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Cleveland Circuit Ride
Pedal with Promise
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Mark your calendars for September 12, 2026, when the Cleveland Circuit Ride kicks off at 8:00 AM at Black Fox Elementary School! Whether you're a serious cyclist or just love a good ride through beautiful scenery, we've got three routes that'll fit your style while supporting an amazing cause. For just $25, you'll get a great day of cycling, a delicious lunch, and a cool participant gift to take home. Every dollar you spend helps Family Promise of Bradley County provide shelter, support, and hope to local families with children who are facing housing insecurity. So grab your bike, round up some friends, and let's ride together to make a real difference in our community!
Event Info
25 DAYS TO THE EVENT
The Cleveland Circuit Ride is an annual community cycling fundraiser featuring 25KM, 50KM, and 100KM routes that brings riders together to support Family Promise of Bradley County's mission to provide shelter, meals, and comprehensive services to families experiencing homelessness in Cleveland, TN.
Sep 12, 2026, 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Black Fox Elementary,
3119 Varnell Rd, Cleveland, TN 37311, USA
Route Info
Route Info
10 Mile Family Ride
An easy out-and-back that rolls a gentle 10 miles out to Thousand Hills Family Farm and home again, with just a few small rises that young riders can handle. Kids ride free with a registered parent, so bring the whole family, every mile you ride helps a local family in our community move toward a stable home.
25 KM Route Map
A rolling out and back route on the quiet back roads of Bradley County, with easy, gentle climbs and a couple of short rises to keep any level of rider engaged.
The aid station is your turn-around point at mile 10.
Every mile you ride helps a local family move toward a stable home, so round up some friends and Pedal with Promise.
50 KM Route Map
Pedal with Promise on a 30-mile loop through Cleveland and Bradley County, gently rolling roads with a few short climbs to keep it interesting, whether you're chasing a personal best or just out for a good ride.
Cyclists will reach the aid station at mile 18.
Every mile you ride helps a local family move from housing insecurity toward a stable home. Round up some friends, sign up, and ride for a cause that stays close to your community.
100 KM Route Map
This 100-kilometer loop (62 miles) rolls gently through the countryside around Cleveland and Bradley County, with steady rollers adding up to about 1,600 feet of climbing and a couple of short, steeper pitches to keep it honest.
Aid station available at the 44 mile mark.
Every mile you ride helps a local family move toward a stable home, so round up some friends and Pedal with Promise.
The Hungry Hippie
Post-Ride Dinner by The Hungry Hippie
Refuel the right way. After you cross the finish line, local favorite The Hungry Hippie is serving up bold, made-fresh flavors that taste like a reward well earned. Known around Cleveland for turning simple street food into something crave-worthy, they're bringing their signature lineup to the Circuit Ride — so come hungry.
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Chicken Gyro — tender, seasoned chicken wrapped in warm pita
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Honey Sriracha Boneless Wings — sweet heat with the perfect kick
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Grilled Cuban Sandwich — pressed, savory, and stacked
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Falafel on Pita — crispy, herb-packed, and fully vegetarian
Follow The Hungry Hippie on Facebook for a taste of what's coming.
Purpose
Our Mission
The Cleveland Circuit Ride pedals with purpose to support Family Promise of Bradley County in helping local families with children find their way from housing insecurity to stable homes. We believe that when we ride together, we can make a real difference—one mile, one family, one safe night at a time. Join us for a fun day of cycling that changes lives and proves that sometimes the best way to move a community forward is on two wheels.
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2026 Cleveland Circuit Ride
Cycling Community
Big thank you to Cleveland Area Cyclists for putting together our routes—they're super active in the community with group rides and route development, and they've created some fantastic options for us! Be sure to check out their website for more info.
If you're looking for more local rides, Scott's Bikes keeps the pedals turning with free mountain bike rides every Tuesday and road rides every Thursday. And if you're up for a challenge, the Black Bear ride typically happens the at the Whitewater Center in Polk County, TN on US Hwy. 64. This ride is on for the Spring of 2026!
Want even more riding opportunities? The Chattanooga Bike Club posts tons of great events in the area, and the Cherohala Challenge (a Century Ride starting in Tellico Plains, Tennessee) will have dates announced soon.
Looking for a fun group to ride with? Team Bubba has been riding in the Chattanooga area for over 25 years with regular Saturday rides that include plenty of friendly heckling and good times. They welcome cyclists of all levels and jersey brands!
Another must-do event is Cycle Sequatchie, held annually in October in Dunlap, TN. This amazing ride offers routes from 15 to 80 miles through the beautiful Sequatchie Valley, with optional mountain climbs and mixed-surface adventures for those wanting an extra challenge. Plus, you'll enjoy a farm-to-table feast and Oktoberfest celebrations after the ride!
And if you're passionate about making our community more bike and pedestrian-friendly, check out Bike Walk Cleveland—they're all about creating safe riding, walking, and running events that help everyone live a healthier lifestyle.
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