Biking

The mountains of Western North Carolina offer exciting challenges to mountain bikers of every skill level.

Whether you want to quietly pedal along the lanes of one of our small towns or take your mountain bike over a challenging trail through the Pisgah Mountains, Asheville's varied terrain makes it an excellent place to bicycle.

Beginners and experts alike love the 40 miles of single-track trails at Tsali Recreation Area, where cyclists venture along the shores of Fontana Lake to points such as Windy Gap Overlook on the Blue Ridge Parkway. Bent Creek also lends itself to rough terrains and off-the-beaten pathways.

With great trails and cool weather, Men's Journal magazine designated both areas as prime destinations for both leisure and competitive adventure. Visitors can embark on group rides, which are loosely organized by the many bike shops in the region along with the many outfitters who supply bikes for rent.

Discover over 70 different routes in Buncombe County and print out pocket-sized cue-sheets for your cycling adventure. You can find other trails in the Nantahala and Pisgah National Forests. Several trails in and around town have varied hours and access times, so contact the Asheville Visitor Center for more information.

The following Asheville-area outfitters and guides supply road and mountain biking equipment and can point you in the direction of Western North Carolina's best riding trails:

Bio Wheels

• 76 Biltmore Avenue
• Asheville, NC 28801
• 888-881-BIKE or 828-232-0300

Carolina Fatz Mountain Bike Center

• 1240 Brevard Road #3
• Asheville, NC 28806
• 828-665-7744

Liberty Bicycles

• 1378 Hendersonville Rd.
• Asheville, NC 28803
• 828-274-2453

Pro Bikes

• 610 Haywood Road, Suite B
• Asheville, NC 28806
• 828-253-2800

Ski Country Sports

• 1000 Merrimon Avenue
• Asheville, NC 28804
• 828-254-2771

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All About Outdoors

• 178 S. Catawba Ave.
• Old Fort, NC 28762
• Phone: 828-668-5119

We're looking forward to serving outdoor enthusiasts with our selection of mountain bikes, fishing gear and high-tech GPS electronic safety devices.

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BioWheels

• 81 Coxe Avenue
• Asheville, NC 28801
• Phone: 828-236-2453
• Region: Downtown

See the Asheville area on a bicycle! BioWheels is your complete bicycle outfitter. Bicycle rentals are available for mountain bikes, road bikes and hybrid bikes, and BioWheels is your resource for self-guided tour routes, maps and guidebooks for …more

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Black Bear Adventures

• 3215 Skyuka Mountain Road
• Columbus, NC 28722
• Phone: 828-894-2071

We offer the most comprehensive selection of bicycle tours in the south. From our 1/2-day trips to multi-day vacations with emphasis on the Blue Ridge Parkway and surrounding areas.

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Nantahala Outdoor Center

• 13077 Highway 19 West
• Bryson City, NC 28713
• Phone: 828-488-2175

Explore Asheville's great outdoors with Nantahala Outdoor Center. NOC has led outdoor adventures since 1972 and earned recognition as "One of the Best Outfitters on Earth" by National Geographic Adventure. Let NOC assist you in planning your next …more

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North Carolina Arboretum

• 100 Frederick Law Olmsted Way
• Asheville, NC 28806
• Phone: 828-665-2492
• Region: West

The North Carolina Arboretum's 434-acre campus is nestled along the Blue Ridge Parkway at Milepost 393 in south Asheville and offers 65-acres of cultivated gardens including the Bonsai Exhibition Garden, 10 miles of forested hiking and biking trails, …more

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