The Psycho 48

The Psycho 48 is held in Bayboro, North Carolina, on October 16–17, 2026. It is a cycling endurance event with several formats: the 48 Hour starts at 8 a.m. on October 16, and on October 17 the 100-mile race, the 12 Hour and the 24 Hour non-drafting division all begin at 8 a.m., with the 24 Hour drafting division rolling out at 8:15 a.m. In the timed events, distance covered is your result.

Choosing between the drafting and non-drafting divisions matters more than the clock here: riding in a group changes the effort dramatically, while going solo turns a 24-hour into a long, self-paced tempo. The 100-mile option is the most familiar entry point for anyone with a century already in their legs. For the longer formats, train the way an ultrarunner would, with long back-to-back weekend rides, a rehearsed nutrition plan and at least one night ride.