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The Famous Cohutta 100 Mile Bike Race
and the BIG Frog 65 Mile Option

Opener for the N.U.E. Mountain Bike Series

ATTENTION Race attendees: Please take a moment to read about a very special person who attended the Cohutta 100 / Big Frog 65 last Saturday. His story is an inspiration to all. We ask for your support with prayers and highest intention.

Come join New Leaf Adventures on April 24th for one of the most challenging and rewarding races the south has to offer.

Starting at the beautiful Ocoee Whitewater Center in Copperhill, Tennessee. The race course is a 100 mile loop around the Cohutta wilderness area with a 12,000-foot of elevation gain. 

APRIL 24th START TIMES
The Cohutta 100 starts at 7:00 am
The Big Frog 65 will start at 7:15 am
All races will start at the scenic Ocoee Whitewater Center (4400 Hwy 64, Copperhill Tennessee) near the welcome facility.
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RACE DESCRIPTION AND COURSE CUT-OFF TIMES
The Cohutta-100 is designed for experienced mountain bike riders who can handle our unique mountain wilderness course. The race covers challenging rolling terrain with big climbs. There is a 12,000-foot elevation gain, with inclines and steep downhill drops throughout. The wildest terrain covers 35+ miles of single-track trails. The remainder mixes remote forest service roads, mountainous curves, and breathtaking mountain pass vistas. The Cohutta 100 covers a very beautiful scenic route through nature that challenges even accomplished riders. Course Description & Course Directions

Course Map pdf   |   Course Elevation pdf

For rider safety, we enforce a 13-hour cut-off for the Cohutta 100 event. Riders who are uncertain about finishing the event in 13 hours should enter the Big Frog 65-mile race first. We enforce a firm 12-hour cut-off for riders to arrive at aid station #6. For your safety, riders who have not reached the last aid station by the 12-hour mark will have two options. You can choose the shorter route (90 miles) you will get a finish time that reflects the shorter distance. Or you can choose to continue but your number will be removed and you will be riding at your own risk with no race support.

The last leg of the Cohutta 100 traverses deep woods single-track paths which may be difficult to ride in the dark. The race organization cannot offer any support or rider removal at this point in the course: riders assume responsibility for taking on this challenge. The loop of the Cohutta on the forrest service roads is sagged by race support in case of mechanical / medical issues. More imporatant information.

NO UNAUTHORIZED VEHICLES ARE ALLOWED ON THE COURSE
Only official race vehicles are allowed on the course. This is for the safety of all riders in the event. This is strictly enforced.   

SAG AND RACE DROPS FOR THE 100
Each participant will receive ONLY three one-gallon zip lock bags for personal items for aid station drops. All items must fit into these bags, or they don’t go. This includes lights if necessary.  (Remember, race course closes at 8 pm.)
ALL ITEMS MUST BE DROPPED OFF BY 9 pm ON FRIDAY, APRIL 23. NO ITEMS WILL BE ACCEPTED ON RACE DAY.  

All items will be returned to the Finish line when an aid station closes. All items should be back at the finish line area at approximately 8:00 p.m. race day. Items will be coming back on the sweep vehicle. We are NOT responsible for lost articles. Please double check your drop bags to make sure your race number is on the bag. Also any items left after the race will be mailed at the rider’s expense. Mailing fee must be prepaid.

AID STATIONS
There are six on the course, roughly 15 miles apart. Many wonderful people from around the area organize and staff each aid station (see staff information). These people make a race. Please know that these cycling enthusiasts are volunteers who are there for you. Their job is to get you in and out as efficiently as possible.  

NUTRITIONALS
We will have food and fluids at each aid station. We strongly encourage you to use your own nutritional aids as your primary source and ours as a back up because we may not have what you are accustomed to using for nutrition.  

MANDATORY RACE CHECK IN
All racers must check in and receive race packets at the Ocoee White Water Center's outdoor pavillon, across the river to the left. The address is 4400 Hwy 64 Copperhill Tennessee 37317.

Check-in is on Friday, April 23, 2010 from 12:00 noon to 9:00 pm. All drops must be left at this time. Parking is available in the Whitewater Center parking lot. To check in you will need a parking pass. Walk across the bridge to the check in area. Bagels and coffee will be available race morning at the pavilion.

CANCELLATION POLICY
If you register for either race and can't make the event for any reason your entry will automatically roll over for one year. You need to notify us so that we can make note on your registration form as close to the event date as possible. If you transfer races or categories before the cut off date you will be assessed a $10.00 fee. If you transfer after the early date you will be assessed a $20.00 transfer fee.

MUST READ: More Race Information and Rules

We hope your experience is that, and more. Good Luck, riders!