Tour de Rocky Top

Massive changes are in store for Tour de Rocky Top in its 19th edition.

After 18 years at Barley's, Race Day Events is moving Knoxville's premier road cycling event to Peaceful Side Social in Townsend. The same great Blount and Sevier Co roads but coming from the opposite direction from the town of Townsend.

The 2025 TdRT has expanded to include SEVEN route options. These will include both 25 mile & 40 mile routes (replacing the old 30 route) to go with the usual 50, 65, 85 mile routes. Butterfly Gap is back, but is now offered on 2 distance options--60 & 100 mile.  Both Butterfly Gap route option finishers will receive newly designed Butterfly Gap finisher medals.

After rolling north out of Townsend, the undulating foothills of Blount County are the featured roads. Fully stocked rest stops ~every 15 miles, with all routes fully supported with multiple sag vehicles and moto support. Soft cotton ride logo shirt guaranteed to all riders, as well as DeFeet TdRT logo socks.  

Police escort will be provided for the 3 mile start down Hwy 321 to Old Walland Hwy, with back roads leading to the finish at Peaceful Side Social. The starting and finishing route segments will be much less stressful than those sections coming from and back to Knoxville in previous years.

The post ride celebration at Peaceful Side Social will exceed anything seen at previous TdRT editions. Cyclists will enjoy an outstanding post ride meal featuring fresh items from the chef curated menu from PSS, along with two free beers. And of course, the usual Tour de France Stage One viewing on several big screens.

2025 TdRT rest stop volunteers are provided by Harbours Gate, with race donations going to that organization.  https://www.harboursgate.org/

Expected participation--400

All routes roll out at 7:30am

Packet pickup:
Wednesday (7/2)), Crown Cleaners, 9409 S. Northshore, from 3 to 6pm. 

Thursday (7/3), Peaceful Side Brewery (MARYVILLE location)), 106 Everett Ave, Maryville, TN 37804, from 3 to 6pm

Friday (7/4), NO PACKET PICKUP due to Fourth of July.

DAY OF RIDE PACKET PICKUP begins at 6am at Peaceful Side Social, 7967 E Lamar Alexander Pkwy, Townsend, TN 37882

Day of ride registration is available for $75.

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RIDE PARKING at Peaceful Side Social.

Registration Cost Schedule (these prices INCLUDE online processing fees): 

$50, January 26 thru February 2
$55, February 3 thru February 28
$60, March 1 thru June 15
$65, June 16 thru June 29
$70, June 30 thru July 04
$75, Day of ride