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Snot, Sweat & Tears Time Trial Series

Snot, Sweat, at Tears Time Trial Series, powered by BPC Performance Coaching and MHBC

It's high time Memphis brought back a TT series - and that's what we're aiming to do. Since USA Cycling doesn't offer upgrade points, and because $10 one-day license purchases would possibly prevent new folks from testing this out, and because the Hightailers are awesome, we are running this series through the Memphis Hightailers. The goal is to provide a nice course where you can challenge yourself on the same course and same conditions as everyone else. Then do it again next month to see if you've improved!

Here are the details:

Categories:
  • Full Aero - All aero equipment allowed.
  • Non-aero "Eddy Merckx" (No aerobars, time trial bikes, disc wheels, skinsuits, or time trial specific helmets are allowed)
  • 1st timer Full Aero - If you have never participated in a road racing event.
  • 1st timer Eddy Merckx (No aerobars, time trial bikes, disc wheels, skinsuits, or time trial specific helmets are allowed)
DETAILS: 
  • Ride day registration opens at 4:45 pm and closes at 5:45 pm.
  • First rider off at 6:00 pm.
  • Riders will go off at 30-second intervals.
  • No drafting is allowed. This is you vs the course vs the wind vs the clock.
  • No aerobars, disc wheels, skinsuits, or time trial specific helmets are allowed in the Eddy Merckx Division.
Dates:
  • August 29
Price: 
  • Hightailers Member - $10 (Day of $15)
  • Non-Hightailers Member - $15 (Day of $20)
Online registration closes at 11:00 am on Wednesday, August 29.

Day of event registration and sign in will take place at the parking located at 7533 Independence Road, Millington.

Time Trial Distance: 10 miles


Preferred Event Parking: 

Local rider Hays Patrick has offered up his large plot of land for parking. Note: it is about 3 miles from the event start on lower traffic roads. A great way to get a good warm-up and cool down in. Afterwards, everyone is welcome to kick back, swap some stories, enjoy a cold beverage (bring your own drinks) and relax for a bit before heading on home.

Address to Parking - 7533 Independence Rd, Millington, TN, 38053 - We strongly encourage everyone to park and set up here. Please DO NOT park on the course.

Map for route from Parking to Event Start - https://ridewithgps.com/routes/22127429

Location of Event Start:

Riders start at the north end of Watkins, heading south, right near Shelby Forest. They will turn around at the midway point and return back on the opposite side of the road, heading north. All traffic laws apply! This is NOT A CLOSED COURSE. Keep your head up and only change lanes and complete the U-Turn when it is safe to do so.

Use this address for Google Maps - This is the address for the corner store gas station that is right across from the start line - 7534 N Watkins Rd, Millington, TN 38053

IMPORTANT: 

The goal for this event is for you to test yourself against yourself and the course. There are no awards that are being given, other than the high-fives that are free with completion! 

This is an open course. Keep your head up and know that cars are not going to be yielding to you - you must yield to them.

When:
Wednesday, August 29, 2018, 6:00 PM
Where:
North end of Watkins Road

Additional Info:
Category:
Club Ride - Special
Registration is closed
Payment In Full In Advance Only
$20.00
$15.00
$15.00