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Discover North Carolina like no one else has experienced it. This special corner of North Carolina and Virginia has an abundance of activities to enjoy.
In North Carolina, you can enjoy bike routes fit for the avid gravel or road cyclist, local wineries, lush state park hiking, and some of the state’s beautiful streams and rivers.
The tour starts in Blowing Rock, NC, the jewel of the Blue Ridge Parkway.
Our routes meander through the small towns of Todd, Glendale Springs, Galax, VA, as well as Mount Airy and Pilot Mountain, NC. These last two mentioned towns are the birthplace of Andy Griffith and the inspiration for the fictional town of Mayberry.
Along the way, you will experience the New River Trail, plentiful local wineries, a hike up Pilot Mountain, and a ride in Barney Fife’s squad car.
This tour is perfectly timed at the end of the tourist season when the kids will be back in school.
If you like quiet roads for cycling, cool mountain air, and a taste of delicious wines, while reminiscing about your childhood TV characters, this tour will treat and entertain.
Tour Highlights
Travel
Fly into Charlotte Douglas International- Shuttle pick up time 2pm. Fly out of Charlotte Airport- Drop off time 6 pm,
Accommodations
Chetola Resort, Glendale Springs B&B and Cabins, Hampton Inn Galax VA and MT Airy, NC. 7 nights lodging is included.
Special Note
Meeting point, if driving, is the Chetola Resort in Blowing Rock, NC.
We cannot accommodate tricycles on this tour.
Orientation: 5:00PM held on the night before we ride.
Itineraries
Day 1
Blowing Rock | Grandfather Mountain | Blue Ridge Pkwy
Ride the Linn Viaduct, Picnic at Price Lake, Shop downtown, or short hike to Glen Barney 30.9 miles, 2506’ elevation
Day 2
Blowing Rock | Todd | Kayak or Tubing Option| Continue to ride to Glendale Springs
Cycle the beautiful Blue Ridge Parkway. Have a craft beer in Glendale Springs, view with respect, the Fresco at the altar of the Episcopal church.
49.6miles, 3475 ‘ elevation
Day 3
Shuttle to Galax, VA | cycle the new River trail to New River State Park and back to Galax
Enjoy a quiet gravel state maintained park trail, lunch and ice cream at Foster
55 miles, 2083 elevation
Day 4
Galax to Mount Airy
Quiet back roads that take us back. Lunch Stop at Round Peak Winery. Take a short “get acquainted tour” on the Granite City greenway
36 miles, 2284’ elevation
Day 5
Tool through historic downtown Mount Airy on your way east of town on quiet back Roads
Enjoy the Mayberry Museum, the Granite City Greenway or grab your rod and reel and do some fishing on the Ararat River
34 miles, 2838’ elevation
Day 6
Cycle and Hike trip to Mt Pilot State Park
Beautiful back roads and lots of gravel climbing if you like.
52 miles, 4604’ elevation
Day 7
Shuttle to Elkin for a wine country tour in the Yadkin Valley. Shuttle home to our starting hotel
This beautiful little valley boasts 6 wineries as well as quiet, picturesque roads
26.9 miles, 1924’ elevation
TRIP INCLUDES
- 2 Guides
- Van Support (snacks and beverages)
- Maps
- All lodging
- Luggage transfers
- Transfers to and from the airport
- All breakfasts, dinners and picnic lunches on riding days
- Cocktail social hours on the 1st evening of each tour
- Maps
- Mechanic
Accommodations:
Six nights' lodging is included
Not Included
- Airfare.
- Souvenirs.
- 12% gratuity for guides, mechanics, volunteers and tour staff is not included, but greatly appreciated.
Special Note:
Meeting point, if driving, is Chetola Resort in Blowing Rock, NC
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