Athletic Training Eduation Program > Tour of Jackson

Second Annual Tour of Jackson

Saturday, April 26, 2014

• Open Registration: 8 a.m., under the Miller Clock Tower
• Ride Begins: 9 a.m.
• Location: Union University, 1050 Union University Drive, Jackson, Tenn. 38305
• Download the Brochure (.pdf)
• Facebook Group

Online Registration

Presented by the Union University Athletic Training Education Program

Gold Sponsors

Silver Sponsors

What did we learn from last year?

We took all suggestions that resulted from last years ride and tried to incorporate changes for the 2014 ride.

• New Routes: scenic, relatively flat and fast
• SAG service: ride service more readily available
• More sponsors, more food, better service
• Restroom availability at each rest stop
• More visible route markings
• Event photos will be available free to all participants

Courses

The courses include 16, 35, 50, and 62 miles (metric century) that roll through the scenic Tennessee countryside . The routes are flat to small rolling hills and are subject to very little traffic. SAG stops with food and beverages are posted approximately every 15 miles on the course. Anyone completing the metric century will receive a commemorative t-shirt celebrating their milestone.

Routes

All routes will begin and end at the Miller Tower on the campus of Union University. The 16 and 35 mile routes are relatively flat, while there are some mild to moderate hills along the out and back extensions of the 50 and 62 mile routes. Enjoy the speed of the flats on the 50 and 62 mile routes as it carries you via Roberts Station road to the turnabout near Century Farms Winery. All routes converge in downtown Gadsden so most of the riders will follow similar course patterns where there are lots of opportunities to stay in a pace line. All routes are scenic, well paved, lightly traveled, and rate from easy to moderate in terms of elevation gain.

SAG Support

SAG stations will be positioned throughout the route where you can recharge with electrolyte drinks, fruit, snacks and a place to rest. In the instance that you are too tired to ride on, just say the word and one of our support teams will pick up you and your bike and deliver you back to the university safely. Assistance with bicycle repairs will also be a phone call away.

Registration

Registration is $20.00 for pre-registration and $25.00 the day of the event.

To register, register online OR fill out this form (.pdf) and send a check or money order to:
Cliff Pawley, Event Coordinator
1050 Union University Drive
UU Box 1824
Jackson, Tennessee 38305

Registration includes a continental breakfast, lunch, and food and support at each SAG. All participants who register before April 15, 2014 will receive a commemorative t-shirt. Special event cycling jerseys will also be available as purchased in pre-registration. All proceeds will benefit the students of athletic training education at Union University.

Inclement Weather Policy

In the instance that the weather does not comply with the April 26th start, the event reserves the right to defer to a salvage date of Saturday May 10, 2014.

Jersey Sizing Chart

Sponsorship

If you would like to be a sponsor for this event, please feel free to call Cliff Pawley, Event Coordinator, at (731) 661-5529. Event sponsors will be listed on this website.

• Gold Sponsorship — $250.00
  Large Name and logo on event website, event jerseys and t-shirts, a complimentary TOJ cycling jersey, and all distribution literature. An individual banner with your business name and logo will be on display at the event.
• Silver Sponsorship — $100.00
  Small Logo and business name listed on a display banner with other silver sponsors. A small logo will be listed on the event website, event jerseys and t-shirts and distribution literature.
• Bronze Sponsorship — $50.00
  Your business name will be listed on event banner with other bronze sporsors and on the backs of all event t-shirts.

Other Jackson Cycling Events

• Christian Shamrock Shuffle - March 15, 2014
• Rockabilly Gran Prix - June 1-2, 2014
• Bagels and Bluegrass Bicycle Century Tour TBA

For more information please contact:
Cliff Pawley, ATEP Program Director
1050 Union University Drive
Jackson, Tennessee 38305
Phone: (731) 661-5529
Cellular: (731) 616-9382
E-mail: cpawley@uu.edu

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