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GROUP RIDES - Thursday, June 9
General Group Ride Info
- We have no way to tell how many people will show up for each ride. There could be 30 people, or there could be 200. With that said, the group leader will NOT be stopping for any reason other than at the scheduled stops and there likely won't be a tail person. Also, with a large group, it will be very difficult for the leader to know if they've lost any part of their group.
- We will try our best not to lose people on the rides... however, if you are unable to keep up or need to stop, you will need to find your own way to the destination or back to Townsend. It's nearly impossible for an entire group of 100-200 to pull over and wait for others to catch up. Please try to keep up with the group.
- Do not turn off or stop unless you absolutely have to. We are expecting riders to stay with the group until the ride ends back at Wolf Creek.
- Make sure you are fueled up and ready to go at the specified ride time. We will not wait on anyone and ride times will take off at the times posted. Arrive early and ready to go.
- All group rides will take off and end at Wolf Creek (7321 E. Lamar Alexander Parkway, Townsend, TN).
- You are more than welcome to ride in 2 separate group rides... however, due to traffic and several rides going through tourist areas, the rides may take longer than expected. It may be difficult to be back in time to jump into another group ride.
- Nobody will be blocking intersections. Ride with caution! We recommend continuing through stop signs/stop lights IF THE CONDITIONS ARE SAFE AND OTHER VEHICLES SEEM TO BE LETTING YOU CONTINUE WITH THE GROUP. If you do get stuck at a light or get separated from the group due to traffic, we will try to slow the group down to allow you catch up. Please try to get caught up the best you can in a safe manner.
- Maintaining a safe distance and visibility of the rider in front of you is crucial! Nearly every ride has blind turns around curves and along cliffs and mountains. If the group slows down or someone stops around a blind turn, there is an extreme danger of the group hitting them causing a pileup. Always try to keep up with the group but give yourself plenty of space.
- If you have never rode in a group before, we strongly recommend the Cades Cove Loop ride. This is the only group ride that will be relaxed enough to keep up and learn how to ride in a group.
- Always stay in staggered formation. Do NOT ride next to another rider. Our roads are narrow and very curvy. Never ride next to another rider.
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FORTRESS OF FAITH
FORTRESS OF FAITH
FORTRESS OF FAITH
10:00am
Leader: Jamie Hester
If you like backroads and creepy stuff, this one is for you! The Fortress of Faith is a large hand-built castle in the middle of nowhere that has taken it's owner 30 years to build. It's not nice, but it is STRANGE to say the least. There's a pet cemetery, jail, child's bedroom, king and queen thrones, and tons of random items laying around the castle.
This ride is the longest due to the 2 stops and time needed to see the castle in its entirety.
SPECS
Total miles - 75
Expected travel time (including stops) ~5hrs
Twisties - 7/10
Rider Level - Intermediate/Advanced
Recommended bike size - 125cc+
Stops - The Fortress of Faith Castle (aka Greenback Castle) and 129 Hub for fuel, restrooms, food, drinks and merchandise
ROLLING BLOUNT
FORTRESS OF FAITH
FORTRESS OF FAITH
10:30am
Leader: Matt Carpenter
This is the most technical and fast paced of the group rides.
Not recommended for the average rider. It's a scenic route around a portion of Blount County that takes you through Wildwood, Maryville, onto Highway 129 and back through Happy Valley and the Top of the World community.
SPECS
Total miles - 83
Expected travel time (including stops) ~3hr 30mins
Twisties - 9/10
Rider Level - Intermediate/Advanced
Recommended bike size - 125cc+
Stops - 129 Hub (food, drinks, restrooms, merchandise and fuel)
LOCALS SHORTCUT
FORTRESS OF FAITH
LOCALS SHORTCUT
11:00am
Leader: Carly Becker
For years this backroad into Pigeon Forge was only known to locals. It's a narrow, tight road that follows Reed Creek along mountain farms and old saloon towns.
The return loop will be the new Foothills Parkway back into Townsend.
SPECS
Total miles - 47
Expected travel time (including stops)
~2hr 30mins
Twisties - 8/10
Rider Level - Intermediate/Advanced
Recommended bike size - 125cc+
Stops - Old Saloon Town (photo op)
SHOW OFF
SHOW OFF
LOCALS SHORTCUT
11:30am
Leader: Casey Lynn
This is a medium-paced trek that will take you the "back way" to Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge. Show off your custom whip as you crawl through the downtown life among some of the greatest tourist destination the area has to offer.
Note: Traffic can sometimes be very slow through Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge... but hundreds of people will be checking out your cool ride.
The return ride will take Wears Valley Road back into Townsend.
SPECS
Total miles - 51
Expected travel time (including stops) ~3hrs
Twisties - 7/10
Rider Level - Beginner/Intermediate
Recommended bike size - 125cc+
Stops - None
'LIL RIP
SHOW OFF
'LIL RIP
1:00pm
Leader: Justin Murphy
This route takes you across the new Foothills Parkway with amazing mountain views, down into Wears Valley. From there, you'll head up into the mountains across a one-lane bridge, then follow the river back to Townsend past several waterfalls.
SPECS
Total miles - 34
Expected travel time (including stops) ~2hrs
Twisties - 7/10
Rider Level - Beginner/Intermediate
Recommended bike size - 125cc+
Stops - Metcalf Bottoms picnic area (scenic spot on the river with restrooms)