Summer 2008: Road Biking

Unfortunately, Knoxville kind of sucks for good road biking. Fortunately, I've found some of the best around and have really enjoyed it. It's amazing different than mountain biking which I've been doing for years. Instead of reflexes and jerky sprints, road biking is all about smooth power and endurance. Almost all of the rides have been short 20-30 milers in the evenings. My usual ride is down Martin Mill and Nubert Springs in South Knoxville. It has great variety of hills and flats with its beautiful East Tennessee scenery. Next is heading down to Loudon from Concord heading through Lenoir City. My new favorite area is up around House Mtn just northeast of Knoxville. There's plenty of miles up there that are great for an evening of pedaling. After my backpacking, I know my cardiac ability has definitely increased and I can't wait to get back into doing some long distance biking. Hopefully I'll get a few Centuries under my belt and feel like I've really accomplished something. I'm still working on the cross-country trip and will let you know more whenever I know anything.