Does anyone know the best road bike route from Asheville to Knoxville??

Does anyone know the best road bike route from Asheville to Knoxville??

Sorry, can't be of help, but WOW that would be an awesome ride! Two days I assume? I went to school in Knox, and the ride from there to Asheville would be quite tedious and beautiful.

It depends on what you mean by "best" (e.g., distance, traffic, road type)?

There aren't many roads that go through the mountains.

Im thinking 209 to hot springs. 70 W to Newport. then 93 north towards asheville hwy in to knoxville. Not too excited about 70. Im really tring to avoid 4 lane even if it costs me some miles.

I'm going from memory - but I think 70W from Hot Springs to Newport is mostly 2 lanes along the French Broad River. Basically - take the Madison County back roads north of Asheville to 63, climb Doggett, and get to 209. Then cruise to Hot Springs > Newport. Newport to Knoxville is the part I don't know about.

After Newport, from 92, take 139 Douglas Dam Rd instead of Asheville Hwy. That'll put you closer to town on Asheville Hwy and is a much nicer leg. Probably replaces 20 sucky miles w/ 25 very nice miles. Depending where in Knoxville you're going, you may not have to get on Asheville Hwy. Asheville Hwy isn't great, and there's a bit of 4 lane (divided) east of town.