Tennessee’s First-Ever Women’s Enduro Bike Event Comes to Knoxville

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – Tennessee’s first-ever, women's only enduro mountain bike race, 3rd Coast Productions Presents Bell Joy Ride Heartbreaker, takes place June 10-11 at Baker Creek Preserve.

There are five stages that test skills and endurance.

The highlight of the weekend is a women's enduro race on Sunday catered to all levels.

Riders can sharpen their skills at the Joy Ride course pre-ride on Saturday, June 10.

Cap off a full day with the Men's Joy Ride DRAG Race with guys dressed in skirts, halter tops, and heels. The race starts after the Heartbreaker at Baker Women’s Enduro race and features a dirt crit format. Men race for 20 minutes on a short course near the start/finish. Spectators can cheer on their favorite riders on a fast, fun lap. Registration is required.

Schedule of Events and Prices:

Saturday, June 10

All Day – Course will be marked and open for practice

Evening hours – Pre-Race Party Sponsored by Yee-Haw Brewing Company and SoKno Taco

Sunday, June 11

7:30-8:30 a.m. – Rider check in & registration

8:45 a.m. – Riders Meeting

9 a.m. – Riders leave for Stage 1

3 p.m. – Awards

Categories (registration fee $75 for all racers– includes t-shirt):

Beginner: Must be between the ages of 19 and 99 years old on 12/31/2017

Sport: Must be between the ages of 19 and 99 years old on 12/31/2017

Expert: Must be between the ages of 19 and 99 years old on 12/31/2017

Masters: 40+

Masters: 50+

All riders in all categories are eligible to win prizes, thanks to Visit Knoxville, Bell Bike Helmets, Harper’s Bike Shop, CamelBak, Industry 9, Infinit Nutrition, Thompson, and many more. 

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