The Revenge of the Rattlesnake

About this race

Race Overview This is an old school, classic single loop backcountry race. The name is from an on course incident with a rattlesnake. You have to be tough for this 24 mile back country loop in the heart of Dankness…Canaan. Event Details Date: 2026-09-20 Location: 685 William Ave, Davis, WV Registration: Opens at 8:30 at Davis City Park Pavilion Race Start: 10am at the beginning of the River Road Trail (South side of Rt 32 Bridge) Course Description This is a fundraiser for Blackwater Bicycle Association . The course includes: Start: Davis on River Road Trail to Yellow Birch Climb: Up a virtual creek bed, The Davis Trail (Allegheny Trail) to Plantation Trail Trail Navigation: Right onto Plantation Trail, left onto Fire Trail #6, and left onto Canaan Loop Road (Forest Road 13) Descent: Fire Trail 3 back to Plantation Trail Post-Race Activities Post race meal by the fabulous SIRIANNI'S Pizza and FREE t-shirt are included in the race entry at the DAVIS CITY PARK Additional Information Class: The DUO class is just for fun with official timing and placing Thank You: Special thanks to land owners and organizations, including West Virginia Land Trust and Blackwater Bikes Parking: Please park at the Davis Riverfront Park across from the Shop N Save Restrooms: There is a porta potty on site For More Information Visit the race page at The Revenge of the Rattlesnake . Check out the course at ROR 2025 , which is the same course for 2026. Important Notes PLEASE BE AT REGISTRATION AT 8:30am at Davis City Park (please park there as well) to sign waiver, pick up your race tag and pick up yo…