Event details
Join the Smoky Mountain Wheelman Club for the final road ride to Cades Cove for the 2026 season. We are asking that all members wear their Smoky Mountain Wheelman kits. So breakout your SMW jerseys, bibs or shorts for the ride. Also come join the club at The Abbey in Townsend for food and fellowship after the ride, no matter when you finish.
EVENT: Final Road Ride No Cars Cades Cove Wednesday
WHEN: Wednesday September 30, 2026
WHERE: Coulter Bridge 3270-3299 Ellejoy Road, Walland, TN 37804 Rollout time 09:00
Alternate Starting Locations:
For an earlier start time meet at Townsend (First Parking Lot on the left as you enter Townsend) Rollout Time 08:15. This route will take us to Coulter Bridge to meet up with those that want to start there.
For a shorter route and later start time you can start the route in Townsend and ride to Cades Cove from there. Meet the group at the Townsend greenway parking lot for a 9:45 rollout time.
ROUTE: This route goes to Cade's Cove, around loop and back for 55 miles but is out and back so lots of options for a shorter ride. The direct route from Townsend to Cades Cove is 37 miles.
Ride Leaders
Brian Southard 865-388-4464
Rich O'Connor 561-436-8663