Upcoming Rides and Events Around the Area

Updated May 5, 2014

May

•  Saturday, May 10, 2014
  Boll Weevil 100
  Enterprise, AL
  Alabama Backroads Century Series Ride
  
  
  The Enterprise Lions club is the proud sponsor of the annual "Boll Weevil 100" Bike Ride and 5K Fun Run through the hills of beautiful Coffee County. The "Boll Weevil 100" is broken into four rides; a 7.5 mile Fun Ride, a 25-mile, a Century (100K), and a challenging 100-mile ride. All profit will be used for charitable work in Alabama.
  

• Saturday, May 17, 2014
  Roopville Ramble
  Carrollton, GA
  
  The Roopville Ramble is a century ride in beautiful rolling West Georgia in support of Camp Sunshine Programs for Children with Cancer. Distances of 15, 37, 67 (Metric Century), and 104 miles are offered.
  
  

• Saturday, May 17, 2014
  Ride of Love
  Starts in Tuscaloosa, AL ends in Birmingham, AL
  The Ride of Love is a challenging 150 mile group bike ride at a 15-16 mph pace but we are choosing our challenge, the kids at Camp Smile-A-Mile do not get to pick their challenge—cancer. The scenic route starts in Tuscaloosa and winds through the beautiful countryside of Alabama and finishes at the campsite. THIS IS A GROUP RIDE— we help support and encourage one another—that is what Camp SAM is all about to these kids and their families.  There is also a sag wagon in the motorcade for those riders who are not able to maintain the 15-16 mph pace.  You must make a commitment to properly prepare for this ride.  Upon finishing, participating cyclists are able to meet the children and families for whom they are riding and raising money. You must have a ride to the ROL start and you must have a ride at the Camp SAM campsite to pick you up once the ride is over.
  
  

• Wednesday, May 21, 2014
  Ride of Silence
  Montgomery, AL
  
  On Wednesday, May 21, 2014 at 7 PM, the Ride of Silence will begin in North America and roll across the globe. Cyclists will take to the roads in a silent procession to honor cyclists who have been killed or injured while cycling on public roadways. Although cyclists have a legal right to share the road with motorists, the motoring public often isn't aware of these rights, and sometimes not aware of the cyclists themselves.
  
  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.
  
  

June

•  Saturday, June 7, 2014
  TriStates 100
  Dothan, AL
  Alabama Backroads Century Ride Series
  The TriStates 100 is the only ride in the area that expands three states (Alabama, Georgia, and Florida) in one exciting ride.  The course is challenging without being difficult.  They are again offering the TriStates Century route which is 100 miles and encompasses all three states. They also offerr 25, 45, and 62 mile coursesslooping through scenic SE Alabama. This ride benefits Children's Hospital offAlabama..
  

• Saturday, June 7, 2014
  Bike MS: North Alabama
  Athens, Alabama
  
  Tucked into the rolling foothills of the Appalachian Mountains, start your summer with this scenic ride through Limestone County and beyond! Beginning in Athens, Alabama, our 25, 45, 75, and 100 mile fully supported route options take cyclists along the cyclist-friendly and well-marked Noah Bike Trail and even into the southern boundary of the state of Tennessee in this breathtaking, one day ride. There are fully stocked rest stops every 8-12 miles with stationed volunteers who'll cheer you on and make every stop fun. With the Athens-Limestone Hospital Wellness Center as our host site, enjoy breakfast at this great, athletic facility and hot showers post-ride. End the day with a relaxing massage. Then, eat as many hamburgers and hot dogs made to order at our post-ride cookout as you would like!
  
  

July

• Saturday, July 26, 2014
  Hot Hundred
  Tuscaloosa, AL
  Alabama Backroads Century Series Ride
  What is so hot about our Hot Hundred Bike Ride? Well, first of all, it's HOT! But our new and improved event has some outstanding perks to keep you comfy! Air-conditioned facilities allowing participants to escape the heat before and after their ride! Shower facilities! Outdoor pool available FREE for riders and $5 for their guests! On-site and plentiful parking! Post-ride meal - courtesy of Bradford Health Services. Ride options include 29, 36, 52, 71, and 103 miles.
  

August

• Saturday, August 9, 2014
  Tannehill Ironworks Century
  30 mi. SW of Birmingham, AL
  Alabama Backroads Century Series Ride
  
  Routes of 44, 66, 78 & 100 miles. Last year's routes were the best yet, so they are back for 2013 with smooth pavement, nice scenery and enough hills to keep it interesting. The toughest climbs come before the first rest stop; after that it's all gravy - with a few lumps (see elevation profile chart on IWC info page of BUMP website). Sag vehicles will patrol the routes and rest stops will offer drinks, snacks and real restrooms. Back at the park you can shower up, enjoy a cold one with red beans & rice and swap lies with your buddies. Punishment gluttons should bring their mountain bikes, too - over 7 miles of new trails have been added to the park since last year.
  

• Saturday, TBA
  USA Cycling Southeastern Regional Time Trial Championship
  Montgomery, AL
  
  40 km, 12 km Juniors
  
  

September

• Saturday, September 6, 2014
  Birmingham Bicycle Club
  40th Annual Century Ride
  Birmingham, AL
  Alabama Backroads Century Series Ride
  
  Join us in beautiful Ashville, Alabama for one of the most beautiful centuries in the Southeast! All new routes for everyone from the challenging 100 mile Century to optional shorter flatter routes that let you just enjoy the scenery and company of fellow cyclists. Proceeds to benefit our Share the Road Signage Project. Routes of 25, 50, 75, or 100.
  
  

• Saturday, September 20, 2014
  All-You-Can-Eat Century
  Gurley, AL
  Alabama Backroads Century Series Ride
  
  The 29th annual All-You-Can-Eat century benefitting the Madison County High School Soccer teams offers maps, marked course, radio-dispatched SAG support, and rest stops with a variety of food and drinks. Finish your ride with a shower at the school and the delicious meal. Our premier event features courses of 35, 50, 59, 67, and 106 miles.
  
  

• Saturday & Sunday, September 20-21, 2014
  Bike MS: Tour de Beach
  Orange Beach, AL
  
  In need of a weekend beach getaway? Craving fresh Gulf seafood? Come join us as we celebrate 26 years of riding in Alabama toward a world free of MS! This two-day ride, complete with FULLY SUPPORTED 25, 45 and 75 mile route options (on both days), take cyclists along scenic beach roads and through communities that dot the Mobile Bay. Tour de Beach also features the Miracle Mile honoring the late Dr. John Whitaker, renowned MS neurologist and long-time Bike MS cyclist.
  
  

• Saturday, September 27, 2014
  Johnny Ray Century
  Auburn, AL
  Alabama Backroads Century Series Ride
  
  All riders will tour the lightly trafficked rural roads of Lee, Chambers, and Randolph Counties of East Alabama. Riders on the Johnny Ray Metric and Roanoke Express will ride over a World War II-era steel Bailey Bridge and a rare wood truss bridge. Riders on the Roanoke Express have the option to race the historic Johnny Ray train; check out the time tables.  20, 34, 63, and 105 mile route options are available. The Johnny Ray Century benefits the Davis Phinney Foundation for Parkinson's Disease.
  
  

• Sunday, September 28, 2014
  Six Gap Century
  Dahlonega, GA
  
  
  The Six Gap Century, Three Gap Fifty, and Valley Ride (35 miles) start in Dahlonega, Georgia, at Lumpkin County High School, about one hour north of Atlanta. The ride is sagged for safety (no personal sags, please), and refreshments are provided at well-organized rest stops along the course. The ride will finish at Lumpkin County High School, where showers will be available and spaghetti dinners will be served between 11am-6pm. Registered riders' meals are included in the ride fee.
  
  

October

• Saturday, October 11, 2014
  Glassner Autumn Challenge
  Montgomery, AL
  Alabama Backroads Century Series Ride
  
  How challenging do you want your ride? Pick from the Smell the Roses 30, the Fabulous Fives 55, the Mad Metric Century 62, or the Courageous Century 100.
  
  No matter what distance you choose, you will be biking the beautiful, tree-lined, rural roads of central Alabama, with mechanical support, sag wagons, and rest stops supplied with plenty of fruit, light snacks, water, and sports drinks. The short routes offer gently rolling hills, while the longer routes offer moderately rolling hills. The routes will be clearly marked and will keep you on beautiful rural roads.
  
  The ride will begin and end at Pintlala Baptist Church (73 Federal Road, Hope Hull, AL). A delicious all-you-can-eat pancake (and much more!) breakfast will be served by the Pintlala Baptist Church in the fellowship hall from 6:30 to 8:30 a.m. Cost of the breakfast is included in your registration. The Century Route takes you right by a great lunch spot - Red's Little School House. When you return be ready for some old fashioned southern hospitality - tomato sandwiches and ice cream! Proceeds from the event will be used to promote cycling safety and awareness.
  
  

• Saturday & Sunday, Oct. 11 & 12, 2014
  Bike MS: Bike to the Battlefield
  Vicksburg, MS
  
  The first day features a beautiful 78 mile back roads route from Clinton to Vicksburg, MS. Saturday night celebrate with a pool party and banquet.  On Day 2, cyclists face 40 miles of hills from Vicksburg to Rocky Springs and a speedy 32 mile return on the Natchez Trace back to Clinton.

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