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A full weekend of grassroots gravel grinding in the Cherokee National Forest east of Chattanooga, TN, April 25-27! 

THE RACE

RELIANCE is a killer two-day race with a 65-mile route on Saturday and a 50-mile route on Sunday, totaling over 15,000 feet of climbing for the weekend! Podium awards sponsored by Village Volkswagen of Chattanooga will be presented on Sunday based on lowest combined times for both days.

THE RIDES

RELIANCE also offers a relaxed 15-mile shakeout ride on Friday, along with challenging recreational routes of 25 & 45 miles on Saturday and 25 & 35 miles on Sunday. All routes will be timed and all two-day finishers will receive a finisher medal thanks to the generosity of Village Volkswagen of Chattanooga!

Music ~ Prizes ~ Food ~ Beer ~ Camping

What to Expect: Amazing Scenery, Grassroots Camaraderie, Good Food & Tasty Beer!

What NOT to Expect: Flat Roads, Easy Routes, Champagne Gravel

Concrete Wall

"Beautiful country, great crowd, good times!"

April 25-27, 2025

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