Cherohala Challenge
We are pleased to announce that the Smoky Mountain Wheelmen are hosting the Cherohala Challenge as it returns for it’s 22nd run. Test your might and endurance on the famed Tail of the Dragon and the beautiful Cherohala Skyway.
Join us Saturday, June 1st, for breathtaking views and pride inducing climbs on one of three world class routes.
Options begin with a 35 mile loop route, that starts at 10:00am, taking you through scenic valleys and rolling hills with only 1,900 feet of climbing.
The more adventurous will want to tackle the Metric Century. Boasting 8,200ft over a total of 63 miles, this up and back route guides you to the top of the Skyway and then lets you turn around and work your way back down the mountain you just conquered.
The title event, the Cherohala Challenge Century, is not for the faint of heart. This once in a lifetime ride tests riders with 115 miles and 10,350ft of climbing across two states. Riders begin in Tellico Plains heading north to climb to Deals Gap and brave the fabled 318 curves of the Tail of the Dragon. After besting the beast, riders will descend the mountain into the Joyce Kilmer Forest near Robbinsville, North Carolina. What goes down must come up and riders begin their ascent across the magnificent Cherohala Skyway. As a reward, the final stretch is almost all down hill as you ride to meet up with your fellow Dragon Slayers for an epic post ride meal.
No Knight is complete without their retinue so the ride provides you with a staggering amount of support. Experienced SAG vehicles are joined by moto support, mechanics, amazing rest stop crews, and friendly staff.
Once you’ve conquered your challenge for the day, you’ll enjoy a catered post ride meal at the finish!
For Complete event information, please head over to the
Official Cherohala Challenge Website.
Packet Pickup Info:
TBP
Race Morning 5:30am — Tellico Plains Visitor Center, 225 Cherohala Skyway, Tellico Plains, TN 37385
Start Times:
115 mile – 7:00am
62 mile – 7:10am
35 mile – 10:00am Please note the later start!
Registration cost:
Metric and Full Cherohala Challenge
$70, December Sale 14-21
$80, December 22 thru February 29
$90, March 1 thru May 12
$100, May 13 thru May 26
$110, May 27 thru May 31
$120, Day of ride
All Prices INCLUDE online registration fee
Charles Hall Memorial
$35, December Sale 14-21
$40, December 22 thru February 29
$45, March 1 thru May 12
$50, May 13 thru May 26
$55, May 27 thru May 31
$60, Day of ride
Due to demand, we are please to offer an extended window for our custom jerseys!
The store will be open until March 18th with shipment estimated by May 17th in time for the event. To access the store, use this link:
https://via.primalcustom.com/collections/ts-7889
For any Team Store questions or ordering assistance, there is a ‘Help’ category with FAQ information, phone#, and LiveChat on the order page.
You can also contact Customer Service page for assistance.
