You didn't forget Elvis's birthday did you? To celebrate eacc is again participating in the Ride With the King, January 2nd, 2pm (EST), in Greenville, GA.
Note: this is an uninsured, ride at your own risk event. Eacc is not "organizing" or "sponsoring" the event. We're just there, with you, enjoying donuts, sideburns, and bikes.
The 2015 Glassner Autumn Challenge will be held Saturday, October 10, 2015. This is the 13th annual century ride held in memory of Dr. Jim Glassner, a longtime friend and supporter of cycling in central Alabama. A member of the Montgomery Bicycle Club, Jim was killed in a cycling accident on December 16, 2001. We renamed our century event (which we have been running since the 80’s) in his honor. He was an avid cyclist and the Autumn Challenge is dedicated to his love of cycling.
Georgia BikeFest is a rolling celebration of biking. The thrill and freedom of the open road culminate to create one of the best festivals of the year. Nothing beats enjoying the changing leaves of the fall season from the seat of your bike as you pedal from rest stop to rest stop.
Multiple rides are available from a century to short 10 mile rides, all fully supported. Rides are Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.
After the ride and a hot shower, there is plenty to do. There are bands Friday and Saturday, downtown Columbus is blocks away and there are plenty of festivities to be enjoyed. As with any ride, it is the people that make it great, and Georgia BikeFest always attracts the entertaining ones.
It’s back to the islands, mon! This October we’re heading to Dauphin Island, AL.
I’ve updated our web site with more information about our weekend, including maps and links to lodging and attractions.
Most folks will arrive Friday, Oct. 9 and return Sunday, Oct. 11, but that’s up to you.
The Saturday ride will be to Bellengrath Gardens Ride options vary from 15 to 45 miles. We’ll ride through scenic Bayou La Batre on our way to Bellengrath Gardens, which has a lot of walking trails and a river boat trip if you like.
Sunday you’ll probably want to explore Dauphin Island itself. Lots of quiet roads to ride on and lots of activities, including beaches, Audubon Bird Sanctuary, Estuarium, Fort Gaines, and more .
Lots of choices. There is a bed and breakfast, cottage, motel, campgrounds, RV parks, and houses and condos to rent.
The Dauphin House Bed and Breakfast is newly renovated. Prices will be going up but they’re offering us the lower prices now. There are only ten rooms, sleeping two to six. This place is very popular, so reserve a room right away.
To prepare for the adventure, check out these web sites:
Town of Dauphin Island – http://townofdauphinisland.org
Dauphin Island Chamber of Commerce – http://dauphinislandchamber.com
Get ready for another island adventure!
Kirk
The Second Sunday Ride
Not a Ride … an Adventure!
The All-You-Can-Eat Century puts you onto the best secret stash of asphalt in the state. The 106-Mile Century route travels the stunning 17-mile stretch of TN-97/AL-65/CR-146 that is a designated Alabama Scenic Byway through the shaded Paint Rock Valley to the top of Skyline Mountain. The ‘Super Metric’ 67-mile route traverses the shaded, remote Butler Mill Road along the Paint Rock River, one of the most scenic stretches of road in the region.
This very scenic ride starts and finishes at the Kymulga Grist Mill Park. Operated by the Childersburg Historic Preservation Commission, the Park includes the historic grist mill, covered bridge, nature trails, camp site, and more.
Two ride options: 22 miles (flat and rolling) and 33 miles (flat and more rolling). Quiet roads with nice scenery. Afterwards, explore the Park.
Date: Sunday, 13.
Time: 9:00 AM
Meet at: Auburn High School at 9:00 AM to carpool to Childersburg or at the Kymulga Grist Mill Park at 10:30 AM.
Road conditions: All paved. Any bikes/tires are good.
Bring: Water. Snacks. Treasure for eatin' afterwards. Admission to the Kymulga Grist Mill Park is $3 per person.
For lunch, the Aspen Grill. A family-style, all-you-can-eat Sunday dinner for $15 (cash or check, no plastic). Recommended by locals, our Second Sunday scouting team tried it out recently and was blown away by the meal.
Thanks to Larry for putting this together. And to Billy Ritch and his team that put the routes together for the Restoration Ride, a fundraiser to help with the restoration of the Mill. The second annual Restoration Ride will be March 12, 2016. Plan to be there.
Join us in beautiful Ashville, Alabama for one of the most beautiful scenic centuries in the Southeast! We offer routes for everyone from the challenging 100 mile century to optional shorter flatter routes of 62 and 27 miles that let you just enjoy the scenery and company of fellow cyclists.
Start at Ashville High School, 33215 U.S. 231, Ashville, Alabama 35953
Proceeds to benefit our Share the Road Signage Project/bike safety education
This century is part of the Alabama Backroad Century Series 2015!
First 100 registrants receive guaranteed FREE SWAG you must die for!
ABCS Medals awarded all Century finishers!
SAG support and post meal provided along with fully stocked rest stops including our famous bacon and tomato sandwich stop!
Linking Tannehill Ironworks Historical State Park with the pretty little college town of Montevallo, where mule-drawn wagons once hauled Tannehill pig iron for rail shipment, the Ironworks Century will take riders on a journey through history on seldom-cycled scenic back roads.
Historical note: 2015 marks the 150th anniversary of the destruction of the original Tannehill blast furnaces, which helped supply iron to the Confederate foundries and gun works in Selma. Tannehill was targeted by Union cavalry during Wilson’s Raid in March 1865; the same brigade then pushed on to Tuscaloosa and burned the university, which was a military school at that time.
With the move to an August date, the Ironworks Century saw tremendous growth in 2014, so for 2015 we’re making a few changes to better accommodate the greater number of riders – and the summer heat. The start/finish location will move to the Farley Field area at the north end of the park, providing more parking room, more pavilion space and ready access to restrooms and showers, while the mass start time will move up an hour to 7:00 AM to get everyone out of the afternoon sun just that much sooner. Also, in the first route change since 2012, the course has been made flatter and faster by eliminating those infamous tough outbound climbs across Shades Mountain. Overall elevation gain for the full century will remain around 5000 ft, though, so it won’t exactly be pool-table flat. Distance options for 2015 will be 16, 42, 73 and 100 miles, while rest stop intervals have been reduced to 16 miles or less.
Expect smooth pavement, nice scenery and a good mix of flat stretches and rolling countryside. None of the climbs have any steep parts that stay that way for long, so for the first time in its history, the IWC can be certified fixie-friendly (well, fixie-tolerant, anyway). Only the 100 milers will tackle the biggest climb, Pea Ridge, but ALL riders will get to criss-cross Grey Hill at around Mile 7, which can seem a lot bigger in the afternoon than you might remember from the morning (especially if you have 93 miles in your legs by then).
At the Ironworks Century, we strive to be a learning organization. Last year we learned from the Tour de Blue that big ol’ dill pickle spears are a great electrolyte-replenishing snack, and from the Hot Hundred that ice-water soaked towels are wonderfully re-invigorating on a hot day, so we made sure to feature both at our 2014 rest stops. Then the BBC Century reminded us how tasty a mid-ride bacon ‘n’ ‘mater sandwich can be, so at the 2015 Ironworks Century expect all the usual stuff, plus MORE pickles, MORE iced towels – and at the rest stop in Montevallo we’ll have BACON!
Celebrate the “Dog Days of Summer” with CVCA’s annual nighttime ride. This is a fun ride that the entire family, from the youngest to the oldest, can enjoy. This ride, called the “Dog Days Lunar Ride” takes place July 25th at Richard B. Russell Regional Airport with start time of 7:30 pm. No cars are allowed on the course, so it is safe for all. Kre8shuns Mobile DJ Service will provide music for your riding, listening, and dancing pleasure. Pizza, snacks, and drinks will be provided with your admission. We will have a new improved route and more lighting this year. You will also be able to park closer to the registration area.
Join us for the 13th annual Hot Hundred, with headquarters at the University of Alabama Rec Center. We’ll have plenty of parking, plus showers, lunch, and swimming after your ride. Pedal past historic Denny Chimes and Bryant Denny Stadium!
The Hot Hundred is known for its excellent support both on the road and at Rest Stops. DCH Sports Trainers station at each stop and also in one of our SAG vehicles to offer assistance…after all we are the Hottest Ride in the South and do everything possible to keep you safe. We even set up ice tubs to toss you into and provide ice towels to get you back on the road! Over 20 volunteer ham radio operators stage on the route, in SAG vehicles and at aid stations to assist with communications. How will you know our support vehicles? There’s no missing them since they all have flashing amber lights atop their cars and trucks! You will also see our Tuscaloosa Police Department, Sheriff’s Department, and Alabama State Troopers on the road watching out for you. Having mechanical issues? Flag us down and get some help from our VeloCity Pro Cyclemechanics. We enjoy awesome support from our Tuscaloosa community!
Save the date: Thursday July 16th. The Auburn Opelika Cycling Community comes together to celebrate the Tour De France!
Red Clay Brewing Company has agreed to turns its televisions to the Tour for us at 7pm to watch that day's mountain stage. In addition to great beer and root beer, Niffer's at the Tracks delivers to Red Clay in case you need some of their legendary food. Which you might need because...
Before we gather there, the usual Thursday Night Ride will transition to Opelika for that week, starting at 5:30pm in front of Red Clay on North Railroad Ave in Opelika. Expect 12-14 rolling miles in Opelika with no one left behind. We should be done in time to grab a cold beer and socialize while watching Stage 12.
You do not have to ride to join us at 7pm, come one and all!
-Larry Cook
Adventurous cyclists,
The July Second Sunday Ride will be blueberry picking at Randle Farms in Auburn.
We’ll leave from Auburn High School at 8:00 (an early start to beat some of the heat) and ride to Randle Farms. Pick berries, then ride back. Lunch afterwards at a local restaurant for those who like.
The ride is about 20 miles total. We’ll take a car with us to carry berries back. Anyone who needs a break from riding can ride in the car.
See you on July 12,
Kirk
334-332-7667
Adventurous cyclists,
The Second Sunday Ride for June will be the Yoholo Micco Trail and Historic Eufaula Homes. And the Tree That Owns Itself.
An easy, 10-12 mile ride on a rail trail and downtown Eufaula streets. Followed by lunch downtown.
More information is on the web site.
See you June 14,
Kirk
Adventurous cyclists,
The Second Sunday Ride for June will be the Yoholo Micco Trail and Historic Eufaula Homes. And The Tree That Owns Itself. An easy, 10-12 mile ride on a rail trail and downtown Eufaula streets. Followed by lunch downtown.
More information is on the web site.
See you this Sunday,
Kirk
The Alabama Tour de Cure is more than just a cycling event. It's a one-day celebration full of fun and excitement where riders of all levels join forces in the fight to Stop Diabetes®. Starting at the beautiful University of Montevallo campus and riding throughout picturesque Shelby County, you'll enjoy a safe and supported ride, no matter your cycling experience!
The BICYCLE RIDE ACROSS GEORGIA is an annual odyssey of discovery of gorgeous Georgia by bicycle. It is not a race. It is recreational, social, and, the most fun you can have on two wheels. While a challenging journey, BRAG has been completed by all types of people – college students and high schoolers, young professionals and soldiers, teachers, athlets and many more non-athletes.
On BRAG 2015 you will see Georgia in a way few others see it... from the seat of your bike. You'll discover things about Georgia, and about yourself, that you never imagined. You will meet people from all over the world. Most riders come back year after year and make BRAG their favorite annual journey.
Riders travel at their own pace along a set route. At the end of each day's ride, we camp at a local venue. Limited indoor camping will be available at all overnight sites. Some riders will choose to stay at local hotels. During the afternoon and evening, there will be activities and entertainment live music etc. The towns we'll be visiting are going all out to make sure we have a great time.
The TriStates 100 is the only ride in the area that expands three states (Alabama, Florida, and Georgia) in one exciting ride. The course is challenging without being difficult. The TriStates Century route is 102 miles and encompasses all three states. Our 69 mile course takes you through a tour of eastern Houston county. The newest route is 41 miles long and is a hybrid of the short route and the metric. The 30 mile course is a shorter tour through Houston county.
Started in 2002, on what was a spur of the moment idea, the TriStates 100 has become a first class event and fund raiser for the Children’s Hospital of Alabama. In 2014, we donated more than $30,000 to the Pediatric Cancer unit (Dawn Pitchford Account) of the Children’s Hospital.
All proceeds go to the Dawn Pitchford Fund, which helps with the non-medical needs of the children with cancer. Dawn Pitchford was an amazing girl diagnosed with Acute Myelogenous Leukemia when she was 14. She noticed the other patients without simple comforts like stuffed animals, balloons, flowers, normal pajamas, bedroom shoes, and headwraps. Dawn spent the money that people sent her to help other people. Even after she’s gone, her selflessness continues and the Tri-States 100 is thrilled to help such a great cause.
The Tour de Blue century ride starts and finishes at the Red Diamond corporate campus in Moody, Alabama (just outside Birmingham). There are several distance options (107, 76, 48 & 13 miles). Funds raised from the event support the Urology Health Foundation‘s prostate cancer screening and awareness efforts across Alabama. Not only does this ride benefit a great cause, but it is a fun event as well. It is non-competitive, you get to cycle with others and make new friends, and it offers one of the great scenic rides in this state.
The Ride of Silence is a free ride that asks its cyclists to ride no faster than 12 mph, wear helmets, follow the rules of the road and remain silent during the ride. There are no sponsors and no registration fees. The ride, which is held during National Bike Month, aims to raise the awareness of motorists, police and city officials that cyclists have a legal right to the public roadways. The ride is also a chance to show respect for and honor the lives of those who have been killed or injured.
The 2015 Cheaha Challenge Gran Fondo Century & ULTRA ride upholds the tradition of excellence established 23 years ago. The 1992 ride organizers' vision, to create a challenging route over the highest point in Alabama - Mount Cheaha - and then back again, continues to fulfill the event's tagline promise to be "the toughest ride in the South."
The 2014 event enjoyed a change of venue from Piedmont, AL, which graciously hosted the ride for 21 years, to Jacksonville, AL on the sweeping campus of Jacksonville State University.
The Cheaha Challenge Gran Fondo Century & ULTRA provide a variety of distance choices - 24, 44, 62, 84, 100 and the ULTRA - 124 miles (200K). The ULTRA is for experienced riders only.
The century ride includes 9,714 feet of climbing including the top of Alabama, and the ULTRA encompasses all major climbs in our area, for a total of 11,733 feet of climbing. The ride takes cyclists along the scenic and rugged terrain of the Talladega Mountains, and includes nine rest stop locations for the century ride and 11 rest stop locations for the ULTRA.
The Ride of Love starts in Tuscaloosa and winds 150 miles through the back roads of Alabama's beautiful countryside. There are scheduled stops along the way that provide food and hydration to refuel for the journey. There is now a shorter 75 mile route option for cyclists who cannot commit to the full 150 miles. Cyclists' destination will be Lake Martin in Alexander City where they will be greeted by the smiling faces of campers and their families at On-Therapy Family Camp. The cyclists then have the opportunity to have dinner with the children and see first hand the impact their endeavor has on so many lives. For more information, please contact Savannah Lanier at savannah.lanier@campsam.org.
The Roopville Ramble is a century ride in beautiful rolling West Georgia. Distances of 15, 37, 50, 67 (Metric Century), and 104 miles are offered. Benefiting:
FULL CENTURY OPTION !!
The rest stops on the 37 mile course will stay open for those who want to go the 67 then the 37 for 104 miles.
The ride starts and finishes at the Roopville Baptist Church. 18 Old Franklin Road, Roopville, GA. Lunch will be served following the ride.
Day of event registration opens at 7am, the ride starts at 8:00 am, rain or shine!
Registration is $35 for Adults and $25 for 12 and Under
Register by May 6 and SAVE $5
Riders under 18 years of age must be accompanied by an adult.
T-shirts guaranteed to pre-registered riders ONLY!
Any remaining t-shirts will be distributed on a first come, first serve basis.
For further information on this event [email here]
A special event brought to the community by:
Ignore the City of Auburn and Auburn University employee bit. Get on your bikes and ride!
Take mom for a bike ride on one of our most popular Mothers Day rides.
We'll carpool about an hour from Auburn to Providence Canyon State Park and park the cars. A nine-mile, mostly downhill ride to Florence Marina State Park, where we'll have a picnic lunch. Those who want can visit the Kirbo Interpretive Center that has displays and a short movie. Then a nine–mile return ride back to Providence Canyon with its own Visitor Center and optional hike into the canyon.
On the way to Providence Canyon, we'll park a car at Florence Marina to hold everyone's picnic lunches and for any family/friends who would rather not ride uphill back to Providence Canyon.
Date: Sunday, May 10.
Time: 9:00 AM
Meet at: Auburn High School.
Road conditions: All paved. Any bikes/tires are good.
Bring: Water. Snacks. Picnic lunch. Walking shoes if you walk the Canyon. $5 car parking fee good at either park.
More information:
Providence Canyon State Park
http://www.gastateparks.org/ProvidenceCanyon
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Providence_Canyon_State_Park
Florence Marina State Park
http://www.gastateparks.org/FlorenceMarina
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Florence_Marina_State_Park
The Enterprise Lion's Club sponsors the 13th annual "Boll Weevil 100" Bicycle Ride and 10K Run through the streets of Enterprise and the hills of beautiful Coffee County on Saturday, May 9th, 2015.
The "Boll Weevil 100" consists of four rides; a 7-mile Fun Ride, a 25-mile ride, a Century (100K) ride, and a challenging 100-mile. Start time for bicycle events is 7:30 a.m. at the First United Methodist Church on Main Street.
The running events include a 10K run and a 3K fun walk or run that will start immediately after the bikers depart.
In cooperation with Veteran's Warrior Transition Units in the Southeast, the Boll Weevil 100 hosts wounded veteran bikers and runners. To register or get further information on the Boll Weevil 100, or to sponsor a wounded veteran participant
What: 12th Annual L.A.P. Century Bicycle Ride. Friendly support staff, low traffic roads, great route markings, and lots of SAG vehicles.
When: Saturday, May 9, 2015 – Rain or Shine Start time: 8:00 AM
Where: Lula Assembly of Praise Church in Lula, GA
Directions: From Atlanta: Take I-85 N to I-985 N (becomes Hwy 365 N). Continue on Hwy 365 N, straight through red light at GA52. Take right at next road (bottom of hill) – Athens St. Take first left on Carter St. Church is up hill at first Stop Sign.
Route Options: 20 & 50 mile routes are fairly flat with a finish up Moccasin Gap 85 mile route includes a double climb up Moccasin Gap 63 (Metric) route includes an assault on Apple Pie Ridge Road (“THE WALL”) 100 Mile route includes a double assault on Apple Pie Ridge.
CVCA sponsors two big cycling events each year. The first, “Up The Creek Without A Pedal” is held each year on the second Saturday in May and has the reputation of one of the best rides in our area. Year after year, cyclists from around the southeast have comment on the beautiful scenery, helpful staff and great support. Up the Creek Without a Pedal is an official BRAG training ride. CVCA is a “Proud BRAG Partner”. 2015 Date: Saturday, May 9 Come enjoy one of Northwest Georgia’s “must do” rides on May 9th in Rome, GA. The ride offers 28, 50, 68, 101 & 105 mile route options, all on scenic rural roads with very little traffic. All routes, except the 28 mile, will take riders through the “Pocket area” on one of the “best cycling roads in Georgia.” ***Note: The mileage will change somewhat….slightly longer, once we have received police input on return route to new start.”***
The 28 mile route is fairly flat with no big hills.
The 50 and 68 mile routes are mostly flat to gently rolling with a few moderate hills.
The 101 and 105 mile options were revised last year, resulting in fewer hills(faster).
The 105 mile option includes a short climb over Little Sand Mt. The 101 mile option will NOT include the climb.
All routes are fully sagged with well-stocked rest stops approximately every 15-18 miles. Tech support, Ham radio operators, medical, and police support will provide a safe ride for all participants.
UTC has a NEW downtown Rome INDOOR start/finish at THE FORUM( 301 Tribune St.). RideSTARTS at 8 A.M. REGISTRATION open at 6:30 A.M. Ride ENDS at 4 P.M. We will not be allowed entry to indoor facility after 4 p.m. If you plan to do the century and can not be finished by 4 p.m., you should start earlier or be prepared not to have access to indoor facilities at the end. There are several restaurants in the area with facilities. The post-ride meal will be your choice of a pre-determined “cyclist’s special” meal at various restaurants on Broad St. and the surrounding area. Tax will be included in your voucher. More information will be posted here as it becomes available.
See this form for restaurant options. revised utc restaurant options. Still revising for 2015. There may be more and different options this year.
SWAG: Knit skull cap and duffle bag . SWAG is only for riders paying the $50 pre-registration fee until it is gone. DeFeet Socks are sold out!!! The pre-registration date has been updated to before May 1. SWAG will include: duffle bag, knit skull cap, and our new sponsor’s Clean Bottle!
Bo Bikes Bama is an annual charity bike ride led by two-sport legend and Alabama native Bo Jackson. Every year, Bo Bikes Bama raises money for the Governor’s Emergency Relief Fund, which provides crucial disaster preparedness and emergency management resources for the state of Alabama.
This year, the fourth annual Bo Bikes Bama ride will take place in Auburn, AL Saturday, May 2nd, 2015. Participating riders can choose choose either a 63-mile or 20-mile route. Both routes will take riders through the campus of Auburn University, while the 63-mile route will carry riders through Tuskegee and neighboring Macon County.
