GOSH DARN 5 will feature a 16, 42, 60, and 100-mile race, camping, bonfires, partying, and more.
We're back! Bigger and better than ever with camping and lodging available on Friday and Saturday nights, a few big bonfires in the woods, more than enough gravel, silly games, food, beer, beverages, prizes, and more!
Included in the price of registration this year: free tent camping, a "survival kit" (it's kinda like a swag bag, except you'll actually like what's in it), free beer and NA beverages, a post-ride meal, and an event t-shirt.
Bunking and cabin rentals are available through the Five Star Retreat. Cabin rentals sleep between 5 and 10 people and cost $400 for 3 nights. Bunks are available for $40 for 3 nights. All lodging has climate control and full bathrooms.
With whatever route you choose you can expect to encounter a strong variety of gravel and terrain – from well-groomed gravel to rutted out jeep trails; blazing-fast descents, creek crossings, and punchy climbs. The routes will have you saying "gosh" and "darn" more than once.
Riders on the 42, 60, and 100-mile routes should expect one aid station after the first half of the ride. Riders on the 100-mile route will also pass a checkpoint aid station at mile 55. Riders that do make this checkpoint by 12 pm will be pulled from the ride.
This ride is self-navigated, and the route is unmarked. All riders are asked to bring whatever tools necessary to navigate the course. We do this to provide an environment that empowers individuals to teach themselves the necessary navigation skills that are ultimately needed to ride self-supported. This gives the participants the opportunity to build orienteering skills without the risk of getting so lost they can't make it home.
Over the past five years, cellphone signal has become increasingly better in Hickman County. If you are not using a GPS head unit, we strongly recommend that you download the Ride with GPS app, create an account, save and download the routes (tap the dots to the right of the route name).
Thursday: Camping/Lodging Opens
Friday: Packet Pickup, Bonfire
Saturday: Packet Pick-Up, Ride, Meal, Party, Bonfire, Camp
Sunday: Camping & Lodging Closes
Ready to take on one of the wildest bike rides in Tennessee? Register for the event below.
This year's event will be limited to 300 participants and is projected to sell out, register now cause we'll be real sad if you can't come.
This year's event is possible thanks to contributions from Cumberland Transit, Amigo Frameworks, the Five Star Retreat, and Pinewood Canoe & Camp.
www.goshdarn.org/goshdarn5
