The 21st annual Assault on Mt. Mitchell from Spartanburg, S.C., to Mt. Mitchell, N.C. (el. 6680') was held Saturday, May 18. George Meyer of Inman, S.C. won (OK, he didn't actually "win", but he did finish before everybody else) in a time of 5:24. This is the "new course" which features even more climbing (advertised at 11,000'); finishing times average about 20 minutes slower than the "old" course.
Among GCC riders participating were Ralph Schlief and Mark Meisel.