Cycle Sequatchie

Cycle Sequatchie is a road cycling event in Dunlap, Tennessee, held on October 3, 2026, in the Sequatchie Valley. Five routes are available: the 100-mile ride with about 7,800 feet of climbing, the 80-mile ride with about 6,300 feet, the 50-mile ride with about 2,700 feet, the 35-mile ride with about 2,000 feet and the 15-mile ride with about 800 feet. The four longer routes roll out at 7:30 AM, and the 15-mile ride starts at 9:00 AM.

The spread of distances makes this a useful goal for any level of rider. The 15-mile and 35-mile routes are family-friendly and manageable with a few weeks of regular riding, while the 50-mile ride is a solid target for a first metric-century-style day. The 80-mile and 100-mile options carry real climbing, so build your long rides to four or five hours and include hilly sessions in the last eight weeks. Pace the climbs conservatively in the first half, eat every 30 to 45 minutes and treat the century as a full-day effort rather than a race against the clock.