Greenville, SC, United States to Asheville, NC, United States
This trip is all about natural splendor, Southern Appalachian culture and some of the most glorious riding on the Eastern Seaboard! From outdoorsy Greenville to artsy Asheville. From George Hincapie's cycle-centric hotel to George Vanderbilt's opulent estate, experience one of our most pedal-perfect offerings yet.
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Day 1
Greenville, SC United States
Hotel:
Hotel Domestique
Meals:
Lunch, Dinner, Snack
Ride the Swamp Rabbit Trail, one of Greenville's famed Rails-to-Trails pathways, along the Reedy River | Enjoy bluegrass music while watching the sun set behind the mountains. |
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Day 2
Saluda, NC United States
Hotel:
Hotel Domestique
Meals:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Snack
Set out on a peaceful ride through the Greenville Watershed Area and visit the historic Victorian village of Saluda | Relax at our Mediterranean-style hotel and fuel up with a wonderful dinner at Restaurant 17 | Embark upon Hincapie's Gran Fondo route or choose a leisurely spin past the North Saluda Reservoir. |
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Day 3
Caesars Head State Park, SC United States
Hotel:
Pilot Cove
Meals:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Snack
Bike north at the foot of the Blue Ridge Mountains in South Carolina | Tackle the ascent of Caesars Head—spectacular vistas await at the summit | If you enjoy rolling terrain, you'll love pedaling through the afternoon stretch of Southern Appalachia and classic Carolina farmland | Enjoy a drink at your private cabin in Pisgah National Forest at sunset. |
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Day 4
Pisgah Forest, NC United States
Hotel:
Inn on Biltmore Estate
Meals:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Snack
Head out on a peaceful ride in Pisgah National Forest, home to Looking Glass Falls and the Cradle of Forestry heritage site | Cycle down an exhilarating portion of the 469-mile Blue Ridge Parkway | Pedal through tunnels and past scenic overlooks | Explore George Vanderbilt's magnificent Loire Valley-inspired château and gardens, set within the 8,000-acre Biltmore Estate. |
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Day 5
Asheville, NC United States
Biltmore, NC United States
Hotel:
None
Meals:
Breakfast, Lunch, Snack
Enjoy a leisurely spin through the Biltmore Forest before a farewell lunch. |
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