ABRC Road Racing & Training

Road cycling is a main attraction to our region and anyone who participates in our club training rides or races will likely agree. The area offers a variety of terrain. There are flat riverside routes perfect for sprint intervals and time trial workouts, gradual climbing routes of 30-40K, and for the climbers, knee-breaking grades of 18-20% with names like "The Wall" and "The Elevator Shaft"! Light traffic and fantastic scenery add to the attraction, so it is easy to see why Lance Armstrong, George Hincapie, Greg LeMond, John Leiswyn, Jonas Carney, Justin England and others have favored riding here.

Our road-racing scene has plenty of talent to challenge all levels. The starting line of our Hometrust Bank /French Broad Cycling Classic Omnium consistently fields many national level riders.

National rankings and cycling celebs aside, ABRC's road venues have much to offer. With a large (90+) membership base, the club offers a wealth of experience and informal training rides are always being organized by some member of the club. Check the ABRC bulletin board for more up-to-date information and additional rides.