Tennessee Tourism Invites Cyclists to 52 Stunning and Epic Landscapes with Bike Tennessee

Friday, May 24, 2024

Tennessee Tourism invites cyclists to explore 52 stunning, epic landscapes with Bike Tennessee’s new routes, offering detailed navigation and breathtaking scenery.

The Tennessee Department of Tourist Development (TDTD) is inviting cyclists to explore Tennessee through 52 newly curated road cycling routes that traverse the state’s picturesque landscapes. This initiative, named Bike Tennessee, was launched today at BikeTN.com and allows cyclists to engage with the routes via the Ride with GPS app.

Tennessee has earned the title of Ambassador for the popular Ride with GPS app, making all 52 routes readily available on the platform. Each Bike Tennessee route has been meticulously mapped to provide cyclists with detailed navigation and route information. The route descriptions offer valuable insights into the terrain, waypoints, hidden gems, and customizable modifications for each ride.

These routes were developed in collaboration with professional cycling guide Shannon Burke of Velo View Bike Tours, who brings over a decade of experience in leading cycling tours. Safety and scenery were prioritized in the selection process, resulting in 1,739 miles of mapped routes across 53 Tennessee counties. The routes, designed for seasoned cyclists, offer mostly rural, low-traffic experiences in some of Tennessee’s most scenic and historic landscapes, including 14 routes within Tennessee State Parks.

According to the Outdoor Industry Association, the outdoor recreation economy generates $11.9 billion annually for Tennessee. Bike Tennessee aims to leverage the growing cycling community to boost visitation and economic impact throughout the state.

Cyclists can discover more about Bike Tennessee and explore the available road cycling routes by visiting www.BikeTN.com. Join the conversation on social media with the hashtag #BikeTN.

In 2022, Tennessee tourism brought in $29 billion in direct visitor spending and attracted 141 million visitors, according to new data from Tourism Economics. Governor Bill Lee and Department of Tourist Development Commissioner Mark Ezell shared this news today at Hospitality TN’s Governor’s Conference on Hospitality and Tourism in Knoxville.