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This weekend mudhunny and I drove up to the IMBA-certified EPIC <a href="http://www.singletracks.com/php/trail.php?id=477">Tanasi trails</a> just over the Georgia border in southeastern Tennessee. The trailhead is located at the <a href="http://www.fs.fed.us/r8/ocoee/">Ocoee Whitewater Center</a>, site of the 1996 Olympic canoe and kayak slalom competition and as we unpacked our gear we watched dozens of cheering rafters navigate the surf. The trailhead facilities are truly world-class with clean restrooms, free trail maps, and even a small shop with snacks and supplies for most any outdoor adventure.

The trail starts out on the opposite side of the river and there are a couple scenic bridges to get you across. Almost immediately the singletrack starts to climb but we were surprised to find every inch completely rideable, though one of us may have slipped into the granny gear a couple times ;) Since the trails at Tanasi are essentially a network we knew we couldn't cover every square inch of dirt without doing some backtracking so we decided to make the longest loop possible from the available loops. At Bear Paw we took the right side of the loop and climbed up Chestnut Mountain Loop to the River View Loop. On the River View Loop we even took the River View Loop Spur but didn't even catch a glimpse of the river (perhaps in the fall?).

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A cyclist performing a mid-air jump on a bike above a large pit filled with foam cubes, inside a covered skatepark. In the background, a few people are observing the stunt.
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This weekend mudhunny and I drove up to the IMBA-certified EPIC <a href="http://www.singletracks.com/php/trail.php?id=477">Tanasi trails</a> just over the Georgia border in southeastern Tennessee. The trailhead is located at the <a href="http://www.fs.fed.us/r8/ocoee/">Ocoee Whitewater Center</a>, site of the 1996 Olympic canoe and kayak slalom competition and as we unpacked our gear we watched dozens of cheering rafters navigate the surf. The trailhead facilities are truly world-class with clean restrooms, free trail maps, and even a small shop with snacks and supplies for most any outdoor adventure.

The trail starts out on the opposite side of the river and there are a couple scenic bridges to get you across. Almost immediately the singletrack starts to climb but we were surprised to find every inch completely rideable, though one of us may have slipped into the granny gear a couple times ;) Since the trails at Tanasi are essentially a network we knew we couldn't cover every square inch of dirt without doing some backtracking so we decided to make the longest loop possible from the available loops. At Bear Paw we took the right side of the loop and climbed up Chestnut Mountain Loop to the River View Loop. On the River View Loop we even took the River View Loop Spur but didn't even catch a glimpse of the river (perhaps in the fall?).

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This weekend mudhunny and I drove up to the IMBA-certified EPIC <a href="http://www.singletracks.com/php/trail.php?id=477">Tanasi trails</a> just over the Georgia border in southeastern Tennessee. The trailhead is located at the <a href="http://www.fs.fed.us/r8/ocoee/">Ocoee Whitewater Center</a>, site of the 1996 Olympic canoe and kayak slalom competition and as we unpacked our gear we watched dozens of cheering rafters navigate the surf. The trailhead facilities are truly world-class with clean restrooms, free trail maps, and even a small shop with snacks and supplies for most any outdoor adventure.

The trail starts out on the opposite side of the river and there are a couple scenic bridges to get you across. Almost immediately the singletrack starts to climb but we were surprised to find every inch completely rideable, though one of us may have slipped into the granny gear a couple times ;) Since the trails at Tanasi are essentially a network we knew we couldn't cover every square inch of dirt without doing some backtracking so we decided to make the longest loop possible from the available loops. At Bear Paw we took the right side of the loop and climbed up Chestnut Mountain Loop to the River View Loop. On the River View Loop we even took the River View Loop Spur but didn't even catch a glimpse of the river (perhaps in the fall?).

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This weekend mudhunny and I drove up to the IMBA-certified EPIC <a href="http://www.singletracks.com/php/trail.php?id=477">Tanasi trails</a> just over the Georgia border in southeastern Tennessee. The trailhead is located at the <a href="http://www.fs.fed.us/r8/ocoee/">Ocoee Whitewater Center</a>, site of the 1996 Olympic canoe and kayak slalom competition and as we unpacked our gear we watched dozens of cheering rafters navigate the surf. The trailhead facilities are truly world-class with clean restrooms, free trail maps, and even a small shop with snacks and supplies for most any outdoor adventure.

The trail starts out on the opposite side of the river and there are a couple scenic bridges to get you across. Almost immediately the singletrack starts to climb but we were surprised to find every inch completely rideable, though one of us may have slipped into the granny gear a couple times ;) Since the trails at Tanasi are essentially a network we knew we couldn't cover every square inch of dirt without doing some backtracking so we decided to make the longest loop possible from the available loops. At Bear Paw we took the right side of the loop and climbed up Chestnut Mountain Loop to the River View Loop. On the River View Loop we even took the River View Loop Spur but didn't even catch a glimpse of the river (perhaps in the fall?).

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This weekend mudhunny and I drove up to the IMBA-certified EPIC <a href="http://www.singletracks.com/php/trail.php?id=477">Tanasi trails</a> just over the Georgia border in southeastern Tennessee. The trailhead is located at the <a href="http://www.fs.fed.us/r8/ocoee/">Ocoee Whitewater Center</a>, site of the 1996 Olympic canoe and kayak slalom competition and as we unpacked our gear we watched dozens of cheering rafters navigate the surf. The trailhead facilities are truly world-class with clean restrooms, free trail maps, and even a small shop with snacks and supplies for most any outdoor adventure.

The trail starts out on the opposite side of the river and there are a couple scenic bridges to get you across. Almost immediately the singletrack starts to climb but we were surprised to find every inch completely rideable, though one of us may have slipped into the granny gear a couple times ;) Since the trails at Tanasi are essentially a network we knew we couldn't cover every square inch of dirt without doing some backtracking so we decided to make the longest loop possible from the available loops. At Bear Paw we took the right side of the loop and climbed up Chestnut Mountain Loop to the River View Loop. On the River View Loop we even took the River View Loop Spur but didn't even catch a glimpse of the river (perhaps in the fall?).

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Table summarizing trail difficulty ratings with categories for rating, trail width, average trail grade, obstacles (roots/rocks), bridges, and other features. The ratings range from "Easiest" to "Extremely Difficult," detailing specific measurements and conditions for each level.
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This weekend mudhunny and I drove up to the IMBA-certified EPIC <a href="http://www.singletracks.com/php/trail.php?id=477">Tanasi trails</a> just over the Georgia border in southeastern Tennessee. The trailhead is located at the <a href="http://www.fs.fed.us/r8/ocoee/">Ocoee Whitewater Center</a>, site of the 1996 Olympic canoe and kayak slalom competition and as we unpacked our gear we watched dozens of cheering rafters navigate the surf. The trailhead facilities are truly world-class with clean restrooms, free trail maps, and even a small shop with snacks and supplies for most any outdoor adventure.

The trail starts out on the opposite side of the river and there are a couple scenic bridges to get you across. Almost immediately the singletrack starts to climb but we were surprised to find every inch completely rideable, though one of us may have slipped into the granny gear a couple times ;) Since the trails at Tanasi are essentially a network we knew we couldn't cover every square inch of dirt without doing some backtracking so we decided to make the longest loop possible from the available loops. At Bear Paw we took the right side of the loop and climbed up Chestnut Mountain Loop to the River View Loop. On the River View Loop we even took the River View Loop Spur but didn't even catch a glimpse of the river (perhaps in the fall?).

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This weekend mudhunny and I drove up to the IMBA-certified EPIC <a href="http://www.singletracks.com/php/trail.php?id=477">Tanasi trails</a> just over the Georgia border in southeastern Tennessee. The trailhead is located at the <a href="http://www.fs.fed.us/r8/ocoee/">Ocoee Whitewater Center</a>, site of the 1996 Olympic canoe and kayak slalom competition and as we unpacked our gear we watched dozens of cheering rafters navigate the surf. The trailhead facilities are truly world-class with clean restrooms, free trail maps, and even a small shop with snacks and supplies for most any outdoor adventure.

The trail starts out on the opposite side of the river and there are a couple scenic bridges to get you across. Almost immediately the singletrack starts to climb but we were surprised to find every inch completely rideable, though one of us may have slipped into the granny gear a couple times ;) Since the trails at Tanasi are essentially a network we knew we couldn't cover every square inch of dirt without doing some backtracking so we decided to make the longest loop possible from the available loops. At Bear Paw we took the right side of the loop and climbed up Chestnut Mountain Loop to the River View Loop. On the River View Loop we even took the River View Loop Spur but didn't even catch a glimpse of the river (perhaps in the fall?).

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This weekend mudhunny and I drove up to the IMBA-certified EPIC <a href="http://www.singletracks.com/php/trail.php?id=477">Tanasi trails</a> just over the Georgia border in southeastern Tennessee. The trailhead is located at the <a href="http://www.fs.fed.us/r8/ocoee/">Ocoee Whitewater Center</a>, site of the 1996 Olympic canoe and kayak slalom competition and as we unpacked our gear we watched dozens of cheering rafters navigate the surf. The trailhead facilities are truly world-class with clean restrooms, free trail maps, and even a small shop with snacks and supplies for most any outdoor adventure.

The trail starts out on the opposite side of the river and there are a couple scenic bridges to get you across. Almost immediately the singletrack starts to climb but we were surprised to find every inch completely rideable, though one of us may have slipped into the granny gear a couple times ;) Since the trails at Tanasi are essentially a network we knew we couldn't cover every square inch of dirt without doing some backtracking so we decided to make the longest loop possible from the available loops. At Bear Paw we took the right side of the loop and climbed up Chestnut Mountain Loop to the River View Loop. On the River View Loop we even took the River View Loop Spur but didn't even catch a glimpse of the river (perhaps in the fall?).

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This weekend mudhunny and I drove up to the IMBA-certified EPIC <a href="http://www.singletracks.com/php/trail.php?id=477">Tanasi trails</a> just over the Georgia border in southeastern Tennessee. The trailhead is located at the <a href="http://www.fs.fed.us/r8/ocoee/">Ocoee Whitewater Center</a>, site of the 1996 Olympic canoe and kayak slalom competition and as we unpacked our gear we watched dozens of cheering rafters navigate the surf. The trailhead facilities are truly world-class with clean restrooms, free trail maps, and even a small shop with snacks and supplies for most any outdoor adventure.

The trail starts out on the opposite side of the river and there are a couple scenic bridges to get you across. Almost immediately the singletrack starts to climb but we were surprised to find every inch completely rideable, though one of us may have slipped into the granny gear a couple times ;) Since the trails at Tanasi are essentially a network we knew we couldn't cover every square inch of dirt without doing some backtracking so we decided to make the longest loop possible from the available loops. At Bear Paw we took the right side of the loop and climbed up Chestnut Mountain Loop to the River View Loop. On the River View Loop we even took the River View Loop Spur but didn't even catch a glimpse of the river (perhaps in the fall?).

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This weekend mudhunny and I drove up to the IMBA-certified EPIC <a href="http://www.singletracks.com/php/trail.php?id=477">Tanasi trails</a> just over the Georgia border in southeastern Tennessee. The trailhead is located at the <a href="http://www.fs.fed.us/r8/ocoee/">Ocoee Whitewater Center</a>, site of the 1996 Olympic canoe and kayak slalom competition and as we unpacked our gear we watched dozens of cheering rafters navigate the surf. The trailhead facilities are truly world-class with clean restrooms, free trail maps, and even a small shop with snacks and supplies for most any outdoor adventure.

The trail starts out on the opposite side of the river and there are a couple scenic bridges to get you across. Almost immediately the singletrack starts to climb but we were surprised to find every inch completely rideable, though one of us may have slipped into the granny gear a couple times ;) Since the trails at Tanasi are essentially a network we knew we couldn't cover every square inch of dirt without doing some backtracking so we decided to make the longest loop possible from the available loops. At Bear Paw we took the right side of the loop and climbed up Chestnut Mountain Loop to the River View Loop. On the River View Loop we even took the River View Loop Spur but didn't even catch a glimpse of the river (perhaps in the fall?).

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A chaotic scene showing several cyclists involved in an accident on a road, with bikes scattered and some cyclists airborne. A car is in the foreground, creating a cloud of dust. The setting appears to be an outdoor race or event.
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