About The Omnium

The Carter County Omnium is an exciting event for both participants and spectators! With its three races, including a climbing road race, a time trial, and a criterium, it offers a diverse and challenging experience. Participants have used this event as a stepping stone to compete in UCI teams in Europe or upgrade their category. 2024 is the 40th Roan Groan. The course, which features a category 1 climb of 7.4 miles, is incredibly challenging, reminiscent of the Col d’Aspin in the Pyrenees. The Pro 1-2 field’s additional loop on Simerly Creek Rd adds even more climbing, making it comparable to a stage of the Tour de France. There are various race distances and categories to accommodate different skill levels. Free registration option for junior racers in the Junior fields is a great way to encourage young talent as well. Overall the Carter County Omnium offers an exciting and challenging experience for both seasoned cyclists and rising stars.

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Course Details

The Carter County Roan Groan

Sponsored by Tour Carter County

The Carter County Roan Groan will continue finishing after a category 1 climb of 7.4 miles and 2580′ to Carvers Gap on Roan Mountain.

The Pro 1-2 field will again do an additional loop of the Simerly Creek Rd for a total of 80 miles and a total of 9747′ of climbing.

The Elite Masters, Women Pro 1/2 and Category 3s will do the 55 mile course with a total of 7020′ of  climbing.

All other categories will do 30 miles and 4040′ of climbing.

There will be a vehicle to transport a bag of descending clothing to the finish in Carvers Gap at the racer’s risk. Return to Elizabethton will still be the responsibility of the racers.

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Temple Hill Time Trial

The time trial course in Erwin will be used again this year for the Ballad Health Time Trial. The distance is 3.2 miles with a 1 mile climb at 4.0% average and a 6.7% decent for 0.5 mile.

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Eastman Credit Union Criterium

The  Eastman Credit Union Criterium is the same as last year with four turns in 0.5 miles. Plenty of fast sections with high speed corners. Alfresco dinning is available on the course at several restaurants and tap room.

There will be a separate field for Women Category 4/5 in the Criterium.

Juniors will race free in the Junior fields. They still need to register online for the TT and CR or can register day of for the CR.

The master’s categories in the Omnium will be the same. They will be the Elite Masters 35+category 1-4; the Masters 40+ category 3,4,5; the Masters 50+ category 1-5; and the Masters 60+ category 1-5.

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