While I may be the Atlanta info. guru :), I don't know anything about riding in or near Boone, NC other than the Blue Ridge Parkway is up there.

My SO and I will be in the Boone, NC area over the 4th of July weekend (Sat.-Monday) visiting some of his relatives. Does anyone know of a website or resource for either ride maps or a group ride listing or just a list of places to ride? I've been to www.magiccycles.com on their forum but did not see any group rides listed.

Thanks!

While I may be the Atlanta info. guru :), I don't know anything about riding in or near Boone, NC other than the Blue Ridge Parkway is up there.

My SO and I will be in the Boone, NC area over the 4th of July weekend (Sat.-Monday) visiting some of his relatives. Does anyone know of a website or resource for either ride maps or a group ride listing or just a list of places to ride? I've been to www.magiccycles.com on their forum but did not see any group rides listed.

Thanks!

This may be too short notice for you but there is an excellent book out there by Tim Murphy called "Road Cycling The Blue Ridge High Country".

I bought it a few months back since I will be in and around Boone in September to ride the mountains myself. The contents is excellent, maps, altitude, difficulty, directions, places to eat, etc... Great book, excellent for preparation.

I recommend you stop by Boone Bike & Touring (on 321 across from McDonald's). Shaw and the gang may know of a group ride going on. They also can hook you up with a copy of Road Cycling the Blue Ridge High Country.


p.s. L. Schoux, Thanks for the kind words about Road Cycling the Blue Ridge High Country. I'm the author and it does my heart good to know folks are enjoying the book.

I recommend you stop by Boone Bike & Touring (on 321 across from McDonald's). Shaw and the gang may know of a group ride going on. They also can hook you up with a copy of Road Cycling the Blue Ridge High Country.


p.s. L. Schoux, Thanks for the kind words about Road Cycling the Blue Ridge High Country. I'm the author and it does my heart good to know folks are enjoying the book.

Hey you're welcome. I have to thank you though... the book is excellent, really. With that little bible you have saved me some major preparation time.

before I head out in the great wide open I usually do a reconnaissance drive (with my car) mapping the interesting and dangerous spots, estimating the climbs and checking for any other useful info. You have done that for me. Excellent !

Cheerio!