ROAD TITANS 300+ Cycling Challenge

October 30th, 31st and November 1st, 2015

3 DAYS  |  310 MILES  |  30,000 FT. ELEVATION

ROAD TITANS 300+ combines one of the most ambitious professional-like cycling experiences south of the Mason-Dixon Line with the breathtaking scenery of the surrounding locale.

This unique and extreme cycling challenge is designed for professional cyclists that really want to prove their limits.

ROAD TITANS 300+ is not a bike race, but a battle to overcome the voices within – an opportunity to defeat them hand in hand with will power, determination, and unswayable perseverance, traversing 100+ miles each day.  It has been an unforgettable cycling challenge for all those who have dared to participate.

National Geographic named Jocassee Gorges in South Carolina’s Oconee County one of “50 of the World’s Last Great Places – Destinations of a Lifetime” in 2012.

South Carolina’s Oconee County, which takes its name from a Cherokee word meaning “land beside the water”, will host this extraordinary event, offering cyclists over 300 miles of ever-changing landscapes.

Oconee’s roads weave past some of the tallest waterfalls in the state and flank steep gorges, vast lakes, creeks, and rivers –including the mighty Chattooga– not to mention the native wildlife at every turn.  Dare to try a real cycling challenge?

Sweating has never been so exhilarating.  Push yourself beyond your limits at this extreme cycling challenge up mountains, cruising through spectacular landscapes and riding past waterfalls, rivers, and lakes… It is a tough 300+ mile route, but nothing short of spectacular.

A 300+ mile route has been charted to create a bike race-like experience for riders.

Participants – three clusters of fast-paced cyclists will complete 100+ miles each day, allowing them to attest to their athletic capabilities.

The group of participating cyclists will be divided into three Pelotons: Elite, Advanced, and Intermediate. Traveling as an integrated unit, each Peloton will follow a predetermined speed and pace.

Your average speed at the end of the day will be 18 to 20 mph. *

On the flats, pulls up to 30+ mph.

Your average speed at the end of the day will be 16 to 18 mph.

*On the flats, pulls up to 25+ mph. 

Your average speed at the end of the day will be 14 to 16 mph. *On the flats, pulls up to 20 mph.

*These speeds may vary depending on weather conditions, terrain, and your athletic capabilities.

To assist in achieving a good flow at all times, each Peloton will be led by appointed local cyclists, who will be responsible for keeping the speed and pace of their Peloton.

They will also be in charge of keeping their pack inside the assigned road lane and following the predetermined route.

To increase the competitive aspect of the event, each day will include a King of the Mountain (KOM) zone, in which Pelotons will ride a specified area and compete for points, scored by chip timing.

Scoring – The fastest three cyclists across the KOM finish lines win 1, 2, or 3 points according to their finishing times.

Awards – At the culmination of ROAD TITANS 300+, the riders with the most points in their respective categories/Pelotons will be awarded the Cronus Achievement medal (in Greek mythology, Cronus was the leader of the TITANS). Cronus winners will receive a complimentary entry into next year’s event, while the winner from Peloton Elite will receive a cash payout of $1000 and the Road Titan 300 helmet, an honor fit for an immortal.

The Road Titan 300 Helmet

As the King of the Mountain (fastest overall Titan), you’ve shown the grit and endurance only known to a few. You led an army of Titans; now be proud to show off your unbeatable spirit with the Road Titan 300 helmet as a testament to your sheer determination and cycling prowess. In the toughest battles, a helmet such as this not only spared the head of a brave man from fiery arrows and spears, but it transformed him into a symbol of power and indomitable, nearly-immortal might.

A 300+ mile destination showcase route has been charted in the beautiful Oconee County, South Carolina, to create a race-like experience for riders. Oconee, a Cherokee word meaning “land beside the water”, provides a perfect setting for this extraordinary event, with breathtaking landscapes and outstanding, ever-changing natural environments.

Oconee’s roads weave past some of the tallest waterfalls in the state and flank steep gorges, vast lakes, creeks, and rivers – including the mighty Chattooga – not to mention the native wildlife at every turn. It is no surprise that National Geographic named Jocassee Gorges in Oconee one of “50 of the World’s Last Great Places – Destinations of a Lifetime.” For riders of ROAD TITANS 300+, sweating will never be so exhilarating.