BRAT 2026

Bicycle Ride Across Tennessee

Locations:
David Crockett State Park & Cedars of Lebanon State Park

The Bicycle Ride Across Tennessee, also known as the BRAT, is a six-day cycling tour hosted by Tennessee State Parks. The tour changes location every year to allow cyclists to see a new portion of Tennessee each year they return.

This year, the Bicycle Ride Across Tennessee will have TWO Basecamps! For the first half of the week (September 11-14), we will be calling David Crockett State Park home. For the second half of the week (September 15-17), we will be calling Cedars of Lebanon State Park our base camp!

Each day, riders will have multiple routes to choose from depending on their goals for the day. You can expect to see routes ranging from 25 to 100 miles throughout the week. All routes will be supported by our Tennessee Park Rangers and volunteers. Being supported by us means you can expect fully stocked SAG stops every 15-20 miles which include water, Gatorade, fresh fruit, nutritious snacks, bathrooms, and friendly faces along the way. Rangers will be running the routes with their blue lights on to alert motorists of your presence, and our awesome mechanic is never too far away in case you have a bike mishap.

Once you return to Basecamp each day, you will have a variety of activities to participate in, including Ranger-led programs, yoga, evening music, and tastings. Both breakfast and dinner will be provided from Saturday to Wednesday, and breakfast on the final day, Thursday.

Choose to join us for the full 6-day ride, the first 3 days, the last 3 days, the weekend, or a single day! Explore our various registration options to find the one that best suits your schedule and riding style.

All the proceeds from the ride will support the Cumberland Trail State Scenic Trail, the Tennessee Park Rangers Association, David Crockett State Park, Cedars of Lebanon State Park, and The Friends of the Cumberland Trail.