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This is our most
challenging cycling vacation and
will test even the fittest cyclists. We will
average over 95 miles and 9,000 feet of
climbing a day. This tour is for those
cyclists that want to test themselves on what
could possibly be the toughest tour in
America.
Tour Itinerary
Day 1 - Asheville to
Waynesboro, VA
We leave Asheville at 10am
to shuttle to Waynesboro, VA. the
bordering town of Rockfish Gap, the
origination point of the Blue Ridge Parkway. After dinner
in town we will return for an early evening
and much needed rest before beginning Epic journey.
Meals: Lunch, Dinner
Dinner Day 2 - The Epic
Tour Begins
After breakfast we shuttle to
the Parkway to begin the Tour de Parkway. Today we will cycle to the Peaks of Otter Lodge, which is one of three lodges operated by the Park Service that are located on the Blue Ridge Parkway.
We will cycle past the lowest and highest
points along Virginia's Blue Ridge Parkway.
Tonight's lodging with its pristine setting
and restaurant overlooking the lake will be
just reward for your efforts.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Mileage: 0.0 - 86.0 = 86 Miles
Day 3 - Peaks of Otter to
Rocky Knob
Today we will cycle
88 miles along a stretch of the Parkway that is full of historic farms, cabins and beautiful overlooks. We will begin the day by descending out of the Peaks of Otter into the rolling terrain of the Roanoke valley before ascending up through
the Rocky Knob recreation area. Tonight
our host will be Greg and Nancy at the
Woodberry Inn, in the hip little community of
Floyd.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Mileage: 86.0 - 174 = 88 Miles
Day 4 - Rocky Knob
Mountain to Blowing Rock
Today is the longest day of our epic journey.
After breakfast we head out for Blowing Rock
entering North Carolina at milepost 217.
The cycling today will be primarily rolling
terrain with some incredible scenery as we
pass through Doughton Park. This evening
we will not only enjoy the comfort of our lodge but we will have an
opportunity to explore one of the highlands
most interesting towns.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Mileage: 174 - 292 = 118 Miles
Day 5 - Blowing Rock to
Asheville
Today we cycle from Blowing Rock to Asheville,
my favorite city along the Blue Ridge. There
will be many opportunities to get off the bike
and stretch your legs today as we cycle past
some of the most notable highlights along the
Parkway such as the fabled Linn Cove
Viaduct, Linville Falls, Mt. Mitchell, and the
Folk Art Center. Our home for the balance of
the tour will be at the wonderful Haywood Park
Hotel in the heart of downtown Asheville.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Mileage: 292 - 389 = 101 Miles
Day 6 - The Final Glorious Day Along the Blue Ridge Parkway
This is it, the final day, 81 dramatic miles through some of the most beautiful scenery of the entire tour. After breakfast we will
climb Mt. Pisgah cycle along the Ridge to the
Great Balsam mountains, where we will pass
over the highest point on the Parkway, and
eventually finish with a long descent into the
town of Cherokee near the Great Smoky
Mountains. To celebrate everyone's
accomplishment of finishing this challenging
tour we will explore the city of
Asheville where we will enjoy a great meal and
as much camaraderie as our bodies can stand.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Mileage: 389 - 470 = 81 Miles
Day 7 - Final Farewell
After a relaxing breakfast
you are free to depart at your leisure. The
trip home will be a time to reflect on the incredible accomplishment you have achieved and the new friends you have made along the way.
Meals: Breakfast
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