awestberry
09-20-08, 02:52 PM
I'm going to be in Nashville for a week and was wondering if anyone on here could clue me in on some places to ride while I am there. Thanks in advance.
Southeast - Places to ride in Nashville, TN??
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makeitwork
09-22-08, 07:26 AM
The Shelby Greenway is really nice, and just off downtown, and connects to the Opryland area with a pedestrian bridge. Most of the bigger parks have trails, as well.
More on local greenways here: http://www.nashville.gov/greenways/
And this might be helpful: http://musiccitymoves.org/pdfs/NashvilleBikeways2006.pdf
Generally, Nashville isn't very bike friendly. There are a few bike lanes here and there, but the city has only recently started working making it easier to get anywhere without a car. Public transportation is almost non-existent.
More on local greenways here: http://www.nashville.gov/greenways/
And this might be helpful: http://musiccitymoves.org/pdfs/NashvilleBikeways2006.pdf
Generally, Nashville isn't very bike friendly. There are a few bike lanes here and there, but the city has only recently started working making it easier to get anywhere without a car. Public transportation is almost non-existent.
mikepoole
09-23-08, 04:27 PM
Road or off-road? There are a few singletrack-type trails in the area (Hamilton Creek Park, Lock 4, etc.) and various places to ride on-road, some low traffic (Percy Warner Park). The greenways makeitwork mentioned are good if you don't mind MUPs. Depends what part of town you want to ride from as well- if you're on the south side you might go to the Harpeth Bike Club website (http://harpethbikeclub.com/); they have a few mapped routes for the area immediately south of Nashville (Franklin, Williamson County).
Gavush
09-30-08, 09:03 PM
the Natchez Trace parkway is a very nice place to ride... it's about 30min west of downtown depending on traffic. Plus, you can grab dinner at the Loveless Cafe and visit the Trace bike shop.
TideCrazy3193
10-23-08, 09:29 PM
I know that this is late, but find that club that has the ride called "5 Hills from Hell". That is an awesome ride. Beautiful and physically challenging. But then again, I love to climb.
Gratefulrider
11-18-08, 06:49 PM
Late post but here is a great link to Nashville area rides-Theta is a great intro:
http://www.granfondocycles.com/rides
Enjoy!
http://www.granfondocycles.com/rides
Enjoy!