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Old 04-14-15 | 10:53 AM
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gorshkov
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Originally Posted by mannan91
Hello,

I need your advice on the route my brother and I will be travelling in the US. Since its our first time, we just want to cycle a 1000km stretch, give or take. Our plan is to stay at camping ground like KOA and others along the way. We have hybrid bicycles by giant.

Route;

Washington
Harrisonburg
(George Washington & Jefferson National Park)
Raonoke
Abington
(Cherokee National Forest)
Newport
Great Smokey Mountains
Atlanta

This is not the exact route but an estimate of places.
Please guide us in the matter.

Cheers!!
It isn't clear exactly what advice you're looking for - do you want suggestions on how to get between each successive pair of places?

I haven't toured in any of those places except the Great Smokies and Washington DC, and I took a very different route that didn't go through any of the other locations on your list. So I can't help you much with routing, other than to note that the Appalachians have some very steep hills, and you'll want to keep that in mind when you plan routes.

Another bit of advice: I wouldn't recommend KOA for a bike tour (or tent camping in general). You're better off camping in state parks, forests, etc. It will usually be quieter, cheaper, and more scenic.
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