Pedal for Pat 2023

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We’re Back
1098 Miles | 5 States | 1 Mission

In honor of the inaugural Pedal for Pat charity cycling event, a team of 12 Summitt Cyclists pedaled 1,098+ miles on a tour of the southeastern United States. The team visited some of the south’s finest universities on the 12-day ride.

The Team

The team consisted of  Summitt Cyclists and a full support crew consisting of nutrition, recovery, moto, mechanical, and more!

The Route

The 12-day, 5-state, epic endurance event took the team through some of the south’s most beautiful scenery. The ride began and ended in Knoxville, TN. The team had memorable experiences along the way including visits to some of the region’s finest universities.

The Beneficiary

Pedal for Alzheimer’s is proud to present The Pedal for Pat event benefitting The Pat Summitt Foundation and The Pat Summitt Clinic. Donate now and help continue the fight against Alzheimer’s.

PEDAL FOR PAT 2023 DETAILS

1,098+

Miles

60,000+ ft

Elevation Gain

12 Days

In the Saddle

17+ MPH

Average Speed

Sept. 11-22

Date

Day

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

11

12

Date

Monday, Sep 11

Tuesday, Sep 12

Wednesday, Sep 13

Thursday, Sep 14

Friday, Sep 15

Saturday, Sep 16

Sunday, Sep 17

Monday, Sep 18

Tuesday, Sep 19

Wednesday, Sep 20

Thursday, Sep 21

Friday, Sep 22

City

Knoxville, TN to Asheville, NC

Asheville, NC to Greenville, SC

Greenville, SC to Columbia, SC

Columbia, SC to Augusta, GA

Augusta, GA to Milledgeville, GA

Milledgeville, GA to Atlanta, GA

Atlanta, GA to Oxford, AL

Oxford, AL to Birmingham, AL

Birmingham, AL to Fort Payne, AL

Fort Payne, AL to Chattanooga, TN

Chattanooga, TN to Athens, TN

Athens, TN to Knoxville, TN

Est. Miles

116

68

118

83

94

115

114

76

102

63

63

80

Elevation (ft.)

8,700

3,400

5,000

4,200

4,900

6,100

4,100

3,700

4,100

2,900

3,700

4,400

RIDE TENNESSEE 2021 BENEFITS

  • 7 nights (cyclists check-in on Sunday, Sept. 12; check-out Sunday, Sept. 19)
  • Meals (3 meals per day)
  • Ride Support and Nutrition (mechanical, rest stops, moto support)
  • Sports Recovery
  • Hospitality Services (Laundry and Baggage Service)
  • Video and Photography
  • Kits
  • POC Helmet
  • Media promotion
  • Road ID Bracelet
  • Finish Celebration
  • VIP Team and Sponsor Dinner (Saturday, September 18th)
  • Travel to and from the event not included in registration. Rider responsible for arrival to Nashville and departure from Knoxville.

COMMITTEE AND VOLUNTEERS

Josh Crisp

Josh Crisp

Event Founder
Knoxville, TN

Sara Mitchell

Sara Mitchell

Event Chair
Knoxville, TN

Brandon "Monk" Feehery

Brandon "Monk" Feehery

Event Manager
Knoxville, TN

Wendi Love

Wendi Love

Hospitality
Knoxville, TN

Ramona Mitchell

Ramona Mitchell

Nutrition
Jackson, TN

Al Hennigan

Al Hennigan

Moto Support Staff
Lynchburg, TN

Dr. Taylor Comford, PT

Dr. Taylor Comford, PT

Recovery Chair
Knoxville, TN

Meaghan Dullea, PT

Meaghan Dullea, PT

Physical Therapist
Knoxville, TN

Taylor Azhocar, LMT

Taylor Azhocar, LMT

Massage Therapist
Knoxville, TN

Dakota Porter

Dakota Porter

Physical Therapist
Knoxville, TN

Stephen Manners

Stephen Manners

Nutrition Team
Knoxville, TN

Donna Turner

Donna Turner

Nutrition
Covington, TN

Amanda Barnett

Amanda Barnett

Hospitality
Knoxville, TN

CYCLISTS

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Michael Faulk

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David McAllister

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Joe Graves

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Joey Lovedall

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Michelle Marciniak

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Jon Crowson

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Chris West

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Mike Barto

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Walter Waage

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Missy Kane

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Ryan Villalobos

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Brandon Bruce

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