Tour De Pumpkin
Thanks to everyone who made the '07 Tour de Pumpkin a big success!
Click on link at bottom of page to register online. Registration can also be done through the mail or the day of the event. Payment can be made through PayPal, mailed in or done the day of the event. Address for registration and/or payment is: ROC-Tour de Pumpkin, P.O. Box 1349, Rutherfordton, NC 28139. Early registration ends at Noon, Friday Oct. 3.
Those who have registered online prior to the event may pay the day of the event and will not be charged extra.
Make plans to ride with us on Saturday, Oct. 4, 2008.
100K-62 Miles
The 100K ride is a relentless hill climbing experience with over 4,400 feet of climbing on this loop. The ride quickly leaves the town of Rutherfordton and puts the rider on some of the most beautiful and lightly traveled country roads around. Prior training for this ride is a must as this is not an easy ride, but for those looking for a challenge it is the ride for you. The ride has two rest stops at approximately 24.7 miles and 42 miles. Both stops have a restroom or Port-a-John. A map of the course is provided below.
50K-31 Miles
The 50K ride follows the same route as the 100K for the first stretch, then breaks off, then finishes on the final stretch the 100K. The 50K is basically a mini version of the 100K with plenty of hills to work your legs. The loop includes more than 2,200 feet of climbing.
Directions
From Asheville area (including Marion and areas north): Take I-40 east to U.S. 221 and turn right (south). U.S. 221 takes you right into Main St. in Rutherfordton. Because of the festival, you will be diverted off Main. St. Turn right and go one block over to Washington Street. Turn right on Third Street and watch for signs with tour logo labeled parking.
From Charlotte and areas east of Rutherfordton: Take I-85 to U.S. 74 west. Follow U.S. 74 to U.S. 221 and turn right (north). U.S. 221 takes you to downtown Rutherfordton. You will be diverted off Main St. there, turn left at that diversion which takes you up Washington Street parallel to Main St. Parking is near Washington. Turn left on Third Street and watch for signs with tour logo labeled parking.
From Greenville, SC or Hendersonville, NC areas: Get on I-26 and head west if coming from SC or east if coming from areas in NC. Take the exit for N.C. 108 east towards Rutherfordton. You will go through downtown Columbus in Polk County and then continue on to Rutherfordton. Hwy. 108 comes to a 'T' intersection near Rutherford Hospital. Turn right on Ridgecrest, then a quick left on to Maple Street. Take a left on Washington Street, one block before Main St. Turn left on Third Street and watch for signs with tour logo labeled parking.
From Spartanburg, SC area: Take U.S. 221 north which takes you into downtown Rutherfordton. You will be diverted off Main St. there, turn left at that diversion which takes you up Washington Street parallel to Main St. Turn left on Third Street and watch for signs with tour logo labeled parking.
From Hickory area and beyond: Take I-40 west to U.S. 64 at Morganton and turn left on to U.S. 64 west. Follow 64 to Rutherfordton and take a left on Main St./U.S. 221 South. Because of the festival, you will be diverted off Main. St. Turn right and go one block over to Washington Street, turn left. Turn right on Third Street and watch for signs with tour logo labeled parking.
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