Not a Ride … an Adventure!
The Second Sunday Ride is all about having an adventure by bicycle. Each month our rides explore scenic, historic, cultural, and other interesting places or events.
Most rides are within an hour's drive of Auburn, Alabama.
No rides are too long or fast. We tailor them to fit about anyone. Join us!
Most rides are within an hour's drive of Auburn, Alabama.
No rides are too long or fast. We tailor them to fit about anyone. Join us!
Our Next AdventuresKolomoki Mounds State Park (A G.O.O.D. Ride)
Saturday, Nov. 2 An 18-mile ride around and through Kolomoki Mounds State Park in Georgia. Afterwards, a picnic lunch, visit the Park museum, walk the trails to visit the mounds, rent peddle boats and canoes, fish, swim, and mini golf. There is no food at the park. Pack a picnic lunch. Afterwards, head straight home or stop at Omaha Brewing Company. Date: Saturday, November 2, 2019 Time: Meet at Kolomoki Mounds State Park at 11:00 Georgia time / 10:00 Alabama time. It's about two–hours drive from Auburn/Opelika. Road Conditions: All paved, rolling. Any bike/tires will do. The ride is 18 miles, but there are shorter and longer options. Bring: Water. Picnic lunch. Walking shoes. Treasure for Omaha Brewing Company afterwards. Parking: $5/car. Museum admission: $0-5. Kolomoki Mounds State Park address: 205 Indian Mounds Road Blakely, GA 39823 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Callaway Gardens Fantasy in Lights Bike Night Sunday, Nov. 10 From Callaway Gardens' web site: Callaway Gardens' Fantasy In Lights, in Pine Mountain, Georgia, is not only the South’s most spectacular holiday light and sound show, it is one of the world's "Top 10 Places to See Holiday Lights," as named by National Geographic Traveler. This ride began in 2010 as an under-the-radar Second Sunday Ride with eight riders. Now it’s an official event, drawing around 3,000 riders. No cars, just cyclists. To register on-line, go to the Bike Night web page. Or call 1-855-923-7299. You can also do a walk-up registration when you arrive. When you register you will select a riding time. Pick what you like. They don't hold you to the exact time, so when you're ready to ride, show up. They will release cyclists in staggered groups to keep congestion down and enjoyment up. Start times will be added as others fill up. Your registration includes admission to the Gardens. Some of us go early to explore the Gardens by bike during the day. Check with your friends to connect when you get there. Park your car in the Robin Lake Beach parking lot. Date: Sunday, November 10, 2019. Time: You pick. First rides begin around 6:00 pm Georgia time. Departures continue until they run out of riders, usually around 8:30 or so. Go early to enjoy riding through the Gardens. Register on the Callaway Gardens web site. Road Conditions: All paved. The course is seven miles of rolling terrain. Bring: Water. Helmets are suggested for all riders. Georgia law requires bicycle helmets for all riders ages 16 and younger. Bicycle lights are needed and required. Bring a completed waiver form to save time. Snacks or treasure for same. Camera. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Silver Comet Trail (A G.O.O.D. Ride) Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019 The Silver Comet is a rail-trail from Smyrna, GA to the Alabama border, where it joins the Chief Ladiga Trail. We'll start from the Smyrna end. Ride as far as you like on the trail, then return to the start. Date: Saturday, November 16, 2019. Time: Meet at the trail head in Smyrna at 11:00 Georgia time / 10:00 Auburn time. Road Conditions: All paved. Bring: Water. Snacks. Treasure for a meal afterwards. Directions to the start Coming. |
Future AdventuresUpcoming Second Sunday rides:
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