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Look out for Tour d'Apple riders on these roads today

By Lightning Reports, Published: September 4, 2023

Motorists are advised to be aware of cyclists on road during the Tour d’Apple bike ride from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. today. Cyclists will be on roads in these areas:

• From 8 a.m. to noon in Dana, Blue Ridge, Sugarloaf Mountain, Ottanola, Edneyville, Bearwallow Mountain, Hoopers Creek, Terry’s Gap and Fruitland.
• From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in Dana, Upward Road, East Flat Rock, Flat Rock, Zirconia, Tuxedo, Green River, Cabin Creek, Pinnacle Mountain, Little River Road, Old Kanuga Road, Kanuga Lake Road, Evans Road, Hebron Road, Laurel Park, Osceola Lake and west Hendersonville.

Tour routes, ranging from 25 to 100 miles, have fully stocked rest stops manned by volunteers. Following the ride, cyclists will enjoy a full Mexican lunch and live music by Bear Creek String Bandits.