2024 Tour de Blount
Event Type
25/50/75 Mile Bicycle Ride
Event Date/Time
May 11 7:30am - 2:30pm
Responsible Agency
Agency Contacts
Liaison
Other Contacts:
Communications Organization
Responsible Organization:
Liaison To Agency:
Lou WB3JKQ
Communications Coordinator:
Lou WB3JKQ
Event Location
Start/Finish at
Maryville College, Mountain Challenge Crawford House
502 E Lamar Alexander Pkwy
Maryville, TN US 37804
Cue Sheet
Map
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Lat/Long of key locations
- Hillcrest Baptist Church -- 35.71805, -83.87998
- Rocky Branch Bethel Baptist Church – 4620 Cambridge Rd -- 35.74046, -83.84035
- Top of The Wall (mile 22) -- 35.63099, -83.94695
- Top of the World (mile 26) -- 35.65545, -83.90532
- Coulters Bridge (mile 39/56) -- 35.76620, -83.85610
- A R Davis (mile 48) -- 35.78062, -83.77300
Staging Area for Communications team
The staging area for the communications team will be the start/finish line. Water Stop operators should leave the staging area 15 minutes prior to the event start.
Number of Event Participants anticipated
Past Experiences
Have we worked the event in the past
Lessons Learned
Personnel Needed/Assignments
| Location | Callsign | Name of staff | Arrival time | Routes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NCS | AI4SI and W7FKI | Rick and Jim | 7:00 | |
| WS1 (Rocky Branch Bethel Baptist Church) | WB3JKQ | Lou | 7:45 | All routes |
| WS1 (Hillcrest Baptist Church) | 7:45 | 75 mi | ||
| WS2 (AR Davis) | W4NFN | Ramsey | 8:00 | 75/50 |
| WS3 (the Wall) | NW1A | Craig | 8:45 | 73 mi |
| WS5 (Top of World) | KK4XA | Bob | 9:00 | 73 mi |
| SAG1 | KE4FGW | David | 7:15 | 73 mi |
| SAG2 | KI4HDU | William | 7:15 | 73 mi |
| SAG3 | N4AER | David | 7:15 | 51 mi |
| SAG4 | WB4E | Hal | 7:15 | 51 mi |
| SAG5 | WB3JKQ | Lou | 7:15 | floater |
| SAGS |
- Must have ability to haul a bike and rider if needed.
- Use APRS if you can so we know your position.
- Bring basic tools, tire pump, extra water.
- Have sign on back of vehicle and flashing light.
Other Amateur Organizations involved
Organization:
Liaison:
Repeater Plan
We will use the 146.625 repeater T118.8 for voice and 144.390 for APRS. We will also use 146.55 simplex for NCS to race director comm.
Should 146.55 go down, we will use 146.94 T118.8
Pre-Event testing required
- What needs to be tested
- Potential dates
- Resources needed to test
Equipment requirement
(can we use HT's or do we need high power radio's, are we going to use APRS, etc.) HT's will cover most of the course - especially if equipped with a suitable antenna.
Medical Emergency Plan
(what procedures should we follow, who should be contacted/notified, etc.)
Course Resources
For each of these we need names, vehicle description and a communication plan.
- EMT/Ambulance
- Police
- Super SAG
- Mechanics
- Cycology Bike Shop will be setup at Becky’s
- Other
Checklists
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