Transylvania County is home to some of the finest cycling in North America. But don’t take our word for it. Pick up a cycling magazine or eavesdrop on any conversation between serious bikers and you’ll hear Transylvania mentioned in the same breath as Whistler and Moab for its diversity of cycling opportunities.
 

 
Everything You Need to Know About Road and Mountain Biking in Transylvania County

Biking DuPont Forest, where to stay for your vacationHere at Deer Ridge we can help. President and co-owner Jim Kolisch is an avid century rider and mountain biker and regularly participates in many of Western North Carolina’s top rides.  There are many to choose from including Transylvania County’s Assault on the Carolinas and Henderson County’s Fletcher Flyer. Organized Road Rides in the Brevard Area

Road biking in the Transylvania/Brevard area offers two types of rides. Rolling hills and valleys for a more relaxed ride; plus if you like, the challenge of mountain climbs with scenic views. Come back soon to see a suggested list of road rides including Jim’s favorites while visiting Transylvania County.

Mountain biking thrill seekers get an adrenaline rush courtesy of steep climbs and gnarly single track down hills in Pisgah National Forest, which is home to the nationally recognized Black Mountain trail and Bennett Gap. If you are looking for a ride that encompasses natural roller coaster topography, then DuPont State Recreational Forest is for you with over 93 miles of trails DuPont has something for every rider. Best Trail Rides in DuPont State Forest
 

Offering Bike Friendly Homes Throughout Brevard & Transylvania County

 
We have several homes that we class as “Bike Friendly.” This means the home has adequate outdoor wash areas to clean your bike after a ride and sufficient garage space to securely store you bike. If you take a day off, you can feel safe leaving your bike at home for the day.  We have all stayed at hotels and bed and breakfasts where we have to carried our bike in the elevator to our room, it’s not fun!

Call us today to learn more about which homes may suit your biking needs. Need help or suggestions? Come and stay and start enjoying the Transylvania/Brevard area from a cyclists point of view.

Interested in buying property near DuPont State Forest?

Call TODAY: (828) 862-8134