Also consider staying in Brevard and riding 276 up to the Parkway...or out of Brevard on 64, up 215 to the Parkway, and down the other side. Less traffic than the Parkway, great climbs and views...just plain awesome. Couple of great bike shops in Brevard too...Sycamore is our favorite..coffee shop, great guys who work there..and a couple beers on tap. There is also the Hub , which has a bit more of a "scene" per se with outdoor patio with beer, food trucks, and lots of cyclists coming off the trails!