Held annually on the last Saturday in April, the Burnsville Metric is a great way to start off your cycling season. It is casual but well-supported and comprises some of the flattest, most scenic roads in Yancey and Mitchell counties.
For the first 36 miles the Burnsville Metric route is mostly flat and follows the Cane River through the small communities of Higgins, Lewisburg, Egypt and Ramseytown with picturesque vistas of the river and the surrounding mountains. Then, proceeding upstream beside the wide Toe River, the route passes Huntdale, Pigeon Roost and Green Mountain.
There are moderate hills to climb between miles 36 and 52, but those climbs, especially along Hwy. 80-N, provide stunning views of Mt. Mitchell, Roan Mountain and other nearby peaks.
Of course there is the final climb back up to the town square. Not much to do about that but ride it.
Roving SAG support
Ham radio communication provided by MARC (Mayland Amateur Radio Club)
- 28 Apr 2018 9:00am
- Tickets Not On Sale
- The Burnsville MetricThe Burnsville MetricBurnsville, North Carolina, USA
- Up to 61 miles (98 km)
- From 30.00 USD
Extra Information
Prices increase to $40 after April 12.
Centro de Enlace will again be offering a delicious and reasonably-priced lunch after the ride in the Town Center (the same building as registration).
