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Ride Time: Century and Metric riders leave at 8:00am. 25-mile riders leave Finley Stadium at 9:30 am. Packet Pickup: You are strongly encouraged to pick up packets at Finley Stadium on Friday, May 1, 2009, between 2:00-9:00 pm. The Outdoor Expo is back again this year. This year we are partnering with the Kidney Foundation’s Taste of Chattanooga, an annual event featuring some of Chattanooga’s finest restaurants and eateries. More information on that later! ----- Day-of-event packet pickup begins at 6:15 am on Saturday morning. Place: South side of Finley Stadium. Fee: $44.00 thru April 1. $49.00 April 2 – 23. (Note: Registration for the event will close when the limit of 2500 riders is reached or on April 23, 2009. No refunds after April 15.) Event Jersey: Designed by Hincapie Sportswear, available in both Race and Club cuts. Men’s jerseys feature a full-length zipper; women’s a three-quarter length zipper. $52.00 if postmarked by April 23, 2009 . . . . . $62.00 thereafter, including the day of the ride. Timing Chip: Optional. Riders wishing their time to be recorded and posting to our website following the ride may “purchase” the chip for $8. Rider must return chip at the completion of the ride. Only riders wearing chips will have a recorded time. NOTE: 700 Jerseys in various sizes will be ordered. The jersey order must be placed in early February so only those who have ordered a jersey by that date are guaranteed to have the correct size and option available at the event. There will be a limited number of extras ordered and these will be assigned as applications are received. A reorder will be made after the ride only if there are enough orders to warrant it. These jerseys will be mailed as soon as received – approx 8-10 weeks. Discounts: $5.00 discount for current Chattanooga Bicycle Club members only. Amenities: Quality t-shirt; support vehicles; restrooms/showers available; rest stops will feature snacks, beverages & port-a-potties or restrooms; sweep service for all options; professional picture option by 'Birds Eye View', an event patch, if requested, in recognition for surviving the Challenge, food and more after the ride, Outdoor Expo at the packet pick- up on Friday evening. Along the Route: REMEMBER THAT THIS ROUTE IS OPEN TO TRAFFIC. At all times, stay in the correct lane of the road and obey all traffic laws. In several places there will be traffic control waving you through. Traffic may be restricted somewhat on Suck Creek Mountain, but it will not be closed - there will be some vehicles on the road in both directions. In all other areas, you are a part of regular traffic and should act accordingly. Please do not use Ipods or other devises that may restrict your hearing! This is a danger to yourself as well as all the others on the ride. If you must use your phone, please get completely off the road. Again, this is a danger to all others on the ride as well as yourself. Personal sags are asked to take alternate routes on several of the mountain ascents and descents. Suggested alternate routes will be provided. Ask for them at the packet pickup table. Host Hotels: We will have a choice of convenient host hotels this year to accommodate the number of participants staying in Chattanooga and offer a choice of locations and costs. Please go to the 'Accommodations' page for all the details. Other activities going on in Chattanooga during the weekend of the 3-State: There are free electric shuttles running throughout downtown. The Chattanooga Open Air Market - all items will be natural or handmade - no commercial items allowed - will be open at the First Tennessee Pavilion across from the Stadium on Sunday. Please Note: The 3-State 3-Mountain Challenge is NOT a race. Just to finish is it's own reward. All riders will be required to wear helmets!Additional Information: Dawn Salyer events@chattbike.com Register on-line at www.active.comClick Here For Application
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