Concurrent with these views lies a formidable perspective. This is perhaps Threshold Academy’s most difficult tour. Not counting getting on and off the parkway itself, guests will vertically climb 48,722 feet as they travel north to south, riding 3 to 7 hours each day. Our detailed itinerary is thoughtfully planned with consideration for an off day in the middle and a blend of shorter and long days. Our reservations are made months in advance to accommodate everyone, and we must go every day, regardless of the weather. That means “toughness” will play a role as the days progress and your body fatigues.
Each evening, we send out an email to you with the next day's plan, updated with the latest weather and road conditions. It contains links to downloadable GPX files for your bike computer as well as all the details of the day's expectations. We start each morning with breakfast, and people start rolling as soon as we are done. We use the parkway's mile markers for most of our wayfinding and our SAG wagon shuttles from the front to the back of the group, making it easy to take a break and take in refreshments when you need them. We set up our logistics so everyone has lunch together, and we greet you upon arrival with your room key and agenda for the end-of-the-day activities. Before you start, we point out the day's climbs, especially the categorized ones, and we share with you our experience from our previous tours. You need not get permission to stop and take in some views, grab a picture, and chat with your peers. As a cyclist, the Blue Ridge Parkway is the crown jewel of our park system and has no equal.