Whatever your style of biking, the Ocoee Region has a place for you!

When you drive into the Ocoee Region, you will probably see lots of bike racks mounted onto passing vehicles. Why? Biking is a passion shared by natives and visitors alike! The Ocoee Region is full of places to take your bike...whether you're a casual biker, a serious mountain biker or a weekend BMX amateur.

Mountain Biking

The Cherokee National Forest is full of  trails, including the Tanasi Trail system and Chilhowee Mountain Trails. Here are two examples of trails available to mountain bikers in the Ocoee Region:

Azalea Trail #141
Beginner/1.5 miles
This ride is fun for beginners and experts alike, with fast narrow singletrack leading mostly downhill (if you start across the lower campground road). You can use this trail to connect up with the rest of the system or just as a short loop back to the campground area.

Thunder Rock Express
Advanced/1.5 miles
All downhill with a couple of awesome jumps backed up by loose shale, off camber turns and deep gravity wells. Sharp turns and 2 bridges (slippery when wet).

For more trails like these, visit the Cherokee National Forest's Moutain Biking Website.

Mountain Bike Races
In addition to the casual days of mountain biking one can do in the Ocoee Region, there are also several major mountain bike races that draw hundreds to the area every year. Here are a sampling of three of the largest.

April
100-Mile Mtn. Bike Race
The 100-mile mountain bike race on the Tanasi Trail System originates at the Whitewater Center and draws hundreds of riders from across the country. Entry fees and OWC user fees apply. (404) 217-0041.

May
SERC Mountain Bike Race
Cross-country, NORBA-sanctioned championship races for all age groups along the beautiful Tanasi Trail System. This race draws hundreds from across the country each year.

September
Black Bear Rampage
Advertised as the premier mountain bike race of the year, the Black Bear Rampage is a 42-mile mountain bike race utilizing the best trails of the Tanasi Trail System in the Cherokee National Forest. Sponsored by Gary Fisher, Oakley and Scott's Bicycle Centre of Cleveland. 423-472-9891.

BMX Biking

If BMX biking is your thing, then the Ocoee Region is the place for you! The Ocoee Region boasts not only one, but two, BMX  bike tracks.  The first is located in Cleveland, TN and is run by Bradley County Parks and Recreation.
(423)728-7035. The second, newly opened Ocoee BMX, is located in Ducktown, TN. (423) 715-2521.

Road/Casual Biking

The city of Cleveland has a wonderful greenway that runs through the city's center. Bikes are welcome, as long as you make way for pedestrians. Historic Downtown Cleveland is also a pleasant place for biking trips. 

Bike Shops

But what if you forget something, or heaven forbid, experience a flat? Maybe you just must have that cool piece of equipment you saw that other rider with this morning. If you need any gear while you're here, the expertise at our local bicycle shops is unsurpassed! Not only are our vendors knowledgable, they are also friendly and will be able to assist you in finding the best places to ride in the Ocoee Region.

Scott's Bicycle Centre
2544 Georgetown Rd
(423)472-9891

Trailhead Bicycle Company
225 1st St. NE
(423) 472-9899