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The event offers three distinctive rides that almost anyone can find a ride that will fit their skill level with rides of  35, 62, and 115 miles. 

Join us Saturday, June 6, for breathtaking views and pride inducing climbs on one of three world class routes.

The 2026 edition moves the start/finish to Vonore to enhance, safety, new routes, and a new overall experience!

Click for 115 mile Cherohala Challenge® GPS route 


Century Ride

The title event, the Cherohala Challenge Century, is not for the faint of heart. This once in a lifetime ride tests riders with 115 miles and 10,350ft of climbing across two states. Riders begin in Vonore heading climb to Deals Gap and brave the fabled 318 curves of the Tail of the Dragon. After besting the beast, riders will descend the mountain into the Joyce Kilmer Forest near Robbinsville, North Carolina. What goes down must come up and riders begin their ascent across the magnificent Cherohala Skyway. 

And keeping with tradition, DRAGON SLAYER medals will go to all who conquer the beast in 7 hours or less.

Click for 2025 62 mile Cherohala Metric GPS route  

METRIC CENTURY RIDE

The All-New Metric Century takes riders on 62 miles of rolling pavement on two-lane and smaller roads past local homes, pastures, and farms. With 3,700 feet of climbing you'll get your fair share of elevation changes without the brutality of the Skyway. This route allows riders to sit up, appreciate the terrain, and even snap a few photos of their day.

Click for 2026 35 mile Charles Hall VALLEY Ride GPS route 

 Valley RidE

You will find this a very relaxing and enjoyable ride that allows you to enjoy the backroads and the beautiful scenery.

This is a great ride for those ready to broaden their experience on road biking riding distance and enjoying the backroads.  For those that have their friends or loved ones riding one of the longer rides, this is a great ride to get some riding time in while enjoying the scenery.

For those that have been expanding their distance on greenway rides, or have been wanting to expand past their normal 20 mile rides, this is the perfect ride to branch out and give it a try.

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