Riding in Boone

Date: Jul 25, 2005

Riding in Boone

Date: Jul 25, 2005

If you don't want to ride on the parkway you might try the Railroad Grade Road that runs between Fleetwood and Todd. It runs along the south fork of the New River. Out and back is about 20 miles. The scenery is beautiful and the road is flat.

Warren

Date: Jul 26, 2005

There are many good rides in the Boone area. Two good sources for routes are www.magiccyles.com (the riders forum) and the Blood Sweat and Gears routes posted at www.bloodsweatandgears.org. The Blood Sweat and Gears routes incorporate all the best roads for riding in the area.

We also have evening rides sponsored by the local bike shops, but be forewarned-- these people are amazing at riding in the mountains.

Date: Aug 1, 2005

Tim,

Magic Cycles in Boone now has a ride that starts at 5:30 pm on Wednesdays that would work well for you. 30 miles, good climbing but lots of stops to regroup, little traffic and great scenes. The faster group leaves at 6:00 pm. You'll have a great time - try to make it if you can. Boone Bike and Touring can also hook you up with some good routes. We are lucky to have two great shops here so be sure to drop in both places during your visit.

Mike

Date: Aug 12, 2005

Get a copy of "Road Cycling the Blue Ridge High Country." 26 routes with maps, cues, and lots of background info. A bunch of them begin and end in Valle Crucis.

Date: Aug 16, 2005

Side note about riding around Boone.....After Lance Armstrong had his bout with cancer he retreated to Boone and did a lot of riding.