Cyclists crossing a bridge during the USA Cycling Trials in Knoxville, Tennessee.

Cycling Events in Tennessee

Tennessee boasts a selection of unique cycling tours and events happening year-round. From scenic mountain rides to festive cruises, there's something for every cyclist across Tennessee.

 

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Tennessee boasts a selection of unique cycling tours and events happening year-round. From scenic mountain rides to festive cruises, add these cycling events to your calendar to experience Tennessee's beauty and cycling community.

March Tennessee Cycling Events

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The Waucheesi – Tellico Plains

The Waucheesi gravel event – featuring the Wily 88, the Wondrous 63, and the 45, crafted by Chris Joice – offers long climbs, fast descents, great forest roads, rowdy gravel, and amazing vistas.

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April Tennessee Cycling Events

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The Horton 100 – Chapel Hill

The Horton 100 is a two-day supported cycling event held at Henry Horton State Park, offering riders routes through the scenic countryside.

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Ride the Plains Cycling Tour – Strawberry Plains

Riders can immerse themselves in the breathtaking vistas of Jefferson County's pastoral landscapes during the annual Ride the Plains event, a scenic road cycling tour providing fully supported route options from 13 to 80 miles.

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Cornbread Fondo – South Pittsburg

The Cornbread Fondo is an annual cycling event that offers riders the opportunity to explore scenic rural routes while indulging in the local delicacy of cornbread at rest stops along the way.

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Paris Century – Buchanan

The Paris Century is a two-day cycling event held annually at Paris Landing State Park, with routes through the scenic landscapes of Henry and Stewart Counties, including views of the Paris Eiffel Tower and Land Between the Lakes.

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Reliance Deep Woods Gravel Grinder – Reliance

The Reliance Deep Woods Gravel Grinder offers a two-day stage race plus multiple recreational routes, including a fun Friday shakeout ride, in the Cherokee National Forest east of Chattanooga, TN.

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Gosh Darn Gravel Gathering – Nunnelly

The Gosh Darn Gravel Gathering is a community-centric, multi-day campout and gravel cycling event for seasoned and novice riders in Hickman County, Tennessee.

Cycling in Northeast Tennessee
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May Tennessee Cycling Events

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Cinco de BRAGco – Greeneville

The Cinco de BRAGco is an annual cycling event held on or around May 5 in Bragtown offering riders scenic route options followed by a festive celebration after the ride.

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Tour de Blount – Maryville

The Tour de Blount is an annual cycling event held in Maryville that offers riders scenic route options through the rural back roads of Blount County. This popular ride attracts cyclists with its ever-changing course showcasing the beauty of the region.

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Gran Fondo Hincapie - Chattanooga

The Gran Fondo Hincapie is an exhilarating cycling event that winds through Chattanooga’s scenic landscape, offering plenty of challenging climbs.

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Erase the Trace – Nashville

Enjoy the historic and scenic Natchez Trace Parkway and support cancer research with Erase the Trace cycling event. Three route options (62-miles, 30-miles, or the 10-mile out and back) all begin and end at the Loveless Café in Nashville.

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Paris Century – Paris Landing State Park

The Paris Century a two-day road cycling ride based out of Paris Landing State Park on Kentucky Lake. The event offers various route options, including 100 miles and 60 miles on Saturday and 60 miles or 30 miles on Sunday.

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June Tennessee Cycling Events

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The Cherohala Challenge – Tellico Plains

The Cherohala Challenge is an annual cycling event held in Tellico Plains that traverse the Cherohala Skyway with thousands of feet of climbing and the infamous 318 curves of the Tail of the Dragon.

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Tour de Rocky Top – Knoxville

The Tour de Rocky Top is an annual premier cycling event held in late June in Knoxville offering riders scenic routes through the undulating foothills of Blount and Sevier Counties.

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Carter County Omnium – Elizabethton

The Carter County Omnium is an exciting event with three races, including a climbing road race up Roan Mountain, a time trial, and a criterium on a course in the heart of downtown Elizabethton.

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Ride the Fault Line – Union City

Visit parts of Tennessee, Kentucky and Illinois in just 7 days during the Ride the Fault Line bicycle tour adventure along the New Madrid Earthquake fault line. In Tennessee, enjoy staying at Discovery Park of America!

Fall Creek Falls State Park in Spencer, TN
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August Tennessee Cycling Events

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Elk River Valley 100 – Tullahoma

The Elk River Valley 100 is located midway between Nashville, Huntsville and Chattanooga, Tennessee, the small city of Tullahoma combines breathtaking scenery and challenging terrain to create the perfect spot for an unforgettable cycling adventure.

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Ride for Hope – Rogersville

Ride for Hope is a thrilling cycling adventure in support of Camp Hope of East Tennessee, a summer haven offering 100% free experiences for children. Pick from three distinct routes catering to various skill levels.

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HARDford Gravel Grinder - Hartford

The HARDford Gravel Grinder features two gravel course options in the Cherokee National Forest and Pisgah National Forest - a classic 50-mile route and challenging 75-mile course.

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September Tennessee Cycling Events

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Bicycle Ride Across Tennessee – Tennessee State Parks

The Bicycle Ride Across Tennessee (BRAT) is a multi-day bicycle tour through a different part of Tennessee each year. The ride travels the beautiful backroads of Tennessee showcasing small towns, countryside, and other state parks. You don't want to miss this ride!

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Baker Creek Fall Fondo – Knoxville

The Baker Creek Fall Fondo is an annual cycling event offering riders scenic route options through the foothills of the Smokies with post-ride food and festivities.

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Dancing Bear Bike Bash – Townsend

The Dancing Bear Bicycle Bash is an annual cycling event in Townsend that takes riders through scenic routes in the Great Smoky Mountains with a festive post-ride celebration at the Dancing Bear Lodge.

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Rugby Roundabout – Rugby

The Rugby Roundabout is a cycling event held in Rugby, offering riders scenic route options through the rural countryside

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Tour de Reelfoot - Tiptonville

The Tour de Reelfoot is an annual cycling event that offers three mileage options - 16, 30 and 65 miles – with incredible scenery along Reelfoot Lake and the Mississippi River.

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Crazy George Ride to the Sky Challenge

The Crazy George Ride to the Sky Challenge showcases the Cumberland Plateau region, offering four routes to choose from (9, 36, 62 and 100 miles). The ride ends with an event featuring music, local craft brewing companies and handcrafted BBQ.

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Bike to Jack and Back – Lynchburg

The Bike to Jack and Back is an annual cycling event that starts in Eagleville and finishes at the Jack Daniel's Distillery in Lynchburg, offering riders challenging routes with more than 2,500 feet of climbing.

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October Tennessee Cycling Events

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Cycle Sequatchie – Dunlap

Winding through the breathtaking Sequatchie Valley, the Cycle Sequatchie event challenges cyclists with scenic route options, including grueling climbs reaching 8,200 feet of elevation gain amidst the picturesque landscapes.

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Appalachian Mountain Bike Club (AMBC) Fall Fest – Knoxville

The Appalachian Mountain Bike Club Fall Fest is a full weekend of cycling events and rides, music, food and socials at Baker Creek Preserve, the gateway to Knoxville’s Urban Wilderness.

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Gravel Revival – Centerville

Gravel Revival, sponsored by MOAB Bike Shop, is a multi-day grassroots gravel and trail running festival in Hickman County for all ages and levels of athletes.