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.<\/p>\n
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<\/a>)<\/p>\n 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<\/a>)<\/p>\n Greg’s setup for the TNGA includes a Santa Cruz Tallboy equipped with SRAM Transmission, Vittoria Syerra 29 x 2.4\u2033 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.<\/p>\n 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<\/a>)<\/p>\n For those interested in following the event live, updates and tracking are available on the official TNGA website.<\/p>\n 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. <\/p>\n