3-State 3-Mountain

The CHATTANOOGA BICYCLE CLUB

and OUTDOOR CHATTANOOGA

Present the

21st Annual

May 3, 2008

Note: There are a few sizes and cuts of the 2007 jersey remaining in stock. And matching socks are still available. You may order them on-line thru active.com. It will only show the available sizes and cuts.

Note: The Chattanooga Marriott hotel is set up as our host hotel for 2008. They have reserved a large block of rooms for our event at $95. You may make your reservations online by going to Marriott.com/chadt , put in your dates and then enter group code SMCSMCA.

Come experience one of the southeast's most scenic and challenging centuries. The rigorous 100-mile option will take you through 3 states (Tennessee, Alabama and Georgia) and over 3 mountains (Suck Creek, Sand and Lookout). Climb and descend Lookout Mountain over the same course as the 2007 Tour de Georgia. The moderate 62-mile option spans 2 states and 1 mountain. The 25-mile option takes riders across the hilly terrain of 1 state.

Hailed by cyclists as the most unique century they've ever ridden.

2008 looks be an exciting year for our event. In 2003, then Mayor Bob Corker picked two local events supported entirely by local organizations to showcase Chattanooga. One was the 3-State 3-Mountain Challenge. The City of Chattanooga has stepped forward to help make this a truly memorable event. The 3-State will be again be staged at Finley Stadium across the street from the First Tennessee Pavilion. The facility is wonderful with even more amenities than the Pavilion. The Chattanooga Market will be at the Pavilion on Sunday after the 3-State and all the new waterfront enhancements will be available for the family and non-ride time activities. This is truly the year to bring your family and stay the weekend.

(Note: Registration for the 2008 3-State 3-Mountain Challenge will close when the limit of 2500 riders is reached or on Apr 23, 2008, whichever is reached first. No refunds after April 13.)

Rich Hincapie named honorary ride leader for 2008 3 State 3 Mountain Challenge.

Rich Hincapie will be leading the nearly 2500 riders as they roll out of Finley Stadium at 8:00 a.m. on Saturday, May 3. Rich, an experienced Cat 1 Racer, is co-owner of Hincapie Sportswear and serves as brother George’s manager. He also helps manage the Hincapie/Barkley U23 Development Team – on which Signal Mountain’s David Talbott and AJ Meyers of Cohutta, GA ride.

We are proud to have Hincapie as the provider of this year’s event jersey. Rich brings his competitive and performance oriented mindset to the apparel industry with a mission to outfit cyclists with the most comfortable, functional and stylish cycling apparel available.

Rich will be attending the Expo on Friday afternoon and evening. Drop by the Hincapie booth, visit and welcome Rich to Chattanooga.

Again, we have rooms reserved at several hotels near the Stadium. This gives a choice of host hotels conveniently located with a range of prices and features. Because of all the activities on this weekend, I would advise reserving your room as early as possible. They may be very scarce if you wait too long. Again we will have shops and manufacturers showing off their latest products at the stadium for the packet pickup on Friday evening. Pick up your ride packets and just hang out. There will be plenty going on. With over 2400 participants last year, we expect even more in 2008.

The 3-State 3-Mountain Challenge is a Tennessee Team in Training chosen event. Major sponsors, Outdoor Chattanooga and Kelly Subaru are helping to make it an even better than ever event.

Please note: We will keep this web site updated as things are confirmed so check back regularly for any changes.

Event includes

Event Jersey - Top Quality for only $50 if ordered early. (Order by mid Feb to be sure the correct size will be available on event day)
Packet pickup - Outdoor Expo at Finley Stadium on Friday, May 2, from 2 to 10 pm. Bike shops, manufacturers and other outdoor activities will have booths set up with great deals and lots to see.
High quality T-shirt included with registration while quantities last
Pictures by Birds Eye View (Assault on Mt Mitchell, Six Gap, Bridge to Bridge, etc)
Great sag stops throughout the ride
Food and showers after the ride.
Special rates at choice of convenient host hotels
Discount coupons for local tourist attractions