The Waucheesi

Where/When: All routes start in Tellico Plains at Tellico Grains Bakery. 7:50a Racer Meeting. 8:00a Start.
Tellico Grains Bakery
105 Depot Street
Tellico Plains, TN 37385

The Waucheesi Bike Event is wickedly sweet and includes three distances: the Wily 88, the Wondrous 63, and the 38 Special, crafted by Chris Joice.

Make no mistake, this event is just as challenging as it is beautiful. Cherohala Skyway, Cherokee and Nantahala National Forests provide all the goods—long climbs, fast descents, great forest roads, rowdy gravel, and amazing vistas. 

If you dare to try the 88-mile option, you’re looking at a stout 11,500+ feet of climbing, and a big day of mountain graveling.  The Classic 63-mile course is no joke, with 8,800+ feet, and is arguably, the perfect collection of Tellico gravel. Both routes include the Basin Gap and North River Road climbs, while the 88-mile course adds the spectacular climb to Farr Gap.

Back for 27' is the 38 Special, which offers a more sensible route, but plenty of scenery and it's fair share of climby gravel.  This gem leaves out the Basin Gap and North River climbs, but utilizes Tellico River Rd to access an exclusive "special" loop to Rafter Community and back.  

Riders must be finished by sunset. Therefore, we have the following time requirements for the 63 and 88 mile distances: 

• 63 and 88-mile racers must reach the 24-mile split point by 1pm or you will be directed to the 38-mile route.
• 88-mile racers must reach 45-mile split by 2:30pm or you will have to take the 63-mile route.
• If you are completing the 88-mile course, you must have lights at rest stop 4 after 6pm.

Course Maps: All riders are responsible for downloading and using the provided maps to navigate the course. The course will not be marked. To download detailed course maps and gpx files, visit our website here.

Included: Police escorted neutral roll-out, four fully stocked aid stops, delicious post-race meal from Tellico Grains Bakery, and beverage.

Podiums: Podiums will be held for top three in each category* for each distance, and Overall Podiums (63 and 88 distances) for Male and Female will be Five-deep with Cash-Prizes for top 3!  Winners of each age/distance will receive a free-entry to next year's event(s).  *race director may combine categories for full podiums

T-shirts: Event t-shirts are $25. It's a high quality, super-comfy triblend that will quickly become your favorite tee. Order ahead to make sure you get yours!

Packet Pick-up: Packets must be picked up in person at Tellico Grains Bakery on either Saturday, 6-8pm or day of the event starting at 6am. 

Post-ride: All routes end back at Tellico Grains Bakery, where you'll enjoy wood-fired pizzas and craft beverage, while cheering on finishers, and celebrating the day!

The Waucheesi: Wicked, Wily & Wondrous.