Greg Hardy, the founder of Rockgeist, is set to participate in the 2026 Trans North Georgia Adventure (TNGA), commencing tomorrow morning. This event serves as a testing ground for several innovative Rockgeist prototypes, including ultralight feed bags, a welded waterproof top tube bag, and a compact seat pack.
The TNGA is a demanding 350-mile mountain bike route traversing the rugged terrains of North Georgia, encompassing trails, forest roads, and paved paths, with over 56,000 feet of elevation gain. Mulberry Gap, a renowned adventure basecamp, plays a pivotal role in supporting riders throughout this challenging journey. (mulberrygap.com)
In collaboration with ALUULA Composites, Rockgeist has developed a line of ultralight, waterproof bags. Utilizing ALUULA’s advanced fabric, these bags are 30-40% lighter and 15-20% more expensive than standard options, offering enhanced durability and performance. (bikepacking.com)
Greg’s setup for the TNGA includes a Santa Cruz Tallboy equipped with SRAM Transmission, Vittoria Syerra 29 x 2.4″ tires, Ergon grips, and inner bar ends. His gear features the new ALUULA fabric seat pack, a waterproof Cache Top Tube Bag with a flap/magnetic closure, and Soft Flask Holders designed for 500 mL soft flasks, integrated with the Rockgeist Spacelink system.
The TNGA is scheduled to begin on August 15, 2026, with the grand depart at 8:00 AM. Riders can anticipate a week of intense riding, culminating on August 22, 2026. (mulberrygap.com)
For those interested in following the event live, updates and tracking are available on the official TNGA website.
As the TNGA unfolds, it will be exciting to see how Greg Hardy’s innovative gear performs under the demanding conditions of this esteemed adventure.