RIDE TENNESSEE 2021
In celebration of the fifth anniversary endurance event for Pedal for Alzheimer’s, the organization is set to host a VIP endurance charity cycling event, September 13-18, 2021. A team of 24 cyclists will begin the Ride Tennessee event in Nashville and conclude in Knoxville after cycling 500+ miles with over 25,000 feet of elevation.
The 6-day route will begin in Nashville with a taste of Music City, and the team will make their way through the foothills to the Smoky Mountains, and will finish in Historic Downtown Knoxville.
An $8,000 registration fee per cyclist includes a VIP all-inclusive ride experience. The fee also includes a generous contribution to the 501c3 non-profit’s mission to further Alzheimer’s research, education, support & care.
COMMITTEE
Tom Hopper
Event Manager
Josh Crisp
Event Chair
Sara Mitchell
Event Co-Chair
Lucas McCurdy
Partner Development
Biju Thomas
Chef
Al Hennigan
Moto/Safety
Ramona Mitchell
Hospitality
Katie Dotson
Lead Nutrition
Allison Maurer
Team Nutrition
Diana Christmas
Sports Recovery
Steve "Pops" Bright
Lead Mechanic
VOLUNTEERS
Debbie Mackey
Volunteer
Grace Weber
Volunteer
Kelly Haire
Volunteer
CYCLISTS
TEAM CELEBRATION
At the conclusion of the 6-day charity cycling event, the Ride Tennessee team will celebrate their journey with a private concert featuring singer-songwriter Jay Allen.
In 2018, Jay wrote a song for his mother who recently passed away from Alzheimer’s at only age 54, titled “Blank Stares”. A video of him performing the song live went viral with over 300 million views on Facebook, and has been featured on ABC World News, People TV, People Magazine, Pickler & Ben, Forbes, and Taste of Country among others. Jay has since helped raise $35 million to fight the disease and continues to perform at charity events across the country for the Alzheimer’s Association.
- Open Chord, Knoxville, TN
- Sept. 18 at 6:00pm
- $100/ticket includes concert, food and drink ticket
EVENT ROUTE
