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3rd ANNUAL Tour de Tuck
September 20, 2008
Sylva, North Carolina
Century Ride (105 Miles) or Metric Century (60 Miles) Ride
Features the most Blue Ridge Parkway miles of any ride in the country
Ride Updates & News:
- Read the Director’s Message and Interesting 2008 Facts
- Total 2008 riders: Century - 125; Metric - 130
- The results for 2008 are now posted. We did not record times in 2007, so there are not any results for that year.
- Photos will be available after the event thanks to Adam Schultz at his SmugMug site. All photos are now posted.
- Special thanks to Motion Makers Bike Shop and owner Kent Cranford for supporting the event. Motion Makers stayed open until 8PM on Friday and was there bright & early on Saturday. Thanks Kent!
- Great event and great weather! Please give us feedback on what you thought.
Jackson County invites riders from across the region to the 3rd Annual Tour de Tuck Bike Challenge. We believe this will be one the most beautiful and toughest rides you will find. The event is named for the Tuckasegee River, which riders will see in the beginning and end of the ride, as it meanders through our scenic county.
The 105-mile ride has approximately 11,000 feet of elevation gain with a vertical mile between the high and low points on the route. Over 40 of these miles are on the Blue Ridge Parkway, giving us the distinction of having the most Parkway miles of any organized ride in the Appalachians.
The 60-mile route has approximately 6,800 feet of elevation gain with over 25 miles of riding on the Blue Ridge Parkway.
Testimonials
Great event, to ride on the Blue Ridge was a dream come true. I thank all the volunteers and helpers. To have folks at the intersections made this a safe and very enjoyable ride. I'll see you next year. - Richard North, Tryon, NC
This is an excellent ride. Great mountain scenery and the support staff did a fantastic job. I am already looking forward to next year. Thanks for organizing the event. – Dan Brown, Hendersonville, NC
I wanted to say thank you for a fantastic event. Having the volunteers at the turns was a great idea and really took a lot of the uncertainty of riding a new route. I will definitely be back next year, most likely with an extra gear or two. – Brett Arp, Greenville, SC
This is a great century! Thank you for putting on such a well organized event. The volunteer staff did a wonderful job with the aid stations and making sure you didn't miss a turn. Hopefully this ride will continue for many years to come. Thanks to everyone who put in all the hard work to make this ride happen this year. Looking forward to next year! – Tim Fischer, Stone Mountain, GA
Cost
$45 if registered on or before July 31, 2008
$55 if registered after August 1, 2008
Benefits
In addition to the full day of riding through beautiful country in a supported event, registered riders receive:
- T-Shirt (first 100 registrants only)
- Post-ride food (everyone)
- Access to post-ride showers at Sylva Pool (everyone)
Aid stations will be located along the entire route - Locations will be announced. Stations will be stocked with electrolytes, water, fruit, gels, cookies and other food. Each section of the course will have monitors in vehicles to assist riders with extra bottles, tire repair or a ride back to Sylva should you need it.
This will be a timed ride. Volunteers will be recording finishing times. The results will be unofficial, but will be posted on the web site following the event. We strongly encourage participants to ride for their enjoyment and personal fulfillment, as no prizes or accolades are offered.
2008 Total Riders:
Century
Metric
