Exercise caution when riding through tunnels. Please be sure your bicycle is equipped with the proper lights or reflectors. There are 26 tunnels in North Carolina and 1 tunnel in Virginia. Temperatures vary greatly along the Parkway due to different elevations. Wear your clothing in layers.
Drinking water is available at all picnic areas, campgrounds, and visitor centers.
Make an honest evaluation of your abilities before beginning a bicycle trip on the Parkway. In some sections, you will climb as much as 1,100 feet in 3.4 miles. When cycling in a group, adjust your spacing to allow motor vehicles to pass safely. .