Ride Summary: It just so happens that the largest Buc-ee’s in the country is also the crown jewel of the historic Exit 407, and we are going to ride our bikes there.

Picture this: a scenic tour of rolling East Tennessee countryside culminating with a truly heroic arrival into the Parking Lot of the Gods, heralded by the glug-glug of 1000+ gas pumps. The journey will be transformative and we will look like epic weirdos.

Now close your eyes and imagine the crushing vivisection of humanity that is Buc-ee’s, how well it pairs with a fresh jalepeno kolache. Can you even fathom the wall of jerky? Have you ever seen a bathroom line move so fast?

This ride will separate the chopped brisket from the sliced brisket. Come prepared.

Challenge Level: Serious Amateur

Distance/Elevation: ~50mi round trip

Average Pace: 11-14 mph

Link to Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/46645491

Appropriate Bike: A road bike, a gravel bike or even a nice country bike. Whatever you feel comfortable riding for a longish-day at a brisk-ish pace. Bonus points for the ability to portage beaver nuggets.

Rider Expectations: 

• Please be comfortable riding your bike on open roads for multiple hours on undulating terrain. This will be a reasonably challenging ride.

• We’ll make stops along the way with an extended break at Buc-ee’s. Don’t forget to bring snacks and hydration!

• Locks recommended. Tool kits encouraged. Helmets required.