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> > I am looking for some tough road racing in the south east?
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> > Does anyone with experiance know of some good events to try?
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> > I want to find long hilly road races where the pack gets blown apart and torn down through
> > attrition.
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> Assault on Mt. Mitchell:
http://freewheelers.info/assault.html
I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but the Assault on Mt. Mitchell, is not, I repeat, not a race.
Not to say that a lot of super competitive people (George Hincapie, Chris Harkey, and a lot of other
pro riders) don't come out for it, but it is not a USCF sanctioned event. It's hard as nails, but
it's a ride that any Fred and their mother's can sign up for and ride. Along the same lines as this
is the Hilly Hellatious 100 and Bridge to Bridge century rides. Once again, neither are races, but
they are hard, and people do "race" them same as the Assault on Mt. Mitchell.
For REAL races, here are some choices:
1.) Highland Rim Classic in McMinville TN. Long, steep climbs, and a hill climb/time trial in the
afternoon after the road race. www.warrentn.com/hrcc
2.) Dividing Waters Road Race. Held in Greenville, SC. Once again, long steep climbs, and usually
held in September. Greenville Spinners bike club puts it on. www.greenvillespinners.org
3.) Any road race in or around Knoxville TN is good as well. There is a Dogwood Arts weekend coming
in April I believe which includes a RR, TT, and crit. I think a good link from there is:
www.tbra.org or www.bikezoo.com
4.) French Broad Classic in Asheville NC. Lots of climbing and attrition there. Usually held in
August. In combination with a TT and crit over the weekend. www.abrc.net (Asheville Bicycle
Racing Club).
5.) 2 Hours From Anywhere in Murphy NC. It's in the far Western part of the state with switchbacked
climbs and a monster wall near the end of the 12 mile loop. www.latemodel.com/2hours/
6.) Patriot's Trail RR in Rock Hill, SC. www.rockhillbicycleclub.com
7.) Racoon Mountain Road Race in Chatanooga TN www.chattanooga.net/cycleclub/raccoon.htm
8.) Roan Groan Road Race in Elizabethtown TN: www.roangroan.homestead.com/
9.) Avery Trace Road Race & Time Trial in Gainesboro, TN:
www.chattanooga.net/cycleclub/averytrace.htm
10.) Beech Mountain Hill Climb in Banner Elk, NC: www.boonecrit.8m.com
And that's about all that I have. All of the above are considered hard road races with lots of
climbing. Have fun.
Tom