CORNBREAD FONDO

2023 information:

Race starts 7:00 am Central time

The Cornbread Fondo is a road ride through the beautiful Sequatchie Valley and along the Tennessee River. The ride covers two states, Tennessee and Alabama. Both routes will cross the Tennessee River two times. Both routes will have some rolling hills, but no sustained climbing will be on either route. Although both routes will ascend the famous Ladds Mountain (a regionally famous, short stinger).

Each route is fully marked and staffed with SAG stops. Each route will also have a lead-out vehicle for the entirety of the route as well as a roving SAG for the long course. Each course will also have a sweep vehicle

Each participant will receive a Cornbread Fondo T-shirt and two entry tickets to the National Cornbread Festival. New this year: we are adding a post-ride meal that will be served at the start/finish line along with live music. The meal is provided by Stevarinos Italian Eatery.

As with last year, we have a timed king/queen of the mountain segment on the ride (stay tuned for the details on that segment). Each course will ride this segment. A prize will be awarded to top male and female on this segment.

Short Course (Cornbread Short Course-NCF Final):
https://www.strava.com/routes/2940467619195690718
37.10 miles

Long Course (Cornbread Long Course-NCF Final):
https://www.strava.com/routes/2940465841601855686
63.11 miles

Online Registration Deadline: April 16, 2023

Directions:
From I-24, Exit 152A or 152B, take US Hwy 72 South (Note: at split to Scottsboro, keep right for South Pittsburg). Take the first left (which will also be a turnaround). At the stop sign take a left. Take the immediate next right — this will be the entrance to the South Pittsburg Municipal Park/Boat Dock. Parking will be available at this location.

Parking:
Free parking will be located at the South Pittsburg Municipal Park/Boat Dock.