Rides & Events
Weekly Group Rides
SMW Annual Events
Enjoy the fall foilage with ride options of 25, 62, and 100 miles. The ride features quiet country roads, rest stops, cue sheets, painted routes, sag and mechanical support, and a post-ride meal.
Registration now open.
An epic 115-mile ride with 9,000+ feet of climbing on both the Cherohala Skyway (a National Scenic Byway) and the infamous "Dragon.” A metric 62-mile century and 50-mile valley ride also available.
Other Centuries & Events
- Beating the Bounds, 4/20/09, Ashville, NC
- 3–State 3–Mountain Challenge, 5/2/09, Chattanooga, TN (GA & NC)
- Spring Fling Super Metric, 5/9/09, New Hope, AL
- Tour de Blount, 5/16/09, Maryville, TN
- Tour de Nash (50 mi), 5/16/09, Nashville, TN
- Dogwood 100, 5/19/09, Winchester, TN
- Tour de Cure, 6/6/09, Knoxville, TN
- Fletcher Flyer, 6/7/09, Fletcher, NC
- Pedalfest, June (TBA), Elizabethton, TN
- Cherohala Challenge, 6/20/09, Tellico Plains, TN
- Harpeth River Ride, 6/27/09, Thompson Springs, TN
- Rocky Top Metric Century, 7/4/09, Knoxville, TN
- Old Kentucky Home Bicycle Tour, 9/12/09 & 9/13/09, Louisville, KY
- Sequatchie Valley Century, October 3, 2009, Jasper, TN
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Smoky Mountain Wheelmen 2009 Century, Oct. 10, 2009
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Join
us on October 10, 2009 for the
Wheelmen Fall Century.
Active.com Registration closes 11:59 PM Oct. 8, 2009 |
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| Download the
Fall Century Brochure and mail-in Registration |
Register online at Active.com |
CONTACT
INFORMATION |
century@smwbike.org
Dave Penegar 865-414-5134 |
| Full Century 100 Miles |
Cue Sheet |
| Metric Century 100 KM (62 Miles) |
Cue Sheet |
| Quarter Century 25 Miles |
Cue Sheet |
| EXPERIENCE LEVEL |
The roads are typical East
Tennessee, they aren't flat. But the rides are not too difficult for
riders in good condition after a full season of riding.
This is NOT a race, PLEASE ride
safely!
No wagering permitted. |
| WEATHER |
The
weather is usually cool at the start, and can be warm by the finish. Dress accordingly and be prepared for variable weather conditions.
This ride is held rain or shine!
Forecast for The area, from
Yahoo.Com & The Weather Channel |
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| REGISTRATION
Mail-In
Registration
On-Line Registration |
The deadline to register by mail and receive socks and water bottle is Sept 29. all mailed registrations must be received by October 5, 2009
OR
Online registration (www.active.com) closes at 10:59 PM PDT on
October 8; .
Note: No refunds after October 6, 2009 |
| ON-SITE REGISTRATION |
Saturday October 11, (6:30 – 7:45 am) |
| FEES: |
Early Registration $30.
Must be post marked or before Sept. 29 to assure
availability of
socks and water bottles. After October 5, fee is $40.00.
Day of ride Registration $40 -October 11 |
| PERKS |
Pre-registered riders will receive a pair of swell socks
and a water bottle. (Registrations received after Sept. 29 will
be on an as available basis.) Fee
also includes some cool stuff in your registration bag, time clock,
fully stocked rest stops, SAG support, post-ride meal (with vegetarian option), and the
friendliest volunteers you’ll ever meet. |
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| RIDE REQUIREMENTS |
All riders must sign a ride waiver
Riders under 18 must have a signed parental waiver
Riders under 16 must be accompanied by parent or adult guardian
All riders must wear an ANSI or SNELL approved helmet at all
times during the ride.
Download and print the waiver and minor
paperwork HERE |
| DIRECTIONS |
Start and finish at Loudon City Park – Take I-75 to Exit 72 (Loudon). Go
East toward Loudon on Hwy 72 for 1.2 miles, turn left on Roberson
Springs Road. The park will be immediately on the left. This year we
will meet at the FIRST Shelter on left.
Look for the event signs.
View Google Map |
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RIDE
DAY SCHEDULE
October 11, 2008
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6:30 - 7:45 AM |
On-Site
Registration & Packet pick-up |
| 8:00 AM |
Riders depart |
| 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
Post Ride Meal |
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