What are the best bike rides in North Carolina?

Blue Ridge Parkway (Asheville) — among 1 we map across North Carolina.

Are there car-free rail-trails in North Carolina?

Most North Carolina riding here is on scenic roads and climbs..

Cycling · North Carolina

Best cycling in North Carolina

North Carolina is a road-and-trail rider’s state — we’ve mapped 1 of its best, from scenic road. Find your kind of ride, then plan the trip around it.

Blue Ridge Parkway (Asheville)Scenic road

Asheville · Fit riders

high, quiet ridgeline miles through the southern Appalachians.

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Mountain biking in North Carolina →Hikes in North Carolina →Explore North Carolina →All cycling states →

Ride conditions, traffic, and trail surfaces vary — check current closures and local rules, ride within your limits, and share the road and the trail.

Build a trip around a ride like this.

Roamward turns spots like this into a real road trip on your phone — the scenic drive, the stops, and the detours, planned around the vibe you’re after. Get early access: