Tennessee Tourism launches statewide road cycling program

Friday, 24 May, 2024 0

Tennessee is encouraging visitors to get on a bike and go explore.

The Tennessee Department of Tourist Development (TDTD) is inviting cyclists to experience the state on 52 new curated road cycling routes.

The new program, Bike Tennessee, launched at BikeTN.com and allows cyclists to engage with the routes using the app Ride with GPS.

“Tennessee is a state full of storytellers,” said Commissioner Mark Ezell, TDTD.

“As travelers increasingly seek sustainable and authentic experiences, we invite them to explore our scenic routes and discover the small towns. We are pleased to partner with Ride with GPS and showcase the hidden gems.”

Tennessee has been named an Ambassador for popular cycling app Ride with GPS, making all 52 routes easily accessible across the platform.

Each Bike Tennessee route was carefully mapped, ensuring cyclists have access to detailed navigation and route information.

Ride descriptions provide valuable information about the terrain, waypoints and hidden gems along the way.

The routes were created in collaboration with professional cycling guide Shannon Burke of Velo View Bike Tours.

Burke has more than a decade of experience leading cycling tours.

Routes were selected with safety and scenery in mind, with 1,739 miles of routes mapped and 53 Tennessee counties included in the Bike Tennessee program.

They offer seasoned cyclists mostly rural, low-traffic experiences in some of Tennessee’s most scenic and historic landscapes.

It includes 14 routes in Tennessee State Parks.

“Tennessee has all the right ingredients to be one of the premier cycling destinations in the country—low-traffic backroads and welcoming communities,” said Shannon Burke.

The outdoor recreation economy generates $11.9 billion for Tennessee, according to the Outdoor Industry Association.

Bike Tennessee aims to leverage the growing cycling community to increase visitation.

Cyclists can learn more about Bike Tennessee and explore the available road cycling routes at www.BikeTN.com.

Learn more about : Tennessee Tourism ( N. America )

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