[Dos_Ruedas]

It's quite possible that there is already a thread which addresses this subject, but I've yet to find it. So...
I thought it would be a good idea to have a thread dedicated to riding events of all kinds which are open to the public to join.
These events could be special fundraiser rides, kids & bikes get-together, Gran Fondos, cyclocross, road bike competitions, MTB, BMX and more.

Just a clearing house of cycling event information.

So, if you know of an event taking place in your area, give us the details. Anyone of us may just decide to pack our bags and participate.

[synack]

These will be Southeast (Mostly GA specific)

Tour of Georgia - Gran Fondo - Occurs annually, https://www.bikereg.com/Net/17422
Clayton, GA Sunday, April 14, 2013

Online Registration Closes
Sunday, April 07, 2013 at 12:01 AM ET

MS 150 - Charity Ride to benefit MS - Occurs annually (very well organized) http://bikegaa.nationalmssociety.org/site/PageServer?pagename=BIKE_GAA_EventDetails&s_Affili ateSecCatId=1281&s_AffiliateSecCatId=1&pw_id=10781 &fr_id=20576
Date(s):September 14-15
Start/Finish Location: Hwy 27, Pine Mountain, GA
Registration Fee: $50
Fundraising Minimum: $250
Route Options: Day 1- 34,62,100 miles| Day 2- 32, 64 miles
Age Minimum: 12 years old (Bike MS Jr. Participants must be at least 5 years old)

Tour de Pink - Charity Ride to benefit Breast Cancer - Occurs annually (relatively new ride) http://www.ysctourdepink.org/site/TR/TourdePink/TourdePink-EastCoast?fr_id=1300&pg=entry
Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre at Encore Park

Hincapie - Gran Fondo (2012, unsure if it will be annual)
http://www.granfondohincapie.com/
Greenville, SC

I have done the MS150 and the Tour de Pink. I will be doing both Gran Fondos in 2013.

[rideSATX]

I was just talking to my roomate about trying to get some Texas mountain bikers out for a cool little event. since I just started riding single track trails and have had my MTB for less than a week, I have never been here before, but it's supposed to be awesome!

www.flatrockranch.net

they are opening back up on January 1st and my roomate and I were thinking about heading out there for the day! supposedly there is a big new years day ride and it would be cool to meet up with some other Texas TS people! if anyone is interested hit me up

[Dos_Ruedas]

Good info.
This is what I was hoping for.
With info. like this, some of us might take part in one of these events.

Thanks.
Keep the info. coming.

[synack]

I've found a few more.

The 6 Gap Century - Mountainous (Advanced)

• 100 miles. 11,200 vertical feet. 3,000 friends.

• North Georgia

• The ride is supposed to be the same routes the pros rode in the Tour de Georgia before it got cancelled. "The toughest climb, Hogpen Gap, will test even the strongest riders, averaging a 7% grade for seven miles, with sections as steep as 15%."

• They have multiple routes; The Six Gap Century, The Three Gap Fifty, and The Valley ride (35 miles).

• Annual event, quite large.

• The next one will be on September 29th, 2013

• There is a KOM (King of the Mountain) giveaway
• There is a 3000 rider cutoff, first come, first served.
• Fully supported

3 State 3 Mountain Challenge - Mountainous (Advanced), Contains beginner routes

• Ride with George Hincapie in 2013
• Multiple routes down to a beginner 26 mile route with no mountains
• Starts in TN, goes to AL, Then GA, and finally back in TN.
• Less challenging than the 6 Gap, but still an advanced ride.
• Fully supported

BRAG (Bicycle Ride Across Georgia) - Endurance (long distance)

• Extremely long ride across Georgia
• This is a 7 day bike ride
• Fully supported
• The ride is ~400 miles

If anyone decides to come down for any of these events, please pm me. I will make every effort to sign up and ride with you.

[superj]

"A" Tour de Landfill 70 miles LEADERLESS RIDE AND NOT EVERY SATURDAY Everhart and Saratoga CVS (361)-993-7000
Saturdays 7:30 A.M. 19-35 MPH Distance 35-45 Miles LEADERLESS RIDE organized by the Coprus Christi Cycling Club. Lamar Park Shopping Center - Doddridge and Alameda (361)-993-7000
Saturdays 7:30 A.M A 25 miler to the NAS stopping 2 - 3 times a no drop rule. A great ride for new riders. Janet or Lisa are normally there to lead and is a great ride leader. Organized "no-drop" ride by the IQuack Club Corner of Saratoga and Everhart at CVS 361-993-7000
Sunday mornings 07:30 AM 18-24 MPH 35 or 45 miles LEADERLESS but are organized by the Corpus Christi Cycling Club. Lamar Park Shopping Center - Doddridge and Alameda 361-993-7000
Tuesday 5:30 PM Organized Corpus Christi Cycling Club ride 17-25 mph for about 30 miles *NO RIDE DURING WINTER MONTHS Lamar Shopping Center- Dodridge & Alameda 361-993-7000
Wednesday 5:30 PM LEADERLESS ride organized by the Corpus Christi Cycling Club. Nickname is "Hammerfest". It is intervals and race tactics up to 35 mph for about 30 miles. NO RIDE DURING THE WINTER MONTHS Lamar Park Shopping Center - Dodridge & Alameda 361-993-7000
Tuedays & Thursdays 6:00 PM These rides are moderate speed and good for beginner to average cyclists on road bikes. There are areas to sprint along this route. Distance is 14 miles. The ride starts at 6:00 PM to allow for individuals to get out of work! NO RIDE DURING THE WINTER MONTHS. *all rides with designated leaders are NO DROP groups! 4609 Champions Drive and back 361-993-7000
Tuedays & Thursdays 6:00 PM These rides are moderate speed and good for beginner to average cyclists on road bikes. There are areas to sprint along this route. Distance is 14 miles. NO RIDE DURING THE WINTER MONTHS. *all rides with designated leaders are NO DROP groups! 4609 Champions Drive and back 361-993-7000

[rola643]

Originally Posted by synack

I've found a few more.

The 6 Gap Century - Mountainous (Advanced)

• 100 miles. 11,200 vertical feet. 3,000 friends.

• North Georgia

• The ride is supposed to be the same routes the pros rode in the Tour de Georgia before it got cancelled. "The toughest climb, Hogpen Gap, will test even the strongest riders, averaging a 7% grade for seven miles, with sections as steep as 15%."

• They have multiple routes; The Six Gap Century, The Three Gap Fifty, and The Valley ride (35 miles).

• Annual event, quite large.

• The next one will be on September 29th, 2013

• There is a KOM (King of the Mountain) giveaway
• There is a 3000 rider cutoff, first come, first served.
• Fully supported

3 State 3 Mountain Challenge - Mountainous (Advanced), Contains beginner routes

• Ride with George Hincapie in 2013
• Multiple routes down to a beginner 26 mile route with no mountains
• Starts in TN, goes to AL, Then GA, and finally back in TN.
• Less challenging than the 6 Gap, but still an advanced ride.
• Fully supported

BRAG (Bicycle Ride Across Georgia) - Endurance (long distance)

• Extremely long ride across Georgia
• This is a 7 day bike ride
• Fully supported
• The ride is ~400 miles

If anyone decides to come down for any of these events, please pm me. I will make every effort to sign up and ride with you.

You just need to go ride the Triple Bypass and be done with it
http://www.teamevergreen.org/triple

[synack]

Nice, though Six Gap actually has 1k more feet of climbing.

Unless of course you do the double triple bypass (ride both days).

[rola643]

The other issue is that start of the Triple Bypass. Evergreen sits at an elevation of 7,220 feet vs 1,450 in Dahlonega, Georgia. Either way I'd be toast. Which do you prefer altitude or oxygen? I think Club Hypoxia asks that question

[synack]

I think I will take the extra 1k feet of climbing!