Smoky Mountain Wheelmen upcoming events

SMW September Monthly Meeting (Monday, September 21, 2026)

Mon, 21 Sep 2026 04:00:00 GMT

For Eddie Sloan's bike fit demonstration, Eddie requests that you bring your road bike, preferably with drop bars and no aero bars, shoes and helmet. This interactive demonstration will measure weight distribution on a road bike for a research project and show club members how weight distribution impacts bike handling, comfort and efficiency. The measurements will be taken during club meeting as Eddie discusses the importance of a proper bike fit and how weight distribution impacts riding a bike.

SMW September Monthly Meeting

Monday, September 21, 2026

5:30 PM social time with a 6:15 PM Meeting

Join the Wheelmen at Cycology, 2408 E Lamar Alexander Pkwy, Maryville, TN 37804

September’s meeting will featuring discussion lead by professional bike fitter Eddie Sloan on a proper bike fit.

The club will furnish pizza (donations are appreciated). Cycology's taproom houses 4 taps and a fully stocked cooler focused on a variety of locally crafted beers. A selection of ciders, seltzers, sodas, and waters are also available.

Please RSVP to enable us to order enough pizza.

Anyone that recently ordered SMW clothing, you can pick up your order at meeting.

Gravel Ride (Monday, September 21, 2026)

Mon, 21 Sep 2026 04:00:00 GMT

Meet at white guard shack/North Boundary in west Oak Ridge Monday morning at 9:00 AM for gravel with some combo riding. Option to explore the connector link between North Boundary to Black Oak gravel roads with a short section of smooth paved roads on connector link. Several route options, group will decide where we ride or only ride on North Boundary roads.

No facilities at North Boundary but Turtle Dog Park and Weigels nearby.

Gravel, mountain or hybrid bikes are best for this ride.

Contact Ed Hall 865-567-4098 with any questions.

ROAD RIDE - HIWASEE RIDGE/PHILADELPHIA LOOP (Monday, September 21, 2026)

Mon, 21 Sep 2026 04:00:00 GMT

EVENT: Hiwassee Ridge/Philadelphia Loop

WHEN:Monday September 21st, 2026 Rollout time 8:30 AM - Restrooms at the start.

WEATHER: At 8:30 AM temperatures will be around 70 degrees and by noon around 85 degrees. Sunny and partly cloudy. As always, drink plenty of fluids during this time of year. At mile marker 25 we can make a slight detour if anyone needs to replenish drink or snack and then at mile marker 33 there is a store to replenish drinks or snacks.

WHERE: Dollar General - 150 Mialaquo Rd Loudon, TN 37774

PARKING: PLEASE PARK ON THE SIDE OF THE BUILDING OR FURTHEST POINT FROM THE STORE'S FRONT DOORS

ROUTE: The route is a little over 43 miles with about 2100 feet of climbing.

The link is posted below.:

Garmin - https://connect.garmin.com/app/course/468900594

Ride with GPS- https://ridewithgps.com/routes/57235335?via=oZZJvAAl99jToL0NAehe_w

RIDE LEADER - Brian Southard - Cell 865-388-4464

Lick Skillet Scramble (Saturday, October 10, 2026)

Sat, 10 Oct 2026 04:00:00 GMT

You may have seen email that says Lick Skillet Scramble has been canceled for 2026. This email is not correct, the Lick Skillet Scramble is still happening on Oct 10, 2026 as scheduled. See Race Day Event website for details.