What's Happening
Cyclist Safety Incentive!
One of the most effective ways to stay safe on our roads is to have a Rear Facing Radar / Light unit.
See & Be Seen.
So for the month of September the first 10 TCRC members who purchase a rear radar at one of our sponsoring bike shops get a $100 rebate from TCRC!
How this works:
- Buy your radar / light unit from one of the TCRC sponsor shops below
- E-mail an image of your receipt to us and get your rebate from TCRC.
- Be sure and include your Venmo info or mailing address
- Install your light / radar and start riding with more awareness of who / what is behind you!
Eligible Local Bike Shops**:
- Trek Store - Johnson City
- Just Ride Bikes - Kingsport
- Reedy Creek Cycles - Kingsport
- Bike Lane - Gate City
*Notes:
- **only sales from these LBS apply - online purchases or other retailers not eligible
- light only / items below $100 reimbursed to sales price only
Submit your receipt by e-mailing a copy to:
tricitiesroadclub@gmail.com
Not a TCRC Member yet? Click below to join now!
Upcoming Events
SEPTEMBER:
9/26: Dry Creek Road Cleanup Day - "Pints for Public Lands"
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- 9:00am - 1:00pm
- Hosted by Friends of Cherokee National Forest
- Meet up at Johnson City Brewing after to share a pint!
- Earn TCRC Volunteer Points
OCTOBER:
10/10 - Gritty 50
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- Gravel ride by Bike Lane in Gate City, VA.
- proceeds benefit Bloom Fitness athletes with disabilities
- 36 & 50 mi. routes
- More info at: https://www.bikelaneshop.com/gritty-50-2026
10/17: Hincapie Gran Fondo - Greenville, SC
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- Always a popular ride with TCRC members
- More Info: Event Page
NOVEMBER
11/14: TCRC FTP Tests (date tentative)
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- End of season fitness check
- Find out your real FTP on an 8 min timed effort
- On site power analysis from Pace Coaching
Come Ride With Us!
TCRC is a collection of cycling enthusiasts in the Johnson City, Kingsport, Bristol, TN and SW Virginia area. For 30+ years TCRC has represented road cycling in the Tri-Cities, and we continue to evolve as our sport matures & evolves.
Our mission is to connect riders as a community for the joy of riding and to continue to grow cycling as both a pastime and sport. We also seek to help the next generation of riders discover the lifelong joy of cycling.
From casual riders, to bike obsessives, to all out racers TCRC is a home for all.
2026 Board Members
Officers:
- President: Neil Ashton
- Secretary: Sharon Bumgardner
- Treasurer: Aaron Cupp
At Large:
- Rick Giddish
- Ruben Bacon
- Jacob Dingler
- Matt Elkins