Elk River 100 Route
Ride headquarters is now TOP Fitness Center in Tullahoma, which has clean restrooms and showers. The new start location will eliminate 4 crossings of the busy 4-lane in Tullahoma. There will be refreshments and food at the finish.
Thanks to the sponsors and supporting staff:
Michelob Ultra
TOP Fitness
Boy Scout Troop 158
The 100 mile route is comprised of 2 loops. The first is a 68-mile (Metric Century) loop which heads south across the Elk River, along Woods Reservoir, to the Cumberland Plateau, ascending the difficult Alto climb. After passing through the scenic campus of the University of the South, the bikers descend to Cowan and return to TOPS Fitness in Tullahoma. This completes the 68-mile ride and the first part of the 100-mile ride. Riders going the 100-mile distance then follow the northern 32-mile route to the nearby town of Normandy, proceeding north over the Duck River and around the north side of Normandy Lake, returning to Tullahoma. The first loop is rolling, except for the steep climb up the Plateau south of Alto. The second, 32 mile loop is hilly, with climbs and descents into the Duck River valley. One can ride the first loop alone for a metric century. Continuing for 2007 are the 50 mile and 10 mile routes.
Route Highlights !
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Shorter Options
For those not wanting to put in mega-miles, but still have an enjoyable ride, 32 and 10 miles options are available. These rides will begin at 9:30 AM and will be accompanied by experienced ride leaders. The tour goes to the nearby town of Normandy, and is described above. There are moderate hills on this route.
Ride Details
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Ride Fees:
Register day of ride for 100, 68, 50 or 32 mile option - $25.
Register day of ride for 10 mile option - Free !
Pre-register for 100, 68, 50 or 32 mile option - $20
Pre-register for 10 mile option - Free !
Tee- Shirts will be available for the first 100 riders who arrive on the day of the event.
Registration starts at 6:30 AM with a mass start at 7:30 AM. The 10 and 32 mile rides starts at 9:30 AM All times are CST !!
All rides are fully supported with sweep vehicles to help with mechanical problems; maps and painted directional arrows; and food & drink stops.
All events begin and end at TOPS Fitness in Tullahoma, located across from Walmart, on Highway 41 on the northwest side of town. [How do I get to Tullahoma?]