Natchez Trace Cycle Tours is based near the northern terminus of the Natchez Trace Parkway just outside of Nashville. Biking the Natchez Trace and nearby country roads is their emphasis and expertise.
They can help you bicycle the Natchez Trace Parkway with a fully supported and guided, multi-day bike tour of all or part of the 444-mile-long parkway OR a fully supported and guided, single day tour of the Nashville / Franklin / Leiper's Fork section of the parkway.
Visiting Nashville and want to bike the parkway for a day or around Nashville on your own but need a bicycle? You can rent quality bicycles from Natchez Trace Cycle Tours that are fitted to your specifications.
Natchez Trace Cycle Tours also provides shuttle service. They can shuttle cyclists and their bikes to and from Nashville (including Nashville International Airport) to various stops along the Natchez Trace Parkway (including Natchez, Tupelo and Florence). Shuttle service can accommodate up to 7 riders and bicycles.
Natchez Trace Multi-Day Tours
All Natchez Trace Bike Tours include:
- Full mechanical and sag support.
- Breakfast, lunch, hydration, and snacks.
- Transportation to and from the Natchez Trace to our accommodation point each day.
- Evening accommodations for each night of the tour at select hotels or B&B properties.
- Your choice of either Cervelo Bicycle Rental or Concierge Service bicycles, fitted to your specifications.
- Airport pick up (Nashville) and drop off (Jackson, MS or New Orleans) at the beginning and end of the tour.
- Several tour options are available:
- 4 Days - This route is designed for small groups looking for an endurance challenge. It is ideal for team building and working in single and double pacelines.
- 5 and 7 Days - These routes are designed for groups looking for a challenge, while offering more modest daily distances.
- Multi-day Natchez Trace Tours require a minimum of 4 riders and have a 10 rider maximum capacity. Tours are booked on a group by group basis.
- Are you looking to ride the Trace, but have fewer than 4 riders? Sometimes groups can be combined to allow your tour to meet the rider minimum.
- Routes are flexible and can be amended (or shortened) as desired by your group.
Can't put together your own group but still want to bike the Natchez Trace fully supported with a tour guide? Natchez Trace Cycle Tours has four 2020 tours you can join:
Natchez Trace Single Day Tours
Visiting Nashville and want to get out of the city and into the country? Ready for a road ride, but not sure where to go? Natchez Trace Cycle Tours can take you on a single day Tour de Natchez Trace. If you've never done a fully supported tour, this is a great opportunity to give it a try. Ride as much or as little of our route as you like.
Tour Description: 45 to 50 miles with 3000 feet elevation gain - Featuring almost 25 miles on the Natchez Trace Parkway. Rolling hills, fantastic scenery, and no commercial vehicles are staples of the Natchez Trace. After spending the first half of the ride on the Natchez Trace Parkway, the route winds its way to the historic village of Leiper’s Fork. In Leiper's Fork you can sample local BBQ, stop for a quick coffee, or ride on. Riders will then get back on the Trace for the final 10 miles.
This is a relatively challenging loop. Experienced cyclist will likely complete the entire route in 3 hours or less.
Cycling over one of the Natchez Trace bridges.
Group enjoying dinner.
Enjoying a Picnic at the Robinson Road stop in Mississippi.
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Cycling the many curves of the Natchez Trace Parkway.
Alabama - Tennessee State Line
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After breakfast at The Loveless Cafe - ready to hit the Trace!
Bicycles ready to roll at French Camp B&B
Group at Farmhouse Sanctuary B&B in Alabama.
Group at Northern Terminus parkway sign.
Cycling past cotton fields on the Natchez Trace Parkway.
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Contact Natchez Trace Cycle Tours
- Owner - Philip Martindale
- Phone - 615.300.8224
- Email - This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
- Website - natcheztrace.bike
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