NC Outdoor Adventure, Road Biking North Carolina, Road Bike Tours

ROAD BIKING TOURS
Cane Creek Loop
Toe River Road Ride
Ride the Blue Ride Parkway
Other Services

BOOK YOUR ADVENTURE

• BIKE
• HELMETS
• GUIDE
• WATER, FRUIT, SNACKS

• GOURMET LUNCH UPON REQUEST

• TRANSPORTATION

If you are lodging in the Asheville area.

We will provide transportation for an additional charge if you are out of the Asheville area and need this service.

The weather in the Southeast can be unpredictable in all seasons of the year. We ask that clients make sure they bring synthetic layers in order to achieve maximum comfort. Cotton should be avoided due to the fact that it absorbs water, therefore increases evaporative heat loss. Synthetic layers, poly-propylene, fleece are the best bets because they properly allow water vapor to escape and retain body heat despite being wet.

Bring any medications that you are currently taking.

# of Riders	Price
1	$ 150.00
2-3	$ 85.00
4-8	$ 75.00
9 or more	$ 60.00

* Blue Ridge Parkway ride rates will vary

Deposits and Cancellations

BDAT require a 50% deposit upon making your reservation. We have 48 hour cancellation policy. If your reservation is not canceled within 48 hours of your tour, your deposit will be withheld.

Cane Creek Loop

Only 10 miles away, a rider can really get a feel for the true countryside that surrounds Asheville . Cane Creek loop is also the flattest road rides in the Asheville area, this 12 or 18 mile loop has a total ascent of less than 900feet. Classic farms and horse ranches dominate the scenery with the Blue Ridge as your backdrop makes the experience picturesque.

Highlights: horse farms
Trip Duration: 2 hours
Difficulty: easy

Ideal For: everyone

Toe River Road Ride

This beginner road ride is designed for people of all ages. Enjoy Appalachia at its finest as you ride alongside the pure and unspoiled Toe River , one of Western Carolina 's hidden treasures. Soak in the scenery and wildlife as you meander with the river through forests and open valleys.

Highlights: Toe River , mountain views
Trip Duration: 2 to 3 hours
Difficulty: easy

Ideal For: everyone

Ride the Blue Ride Parkway

A road ride on the Blue Ridge Parkway is said to be a chance of a lifetime for some cyclers. Of the 469 miles of the parkway the Asheville area has the distinction of being located between the highest peak Mt. Mitchell and one of the highest peaks Mt. Pisgah. A Brown Dog tour can take you in either direction, up or down. So whether it's cruising down the mountain or a grueling climb up, the Blue Ridge Parkway is the ride for you.

Highlights: Mt. Mitchell , Mt Pisgah, Craggy Gardens
Trip Duration: 2 to 4 hours
Difficulty: easy to difficult

Ideal For: beginner to endurance riders

Road Ride Shuttle Service

Brown Dog offers a shuttle service for road bikers. We will transport you to the desired location and pick you up when your ride is over. Price of this service varies depending on the amount of miles driven and total time involved. Call for rates.

Sag-Wagon Service

Take the shuttle service a step further. Brown Dog will follow behind your group as you conquer the road while supplying necessary drinks and energy bars, and allowing you to add or remove layers. This service is key for those who wish to ride the peaks of Western North Carolina . Call for rates.