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 AdventureMurfreesboro Weekend
Saturday, October 7–9, 2022 The Second Sunday Ride returns to Tennessee this October. Murfreesboro is about five hours from Auburn/Opelika, between Chattanooga and Nashville. Stones River flows along and through it, providing a great place for a greenway. An important Civil War battle took place here and a National Battlefield provides history, scenery, and some nice riding just off of the Greenway. A college town, there are plenty of restaurants, breweries, and other interesting places. The City of Murfreesboro, TN says… The Murfreesboro Greenway System consists of 15 miles of trails, bridges, and boardwalks for enjoying Murfreesboro's beautiful natural setting. Sixteen trailheads along the seven greenway sections provide access for hiking, walking, running, wading, bicycling, skating, nature photography, picnicking, birdwatching, fishing, and many other outdoor activities for individuals of all abilities. Three small watercraft launch points - two on the West Fork Stones River and one on the East Fork Stones River - provide access to the Stones River for paddlers, and two bark parks allow off-leash exercise for your canine pals. The Murfreesboro Greenway System also connects historical sites, parks, neighborhoods, and businesses and serves as a conservation corridor to preserve precious natural and cultural resources. Our Weekend Itinerary Friday Evening Gather in Murfreesboro, about five hours drive from Auburn. In the evening, meet up at a restaurant for grub and grog, tall tales, and planning for the weekend. ----------------------------------------- Saturday We'll be riding the Murfreesboro Stones River Greenway System, beginning at Barfield Crescent Park, the south terminus. The Greenway is about 11 miles long with some spurs that connect to the Stones River National Battlefield and other points of interest. There are a number of trailheads along the way that offer restrooms, water, etc. Restaurants, breweries, and shopping are accessible by bike from the Trail. Plan to grab lunch somewhere off of the trail. Total distance for the entire ride will probably be around 25–30 miles. It will be a generally out-and-back ride, so ride as far as you like before returning to your car. In the evening, we'll meet up at a restaurant for grub and grog, tall tales, etc. Meet at Barfield Crescent Park to start the ride: Barfield Crescent Park 697 Veterans Pkwy. Murfreesboro, TN 37128 GPS: 35.774271, -86.415091 Apple Maps | Google Maps ----------------------------------------- Sunday This morning ride will be on low–traffic county roads, a favorite of local cyclists. About 20 miles. Meet at Christiana Elementary School at: 4701 Shelbyville Pike Christiana, TN 37037 GPS: 35.730795, -86.410794 Apple Maps | Google Maps Lodging Our Second Sunday Ride Headquarters is the fabulous Holiday Inn Express, Murfreesboro Central. 165 Chaffin Place Murfreesboro, TN 37129
More information about the area:
Coronavirus Residents completely vaccinated (updated June 26):
On our rides we follow the recommendations and laws for riding during these coronavirus days. Until infections go down and vaccination rates get higher:
Here's an article from Adventure Cycling about cycling during these times. They interview a cyclist who is a Pretired Chief Medical Officer of the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). |
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