Originally Posted by
Monoborracho
Next week Mrs. Mono and I are headed to the Tennessee Tandem Rally (June5, 6, 7) in Maryville, TN.
We have no real schedule other than the rally, and might be there for a week to ten days.
I plan to take at least one day on the return trip to visit the Chickamauga National battlefield area, as it is the last of the large Civil War sites that I've not visited.
We were also thinking of taking one or two days for an out and back on the Blue Ridge Parkway. We don't mind driving a few extra hours for a some pleasant riding. For an out and back with touring gear we would prefer motel/hotel rather than camping out, but we have the gear, racks, and everything needed to go either way.
We'd like to keep daily mileage at 35-50 miles or so.
Any recommendations would be appreciated.
Coming from the Maryville area, without a doubt ride from Balsam Gap at mp 443 to the Pisgah Inn at mp 408. Spend the night at the
Pisgah Inn and ride back. You will ride what is arguably the best part of the BRP, over the highest point and have some incredible views. Make your reservations soon if that works for you.
If you need more info, let me know.