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 Adventures (2 rides in Dec.)Kolomoki Mounds (A G.O.O.D, Ride)
Saturday, December 5 An 18-mile ride around and through Kolomoki Mounds State Park in Georgia. Afterwards, visit the Park museum, walk the trails to visit the mounds, rent peddle boats and canoes, fish, swim, and mini golf. Parking at the Park is $5 per vehicle. Along the route we'll stop at White Oak Pastures' General Store in Bluffton. Local farm products including their famous grass-fed meats. They also have a restaurant that includes outdoor seating and take-out. There is no food at the park. Pack a picnic lunch or grab something at White Oak Pastures. Afterwards, head straight home or stop along the way at Omaha Brewing Company. There may be food trucks there. Date: Saturday, December 5. Time: Meet in the Visitors Center parking lot at Kolomoki Mounds State Park at 10:00 Auburn time, 11:00 Georgia time. The Park is a two-hour drive from Auburn/Opelika. Road Conditions: All paved on quiet, rolling roads. Bring: Water. Snacks. Picnic lunch or treasure to purchase food at White Oak Pastures. Food truck and local brews at Omaha Brewing Company on the way home. A cooler for any perishables yer bringing home. The Routes 18–Mile Ride: PDF; RideWithGPS 7–Mile Ride: PDF; RideWithGPS More information Kolomoki Mounds State Park: https://gastateparks.org/KolomokiMounds/ White Oak Pastures: https://www.whiteoakpastures.com Omaha Brewing Company: https://www.omahabrewingcompany.com Directions Kolomoki Mounds State Park N 31.468633 | W -084.948533 205 Indian Mounds Road Blakely, GA 39823 Omaha Brewing Company 265 Brew St. Omaha, GA 31821 ----------------------------------------- Opelika Christmas Lights Sunday, December 13 Larry and Sarah Beth will lead us through the Opelika Victorian Porch Tour area and other neighborhoods known for their Christmas light displays. Always an enjoyable ride. Date: Sunday, December 13. Time: 5:00 pm in the parking lot near Niffer’s on South Railroad Ave. in downtown Opelika. Road Conditions: All paved. Rolling terrain. Bring: Water. Snacks. Treasure for supper if you like. Niffer's has outdoor seating. Directions Niffer's Place Opelika 917 S. Railroad Ave. Opelika, AL 36801 ----------------------------------------- Coronavirus We follow the recommendations and laws for riding during these coronavirus days:
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). |
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