Frequently Asked Questions
What is the TdT? Le Tour de Transylvania group rides are on the same days the Tour de France (TdF) rides.
Where is the TdT? Rides start at different locations, but most rides are in Transylvania County for at least part of the ride.
What are the ride options? Ride all 21 stages or select the stages you want to ride. On most days there will be a longer “B pace drop” ride, a shorter C pace “no-drop” ride, a D pace“no-drop”ride, and some days will have a gravel ride option. Even the “no-drop” ride is not necessarily flat or easy, so pay attention to the ride description! Even though the longer ride is sometimes officially a “drop ride” ride, leaders will regroup from time to time. Some of the longer rides have a designated “no-drop” leader as well.
Are there road markings, support, & rest stops? These are a series of BRBC group rides, not an “event”, so there is no SAG, no staffed rest stops, no pavement markers. Expect these rides to be like a regular BRBC group ride.
What are the start times? Watch for the emails, but typically the longer ride will roll out at 9am and the shorter rides will depart at 9:15, 9:30, 9:45. Gravel Ride start times are TBA based on length and difficulty, but normally will start at 9am.
Do I have to ride with the TdT group? Riders that want to roll solo or with a smaller group on their own (or at a different time) may do so for any of the stages. We're not tracking any of this so you can make your own rules!
I'm not retired, are there any evening rides? Folks that work can ride the routes solo in the evening or get together with friends to ride the stages after work. Better yet, call in sick for 21 days. We may announce some evening rides for folks that can't ride during the day.
How do I get the TdT ride announcements? Ride announcements with routes and details will go out to folks that have indicated “Transylvania County Rides” as an interest on their BRBC profile.
What if the weather is threatening? We do not plan to send out any cancellation emails, so decide for yourself if the conditions are safe for riding. You always have the option of starting at a different time or do the stage on a different day. If the ride leader decides not to ride due to weather they won’t show up & it will be up to you to decide if you want to do the ride on your own at the scheduled time or a later time.
Are there any rest days? Each Monday (except July 3rd) is a scheduled rest day.
What if there are a lot of riders? On bigger turnout days we will try to depart in “waves” rather than one huge group.
What if I want to go faster than the group? You can go any pace you choose, but if you get in front of the ride leader you need to know the route and you are no longer part of the group ride--you are on your own.
Where can I get a TdT Jersey and bottoms? To order TdT Jerseys go toTdT Jersey Online Store.You can order a discounted 2023 TdT jersey (only $56), bibs, or shorts directly from Ascend, but you only have until June 29th to order. Hint: bundle your order with a friend's order to save on postage. We'll have DeFeet socks for sale at the beginning of rides (see Hank). Sock proceeds will be donated to Ecusta Trail.
How can I make a pledge to support the Ecusta Trail? We'll have BRBC pledge forms at the start of each TdT stage or you can click the link below to download a PDF of the pledge form. The form can be mailed to Ecusta Trail Fundraiser at PO Box 1, Cedar Mountain, NC 28718 or give it to Hank, Dawn or Rusty at the start of a ride.
Ecusta Trail Pledge Form
What is the schedule? See below:
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