Bike races at TVA test track

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For the first time ever bike races will be held at an Advanced Vehicle Test Facility! The former TVA test track, located at 4800 Amincola, is a paved, slightly banked, one-mile oval track that was built to test automobiles. The one mile closed course is perfect for testing athletes' speed and stamina. The Hub Endurance Test Track Race takes place Saturday, October 13, 8 AM to 5 PM.

Cycling enthusiats have been working for years to secure this venue and are excited to hold the event during RiverRocks. "We expect up to 50 cyclists to participate," said Andy Sweet owner of Hub Endurance. "There will be 3 race events; a 10 mile individual time trial and two groups of 15 to 20 mile competitive races. The test track is set up perfectly for spectators and we would love to see a good crowd there to support our racers."

Registrated is still open. All riders must have a USA Cycling annual, or one-day license to participate. A one-day license is $10 and the race is officially sanctioned by USA Cycling. All riders must sign the USA Cycling waiver and all USA Cycling rules apply. Cost is $25 for one race and each additional race is $10. Cash and prizes for all races. For more information go to hubendurance.com/ or call 423.634.0650 . To register for the races go to www.usacycling.org/register/2012-3234.

[Justin Thyme]

Dammit! I can't be there.

[Bob]

I've raced a hand-cycle around it. Im not sure but "Slightly banked" does not describe it. You could easily drive a car 100mph+ around that thing.

These bike racers are going to have a blast on that thing..

[Warkitty]

I'd be great to have that race annually. Think they'd allow it for one day a year?

[joedog]

Oct 12, 2012 5:53:55 GMT -5 Bob said:

I've raced a hand-cycle around it. Im not sure but "Slightly banked" does not describe it. You could easily drive a car 100mph+ around that thing.

These bike racers are going to have a blast on that thing..

The "pit area" is on the wrong side but yes, the banking would allow 100+ auto speed.

Perfect venue for bikes if the asphalt is still in good shape. A 75 or 150 mile "closed course" bike race is VERY feasible there. The length of a race would be only limited by the stamina of the human body.


It could literally become the Daytona or Talladega of bike racing with its size and banking.

[Bob]

Several years ago the asphalt was in poor shape but that was before UTC took it over.

[Tsavodiner]

You could easily drive a car 100mph around that thing.

"have done"

The hardest part is learning to trust the banking to do your cornering, as opposed to your steering, for you without abating speed--that, and the knowledge you'll end up in the swamp if you fail--

[saldo1981]

Oct 12, 2012 5:53:55 GMT -5 Bob said:

I've raced a hand-cycle around it. Im not sure but "Slightly banked" does not describe it. You could easily drive a car 100mph+ around that thing.

These bike racers are going to have a blast on that thing..

You can run a sustained 80mph around the corners in a Jaguar XJR sedan and that's a big car.

[Tsavodiner]

That's quite good, and yes it IS