Bicycling Tennessee
Road Adventures from the Mississippi Delta to the Great Smoky Mountains
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About the Book
Bicycling Tennessee is the best resource for road touring in Tennessee. This guide features nearly 2,000 miles of scenic, paved back roads. The routes cover varieties of terrain including the plains of West Tennessee, the rolling hills of Middle Tennessee and the mountains of East Tennessee. Rides include half-day to three-day trips. You’ll take paths once traveled by Native Americans, frontiersmen and Civil War heroes. You’ll see as many as 200 points of interest.
The book introduction includes information about tour preparation, training and state cycling laws. Each chapter covers one route including a map, directions, terrain description, area history, places to stay and bicycle repair shops. An appendix features tourism and road cycling contacts throughout the state.
About the Author
The author rides his bike at least 2,000 miles a year. He is a native of Memphis, Tenn., and past president of the Memphis Hightailers Bicycle Club.