/vans. They have ample space for tenting, picnic table, and campfire circle. Parking will be in an event parking area a few minutes walk away.

      • ~$60/pp  - DESIGNATED CAR/VAN CAMPING SPOTS (Camping INSIDE your vehicle, in a designated assigned camping space, with access to 30amp electric, a shared picnic table and shared firepit.) INCLUDES 2 nights of camping

      • ~$46/pp  - “DISPERSED” CAR/VAN CAMPING (Camping INSIDE your vehicle, fully self-contained., in one of several typical parking areas) INCLUDES 2 nights of camping. Dispersed Car Camping sites are level areas to park your small rig for the weekend.


UPDATED ITINERARY – BEARHOTI BIKE FEST

FRIDAY

3:00pm–6:00pm – Check-In to your Mulberry Gap Cabin or Campsite
(Early check-ins after 12pm can be arranged at +$15/campsite and +$30/cabin with advanced notice.)

6:00pm–8:00pmUPDATED TIME: Friday Night Social at Cartecay Bike Shop
Your first beer at Cartecay + hors d’oeuvres are free!

8:00pm onward – Campfires, Hot Tubs & Hanging Out at Mulberry Gap!

SATURDAY

8:30am – Breakfast at Mulberry Gap (optional addition $16/person)

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

9:45am – To-Go Lunches Ready at Mulberry Gap (optional addition $16/person)

SCHEDULE CHANGE: Bearhoti Ride moved to SUNDAY at 10:00am
(No Bearhoti ride today. See updated Sunday section below.)

Instead: Enjoy open shuttles and trail time!
10:00am, 12:00pm & 2:00pm – Shuttles offered for Bear Creek sessions assuming the weather isn't terrible (additional $16/person, limit 18 per shuttle). Or you can get in some gravel riding, hiking, or hit up the local Ellijay wineries and other areas. 

6:00pm – Dinner at Mulberry Gap (optional additional $25/person)

7:30pm – Hot Tubs, Campfires, & S’mores!

SUNDAY

8:30am – Breakfast at Mulberry Gap (optional, additional $16/person)

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

10:00am – UPDATED: Bearhoti Group Ride (formerly Saturday ride)
Meeting spot and roll-out at Mulberry Gap. Choose your climb or shuttle to the top!

~1:00pm – NEW: Grilled Burgers Lunch Now at Mulberry Gap
(The original plan was for Brett to grill out at Ridgeway... he'll still be grilling, just now at Mulberry Gap!)

NOTE:
The Ridgeway Group Ride & Ribbon Cutting is cancelled due to weather.

11:00am – Cabin & Campsite Check-Out
(Late check-outs by 3pm can be arranged at +$15/campsite and +$30/cabin with advanced notice.)

Additional Notes:

  • If you're unable to make the rescheduled Sunday ride and had only signed up for Saturday, please let us know.

  • If you booked a pre/post ride meal and can no longer attend, you may:

    • a) Donate the amount to the club

    • b) Request a refund...

    • c) leave a credit on file at Mulberry Gap good for the next year… just let us know either way :) 


READY TO SIGN UP?

  • SELECT AN EVENT PASS (Same price for a DAY or the whole WEEKEND)

  • SELECT MEALS - NOTE THE MEALS that come with your pass (Friday hors d’oeuvres and Sunday Lunch)

  • CHOOSE THE BEST HOUSING OPTION FOR YOU!


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