Backroad Bicycling in the Blue Ridge and Smoky Mountains

<p><br />Rogers describes road bike rides at Georgia's historic Chickamauga National Battlefield; high wild vistas from the transmountain Cherohala Skyway; and a new greenway system spanning Maryville and Alcoa Tennessee. Mountain bikers will love the classic tours on the Tsali and Bent Creek trails systems as well as two new trail systems along Tennessee's Ocoee River. Also included are Virginia's popular Virginia Creeper and New River Trails.<br /><br />Routes range from the little known to the well traveled from level road rides to challenging mountain trails. Each ride description will include mile-by-mile directions; a detailed map and mileage cue sheet; information on difficulty and terrain; and notes on the natural and historic features you'll encounter along the way.</p>