Bicycling in the Blue Ridge
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.
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 828-232-0300Carolina Fatz Mountain Bike Center
1240 Brevard Road #3
Asheville, NC 28806
828-665-7744Liberty Bicycles
1378 Hendersonville Rd.
Asheville, NC 28803
828-274-2453Pro Bikes
610 Haywood Road, Suite B
Asheville, NC 28806
828-253-2800Ski Country Sports
1000 Merrimon Avenue
Asheville, NC 28804
828-254-2771
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