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 AdventureTallahassee Weekend
October 11–13, 2024 The Tallahassee-St. Marks Historic Railroad State Trail runs 16 miles from Florida's capital city to the coastal community of St. Marks. It is an all–paved asphalt, level rail-trail. The Northern Trailhead is a 15–minute drive from our hotel. The trailhead also serves two mountain bike trails, connects to downtown Tallahassee and FSU campus, and is the starting point for the Saturday and Sunday rides. Our Weekend Itinerary Friday evening Gather in Tallahassee, about 3.5 hours drive from Auburn/Opelika. In the evening, meet up at a restaurant for grub and grog, tall tales, and planning for the weekend. Saturday Ride the Trail to St. Marks, visit San Marcos de Apalache Historic State Park, explore St. Marks, etc. Lunch at Riverside Cafe on the St. Marks River. About 35 miles total. In the evening, we'll meet up at a restaurant for grub and grog, tall tales, etc. Sunday Options:
Lodging Our Second Sunday Ride Headquarters is the fabulous Courtyard Tallahassee Downtown/Capital. 1018 Apalachee Parkway Tallahassee, Florida 32301 850-222-8822 We have a special rate ($129/night plus taxes, etc.) for the weekend, from Friday, Oct. 11–13. The rate does NOT include breakfast but there are a number of restaurants nearby. Make your reservation: On the web: Book your group rate for Second Sunday Ride By phone: 1-800-228-9290. Mention Second Sunday Ride. Make yer reservation by Sept. 11, 2024. Any reservations or changes made past the cutoff date cannot be guaranteed but will be accepted based on availability. You can cancel the reservation a few days before arrival. Directions Tallahassee-Saint Marks Historic Railroad State Trail Main Trailhead (Milepost 0) GPS: 30.371636, -84.268692 Apple Maps / Google Maps Tallahassee-Saint Marks Historic Railroad State Trail Wakulla Station Trailhead (Milepost 9) (At Milepost 9, it shortens the road rides by 18 miles total.) 1358 Old Woodville Road Crawfordville, FL 32327 GPS: N 30.2451 / W -84.2358 Apple Maps / Google Maps Courtyard Tallahassee Downtown/Capital 1018 Apalachee Parkway Tallahassee, Florida 32301 850-222-8822 GPS: 30.438956, -84.266499 Apple Maps / Google Maps More information: Tallahassee–St. Marks Historic Railroad State Trail (Florida State Parks) Tallahassee-St. Marks Historic Railroad State Trail (100 Florida Trails) San Marcos De Apalache Historic State Park Edward Ball Wakulla Springs State Park Tallahassee Mountain Bike Association Bike shops Epic Bikes 1410 Market St Tallahassee, FL 32312 850-942-2453 REI 1415 Timberlane Rd Unit 201 Tallahassee, FL 32312 850-201-1938 The Great Bicycle Shop 1909 Thomasville Rd. Tallahassee, FL 32303 850-224-7461 Trek Bicycle Tallahassee 2784 Capital Cir NE Tallahassee, FL 32308 850-422-1075 Restaurants Breakfast Our hotel has a small restaurant but our reservations do not include free breakfasts. Some nearby options:
Lunch (Saturday) Riverside Cafe in St. Marks. Evening Friday night we usually meet up at a restaurant as people arrive. On Saturday evening, many of us meet up again for supper. Folks who know the town have recommended the first two, I’ve seen the third and we enjoyed a sister franchise during the Murfreesboro weekend a couple of years ago.
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Future AdventuresUpcoming Second Sunday rides:
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