Elk Mountain Scenic Loop bicycle tourism guide asheville north carolina Distance – 28 miles Elevation Gain – 3,200′ Level – Moderate Start – Folk Art Center Milepost 382 on the Blue Ridge Parkway, Asheville. The Elk Mountain Scenic Loop route begins at the Folk Art Center in Asheville NC and begins climbing along the Blue Ridge Parkway immediately. More […]
Cycling in the High Country of North Carolina
Those who have ridden with me since August 3 know that I have been gushing about the Boone Gran Fondo and cycling in the High Country of North Carolina. In the days leading up to the ride, the forecast called for rain and I was concerned about falling and reinjuring my wrist. On Saturday, the […]
Light’m Up – advice about lights for cycling
This is a “guest blog” of a sort, provided by David. Although married to the Velo Girl, he prefers not to be called the Velo Boy (for reasons we’ll relegate to a future discussion) and instead likes the title Safety Director. David has worked in EMS, search and rescue, and the fire service for over […]
Elk Mountain Ride Recap
Although I frequently join the Monday Asheville Bicycle Racing Club Women’s Ride that leaves from Youngblood Bicycles, this was the first time to lead a Velo Girl ride from this location. Youngblood and his staff were very accommodating and we enjoyed some shopping after the ride. As I mentioned in the last weekly update, David […]