Blue Ridge Parkway & Skyline Drive

Discover the beauty and history of the Appalachian mountains on this 575 mile bicycle tour along two of the most scenic and pristine roads in North America. You will cycle from the Shenandoah National Park in Virginia to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park in North Carolina. Challenge yourself and test your will as you climb over 50,000 vertical feet. Enjoy the thrills of the many descents along the way. Learn about all the different cultures of people who have called the Appalachian mountains home by visiting the numerous museums and exhibits along the Parkway. Take time to reflect next to a waterfall, at a scenic overlook or any of other many natural treasures along the way. Keep a watchful eye in the early mornings and you might spot a deer,