Women's Pedal Fest
Description
Women’s Pedal Fest Presented by 7 Moons MTB, MTB Skills Factory & NOC
November 7th- 9th
Sponsored by Watch for Me NC
Join us for our annual Women’s Mountain Biking Weekend! Enjoy guided rides, skills clinics led by professional women instructors, fun giveaways, and the chance to connect with fellow riders all in spectacular Western North Carolina. Basic Entry includes guided rides, select meals, a bandana, and a bonfire. Add on lodging at NOC from a cabin or Dogwood Lodge or Basecamp and stay and play where all the action is!
Tickets on sale now!
Pricing Info
| Selection | What's Included | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Main Ticket | Base price includes:
• Group dinner at Relias |
$130 |
| Select Your Saturday Group Ride | • Tsali | Beginners • Fire Mountain | Beginner Loop w/ Cherokee Story telling • Fire Mountain | Intermediate • Tsali | Advanced |
Included in Base Price |
| Add Clinic | Options: • Beginner Clinic~ $50 • Intermediate Clinic~ $50 • Intro to Jumping~ $80 • Advanced Cornering~ $80 |
$50-$80 |
| Add Lodging | Options: • Dogwood • Hemlocks (Single Occupancy) • Hemlocks (Double Occupancy) |
Price Varies |
Friday, November 7th
5:30–7 PM | Kick off the weekend with early check-in at the Backyard by Big Wesser! Grab your passes and swag, meet new friends, sip on tasty drinks, and warm up by the bonfire.
Saturday, November 8th
Fuel up with a group breakfast at Relia’s Garden, then hit the trails! Choose from four educational clinics and four group rides at Tsali or Fire Mountain—whether you’re a newbie or a seasoned shredder, there’s something for everyone. Cap off the day with a group dinner and cozy bonfire back at Relia’s.
Group Ride Details
Fire Mountain Group Ride (Advanced)
This advanced 6-mile loop is designed for riders with strong legs and intermediate bike-handling skills. The route climbs approximately 2.5 miles (700 ft of elevation) up to The Roost via Uktena before descending Spearfinger to the Overlook and finishing with a short climb out on Tinkers Dream.
Tsali Group Ride (Intermediate)
This 8-mile ride on the Thompson Loop, features 700–800 ft of elevation gain. Expect gradual climbs and a narrow trail descent—perfect for riders with solid stamina and intermediate handling skills.
Fire Mountain Beginner Loop – Cultural Tour
This beginner-friendly 3-mile loop includes a short, punchy climb to Judaculla Junction before transitioning to a gradual ascent across Waya and a fun descent down Spearfinger to Tinkers Dream. A great introduction to Fire Mountain with cultural highlights along the way.
Tsali Advanced Ride
This challenging route covers both Thompson and Mouse Branch loops for a total of approximately 14 miles and 1,400 ft of elevation. Riders should have steady pacing ability, strong stamina, and moderate to advanced technical skills.
Sunday, November 9th
Enjoy one last breakfast at Relia’s, then join an optional farewell ride at Deep Creek Recreation Area to wrap up an epic weekend. The 5-mile round trip gravel forest road, closed to vehicles, leading into short single-track area. Gradual climb with short inclines along the creek, with fun descents coming back to parking lot. Riders will need to purchase a $5 day pass at the picnic area parking lot kiosk.
Detailed Schedule
| Friday | |
| 5:30-7:30 | Check in and Bonfire @ Relia's |
| Saturday | |
| 8am | Breakfast @ Relia's |
| 10-12pm | Clinics: Intro to Jumping & Fundamentals of MTB -Beginner Skills |
| Group Rides- Fire Mountain | Intermediate | |
| Group Rides- Tsali | Beginners | |
| 2-4pm | Clinics- Advanced Cornering & Fundamentals Intermediate |
| Group Rides- Fire Mountain | Beginner Loop w/ Cherokee Story telling | |
| Group Rides- Tsali | Advanced | |
| 6pm | Dinner at Relia's |
| 7-9pm | Raffle and Campfire Social |
| Sunday | |
| 9am | Breakfast @ Relia's |
| 10am | Group Rides |
Scholarship Information
The Women’s Pedal Fest Scholarship reduces financial barriers and creates more inclusive opportunities for women to participate in outdoor adventure and Mountain Biking. We offer three scholarships to support representation and access to the outdoors, encourage connection and empowerment, and promote diversity in paddlesports. Application link below.
Things to keep in mind when planning:
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Gear and equipment aren’t included with registration, so be sure to bring your own.
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Meet your group right at the trailhead for Guided Rides and Clinics — come ready to roll!
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We’re not able to offer refunds within 15 days of the event, so lock in your spot early.
Sponsors & Partners
Thank you to our Women’s Pedal Fest sponsors Watch For Me NC and partners 7 Moons MTB, and MTB Skills Factory.
Watch For Me NC
Watch for Me NC aims to reduce pedestrian and bicycle injuries and deaths through a comprehensive, targeted approach of public education, community engagement, and high visibility law enforcement
7 Moons MTB
Empowering WNC through mountain biking. Breaking barriers, building confidence, and promoting physical & mental health for all.
MTB Skills Factory
MTB Skills Factory – The region’s premier provider for high quality mountain bike skills instruction and guided rides, offering the most experienced, highly certified professional coaches and guides to facilitate unforgettable mountain bike adventures.
