2025 - Cherohala Challenge
2025 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.
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.
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.
Race-day weather
Conditions on June 7, 2025 — historical Open-Meteo data.
The sun rises at 6:21 AM and sets at 8:50 PM local time (EDT) in Vonore on June 7, 2025 — 14h 29m of daylight.
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Where this page comes from. Race details were last updated on . We re-check listings regularly and again in the week before race day.
- 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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