This is the day you're waiting for! Race meetup and final preparations for the run!
We will gather all teams and participants together at 7pm Central Time at a TBD location to go over the rules and general cadence of the race
We are partnering with the local moped club The Jolly Wrenchers to provide a fun launch party location and starting line for the 2025 participants
Lodging this night will be with any local friends you might have, or for the rest of us a nice Motel 6 somewhere nearby Omaha/Plattsmouth Nebraska
Race starts at 10:00 AM Sharp! With the potential to cross into up to 4 states today its going to be an exciting start! Most of the roads look flat but none of them seem to go directly east...
The finish line will be at a TBD address hosted by a friendly moped friend! No need to secure lodging for tonight but you're probably sleeping on the ground!
Alright! Put on your big person pants and suit up for a doozy of a ride. Not only is this one going to be a famous 300+ mile day (301 or so!)
but you're going to have to start climbing some mountains as we ride into the Ozarks!
On top of that, you're going to have to set up camp and secure supplies ahead of time, there doesn't seem to be a store for miles!
You won't need to get your own campsite, we have already secured a large Group Site here so just worry about that clap trap you're riding
Also, If you really have to go see Yakov Smirnov he's just down the road in Branson
Okay, had enough camping? Lets make a quick dash straight for the home of Country Music: Nashville Tennessee! Hopefully the bright lights and cheap drinks wont keep you out too late
There's still a race the next day!
We are still figuring out lodging suggestions here as of January 2nd, but for the time being please plan on booking a motel/hotel/etc
Well wasn't that a sight for sore eyes! All the food and drinks you could need and probably enough auto parts stores to fix your broken moped back up!
This will be a fun day, you get to travel forward in time! Somewhere shortly after leaving Nashville we will move from Central to the Eastern time zone!
Thankfully, today is only a 188 mile day. Plus, look forward to camping in a TBD location in the Tellico Plains area which is beautiful!
Okay! You got an extra hour of sleep, good! You're gonna need all the rest you can get today.
We start on the edge of the Great Smoky Mountains and its up to you to wind your way through ALL of them to be the first to arrive in the Queen City, Charlotte
This is going to be a brutal, roughly 300 mile slog of ups and downs and windy backroads. You might even have to change course last minute as some of these areas are still affected from last years hurricane!
Good luck and see you at the finish line!
*Note: You should book lodging here for the final night, sleeping space is slim for the local crew. We will update you with recommended lodging.
We will hold the award ceremony after all teams/riders have made it in, no matter how late!
