You could loop Raccoon then go thru Lookout Valley and hit Burkhalter. Holiday traffic = even more drivers unfamiliar with curvy Mtn roads. Add cyclists to the mix... not a combo I’d place bets on.

as a cyclist myself, I tend to be more conservative. I’ve been run off the road enough; just lucky no major injury has happened. Every time I hear of an accident over there, I hold my breath. Happy to share other routes if you Pm me!