There is no ribbon of highway more ideal for cycling than the Skyline Drive and Blue Ridge Parkway--they both entice the senses and physically challenge the body. The new edition of Bicycling the Blue Ridge continues as the definitive guide to this cyclist"s dream road, offering completely updated information on lodging, bike shops, campgrounds, road crossings, points of interest, bed & breakfasts, panoramic views, groceries, and more. Written with racers, touring cyclists, and recreational cyclists in mind, this milepost-by-milepost guide covers every inch of the 574-mile path between Front Royal, Virginia and Cherokee, North Carolina. Bicycling the Blue Ridge offers information on: *Key road intersections *On-and-off-route facilities *Optimum routes to and from towns *Appropriate gear and clothing *Terrain and geography *Weather With standardized elevation profiles and a change in content organization that combines sections around significant destinations or major highway intersections, Bicycling the Blue Ridge helps readers keep track of the ever-changing Skyline/Blue Ridge region. If they ever leave the road, they will know exactly what to expect. With this book as their guide, they can expect an incredible ride.