Bike across the Volunteer State with some gorgeous views

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'Bike Tennessee'? The state sure wants you to

Ever tried to convince your cycling friends that the sickest trails and the gnarliest views aren't in dumb old Colorado or hippie California? Well, we've got just the story for you.

'Bike Tennessee' is a new tourism initiative aimed at tourists and out-of-state residents. It's one of the first of its kind in the South. It focuses on rural trails across the state that showcase the beauty of Tennessee.

So what are you waiting for? To read the story by Jacob Beckwith, follow the link below .

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