Dancing Bear Bicycle Bash 2021
The Dancing Bear Bike Bash returns in 2021 with 3 great rides to choose from and our famous post-ride outdoor lunch and complimentary beer! The Bicycle Bash is scheduled for Saturday, September 18, 2021!
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Dancing Bear Bicycle Bash 2021
September 18
Tickets are $60
THE RIDES
Start line address: 7140 E Lamar Alexander Parkway, Townsend, TN 3788225 Miles Route —
25 Mile Route
Basic great ride through the beautiful curves of Walker’s Cut ( with police escort) out to the Walland Post office turning right left on Old Walland Highway Turn around at Coulter Bridge ( rest stop)
Come back all the way on Old Walland Highway, and for a new twist this year, turn left onto Cameron Rd and then right on Carr’s Creek for a cool ride back to Dancing Bear via the Bike Path. For the adventuresome take a left on Old Tuckaleechee pike and ride back and around Davey Crocket Stables for an additional 8 miles. Otherwise, this ride is complete around 23 miles via the Bike Path
40 Mile Route
Probably our favorite route of a little over 40miles with around 1700 feet of elevation gain. Start at Dancing Bear and “Ride the Curves” with police escort, then turn at the Walland Post office and then left at Old Walland Highway. This ride takes you out to Coulter bridge and thenculminates with a ride around the back side of Chilhowie Mtn up to the beautiful Bethlehem United Methodist Church and a Return via Ellijoy and back down Old Walland Highway! New this year, takes you back out to Carrs Creek on Cameron for a nice new finish in 2021. One of the greatest and most beautiful rides in Blount County without question.
52 Mile Route
A new route starting at Dancing Bear and Riding through the beautiful Walker’s Cut (with police escort), turning @ the Walland Post office into the heart of Walland, then riding around Bluff mountain, out to Dripping Springs, Dupont, and over Goose Gap cut. Please be careful on Goose Gap. It’s the most un-appealing part of this ride, but it’s only 4.2 miles. Once you get to the Marathon station, take a break if you need to, then turn right and enjoy the impressive ride back along Walden’s Creek and East Millers Cove by Blackberry Mountain. There is one tough hill, but you can do it! . Return Via Old Walland and for a twist, turn left onto Cameron and right onto Carr’s Creek for a new way back along the Townsend Trail! Enjoy!
SPONSORS
* Blount County Partnership: The Blount County Partnership, presenting sponsor for this event, is a cooperative effort between the Blount County Chamber of Commerce, Chamber Foundation, Economic Development Board and the Smoky Mountain Tourism Development Authority.
- Hosting the event are the Dancing Bear Lodge, The Dancing Bean, and Apple Valley Mountain Village. A gourmet lunch and craft beer will be served post-ride at 11am from the Dancing Bear Appalachian Bistro.
REGISTRATION
Registration includes:
Our new sponsor this year is the Smoky Mountain Outdoor Center located at Apple Valley Mountain Village.
Your goodie bag will include great store discounts and cool swag from SMOC
Please note: There will be four rest stops throughout this year’s ride, a full police escort taking us through the curves.
ACCOMMODATIONS
Accommodations are available through Dancing Bear Lodge, and feature Rustic Cabins with hot tubs and fireplace, (some with kitchens, all with refrigerators.)
book your stay
VIP CYCLIST PACKAGE – BIKE BASH 2021
Our VIP package includes the Bike Bash 2021 Registration fee, two nights of luxury accommodations, family-style dinner Friday night, and a group ride with Dancing Bear owners Mark and Sharon Oldham.
This exclusive package is limited to just 10 riders. Deadline is August 25th, 2021 for sign up.
Friday, September 17th 2:00pm Early Check-in for VIP guests! Enjoy a Welcome Gift Bag!
- 5:00pm Enjoy a “Welcome to Dancing Bear” late- afternoon ride with the Sharon and Mark Oldham, avid cyclists and owners of the Dancing Bear Lodge and avid cyclists. (Welcome ride is approx. 15mi and is expect at around one hour ride time.) Max 10 riders.
- 7:30pm Dinner under the stars with the VIP group at the Dancing Bear Appalachian Bistro. A family style meal with complimentary wine will be served.
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Saturday, September 18th
7:30-8:30am Breakfast Provided
- 9:00am Bike Bash starts at bottom of the Dancing Bear hill——Choose your route of 27, 37, of 59 fully supported ride
- 11:00am-2:00pm Enjoy our Chef’s Famous Post Ride Gourmet lunch with complimentary beer, and swag bag
- Free afternoon for hiking or relaxing
- Enjoy dinner on your own at the Appalachian Bistro, or another local restaurant of your choosing.
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Sunday, September 19th
- 8:00am-10:00am Breakfast Provided
- 12:00pm Enjoy a VIP Late checkout!
VIP Cyclist Package – Bike Bash 2021 Pricing
Single King accommodation with double occupancy – $475.00 per guest, plus tax and gratuity
Add a post ride massage for $99.00 per person!
Call 865.448.6000 to book these special VIP Packages today! Space is limited!