I grew up in the mountains of Ooltewah. I had a very large state owned "backyard" commented by one seasoned and traveled mtbiker as "the most hardcore and unknown trail system in TN ".

Now, I am in Knoxville...and looking for a road bike.
I ride helmetless and with flip flops just like I have for the last 10 years. no spandex! I get flak from bicycle elitist AND pickup truck rednecks. But I don't care. I just do my thing. pEACE!

edit - I ride a Giant. $150 with a friend of a friend discount.