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!

Our Next Adventure

Arabia Mountain Path (South)
Saturday, October 30

​The Arabia Mountain PATH serpentines through wooded valleys lined with wildflowers and incredible granite outcroppings while connecting Lithonia, Stonecrest Mall, the Arabia Mountain Nature Center, AWARE Wildlife Center, Panola Mountain State Park, and the Monastery of the Holy Spirit. We will be riding the southern half of the PATH that runs from Panola Mountain State Park to the Monastery, along the Panola Mountain Greenway, and the Rockdale River Trail.

The portion of the Path  we'll be riding is about 13 miles each way on rolling, off–road paths. If you want to extend your ride, explore the northern portion of the Path on your return.

Date: Saturday, October 30, 2021.
Time: 10:00 AM Central (11:00 AM Eastern) at the Panola Mountain State Park. (The drive from Auburn/Opelika is about 2 hours.)
Road Conditions: All paved, off–road paths. Rolling. Any bikes/tires will be fine.
Bring: Water. Snacks. $5 to park at the State Park.

Directions to Panola Mountain State Park Office and Visitors Center
​(About two hours drive.)
2620 GA 155 SW,
Stockbridge, GA 30281
GPS: 33.624221, -84.173527
  • Take I-85 North towards Atlanta.
  • Take Exit 68 to merge onto I–285 East towards International Atlanta Bypass.
  • After 15 miles, take Exit 48 onto GA–155 toward Flat Shoals Rd. Turn right onto Flat Shoals Rd. (GA–155).
  • After 4 miles, right onto Snapfinger Rd. (GA–155).
  • After 5 miles, the Park is on your left. As you enter, the parking lot next to the Trail is on your right.
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​Coronavirus
Because of high Covid spread in Lee County, AL and Dekalb and Rockdale Counties, GA, the CDC recommends that even vaccinated people wear masks. Please protect yourself and others.

Residents completely vaccinated (updated October 11):
  • USA: 57
  • Alabama: 44%
  • Lee County: 34%

On our rides we follow the recommendations and laws for riding during these coronavirus days. Until infections go down and vaccination rates get higher:
  • Keep six feet or more between riders (always a good idea for riding).
  • If one feels the urge to sneeze, cough, expectorate or flatulate we ask that one back off until that special moment has passed.
  • Bring a mask in case you will be unsocially close to others outside or inside buildings or cars.
  • ​Dining in groups is safer outdoors.
All good things to do in cycling adventures.

Here's an article from Adventure Cycling about cycling during these times. They interview a cyclist who is a retired Chief Medical Officer of the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

Future Adventures

Upcoming Second Sunday rides:​​​
  • ​November 14 – Callaway Gardens Fantasy in Lights Bike Night
  • December 12 – Opelika Christmas Lights
  • January 9 – Ride with the King
  • February 13 – Fall Line Trace
  • March 13 – TBA
  • April 10 – TBA
  • April 17 – The Bunny Hop Ride
  • May 8 – TBA
  • June 12 – TBA
  • July 10 – TBA
  • July 22–24 – Bike & Braves & Angels Oh My!
  • August 14 – TBA
  • September 11 – TBA
  • ​September 24 – National Bike Yer Park Day
  • October 7–9 – Murfreesboro Weekend
​More Rides, News, …​​ ​
Links for monitoring Covid-19 status: