08/24/2026
Before we put a bow on TNGA 2026, we need to say a very big THANK YOU to the incredible community behind this event. ❤️
First, to Race Director Jeff “Honcho” Williams for yet another exemplary year of herding feral cats, and to TNGA founder Dave Muse for having a dumb idea for Type 2 fun that has somehow resonated with people for 17 years.
This year also brought the debut of the TNGA Gravel route! Huge thanks to Clint Fowler for the vision, mapping, and first ride-through that brought it to life.
A massive thank-you to our Event Volunteers / Shuttle Drivers:
Kate Wendel, Kimberly Moore, Russell Newton, Christopher St. Clair, Brian Sherman, Graham Skardon, Monica Desjardins, David Witherow, Maggie Deavours, LeaAnne Deavours, Rebecca Less, Mike McCrary, Delores Montero, Fred Simonelli, Art Slayton, Chris Freeman, Norm Deane, Katie Aguilar, Kevin “Stringbean” Koellmer, Rose Law, Whitney Stanley, Tanya Uherka, Jon Kent, JP Dales, Maddox Joseph Caporini, Stephen Craig Easley, Steve Bucina, Ellery Kate Deane, Tara Gideon, Benjamin Meyer, Sheila Slayton, Jeannie Wentworth, Chris Randall, and Brett Davidson.
Extra thanks to Josh Hennessey + Blue Mountain Bikes for the multi-bike rack that was an absolute game changer; Brett Davidson + North Georgia Mountain Bike Association for the flatbed trailer and extra drivers; and Cartecay Bike Shop for coming through with an emergency delivery.
Thank you to the volunteers with North Georgia Mountain Bike Association, Northwest Georgia SORBA, Northeast Georgia SORBA, and every other group and individual who maintains the trails, roads, and routes that make this epic adventure possible.
And finally, thank you to all the riders — not just for showing up to do this wild thing, but for looking out for one another along the way.
To everyone who raced, volunteered, drove, maintained trails, loaned equipment, solved problems, cheered, tracked dots, or helped a stranger:
Thank you for another phenomenal TNGA. We couldn’t do it without you. ❤️
— The Mulberry Gap Crew
Photo credit: a bunch of folks