A "Welcome Center", clubhouse, and shop of wonders for the riding community, located six miles east of the Blue Ridge Parkway on US 74 in Fairview, NC. Acme is a friendly place to find local knowledge of the scenic, winding roads that make WNC famous. Sorry you left your bike at home? No worries... Acme features Vintage BMW Rentals as well as newer bikes when available. Classics such as the R100R or the R75/5 make your ride memorable. And with advance notice, we offer guided rides on both road and dual sport tours. For self-guided rides, we offer mapped directions designed by us and others. We have rental gear available too – Scorpion Helmets, Held Gloves and Olympia Jackets – all chosen for a high standard of protection and comfort. Flying in? We can arrange to pick you up at the Asheville Airport. So whether you roll up on your sport tourer, drive here, or call for airport pickup, Acme is the essential starting point for your best riding ever. That is, until you return. And you will!

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BioWheels is your complete bicycle outfitter. Bicycle rentals are available for mountain bikes, road bikes and hybrid bikes, and BioWheels is your resource for self-guided tour routes, maps and guidebooks for bicycle rides on the area forest lands, on the Blue Ridge Parkway and around downtown Asheville. BioWheels offers full-service bicycle repairs for all models and sales for new bikes and accessories. BioWheels is the exclusive dealer in WNC for 14 lines of bikes featuring road bikes, mountain bikes, commuter & touring bikes and kids bikes from Cannondale, Cervelo, Jamis, Scott, Bianchi, GT, Schwinn, Look, Niner, Spot Brand, Ellsworth, Independent Fabrication, Maverick, Breezer. Everyone on staff is a bicycle enthusiast with an incredible wealth of knowledge & experience. BioWheels operates in downtown Asheville in the city's first commercial "green" building - look for the solar panels on the roof. Enjoy your ride!

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Offering WNC's best selection of outdoor gear, clothing and information. All major brands and the most experienced and friendly staff of any outdoor store you will ever visit. Now with two locations to serve you.

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For all of your outdoor needs visit one of our three area stores in Asheville's Biltmore Village, Weaverville, or Saluda. Outdoor apparel for women and men. We carry Columbia, Woolrich, Exofficio, Life Is Good, and Keen products. Let our knowledgeable guides show you where to find native appalachian brook trout or take you for a float for wily smallmouth bass. Full and 1/2 day trips available with instruction and gear provided.

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Diamond Brand Outdoors is Western North Carolina's oldest outdoor outfitter and offers a wide selection of clothing, equipment and supplies for outdoor activities like hiking, biking and camping.

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Enjoy guided llama trekking through the Great Smoky Mountains and let a llama carry your lunch or gear.

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Established in 1985, Hunter Banks Co is WNC’s original fly fishing specialty store and offers gear, guide trips, on-stream instruction and more. It's the institution for anglers who appreciate the region's best trout fishing.

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Restored to its 1940s heyday, this grand emporium features vintage housewares, quality outdoor gear, and comfortable clothing for every mountain season. Mast General Store, an Applachian Mountain tradition since 1883.

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Home to 15 USA Canoe/Kayak Olympians and rated the "#1 Vacation with a Splash" by Good Morning America and National Geographic Adventure, Nantahala Outdoor Center (NOC) is both a legend and a leader in the outdoor industry. NOC rafts nine of the East's best whitewater rivers including four rivers near Asheville, the French Broad, the Nantahala, the Nolichucky and the Pigeon. Full of splashy waves and expansive Blue Ridge vistas, these rivers are the best way to experience Western North Carolina's mountain beauty with your family or group! Interested in picking up exciting new skills on your vacation? NOC's Paddling School, named "the nation's premier paddling school" by The New York Times, can gently introduce whitewater paddling to anyone in as little as one day. Also offering fly-fishing, bike rentals, lake tours, hiking on the Appalachian Trail, three restaurants and the famous NOC Outfitter's Store, NOC has been Western North Carolina's adventure headquarters since

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Second Gear is a consignment shop specializing in outdoor gear, clothing and accessories - used & new. We feature bikes, kayaks, backpacks, tents and snowboards as well as a wide variety of outdoor apparel, boots and shoes.

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