The Heinous Loop

Townsend->Walland->Foothills Parkway->US 129->Parson's Branch Road->Cades Cove->Rich Mtn.->Townsend. Approximately 64 miles completed in 6+ hours.

I met up with Shawn McCann, Johnathon Moorehead, and Chris Murray for a spirited cycling adventure through the mountains of East Tennessee. The route is named the Heinous loop but depending on your pace it could also be dubbed the Uncomfortable Loop. Regardless of the label it was a good day in the hills and definitely a ride to add to the catalog.

The start in Townsend, TN

Shawn on the 1st climb of the Foothills Parkway.
The posterior view of Mr. McCann would remain all day although
sometimes it would be completely out of sight.

Shawn on climb #2 of the Foothills Parkway

Shawn on top of the parkway

The only sun we saw all day but the view was awesome.

All together for the descent to US129

Rogue Squadron Unite

I can't remember who took these shots....

Johnathon coming in to Parson's Branch Road

Parson's Branch Road

Shawn disappearing on Parson's
*mtn. Bike gearing would have been really nice during this section

Top of Parson's Branch RoadChris and Johnathon arriving on topEntering Cades Cove and being greeted by a train of CoversCades Cove via Rich Mtn.Top of Rich Mtn.Done!