ScruffyCat and ScrappyKitty is a Knoxville mountain bike adventure put on by Darkhorse Race Productions on Saturday, October 17th.

is it a party? a challenge? an adventure?…. that’s up to YOU…. but we can promise a proper tour of Knoxville’s awesome Urban Wilderness (a.k.a. dirty south) and beyond, and a party with bike friends into the night!  to be clear, this isn’t some fancy marked race course with lots of aid stations… you are on your own to be self-sufficient and be prepared (just like any group/solo ride you might do).  you will get info on available water stops, convenience stores, and there’s a really good chance you’ll find some “trail magic” in a few places.  routes will be provided via gpx, and we will have maps to help with the tricky spots.

the ScruffyCat (100 miles) was born out of the idea of a riding ALL the knoxville trails in one huge route, and just so happens it’s right around 100mi.  from new trail to old goat-paths, we linked all the goods with the best road connections through and around town.  but be warned… just because it’s not in the big mountains or forest-lands, doesn’t mean it doesn’t make for a big ole day on the bike!

if you’re looking for more of “sampler”, consider the ScrappyKitty (50 miles) for an awesome chunk of trails without being quite a far-reaching and wild.  just like SC100, it offers a good variety of trail and links good roads the way us locals do all the time.

not so sure about a biting off either of the bigger two routes?  come check out the SuperKitten (25 miles)!  it’s a chance for a tour of all of the “dirty south” highlights.. created to offer a shorter day but a great time for younger cats (or perhaps the most-sensible sorts).

regardless of what route you choose, the day is all about seeing what knoxville has to offer, and sharing it with friends, near and far!  come and ride, then stay and party… we will have a solid offering of snacks, drinks, and home-cooked goods to fuel you back up for the bonfire.

and if saturday is not enough, we will also do a social hair of the cat ride on sunday!  it’s a great chance to see the only area of trails in knoxville that the SC100 doesn’t hit.

all the deets and specifics will be shared via email to those who register, and please register soon! **we need a headcount to provide all the eats and good times for you**