Rebuilding Together: Our Community Response to Hurricane Helene

Updated October 9, 2024 Community Update After Hurricane Helene Dear Friends and Neighbors, We wanted to reach out to provide some important updates and express our heartfelt gratitude for the...
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Bikepacking Adventure in Pisgah National Forest: Essential Gear, Tips, and Family Fun

In today's world, we're constantly moving at a breakneck pace. Between endless notifications, busy work schedules, and the pressures of everyday life, it’s no wonder so many of us feel...
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Experience the Newly Enhanced Butter Gap Trail in Pisgah National Forest - Now Open!

Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony of the Butter Gap and Searcy Creek Projects Brevard, NC – July 23, 2024 – Pisgah Area SORBA (Southern Off-Road Bicycle Association), The Pisgah Conservancy (TPC), and the...
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Exploring Western North Carolina: Mountain Biking in Pisgah National Forest

Located in the Southern Appalachian Mountains of North Carolina, Pisgah National Forest offers an unparalleled playground for outdoor enthusiasts, especially mountain bikers and gravel riders alike. With its rugged terrain,...
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Custom Mountain Bike Apparel: Elevate Your Brand with Cognative MTB's Unique Process

Are you ready to take your brand's identity to the next level? Look no further than our Custom Program! At Cognative, we're passionate about helping you develop your brand through...
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A Mountain Biking Christmas Story

Once upon a mountainous terrain, two avid mountain bikers, Austin and Steph, were on a quest for the ultimate Christmas gift. They scoured shops and online stores, hoping to find...
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All New Local Artist Series: Meet Justin Miles

Welcome to our new collaboration project, the Local Artist Series, where we partner with local artists to create unique, limited-edition designs just for you!Our project aims to partner with talented...
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Mountain Bike Shorts: Why They're Essential and How to Pick the Right Pair

Mountain biking is an exhilarating sport that provides a great workout and a chance to get deep into the outdoors. As with any physical activity, having the right gear is...
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Everything You Need to Know About Riding the Berm Park MTB Trails in Canton, NC

Calling all mountain bikers: Berm Park in Canton is one of the newest and raddest places to shred in Western North Carolina. Whether you want to brush up on riding...
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Your Guide to Riding DuPont State Forest Mountain Bike Trails

Situated between Brevard and Hendersonville, NC, DuPont State Recreational Forest is one of the most famous mountain biking destinations in the southeast. And it’s little wonder why.  With about 80...
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MTB Skills Factory: Making a big impact through professional MTB coaching

In addition to being a nationally known MTB apparel brand, we launched a full-scale Custom MTB Apparel Program for non-profit trail clubs, bike shops, ride groups, industry partners, race teams,...
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2023 Goals: Cognative Retail and Public Bike Park coming soon!

It's been a while since we updated you all on our new property. So let's dive into the progress and what we've been up to. One year ago, we purchased...
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