2025 Spring Fling Training Weekend

Back for another year, join fellow RTMC members for

SPRING FLING!

As the weather warms up and the days get longer, join RTMC members of all levels for a fun weekend of community building and spring training in Townsend! This weekend caters towards newbies and our pros- with varying ride/run options!

The cost of the entire weekend is covered in full by your paid membership dues for RTMC members, which includes the group ride/runs, Saturday's post ride meal and Sunday's brunch! 

Are you willing to volunteer?  There are ways for newbies and veterans alike to volunteer at Spring Fling.  Check out how you can help!

Can't wait to see everyone there!

Can't make it to all of the events? No problem! You don't have to commit to the entire weekend.
Sign up for any event and join us when you can!

Saturday, March 22, 2025- Group Rides

Please pick your distance based on what you are currently trained to complete at a reasonable speed.  We are working to have A (19+mph), B(17-18mph), and C(15-16mph) ride leaders for the 35 and 40 mile options. The 15 mile ride will be a no drop ride and will include a short session on riding in groups and minor bike maintenance.

2:30PM Group Rides (40 mile, 35 mile and 15+- mile options)

Wheels rolling at 2:3oPM, so please get parked and ready before then!  Meet at Townsend Greenway parking lot (just beyond the covered bridge & Cameron Rd).  Use the links below to view and download the routes.

40 miles,  apprx. 3,000 ft elev.
35 miles, apprx. 1,000 ft elev. 
14.5 miles, apprx. 476 ft. elev 

The 15 mile route can be extended for those that would like to ride further but don't want to commit to 35 miles.

6:30(ish) PM Post Ride Food & Fun @ The Abbey. 7765 River Rd. Townsend, TN 37882

Sunday, March 23, 2025 - Group Runs + Bonus Gravel Rides!

8:00 AM Group Runs - Cade's Cove Loop

3 Distances available - 5K, 8 miler, 11 miler

9:30(ish) AM

Breakfast @ Cade's Cove picnic area. 

11:00 AM BONUS!! Gravel Ride - Grab your gravel bike and head up Rich Mountain. Routes will be officially determined day of based on interest and conditions, but here are general ideas of the routes:

Cade's Cove to Rich Mtn Peak & back - 16.8 miles 
Cade's Cove to Rich Mtn Peak + Parson's Branch - 27.5 miles

Questions? Drop us an EMAIL and we will get back to you ASAP. Thank you!