Pedal the Gap
Date and time
Friday, August 14, 2026 · 7:00 PM
Location
Colwyn Avenue, Cumberland Gap, TN
Date and time
Friday, August 14, 2026 · 7:00 PM
Location
Colwyn Avenue, Cumberland Gap, TN
Date and time
Friday, August 14, 2026 · 7:00 PM
Location
Colwyn Avenue, Cumberland Gap, TN
Pedal the Gap is a first year cycling event, with the staging point the historic town of Cumberland Gap, TN. Five route distance options are offered, ranging from the beginner friendly 20 miler up to the 77 mile route that includes the famous Pinnacle climb. Those choosing the Pinnacle (77 or 55 mile options) will enter Kentucky through the mile long Cumberland Gap tunnel to Cumberland Gap National Park, where they will start the 3.1 mile/6.6 % "classic mountain" climb to the famous Pinnacle overlook. After conquering the double digit grade switchbacks, cyclists are treated to breathtaking views of Kentucky, Tennessee, and Virginia.
After climbing the Pinnacle, cyclists will travel back through the tunnel into TN, and can choose from two flat to rolling loops that will give them a total ride distance of either 77 or 55 miles.
Cyclists choosing NOT to do the challenging Pinnacle climb will have options of 25, 40, or 62 miles, all starting in Cumberland Gap and all totally located in TN, with rolling to flat terrain and no major climbs. Three rest stop locations will provide support for all routes, not including the 20 mile option. Race Day Events will provide course marking and SAG support for all routes.
Ride logo shirts, socks and a post ride meal at Angelo's in the Gap (including one free beer) highlight the event swag.
Packet pickup: Thursday, 4 to 6pm in Knoxville at Quest Health & Performance, 5401 Kingston Pike #350
Friday, 5 to 7pm at Angelo's in the Gap, 527 Colwyn Ave., Cumberland Gap
Saturday, starting at 6am at Angelo's in the Gap
RIDE START TIMES--all Pinnacle option routes start at 7am
Non Pinnacle 40 and 62 mile routes start at 7:45
Non Pinnacle 25 mile route starts at 8:30.
Routes and Maps
Route Maps with Free Turn by Turn directions are available at Ride with GPS. You only need a Free account. Raceday Events provides the paid services for this event. https://ridewithgps.com/auto_approve/Event/463667/gPsg2P03btq85gkpjCriRkKBut7qWy5T
50.0 mi