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2023 - Cherohala Challenge

Vonore, Tennessee, United States View on map
Jun 03, 2023 (America/New_York local time)
Cycling

2023 distances

Cycling

Cherohala Challenge Century - 115 Mile

This is a ride for those who are up to the challenge, for those whose bucket list includes doing the challenging rides, and those who want the thrill and satisfaction of conquering the Dragon and Cherohala Skyway all in the same day. A full day of long sweeping corners, majestic views with challenging climbs and amazing descents as you ride from Tellico Plains Visitor Center to the mighty Tail of The Dragon where you will snake your way through 318 curves over an 11-mile stretch.

Jun 03, 2023 Ultra 7:00 AM
$100.00
Closed

Metric Century - 62 Mile

No time to train for the full Cherohala Challenge Century, but want to tackle the toughest Metric Century in our area? This ride is for you! The Cherohala Metric Century has some amazing climbs with amazing scenery. You will enjoy the equally amazing descents…the same descents that the Century riders will enjoy.

Jun 03, 2023 Ultra 7:10 AM
$100.00
Closed

Charles Hall Memorial - 35 Mile

This ride is in honor of Mr. Charles Hall, former mayor of Tellico Plains, who passed away on December 31, 2014. Mr. Hall served as the Mayor for over 30 years. He was a major supporter of the Cherohala Challenge throughout those years, offering his continuing assistance and support. Mr. Hall is missed fondly remembered by several associated with this event to this very day. The Cherohala Valley Ride is a 35-mile gentle ride in the Tellico Plains area. You will find this a very relaxing and enjoyable ride that allows you to enjoy the backroads and the beautiful scenery.

Jun 03, 2023 Ultra 7:20 AM
$100.00
Closed

Race-day weather

Conditions on June 3, 2023 — historical Open-Meteo data.

Temp (°C)
Minimum temperature (recorded on race day) 15.0° / Maximum temperature (recorded on race day) 32.7°
Feels Like (°C)
Minimum feels like — heat index / wind chill (recorded on race day) 15.0° / Maximum feels like — heat index / wind chill (recorded on race day) 36.5°
Peak wind (km/h)
Strongest wind of the day (recorded on race day)
13.2
Precip (mm)
Precipitation over the day (recorded on race day)
0.0mm
Humidity
Mean relative humidity (recorded on race day)
53.0%
Sunrise
Sunrise at the start line on June 3, 2023 (EDT)
Sunset
Sunset at the start line on June 3, 2023 (EDT)
Daylight
Hours between sunrise and sunset on race day
14h 26m

The sun rises at 6:21 AM and sets at 8:48 PM local time (EDT) in Vonore on June 3, 2023 — 14h 26m of daylight.

Course

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  • Entries, prices, waves and inclusions — the event's official registration page
  • Temperature and humidity — Copernicus ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0)
  • Elevation and terrain relief — Copernicus DEM GLO-90, ESA (CC BY 4.0)
  • Comparisons and counts — Race Discovery calendar, 1 Vonore event

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