Bear Wheels Challenge: 6 Hour Endurance Race 2026

The Bear Wheels Challenge is a six-hour mountain bike endurance race held at Bear Wheels Mountain Bike Trail in Defeated Creek, near Carthage, Tennessee. The trailhead is located at 140 Marina Lane, approximately one hour east of Nashville. Upper Cumberland SORBA presents this event. Riders may compete individually or as part of a team. The Party Pace and Cub Racer categories accommodate less intense riders and younger participants. The complete course map is available on TrailForks, and registration is managed through BikeReg.