Bring Cyclo-cross to Asheville

Photo courtesy of Lightbox Productions

This week Asheville got a special visit from organizers of the USA Cycling Cyclo-cross National Championships. Asheville is very excited to be on the short list of cities considered for hosting the event. Other cities in the consideration set include Austin, TX and Boulder, CO. 

Check out this beautiful video showcasing the Asheville mountains as the perfect backdrop for the Cyclo-cross Nationals. Even if you're not into cycling, the video shows what to expect when you travel to this vibrant mountain town.

Want to show your support for Asheville? Then visit the USA Cycling page and let them know you want Cyclo-cross to be hosted here! 

Snowy Mountain View

Photo of the Day: John Livingston sent in this gorgeous shot of Haw Mountain. We haven't seen much snow this winter, but when it does fall, it really adds dimension to the mountains. If you're interested in seeing more winter photos, check these out. To see more of John's awesome snow shots, check out his blog.

Photo © John Livingston

Do you want to submit a photo for consideration in our Photo of the Day? Please email the image to dholston@exploreasheville.com

Ski in the Spring?

With the spring-like weather pattern Asheville is experiencing this winter, one would think that skiing and snowboarding would be a bust. However, Cataloochee Ski Area and Wolf Ridge Ski Resort are open for business and have been blowing snow to build up a strong base. Some slopes are running daily, and both resorts have night skiing available.

For people who aren't too keen on snow sports, snowtubing is a great alternative. Tube World opens this week over at the Cataloochee Ski Area. Another option is Wolf Ridge Ski Resort which opened a second snowtubing course just this year.

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